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
Standard game image
Summary
Deoxys (Attack) is a mythical Psychic Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Bug, Dark and Ghost 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 | 6% |
| 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, Dark and Ghost moves.
The 4 strongest Pokémon against Deoxys (Attack) are:
- Gengar,
- Darkrai,
- Chandelure,
- Deoxys (Attack).
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gengar | Lick | Shadow Ball | 100% |
| Gengar | Shadow Claw | Shadow Ball | 99% |
| Darkrai | Snarl | Shadow Ball | 99% |
| Chandelure | Hex | Shadow Ball | 98% |
| Darkrai | Snarl | Dark Pulse | 96% |
| Gengar | Hex | Shadow Ball | 96% |
| Darkrai | Feint Attack | Shadow Ball | 94% |
| Gengar | Sucker Punch | Shadow Ball | 92% |
| Deoxys (Attack) | Poison Jab | Dark Pulse | 92% |
| Darkrai | Feint Attack | Dark Pulse | 92% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Deoxys
| 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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