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.
An alien virus that fell to earth on a meteorite underwent a DNA mutation to become this Pokémon.
Type-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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
Gholdengo can KO Deoxys with Shadow Ball (239-281%). Incineroar threatens a KO with Knock Off (115-136%). Amoonguss deals 61-72% with Sludge Bomb.
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityGoodasgold ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Gholdengo builds →Shadow Ball 2x239-281%KO | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSafetygoggles NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Incineroar builds →Knock Off 2x115-136%KO Flare Blitz105-124%KO | ||
 AmoongussRecovers HP on switch via Regenerator, puts to sleep with Spore, threatens with Rage Powder GrassPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Amoonguss builds →Sludge Bomb61-72% | ||
 Iron Hands FightingElectric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityQuarkdrive ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Iron Hands builds →Drain Punch51-60% Wild Charge123-145%KO | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x171-202%KO Extreme Speed65-77% | ||
You won't find Deoxys in any egg group. This Psychic mythical has 600 total stats and only shows up through limited events. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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
Deoxys best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Expanding Force
- Protect
- Extreme Speed
- Psycho Boost
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Zen Headbutt
- Psycho Boost
- Superpower
Recommended Teammates
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Psycho Boost
- Extreme Speed
- Stealth Rock
- Psychic
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Expanding Force
- Shadow Ball
- Energy Ball
- Superpower
Recommended Teammates
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Moves
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. 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.
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 with base 150 Attack and 150 Sp. Atk. Fragile, can't afford to take many hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 150 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Best way to handle Deoxys: Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
Introduced in Ruby & Sapphire, Deoxys shows up in 14 games across 8 generations. Mythical status keeps it locked behind events or specific story content in most appearances.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves