5-Star raid Shiny available Psychic

Deoxys (Defense) Raid Guide

Weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Deoxys (Defense).

Boosted in Windy 20 counters ranked
Catch CP
1,331
Lv 20 · 100% IV
Weather CP
1,656
Lv 25 · 100% IV
Trainers
6+
Min 4 at Lv 40+
Top DPS
20.8
Mega Gengar
Deoxys (Defense)

Best counters

Ranked by DPS against Deoxys (Defense). Tap a row for full stats.

1
Mega Gengar
Mega Gengar LickShadow Ball 20.8DPS 468TDO 2
Mega Absol
Mega Absol SnarlBrutal Swing 18.6DPS 287TDO 3
Shadow Gengar
Shadow Gengar LickShadow Ball 18.3DPS 256TDO 4
Shadow Darkrai
Shadow Darkrai SnarlShadow Ball 18.1DPS 374TDO 5
Shadow Chandelure
Shadow Chandelure HexShadow Ball 18.1DPS 311TDO 6
Mega Banette
Mega Banette Shadow ClawShadow Ball 17.8DPS 337TDO 7
Mega Tyranitar
Mega Tyranitar BiteBrutal Swing 17.4DPS 787TDO 8
Shadow Hydreigon
Shadow Hydreigon BiteBrutal Swing 17.4DPS 419TDO 9
Shadow Absol
Shadow Absol SnarlBrutal Swing 17.2DPS 204TDO 10
Blacephalon
Blacephalon AstonishShadow Ball 17.1DPS 263TDO 11
Shadow Tyranitar
Shadow Tyranitar BiteBrutal Swing 17.1DPS 483TDO 12
Shadow Weavile
Shadow Weavile SnarlFoul Play 16.7DPS 297TDO 13
Mega Heracross
Mega Heracross Struggle BugMegahorn 16.6DPS 516TDO 14
Pheromosa
Pheromosa Bug BiteBug Buzz 16.6DPS 179TDO 15
Mega Houndoom
Mega Houndoom SnarlFoul Play 16.5DPS 424TDO 16
Shadow Thundurus (Therian)
Shadow Thundurus (Therian) BiteWildbolt Storm 16.5DPS 303TDO 17
Shadow Giratina (Origin)
Shadow Giratina (Origin) Shadow ClawShadow Force 16.3DPS 526TDO 18
Shadow Regigigas
Shadow Regigigas Hidden PowerCrush Grip 16.2DPS 456TDO 19
Shadow Typhlosion (Hisuian)
Shadow Typhlosion (Hisuian) HexShadow Ball 16.0DPS 295TDO 20
Darkrai
Darkrai SnarlShadow Ball 15.7DPS 389TDO

Budget counters

No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.

10
Blacephalon
Blacephalon AstonishShadow Ball 17.1DPS 263TDO 14
Pheromosa
Pheromosa Bug BiteBug Buzz 16.6DPS 179TDO 20
Darkrai
Darkrai SnarlShadow Ball 15.7DPS 389TDO
Ranks are kept from the main list, so you can see how far behind the premium options they sit.

Stats & weaknesses

Raid tier
5-Star
Weather boost
Windy
Shiny available
Yes
Base Attack
144
Base Defense
330
Base Stamina
137

Weak to — use these types

Bug1.6× Dark1.6× Ghost1.6×

Resists — avoid these types

Fighting0.625× Psychic0.625×

Catch CP after the raid

The CP you will see on the encounter screen.

IVs Lv 20 CP Lv 25 CP (weather)
10 / 10 / 10 floor 1,259 1,566
15 / 15 / 15 100% 1,331 1,656
Raid catches have an IV floor of 10/10/10, so the two rows are the real minimum and maximum. If you see 1,331 CP it is a perfect Deoxys (Defense) — throw a Golden Razz Berry.

Raid guide

How the fight goes and what to bring.

Trainer difficulty 4 trainers with six level-40 top counters each; plan for 6+ with mixed teams. Worked out from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS above.

Deoxys (Defense) resists Fighting, Psychic — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.

FAQ

What are the best counters for Deoxys (Defense)?

The top counter is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball at 20.8 DPS against Deoxys (Defense). Mega Absol (18.6) and Shadow Gengar (18.3) follow.

What is Deoxys (Defense) weak to?

Deoxys (Defense) takes super effective damage from Bug, Dark, Ghost-type moves.

How many trainers do I need to beat Deoxys (Defense)?

4 trainers can do it if each brings six level-40 top counters (they average 18.6 DPS against Deoxys (Defense)). With mixed teams plan for 6 or more — the estimate comes from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS on this page.

Can I beat Deoxys (Defense) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Blacephalon at 17.1 DPS, 82% of what the top counter deals. Pheromosa and Darkrai are the next ones down.

Can Deoxys (Defense) be shiny?

Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny. Community-collected data puts legendary raid encounters at roughly 1 in 20.

What weather boosts Deoxys (Defense)?

Windy. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 1,566–1,656 CP instead of 1,259–1,331. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.

Is Deoxys (Defense) worth raiding?

Deoxys (Defense) has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site, so the reasons to raid it are the dex entry, the candy and the shiny rather than your battle teams.

What is the best moveset for Deoxys (Defense)?

The counter list on this page is for beating Deoxys (Defense). For the moves Deoxys (Defense) should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.

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