Deoxys (Normal) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Deoxys (Normal) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Deoxys (Normal)
Deoxys (Normal) is a 5-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with psychic typing. Deoxys (Normal)'s shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Deoxys (Normal) can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Deoxys (Normal) is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Psychic-type moves as Deoxys (Normal) resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Catching Deoxys (Normal): After defeating Deoxys (Normal), the catch encounter will have a CP between 1760 and 1851 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2189-2302 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Deoxys (Normal) from raids will have exactly 1851 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trainers to beat Deoxys (Normal)?
Deoxys (Normal) can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Deoxys (Normal) weak to?
Deoxys (Normal) is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Deoxys (Normal) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Deoxys (Normal)'s shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Deoxys (Normal) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Deoxys (Normal) from raids will have 1851 CP at level 20, or 2302 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1760. If you see 1851 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Deoxys (Normal) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Deoxys (Normal) is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Deoxys (Normal)?
For the best moveset for Deoxys (Normal) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Deoxys (Normal) stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
What weather boosts Deoxys (Normal) in raids?
Deoxys (Normal) is weather boosted during windy weather. When boosted, Deoxys (Normal) is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (2189-2302 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.