Rayquaza's pronunciation has been clarified by The Pokemon Company. The correct pronunciation is ray-KWAY-zuh, resembling the word quasar, in contrast to the common mispronunciation ray-KWAH-zuh. This information was shared during the Pokemon World Championships 2025. Despite the correction, many fans are resistant to changing their long-standing pronunciation since Rayquaza has been a prominent figure in the franchise since its introduction in 2002. Some fans, however, do pronounce it correctly based on usage in the anime. The upcoming game Pokemon Legends: Z-A will focus on Mega Evolutions, though Mega Rayquaza's inclusion remains uncertain.
The official pronunciation of Rayquaza is ray-KWAY-zuh, which sounds closer to the word quasar, contrary to the common mispronunciation, ray-KWAH-zuh.
Despite being corrected, many fans refuse to adopt the new pronunciation, as Rayquaza has been a beloved character since its debut in 2002.
Fans on social media noted that they already use the correct pronunciation, which has been heard in Rayquaza's limited appearances in the anime.
The next major game, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, will focus on Mega Evolutions, although it’s uncertain if Mega Rayquaza will appear in it.
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