What Deoxys (Attack)'s stats tell us
With base stats of 414 Attack, 46 Defense and 137 Stamina (a total of 597), Deoxys (Attack) has an offensive, glass-cannon build — high Attack, thin bulk. That puts its ceiling at a max CP of 2,916 at level 50.
It's a top-1 Poison-type attacker, so it earns a real slot in your raid roster.
Stats
Rankings
Poison Jab
Zap Cannon
Zen Headbutt
Zap Cannon
Zen Headbutt
Dark Pulse
Zen Headbutt
Psycho Boost
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Deoxys (Attack)'s best offensive moveset is Poison Jab combined with Zap Cannon, achieving 20.1 DPS and 290 TDO as a Poison-type attacker (ranked #1, Tier S). Alternatively, Deoxys (Attack) can serve as a Electric-type attacker with Zen Headbutt and Zap Cannon (#3, Tier S).
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Poison Jab (13 DPS), while Poison Jab generates energy the fastest (9 EPS).
Forms & Variants
Raid Guide
Deoxys (Attack) as Raid Boss
5-Star Raids Active Now Shiny AvailableDeoxys (Attack) is currently available as a 5-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO. A 100% IV Deoxys (Attack) from raids will have 1474 CP at level 20, or 1842 CP at level 25 with weather boost. View full raid guide →
Best Counters to Beat Deoxys (Attack)
Deoxys (Attack) is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Deoxys (Attack) as Raid Counter
Deoxys (Attack) is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Deoxys (Attack)
Deoxys (Attack) can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
Deoxys (Attack) is currently available as a 5-Star Raids raid boss. After defeating it in a raid, you can catch it at level 20 (1474 CP for a perfect 15/15/15 IV) or level 25 with weather boost (1842 CP).
Walking Deoxys (Attack) as your buddy earns 1 candy every 20.0 km.
Deoxys (Attack) Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Deoxys (Attack) in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Deoxys (Attack) from raids or eggs will show 1,474 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Deoxys (Attack) is a Psychic-type Pokemon with a stat total of 597. With its high Attack stat (414), Deoxys (Attack) is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Bug, Dark, Ghost-type moves when using Deoxys (Attack). These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Deoxys (Attack)'s performance.
Deoxys (Attack)'s moves get a damage boost in Windy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 100,000 Stardust and 100 Candy. With 3 charged moves available, a second move gives Deoxys (Attack) much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Deoxys (Attack)?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Highly Recommended
Deoxys (Attack) is a top-tier Poison-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #1 overall with a Tier S rating. With a max CP of 2,916 at level 50 and base stats of 414/46/137 (Atk/Def/Sta), it excels as a raid attacker. Prioritize powering up to level 40+ using Poison Jab and Zap Cannon for maximum damage output. This is one of the strongest Poison-type options available and worth investing your Stardust and Candy into immediately.