Let’s make it.

1. 1

   Print the template

   Print the template on both sides of one sheet of A4 paper (on US Letter, choose “Fit to page”). One side shows Rayquaza’s eyes, the other side shows the yellow rings and the mouth. The thin dark lines on the print are the fold lines.

   

2. 2

   Fold the white strip

   Lay the sheet with the rings side up and the white strip at the top. Fold the strip down along the first printed line and press the fold flat with your fingers.

   

3. 3

   Put the mouth on the edge

   Keep folding the strip along the next printed lines. Stop when Rayquaza’s pink mouth sits right on the top edge of the sheet.

   

4. 4

   Turn the sheet over

   Turn the sheet over so the eyes are on top. The folded strip is now at the bottom.

   

5. 5

   Fold the mouth up

   Fold the strip up once more, so the mouth sits just under the eyes. Press it flat along the whole length.

   

6. 6

   Fold it in half

   Fold the sheet in half along the middle line, from the mouth to the top edge. Press the fold, so you have a long, narrow shape.

   

7. 7

   Make the first diagonal fold

   Fold the top layer along the first printed diagonal line. The corner goes down towards the folded edge. Press it flat.

   

8. 8

   Fold it once more

   Fold the same side again along the next printed line. Now one side has a sharp, pointy shape.

   

9. 9

   Repeat on the other side

   Turn the plane over. Make the same two diagonal folds on this side, along the printed lines. Both sides should match.

   

10. 10

    Fold down the first wing

    Fold the top layer down along the long printed line to make the first wing. Press the fold firmly, because it goes through many layers.

    

11. 11

    Fold down the second wing

    Turn the plane over and fold the second wing the same way. Line it up with the first wing, so both are the same size.

    

12. 12

    Open the wings

    Hold the plane under the body and gently open both wings. Look at the front: Rayquaza’s face and mouth appear at the nose.

    

13. 13

    Shape the wings

    Run your fingers along each wing to shape it. Make both wings even, so the plane flies straight.

    

    Now hold it under the body and throw it gently forward.

    

    Your Rayquaza is ready to fly.

Make it easier.

• Follow the printed lines. Every fold has its own line on the print, so the face always ends up in the right place.
• Press every fold hard. Sharp folds make a plane that keeps its shape and flies further.
• Flies to one side? Check that both wings are the same size and open to the same height.