DEXERTOPokemon Go has four Deoxys forms that you can battle and catch, but you’ll need to know their weaknesses and the best counters to use if you want to defeat them.
Deoxys is one of the most unique Pokemon of all time. It’s a Mythical creature which makes it incredibly rare, but to make it even more unique, it has four different versions: Normal, Attack, Speed, and Defense.
While there are many similarities between each Deoxys form, they all have slightly different appearances and excel in a specific stat, which means they can end up performing very differently in battle.
To help you defeat – and catch – Deoxys whenever you come across one, here are their weaknesses and counters, as well as details of their stats.
Deoxys weaknesses in Pokemon Go
All four Deoxys forms are pure Psychic-type Pokemon, which means they’re only weak against Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type attacks, leaving players with only a few options to focus on.
It’s also important to know which types Deoxys is resistant against, so avoid using Fighting and Psychic-type Pokemon and attacks as they won’t do much damage.
Deoxys best counters
Here are some of the best counters to use against any Deoxys form in Pokemon Go Raid battles:
POKEMON | SPRITE | BEST MOVESET |
|---|---|---|
Mega Gengar |  | Lick & Shadow Ball |
Mega Tyranitar |  | Bite & Brutal Swing |
Shadow Hydreigon |  | Bite & Brutal Swing |
Shadow Chandelure |  | Hex & Shadow Ball |
Dawn Wings Necrozma |  | Shadow Claw & Moongeist Beam |
We’ve included a mix of Megas, Legendaries, Shadow, and more common Pokemon in the table above, so there should be something for every trainer to use.
If you don’t have any of those counters or their alternate forms, use your strongest Dark, and Ghost-type Pokemon to target Deoxys’ weaknesses. Just make sure that your team is properly leveled up and has matching movesets.
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While Bug-type Pokemon will be effective against each Deoxys form, it’s worth pointing out that Defense Forme Deoxys could use a Rock-type Charged Move, which Bug-types are particularly vulnerable to.
How to get Deoxys in Pokemon Go
Unlike most Mythical Pokemon, players can catch Deoxys by challenging and defeating it in 5-Star Raid battles. Luckily for them, all Deoxys forms are appearing as Raid bosses this month:
- Normal & Defense Forme: October 7 – October 14
- Attack & Speed Forme: October 14 – October 21
NianticMore so, the first two Deoxys forms (Normal and Defense) will be featured in the Raid Hour taking place on October 8, 2025. Meanwhile, the other two Deoxys forms (Attack & Speed) will do the same on October 15, 2025.
Remember that using Golden Razz Berries and landing Excellent Curveball Throws can increase your chances of catching any type of Pokemon.
Can you change Deoxys’ form?
No, you cannot change Deoxys’ form in Pokemon Go. If you want to have Normal, Attack, Defense, and Speed Deoxys, you must catch each of the four forms whenever they are featured in Raid battles.
Deoxys CP in Pokemon Go
As with every Raid Boss in the game, the CP Deoxys has during a Raid battle won’t be the same once you manage to catch it after defeating it. Plus, certain types of weather can increase such CP.
Deoxys Normal Forme | Deoxys Attack Forme | Deoxys Defense Forme | Deoxys Speed Forme | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Raid Boss CP | 50,271 | 41,036 | 36,170 | 45,802 |
CP range once captured | 1717 – 1806 | 1372 – 1474 | 1228 – 1299 | 1568 – 1645 |
Windy weather CP range | 2146 – 2257 | 1716 – 1842 | 1535 – 1624 | 1960 – 2056 |
Deoxys max CP (Level 50) | 3573 | 2916 | 2570 | 3255 |
Deoxys stats & moves
A pure Psychic-type Pokemon, Deoxys’ forms have the following stats:
DEOXYS | ATTACK | DEFENSE | STAMINA | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal Forme | 345 | 115 | 137 | 3573 |
If you’re struggling to decide which Deoxys to spend time catching or powering up in the game, we’ve put together a guide to the best Deoxys form which should help you out.
Fast Moves
Deoxys Normal Forme | - Zen Headbutt (Psychic/STAB) - Charge Beam (Electric) |
Charged Moves
Deoxys Normal Forme | - Hyper Beam (Normal) - Thunderbolt (Electric) - Psycho Boost (Psychic/STAB) |
Can Deoxys be Shiny?
Yes, all Deoxys forms can be Shiny in Pokemon Go, which means you can get Shiny variations of Normal, Attack, Defense, and Speed.
NIANTIC/DEXERTODue to both Attack and Defense being featured in Raids, the players who challenge them multiple times will increase their odds of finding either Shiny Deoxys Attack Forme or Shiny Deoxys Defense Forme.
Shiny hunters can easily recognize these variations thanks to their bright yellow bodies and green details, which differ a lot from their usual red and blue combination.
Remember that finding Shinies is never easy, so don’t feel defeated if, despite your constant battling, you don’t end up finding a Shiny Deoxys.
That’s everything you need to know to take down Deoxys in Pokemon Go Raid battles. Be sure to check out the latest Pokemon Go event, including the current Community Day and Spotlight Hours.