Deoxys
#386 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Deoxys
The best moves for Deoxys are Zen Headbutt and Hyper Beam when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
13.2dps
37.5dps
Defense
13.2dps
37.5dps
Evolution
Deoxys currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
Forms
There are 4 different forms of Deoxys:
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Deoxys, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Deoxys is a mythical Psychic Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Bug, Ghost and Dark moves. Deoxys's strongest moveset is Zen Headbutt & Hyper Beam and it has a Max CP of 3,573.
About
"The DNA of a space virus underwent a sudden mutation upon exposure to a laser beam and resulted in Deoxys. The crystalline organ on this Pokémon's chest appears to be its brain."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Zen Headbutt | 11 | 13.2 |
| Charge Beam | 7 | 7 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Hyper Beam | 150 | 37.5 |
| Thunderbolt | 80 | 32 |
| Psycho Boost | 70 | 21 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Zen Headbutt
13.2 dps
|
Hyper Beam
37.5 dps
|
19.1 | 100% |
|
Zen Headbutt
13.2 dps
|
Thunderbolt
32 dps
|
18.9 | 99% |
|
Charge Beam
7 dps
|
Thunderbolt
32 dps
|
17.1 | 90% |
|
Charge Beam
7 dps
|
Hyper Beam
37.5 dps
|
16.9 | 88% |
|
Zen Headbutt
13.2 dps
|
Psycho Boost
21 dps
|
16.4 | 86% |
|
Charge Beam
7 dps
|
Psycho Boost
21 dps
|
14.4 | 75% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Deoxys?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Deoxys are:
- Blacephalon,
- Pheromosa,
- Gengar,
- Gengar (Costume 2020),
- Darkrai.
Deoxys is a Psychic type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Bug, Ghost and Dark moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Deoxys Raid Guide
Deoxys has previously been a Raid Boss in Tier 5 and EX Raids.
Raid
Tier 1
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
| Boss HP | 123 |
| Caught CP range | 123 |
| Caught CP (boosted) | 12 - 32 |
| Minimum IVs | 10 / 10 / 10 |
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
345 |
| Defense |
|
115 |
| Stamina |
|
137 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 120 |
Size
| Height | 1.7 m |
| Weight | 60.8 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 20 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,354 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,806 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,709 |
|
Level 40 |
3,160 |
|
Level 50 |
3,573 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,257 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,935 |