Deoxys - Attack
#386 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Deoxys - Attack
The best moves for Deoxys (Attack) are Zen Headbutt and Zap Cannon when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Zen Headbutt | 13.1 dps |
| Zap Cannon | 37.8 dps |
Defense
| Zen Headbutt | 13.1 dps |
| Dark Pulse | 26.7 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
Deoxys (Attack) currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
Forms
There are 4 different forms of Deoxys:
Deoxys (Attack) Raid Guide
Deoxys - Attack has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 5 and EX Raids.
Raid
Tier
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
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Deoxys - Attack, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Deoxys (Attack) is a mythical Psychic Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Bug, Ghost and Dark moves. Deoxys's strongest moveset is Zen Headbutt & Zap Cannon and it has a Max CP of 2,580.
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."
Base stats
| Attack | 414 | |
| Defense | 46 | |
| Stamina | 137 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,105 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,474 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,211 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 2,580 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,842 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,395 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 120 |
Size
| Height | 1.7 m |
| Weight | 60.8 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 2% |
| Base flee rate | 1% |
| Buddy walk distance | 20 km |
Best moveset for Deoxys - Attack
The best moves for Deoxys (Attack) are Zen Headbutt and Zap Cannon when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Zen Headbutt | 13.1 dps |
| Zap Cannon | 37.8 dps |
Defense
| Zen Headbutt | 13.1 dps |
| Dark Pulse | 26.7 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poison Jab | 10 | 8.8 | 12.5 |
| Zen Headbutt | 12 | 9.1 | 13.1 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | 80 | -16.7 | 26.7 |
| Zap Cannon | 140 | -27 | 37.8 |
| Psycho Boost | 70 | -12.5 | 21 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Deoxys (Attack)?
Deoxys (Attack) is a Psychic type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Bug, Ghost and Dark moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Deoxys (Attack) are:
- Pheromosa,
- Chandelure,
- Gengar,
- Gengar (Costume 2020),
- Dragapult.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pheromosa | Bug Bite | Bug Buzz | 100% |
| Chandelure | Hex | Shadow Ball | 93% |
| Gengar | Lick | Shadow Ball | 92% |
| Gengar (Costume 2020) | Lick | Shadow Ball | 92% |
| Dragapult | Hex | Shadow Ball | 92% |
| Gengar | Shadow Claw | Shadow Ball | 91% |
| Gengar (Costume 2020) | Shadow Claw | Shadow Ball | 91% |
| Darkrai | Snarl | Shadow Ball | 91% |
| Gengar (Costume 2020) | Hex | Shadow Ball | 90% |
| Gengar | Hex | Shadow Ball | 90% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Deoxys - Attack
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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