Stats & Training
The stat bars tell the story: Attack carries everything and HP's dead weight. But this DNA Pokemon still yields 3 Attack and Sp. Atk and Speed EVs per fight on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
An alien virus that fell to earth on a meteor underwent a DNA mutation to become this Pokémon.
An alien virus that fell to earth on a meteor underwent a DNA mutation to become this Pokémon.
Deoxys Weakness
Type-wise, Deoxys takes extra damage from Bug, Ghost, and Dark. At base 150 Speed, Deoxys outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Diamond & Pearl, Tyranitar can KO Deoxys with Crunch (193-228%). Scizor threatens a KO with U-turn (272-320%). Gengar's Shadow Ball also KOs at 246-290%.
 Tyranitar RockDark | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLum Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Tyranitar builds →Crunch 2x193-228%KO Pursuit 2x97-115%KO Stone Edge120-142%KO Earthquake80-95% | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch78-92% Superpower78-91% U Turn 2x272-320%KO Pursuit 2x104-123%KO | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x246-290%KO Focus Blast61-72% Explosion106-125%KO | ||
Diamond & Pearl Evolution
You won't find Deoxys in any egg group. This Psychic mythical has 600 total stats and only shows up through limited events. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Diamond & Pearl Deoxys Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 4.
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Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Deoxys threatens 12 types beyond its own STAB, with Normal and Ghost standing out. Pair that with Psycho Boost and Dream Eater and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Deoxys in Diamond & Pearl
Deoxys can't be caught in Diamond & Pearl. Bring it over from Emerald or Omega Ruby instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Deoxys Guide
In Diamond & Pearl, Deoxys is a Mythical Pokemon rated S-Tier. At 600 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a sweeper. That 150 base Attack does the heavy lifting.
In Diamond & Pearl, Deoxys's biggest threats include Heracross (Bug), Misdreavus (Ghost), and Houndoom (Dark), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Deoxys's base 150 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Pressure is the go-to ability for Deoxys. It increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one. It's Deoxys's only ability.
Deoxys is a mixed attacker with base 150 Attack and 150 Sp. Atk. Fragile, can't afford to take many hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 150 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
In Diamond & Pearl, the best way to handle Deoxys: Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
Game Availability
Introduced in Ruby & Sapphire, Deoxys shows up in 14 games across 8 generations. Mythical status keeps it locked behind events or specific story content in most appearances.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves