#386 · Generation 3
Deoxys (Defense Forme)
- Max CP (L40 / L50)
- 2,274 / 2,570
- Raid catch CP (L20 / L25)
- 1,299 / 1,624
- Research CP (L15)
- 974
- Buddy distance
- 20 km
- 2nd charged move
- 100,000 dust · 100 candy
- Shiny
- Shadow
- Tradable
- Mega
- Dynamax
Verdict: Keep
Deoxys (Defense Forme) earns its spot: A-tier Great League and A-tier Ultra League.
Battle roles
- AGreat League#40 of 1154 · score 89.7
It is ranked #40 in Great League on PvPoke with Low Kick / Psycho Boost / Thunderbolt.
- AUltra League#40 of 851 · score 88.9
It is ranked #40 in Ultra League on PvPoke with Low Kick / Psycho Boost / Thunderbolt.
- –Master League#389 of 409 · score 40.9
Ranked #389 of 409; not competitive in Master League.
Collection value
- Mythical: keep at least one, and hold on to hundos and shinies.
Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.
Base stats
Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.
Evolution line
Does not evolve.
Check your Pokemon's IVs
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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)
| League | Tier | Rank | Score | Recommended moves | Typical build |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | A | #40 / 1154 | 89.7 | Low Kick · Psycho Boost · Thunderbolt | L23.5 · 12/12/15 |
| Ultra League | A | #40 / 851 | 88.9 | Low Kick · Psycho Boost · Thunderbolt | L50 · 11/13/14 |
| Master League | – | #389 / 409 | 40.9 | Low Kick · Psycho Boost · Rock Slide | L50 · 15/15/15 |
Source: PvPoke overall rankings. Score is relative to the league meta (100 = best). Typical build is the IV spread PvPoke assumes.
Raid attacker rankings
| Attacking type | Tier | Rank | DPS | TDO | Best moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| psychic | – | #92 / 248 | 10.0 | 244 | Zen Headbutt · Psycho Boost |
| electric | – | #170 / 248 | 7.1 | 174 | Zen Headbutt · Thunderbolt |
| rock | – | #175 / 294 | 6.9 | 169 | Zen Headbutt · Rock Slide |
Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.
Moves
| Fast move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | DPS | PvP power | PvP energy | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Zen HeadbuttSTAB | psychic | 11 | +9 | 1.0s | 11.0 | 8 | +6 | 3 turns |
Counter | fighting | 13 | +9 | 1.0s | 13.0 | 8 | +6 | 2 turns |
Low Kick | fighting | 5 | +5 | 0.5s | 10.0 | 6 | +8 | 2 turns |
| Charged move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | Dmg/energy | PvP power | PvP energy | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Psycho BoostSTAB | psychic | 130 | -33 | 4.0s | 3.94 | 85 | -35 | 100% chance: -2 own Atk |
Thunderbolt | electric | 80 | -50 | 2.5s | 1.60 | 90 | -55 | |
Rock Slide | rock | 75 | -50 | 2.5s | 1.50 | 75 | -45 |
Questions people ask
- Is Deoxys (Defense Forme) good in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Deoxys (Defense Forme) is A-tier for Great League and has 1 other ranked role.
- Should I keep or transfer Deoxys (Defense Forme)?
- Deoxys (Defense Forme) earns its spot: A-tier Great League and A-tier Ultra League.
- What are the best Deoxys (Defense Forme) IVs for Great League?
- The rank-1 Great League spread is 12/12/15 (Attack/Defense/HP), which reaches the 1500 CP cap at level 23.5. Low Attack with high Defense and HP wins in capped leagues. Use the IV checker on this page to rank your own copy among all 4,096 spreads.
- What are the best Deoxys (Defense Forme) IVs for Ultra League?
- The rank-1 Ultra League spread is 11/13/14 (Attack/Defense/HP), which reaches the 2500 CP cap at level 50. Low Attack with high Defense and HP wins in capped leagues. Use the IV checker on this page to rank your own copy among all 4,096 spreads.
- Is Deoxys (Defense Forme) a good raid attacker?
- Deoxys (Defense Forme) ranks #92 of 248 psychic attackers with 10.0 DPS. That is outside the top 15, so it is not a raid priority.
- Can Deoxys (Defense Forme) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Shiny Deoxys (Defense Forme) is available from photobomb, raid, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.
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