Best Deoxys (Normal) counters in Pokémon GO

Looking for the best ways to take down Deoxys (Normal) in Pokémon GO Raid Battles? Our guide has got you covered with a comprehensive list of the top Deoxys (Normal) counters, including the highest DPS and tankiest options.

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Best Deoxys (Normal) counters

#	Name	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Faints	TTW	Score
1	Mega Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	54.73	2256.63	1	72.2s	138.7
2	Shadow Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	56.11	1502.64	2	73.7s	127.6
3	Mega Gengar	Lick *	Shadow Ball	64.76	963.24	3	70.5s	127.2
4	Mega Banette	Shadow Claw	Shadow Ball	58.23	920.05	3	77.5s	116.1
5	Mega Rayquaza	Dragon Tail	Dragon Ascent	52.77	1182.85	3	80.4s	114.8
6	Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	46.16	1472.41	2	87.8s	109.7
7	Hydreigon	Bite	Brutal Swing *	47.24	1327.02	2	87.1s	108.7
8	Giratina (Origin Forme)	Shadow Claw	Shadow Force *	44.27	1610.10	2	90.3s	108.7
9	Shadow Cursola	Hex	Shadow Ball	55.57	792.58	4	83.0s	108.0
10	Mega Houndoom	Snarl	Foul Play	50.24	1058.70	3	85.3s	107.6
11	Shadow Mewtwo	Psycho Cut	Shadow Ball *	52.11	927.00	3	84.6s	107.0
12	Gholdengo	Hex	Shadow Ball	45.29	1285.95	2	90.7s	104.5
13	Shadow Weavile	Snarl	Foul Play	52.14	784.71	4	87.4s	102.7
14	Darkrai	Snarl	Shadow Ball	47.01	962.47	3	91.5s	100.0
15	Mega Gyarados	Bite	Crunch	44.84	1104.70	3	93.3s	99.9
16	Mega Alakazam	Psycho Cut	Shadow Ball	49.25	825.31	4	90.5s	99.7
17	Chandelure	Hex	Shadow Ball	48.75	829.66	4	91.2s	99.0
18	Hoopa (Confined)	Astonish	Shadow Ball	45.11	1023.23	3	93.9s	98.5
19	Mega Absol	Snarl	Dark Pulse	51.15	686.75	5	91.3s	97.9
20	Pheromosa	Bug Bite	Bug Buzz	60.69	401.19	8	95.2s	97.3

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About the results

Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Deoxys (Normal) in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Deoxys (Normal) down quickly with high DPS, or the tankiest counters that can withstand its attacks, our guide has something for every trainer.

This table displays a list of best Deoxys (Normal) counters in Pokémon GO with their Fast Attacks, Charged Attacks, DPS (damage per second), TDO (total damage output), faints, TTW (time to win), and score. The list is sorted by the score, which is calculated based on the DPS, TDO, faints, and TTW.

The top-ranked Deoxys (Normal) counter is Mega Tyranitar, followed by Shadow Tyranitar, Mega Gengar, and Mega Banette. The table also includes Mega Rayquaza, Tyranitar, Hydreigon, and Giratina (Origin Forme), among others. Each Pokemon's type is indicated by an icon beside their name.

Deoxys (Normal) type chart

When fighting Deoxys (Normal), keep in mind the following that Psychic-type Pokémon are weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost type moves. They take reduced damage from Fighting, and Psychic type moves.

Weaknesses

Bug	160.0%
Dark	160.0%
Ghost	160.0%

Resistances

Fighting	62.5%
Psychic	62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.