Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Counter Thunderbolt
Thunderbolt costs 50 energy for 80 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Deoxys (Defense) takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 611
- Buddy distance
- 20.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,299 CP
Deoxys (Defense) moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter Best | Fighting | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Zen Headbutt STAB | Psychic | 11 | 9 | 1.0s | 11 | 9 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psycho Boost STAB | Psychic | 70 | 50 | 4.0s | 17.5 | 1.40 |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 50 | 2.5s | 30 | 1.50 |
| Thunderbolt Best | Electric | 80 | 50 | 2.5s | 32 | 1.60 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | Fighting | 8 | 6 | 1 | 8.00 | 6.00 |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4.00 | 3.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psycho Boost | Psychic | 70 | 35 | 2.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Counter (13 DPS); Counter builds energy fastest (9 EPS).
Evolution
Deoxys (Defense) does not evolve.
Costumes & special forms 3
Raids
- Raid tier
- 5-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Deoxys (Defense) raid guide
Best counters against Deoxys (Defense)
How to get Deoxys (Defense)
- Raids
- 5-Star raid boss
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 55 | 1,965 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 55 | 2,127 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,259 | 1,331 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,566 | 1,656 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,259 | 1,331 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 952 | 1,007 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,259 | 1,331 |
Is Deoxys (Defense) good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Deoxys (Defense) has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (330 Defense / 137 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 100,000 Dust and 100 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 32 |
| Lv 2 | 100 |
| Lv 3 | 169 |
| Lv 4 | 238 |
| Lv 5 | 306 |
| Lv 6 | 375 |
| Lv 7 | 444 |
| Lv 8 | 512 |
| Lv 9 | 581 |
| Lv 10 | 649 |
| Lv 11 | 714 |
| Lv 12 | 779 |
| Lv 13 | 844 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 909 |
| Lv 15 | 974 |
| Lv 16 | 1,039 |
| Lv 17 | 1,104 |
| Lv 18 | 1,169 |
| Lv 19 | 1,234 |
| Lv 20 | 1,299 |
| Lv 21 | 1,364 |
| Lv 22 | 1,429 |
| Lv 23 | 1,494 |
| Lv 24 | 1,559 |
| Lv 25 | 1,624 |
| Lv 26 | 1,689 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,754 |
| Lv 28 | 1,819 |
| Lv 29 | 1,884 |
| Lv 30 | 1,949 |
| Lv 31 | 1,981 |
| Lv 32 | 2,014 |
| Lv 33 | 2,046 |
| Lv 34 | 2,079 |
| Lv 35 | 2,111 |
| Lv 36 | 2,144 |
| Lv 37 | 2,176 |
| Lv 38 | 2,209 |
| Lv 39 | 2,241 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,274 |
| Lv 41 | 2,302 |
| Lv 42 | 2,332 |
| Lv 43 | 2,361 |
| Lv 44 | 2,390 |
| Lv 45 | 2,420 |
| Lv 46 | 2,450 |
| Lv 47 | 2,480 |
| Lv 48 | 2,510 |
| Lv 49 | 2,540 |
| Lv 50 | 2,570 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0386
- Form
- Defense
- Height
- 1.70 m
- Weight
- 60.80 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0386_POKEMON_DEOXYS_DEFENSE
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Deoxys (Defense) in Pokemon GO?
Deoxys (Defense)'s best moveset is Counter (fast) with Thunderbolt (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Deoxys (Defense)'s weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Deoxys (Defense) takes super effective damage from Bug, Dark, Ghost-type moves. It resists Fighting, Psychic, so avoid those types against it.
What is Deoxys (Defense)'s max CP in Pokemon GO?
Deoxys (Defense) reaches 2,570 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,274 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Deoxys (Defense)?
A perfect 15/15/15 Deoxys (Defense) shows 1,299 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,624 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Deoxys (Defense) in Pokemon GO?
Deoxys (Defense) spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 5-Star Raids raid boss.
Can Deoxys (Defense) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Deoxys (Defense) depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.