Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Zen Headbutt Psycho Boost 27.0 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Psycho Boost costs 50 energy for 70 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Deoxys (Attack) takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 597
- Buddy distance
- 20.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,474 CP
Deoxys (Attack) moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poison Jab | Poison | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Zen Headbutt Best STAB | Psychic | 11 | 9 | 1.0s | 11 | 9 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 50 | 3.0s | 26.7 | 1.60 |
| Psycho Boost Best STAB | Psychic | 70 | 50 | 4.0s | 17.5 | 1.40 |
| Zap Cannon | Electric | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poison Jab | Poison | 7 | 7 | 1 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4.00 | 3.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Psycho Boost | Psychic | 70 | 35 | 2.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Zap Cannon | Electric | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Deoxys (Attack) runs Zen Headbutt with Psycho Boost — 27.0 DPS and 389 TDO as a Psychic-type attacker. It also covers the Dark slot with Zen Headbutt and Dark Pulse.
The highest-damage fast move is Poison Jab (13 DPS); Poison Jab builds energy fastest (9 EPS).
Rankings
Where Deoxys (Attack) places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychic | #12 | B | 27.0 | 389 | Zen Headbutt Psycho Boost |
| Dark | #13 | B | 23.9 | 344 | Zen Headbutt Dark Pulse |
| Electric | #17 | C | 25.7 | 370 | Poison Jab Zap Cannon |
Evolution
Deoxys (Attack) does not evolve.
Costumes & special forms 3
Raids
- Status
- Deoxys (Attack) is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Deoxys (Attack)
Use Deoxys (Attack) against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Deoxys (Attack)
- Trading
- Cannot be traded
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 60 | 2,230 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 60 | 2,414 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,407 | 1,511 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,750 | 1,879 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,407 | 1,511 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,064 | 1,142 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,407 | 1,511 |
Deoxys (Attack) in events
Most recent first
| Event | Date | Role | Shiny |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deoxys (Normal, Defense, Attack, and Speed Formes) in 5-star Raid Battles | 25 Nov 2026 | Raid boss | Yes |
Is Deoxys (Attack) good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tier B: #12 among Psychic-type raid attackers at 27 DPS. Worth building if your Psychic team is thin, not ahead of the Tier S and A names above it.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 36 |
| Lv 2 | 114 |
| Lv 3 | 192 |
| Lv 4 | 270 |
| Lv 5 | 348 |
| Lv 6 | 425 |
| Lv 7 | 503 |
| Lv 8 | 581 |
| Lv 9 | 659 |
| Lv 10 | 737 |
| Lv 11 | 811 |
| Lv 12 | 884 |
| Lv 13 | 958 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,032 |
| Lv 15 | 1,105 |
| Lv 16 | 1,179 |
| Lv 17 | 1,253 |
| Lv 18 | 1,326 |
| Lv 19 | 1,400 |
| Lv 20 | 1,474 |
| Lv 21 | 1,547 |
| Lv 22 | 1,621 |
| Lv 23 | 1,695 |
| Lv 24 | 1,769 |
| Lv 25 | 1,842 |
| Lv 26 | 1,916 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,990 |
| Lv 28 | 2,064 |
| Lv 29 | 2,137 |
| Lv 30 | 2,211 |
| Lv 31 | 2,248 |
| Lv 32 | 2,285 |
| Lv 33 | 2,322 |
| Lv 34 | 2,358 |
| Lv 35 | 2,395 |
| Lv 36 | 2,432 |
| Lv 37 | 2,469 |
| Lv 38 | 2,506 |
| Lv 39 | 2,543 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,580 |
| Lv 41 | 2,612 |
| Lv 42 | 2,645 |
| Lv 43 | 2,678 |
| Lv 44 | 2,712 |
| Lv 45 | 2,745 |
| Lv 46 | 2,779 |
| Lv 47 | 2,813 |
| Lv 48 | 2,847 |
| Lv 49 | 2,882 |
| Lv 50 | 2,916 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0386
- Form
- Attack
- Height
- 1.70 m
- Weight
- 60.80 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0386_POKEMON_DEOXYS_ATTACK
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Deoxys (Attack) in Pokemon GO?
Deoxys (Attack)'s best moveset is Zen Headbutt with Psycho Boost, worth 27 DPS as a Psychic-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Deoxys (Attack)'s weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Deoxys (Attack) takes super effective damage from Bug, Dark, Ghost. It resists Fighting, Psychic.
What is Deoxys (Attack)'s max CP in Pokemon GO?
Deoxys (Attack) reaches 2,916 CP at level 50 and 2,580 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Deoxys (Attack)?
A 15/15/15 Deoxys (Attack) shows 1,474 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,842 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,105 CP.
How do you get Deoxys (Attack) in Pokemon GO?
Its most recent event was Deoxys (Normal, Defense, Attack, and Speed Formes) in 5-star Raid Battles (November 2026). It cannot be traded.
Can Deoxys (Attack) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes, shiny Deoxys (Attack) is in the game. It could be shiny in Deoxys (Normal, Defense, Attack, and Speed Formes) in 5-star Raid Battles (November 2026).