Rayquaza (SSBB): Difference between revisions

'''Rayquaza''' ({{ja|レックウザ|Rekkūza}}, ''Rayquaza''), stylized as '''RAYQUAZA''' in European versions, is an [[unplayable character]] in ''Brawl'' and only playable in [[Boss Battles]] via [[hacking]]. It uses similar roaring sound effects to those heard in ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Destiny Deoxys}}'', the seventh Pokémon movie.  

Like all bosses, Rayquaza's moves are inputted using a set of commands with a [[GameCube controller]], chiefly with the [[D-Pad]]. Move names are taken from the Japanese strategy guide for ''Brawl''. Damage varies by [[difficulty]], the following being taken from the game's files. {{SSBB|Samus}}'s [[Grapple Beam]] restores AI control. Unlike its boss appearance, Rayquaza cannot use its Roar attack.

Because Rayquaza is only playable through [[hacking]], it's banned by default in all competitive ''Brawl'' tournaments. While some boss characters have arguments to be legalised, ''Brawl's'' bosses have unique challenges that make them particularly unlikely cases. They do not conform to the usual ruleset, are exclusive to [[Boss Battles]] and thus their specific stage, are subject to Boss Battles's random boss selection without further modifications, and have varying [[difficulty]] levels that would require rulings to decide on them properly. This boils down to a very clunky experience that would likely end up delaying tournaments due to the length of time it takes for them to be set up. Furthermore, {{SSBB|Samus}}'s [[Grapple Beam]] can curiously restore AI control, prompting further ruling issues. Ergo, Rayquaza has seen little to no competitive experimentation outside of casual matches.

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