Deoxys Best Moveset
150/150 in both Attack and Sp. Atk at 150 Speed with 50/50 defenses. The fastest non-mega Pokemon with the offensive stats to match. Held ItemFocus Sash guarantees surviving one hit. NatureHasty maximizes Speed. The moveset sets MoveStealth Rock and hits from either side with devastating power. 50 HP and 50 defenses mean anything that touches it deals lethal damage.
180 Attack and 150 Sp. Atk with 150 Speed in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). The fastest and hardest-hitting Pokemon available. Banned from standard play on arrival.
Best Moves
Best Build
Deoxys best EVs are Attack and Sp. Atk
Mixed Wallbreaker Moveset
- Extreme Speed
- Superpower
- Ice Beam
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
The fastest Pokemon in the game in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Extreme offenses and Speed made Deoxys a glass cannon that nothing could outrun or survive.
Support Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Extreme Speed
- Spikes
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Still banned in Gen V (Black & White). The Attack and Speed combination was too extreme for standard play regardless of paper-thin 50/50/50 defenses.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Zen Headbutt
- Extreme Speed
- Superpower
- Dark Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Four gens restricted in Gen VI (X & Y). Multiple forms served different roles at the highest level — attack forms swept, speed forms set hazards, defense forms stalled.
Special Stallbreaker Moveset
- Psycho Boost
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Five gens banned in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Psycho Boost was devastating STAB that dropped Sp. Atk after use. Fire off one nuke, switch out, repeat.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Psycho Boost
- Psychic
- Dark Pulse
- Superpower
Returned in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet) after missing Sword & Shield. Six gens at the top. Still too fast and too powerful for standard competitive formats.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Psycho Boost
- Extreme Speed
- Extreme Speed
- Psycho Boost
Recommended Teammates
Deoxys Weakness
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 |
What is Deoxys Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Deoxys
Gholdengo can KO Deoxys with Shadow Ball (228-269%). Iron Hands's Drain Punch hits Deoxys for 68-80%. Torkoal deals 41-48% with Rapid Spin.
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityGoodasgold ItemAir Balloon NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Gholdengo builds →Shadow Ball 2x228-269%KO | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityQuarkdrive ItemBooster Energy NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Iron Hands builds →Drain Punch68-80% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Torkoal builds →Rapid Spin41-48% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Amoonguss builds →Giga Drain61-71% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPsychic Surge ItemTerrain Extender NatureTimid Moves View Indeedee-F builds →
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Evolution
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
How to Get Deoxys
No wild encounters for Deoxys in Scarlet & Violet. It's available in Emerald, FireRed & LeafGreen, or Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Deoxys is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Deoxys doesn't appear in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Transfer it from Emerald, FireRed & LeafGreen, or Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Deoxys is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Deoxys can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring it over from Emerald, FireRed & LeafGreen, or Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Deoxys is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
No wild encounters for Deoxys in Sun & Moon. It's available in Emerald, FireRed & LeafGreen, or Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Deoxys is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Base Stats
The stat bars tell the story: Attack carries everything and Defense'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 Guide
Deoxys is a Mythical Pokemon rated A-Tier. At 600 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a sweeper. That 180 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 180 Attack and 180 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.
Game Availability
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves