Deoxys (Defense Forme) is a Mythical Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Deoxys (Defense Forme) has a maximum CP of 2,570. It is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Deoxys (Defense Forme) is Zen Headbutt and Psycho Boost.
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Deoxys (Defense Forme) takes increased damage from:
Bug160.0%
Dark160.0%
Ghost160.0%
Deoxys (Defense Forme) takes reduced damage from:
Fighting62.5%
Psychic62.5%
| 1. | Zen Headbutt | Psycho Boost | 9.77 | 10.63 | 292.2 |
| 2. |  Low Kick | Psycho Boost | 9.75 | 10.61 | 291.5 |
| 3. | Counter | Psycho Boost | 9.74 | 10.60 | 291.3 |
| 4. | Zen Headbutt |  Thunderbolt | 6.97 | 7.59 | 208.5 |
| 5. | Counter | Thunderbolt | 6.92 | 7.54 | 207.1 |
| 6. | Zen Headbutt |  Rock Slide | 6.74 | 7.34 | 201.8 |
| 7. | Low Kick | Thunderbolt | 6.71 | 7.31 | 200.8 |
| 8. | Counter | Rock Slide | 6.70 | 7.29 | 200.4 |
Low Kick
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0.5s
| Damage | 5 |
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| Energy | 5 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.2s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 6 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 8 |
Counter1391.0s| Damage | 13 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.8s - 1.0s |
| Damage | 8 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
Zen Headbutt1191.0s| Damage | 11 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.8s - 0.9s |
| Damage | 8 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
Thunderbolt80502.5s| Damage | 80 |
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| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.8s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 55 |
Psycho Boost130334.0s| Damage | 130 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 4.0s |
| Damage window | 3.5s - 4.0s |
| Damage | 85 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 35 |
SpecialPsycho Boost has a 100.0% chance to:
Rock Slide75502.5s| Damage | 75 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.3s - 2.4s |
| Damage | 75 |
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| Energy | 45 |
DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Deoxys (Defense Forme) can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.
Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Deoxys (Defense Forme) can learn, with its DPS and TDO.
At Level 50, Deoxys (Defense Forme) maxes out at 2,570 CP. Raid catches are 1,228 to 1,299 CP, or 1,535 to 1,624 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 921 to 974 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.
 Max CP | 2570 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 921 CP - 974 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1228 CP - 1299 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1228 CP - 1299 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1535 CP - 1624 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Deoxys (Defense Forme)’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 CP | 2 | 100 CP | 3 | 169 CP |
| 4 | 238 CP | 5 | 306 CP | 6 | 375 CP |
| 7 | 444 CP | 8 | 512 CP | 9 | 581 CP |
| 10 | 649 CP | 11 | 714 CP | 12 | 779 CP |
| 13 | 844 CP | 14 | 909 CP | 15 | 974 CP |
| 16 | 1039 CP | 17 | 1104 CP | 18 | 1169 CP |
| 19 | 1234 CP | 20 | 1299 CP | 21 | 1364 CP |
| 22 | 1429 CP | 23 | 1494 CP | 24 | 1559 CP |
| 25 | 1624 CP | 26 | 1689 CP | 27 | 1754 CP |
| 28 | 1819 CP | 29 | 1884 CP | 30 | 1949 CP |
| 31 | 1981 CP | 32 | 2014 CP | 33 | 2046 CP |
| 34 | 2079 CP | 35 | 2111 CP | 36 | 2144 CP |
| 37 | 2176 CP | 38 | 2209 CP | 39 | 2241 CP |
| 40 | 2274 CP | 41 | 2302 CP | 42 | 2332 CP |
| 43 | 2361 CP | 44 | 2390 CP | 45 | 2420 CP |
| 46 | 2450 CP | 47 | 2480 CP | 48 | 2510 CP |
| 49 | 2540 CP | 50 | 2570 CP |
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Mega Pokémon that boost Deoxys (Defense Forme)’s Psychic-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Deoxys (Defense Forme).
PsychicMega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #386 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.7 m |
| Weight | 60.8 kg |
| Region | Generation 3 |
| Can be traded | Not Allowed |
| Gender | Genderless |
| Buddy distance | 20 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 1% |
| Catch rewards |  3 100 |
| Additional Move Cost | 100100000 |
Deoxys (Defense Forme)’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.
Deoxys (Attack Forme)
Deoxys (Defense Forme)
Deoxys (Normal Forme)
Deoxys (Speed Forme)The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| |  |  | |
| 0.83 m | 0.85 m | 1.7 m | 2.55 m | 2.64 m |
Deoxys (Defense Forme)'s height ranges from 0.833 m to 2.635 m, with the average being 1.7 m.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.833 m2′09″ | 0.85 m2′09″ |
| XS | 0.85 m2′09″ | 1.275 m4′02″ |
| M | 1.275 m4′02″ | 2.125 m7′00″ |
| XL | 2.125 m7′00″ | 2.55 m8′04″ |
| XXL | 2.55 m8′04″ | 2.635 m8′08″ |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Deoxys (Defense Forme) from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy and 296 Candy XL.
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| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Ruby | 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. |
| Sapphire | DEOXYS emerged from a virus that came from space. It is highly intelligent and wields psychokinetic powers. This POKéMON shoots lasers from the crystalline organ on its chest. |
| Emerald | A POKéMON that mutated from an extraterrestrial virus exposed to a laser beam. Its body is configured for superior agility and speed. |
| FireRed | This DEOXYS has transformed into its aggressive guise. It can fool enemies by altering its appearance. |
| LeafGreen | When it changes form, an aurora appears. It absorbs attacks by altering its cellular structure. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | An alien virus that fell to earth on a meteor underwent a DNA mutation to become this Pokémon. |
| HeartGold, SoulSilver | DNA from a space virus mutated and became a Pokémon. It appears where auroras are seen. |
| X | An alien virus that fell to earth on a meteor underwent a DNA mutation to become this Pokémon. |
| Y | DNA from a space virus mutated and became a Pokémon. It appears where auroras are seen. |
| Omega Ruby | 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. |
| Alpha Sapphire | Deoxys emerged from a virus that came from space. It is highly intelligent and wields psychokinetic powers. This Pokémon shoots lasers from the crystalline organ on its chest. |
Deoxys (Defense Forme)’s best moves are Zen Headbutt and Psycho Boost, for 10.63 DPS and 292.2 TDO.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Psychic-type Pokémon are weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type moves. They take reduced damage from Fighting and Psychic-type moves.
Deoxys (Defense Forme) tops out at 2,274 CP at Level 40 and 2,570 CP at Level 50.
Deoxys (Defense Forme) can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Deoxys (Defense Forme) cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Deoxys (Defense Forme): Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Medicham, Mega Metagross, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Gallade, Mega Delphox, and Mega Malamar.
Regular Deoxys (Defense Forme) DEFENSE
Shiny Deoxys (Defense Forme) DEFENSE
