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.
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.
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 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 |
 Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Sableye builds →Shadow Claw 2x87-104%KO Shadow Sneak 2x54-65% Astonish 2x43-52% | ||
 Zorua Dark | D | |
 Poochyena Dark | D | |
 Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Joltik BugElectric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Joltik builds →Leech Life 2x76-91% Fury Cutter 2x43-52% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Sableye builds →Shadow Claw 2x86-102%KO Feint Attack 2x74-88% Thief 2x74-88% Shadow Sneak 2x51-60% | ||
Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Zorua builds →Feint Attack 2x66-78% Thief 2x66-78% Pursuit 2x46-55% | ||
Poochyena Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Poochyena builds →Bite 2x58-69% Assurance 2x58-69% Thief 2x58-69% | ||
Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Anorith builds →Struggle Bug 2x43-51% Fury Cutter 2x62-74% | ||
Joltik BugElectric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Joltik builds →Leech Life 2x74-88% Bug Bite 2x54-65% Thief 2x35-43% Struggle Bug 2x51-60% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Sableye builds →Shadow Claw 2x87-103%KO Knock Off 2x80-95% Feint Attack 2x76-91% Thief 2x76-91% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Scraggy builds →Feint Attack 2x76-91% Payback 2x63-75% | ||
 Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Nuzleaf builds →Feint Attack 2x74-87% Thief 2x74-87% | ||
Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Zorua builds →Foul Play 2x104-122%KO U-turn 2x53-63% Feint Attack 2x67-79% Thief 2x67-79% | ||
 Deino DarkDragon | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Deino builds →Crunch 2x89-107%KO Bite 2x67-79% Thief 2x67-79% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Sableye builds →Shadow Claw 2x88-104%KO Knock Off 2x81-96% Feint Attack 2x75-89% Thief 2x75-89% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Scraggy builds →Feint Attack 2x75-89% Payback 2x63-74% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Nuzleaf builds →Feint Attack 2x72-85% Thief 2x72-85% | ||
Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Zorua builds →Foul Play 2x104-122%KO U-turn 2x52-62% Feint Attack 2x69-81% Thief 2x69-81% | ||
Deino DarkDragon | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Deino builds →Crunch 2x88-104%KO Bite 2x69-81% Thief 2x69-81% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Sableye builds →Shadow Claw 2x88-105%KO Knock Off 2x83-98% Feint Attack 2x77-91% Thief 2x77-91% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Scraggy builds →Feint Attack 2x77-91% Payback 2x65-77% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Nuzleaf builds →Feint Attack 2x71-84% Thief 2x71-84% | ||
Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Zorua builds →Foul Play 2x106-126%KO U-turn 2x52-63% Feint Attack 2x67-80% Thief 2x67-80% | ||
Deino DarkDragon | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Deino builds →Crunch 2x92-108%KO Bite 2x67-80% Thief 2x67-80% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Sableye builds →Foul Play 2x119-141%KO Shadow Ball 2x92-109%KO Shadow Claw 2x90-106%KO Knock Off 2x83-98% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Scraggy builds →Crunch 2x101-119%KO Feint Attack 2x76-90% Payback 2x65-77% | ||
Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Zorua builds →Foul Play 2x108-127%KO Shadow Ball 2x70-83% U-turn 2x54-64% Feint Attack 2x70-82% | ||
Deino DarkDragon | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Deino builds →Crunch 2x92-109%KO Bite 2x70-82% Thief 2x70-82% | ||
 Sandile GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Sandile builds →Foul Play 2x117-138%KO Crunch 2x99-117%KO Bite 2x74-88% Assurance 2x74-88% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Sableye builds →Foul Play 2x116-137%KO Shadow Ball 2x88-103%KO Shadow Claw 2x85-101%KO Knock Off 2x81-96% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Scraggy builds →Crunch 2x98-116%KO Feint Attack 2x74-88% Payback 2x63-75% | ||
Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Zorua builds →Foul Play 2x105-124%KO Shadow Ball 2x68-81% U-turn 2x53-62% Feint Attack 2x68-80% | ||
Deino DarkDragon | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Deino builds →Crunch 2x88-103%KO Bite 2x68-80% Thief 2x68-80% | ||
Sandile GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Sandile builds →Foul Play 2x112-132%KO Crunch 2x94-111%KO Bite 2x72-85% Assurance 2x72-85% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Weavile can KO Deoxys with Knock Off (217-255%). Gengar threatens a KO with Shadow Ball (282-332%). Volcarona's Flamethrower also KOs at 120-141%.
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x217-255%KO Ice Shard67-79% Pursuit 2x134-158%KO | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x282-332%KO Sludge Bomb159-187%KO Focus Blast71-83% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain66-78% Flamethrower120-141%KO | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Deoxys View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x156-184%KO Flamethrower54-64% Ice Beam54-64% | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Deoxys Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Deoxys threatens 15 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
You'll find Deoxys at Sky Pillar as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
Best Locations to Catch Deoxys in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Deoxys Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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