There's a reason Deoxys has stayed relevant since Gen 3. Psychic typing and outspeeds nearly everything without investment — it checks a lot of boxes at once. Only weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Known as the DNA Pokemon.
The stat bars tell the story: Attack carries everything and HP's dead weight. But this DNA Pokemon still yields 3 Attack and Sp. Atk and Speed EVs per fight on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
An alien virus that fell to earth on a meteorite underwent a DNA mutation to become this Pokémon.
Deoxys Weakness
VulnerableType-wise, Deoxys takes extra damage from Bug, Ghost, and Dark. At base 150 Speed, Deoxys outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
You won't find Deoxys in any egg group. This Psychic mythical has 600 total stats and only shows up through limited events.
How to Evolve
The Sash lets Deoxys ignore defensive shortcomings for one turn. Use that turn to deal early damage, and Pressure squeezes extra value from the position. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs push damage output.
Best Build
Best Deoxys Moveset
- Expanding Force
- Protect
- Extreme Speed
- Psycho Boost
Recommended Teammates
Hard to wall, honestly. Deoxys threatens 14 types beyond its own STAB, with Normal and Ghost standing out. Pair that with Psycho Boost and Future Sight and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Deoxys threatens 12 types beyond its own STAB, with Normal and Ghost standing out. Pair that with Psycho Boost and Dream Eater and switchins need to think twice.
Hard to wall, honestly. Deoxys threatens 15 types beyond its own STAB, with Normal and Ghost standing out. Pair that with Psycho Boost and Dream Eater and switchins need to think twice.
Hard to wall, honestly. Deoxys threatens 12 types beyond its own STAB, with Normal and Ghost standing out. Pair that with Psycho Boost and Dream Eater and switchins need to think twice.
No wild encounters for Deoxys in Scarlet & Violet. It's available in Emerald or Omega Ruby and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Deoxys doesn't appear in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Transfer it from Emerald or Omega Ruby to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Deoxys can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring it over from Emerald or Omega Ruby instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
No wild encounters for Deoxys in Sun & Moon. It's available in Emerald or Omega Ruby and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Deoxys is a Mythical Pokemon rated B-Tier on our tier list. At 600 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a sweeper. That 150 base Attack does the heavy lifting.
Deoxys's biggest threats include Heracross (Bug), Misdreavus (Ghost), and Houndoom (Dark), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Deoxys's base 150 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Deoxys doesn't evolve. As a Mythical Pokemon, it stands on its own without an evolutionary line. It's a Psychic type with 600 BST.
Pressure is the go-to ability for Deoxys. It increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one. It's Deoxys's only ability.
Deoxys is a mixed attacker — base 150 Attack and 150 Sp. Atk. Fragile — can't afford to take many hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 150 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Deoxys appears in 14 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Introduced in Ruby & Sapphire, Deoxys shows up in 14 games across 7 generations. Mythical status keeps it locked behind events or specific story content in most appearances.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A