Deoxys
TL;DR. Deoxys is a pure psychic-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 600. The DNA of a space virus underwent a sudden mutation upon exposure to a laser beam and resulted in DEOXYS. The crystalline organ on this POKéMON’s chest appears to be its brain.
The DNA of a space virus underwent a sudden mutation upon exposure to a laser beam and resulted in DEOXYS. The crystalline organ on this POKéMON’s chest appears to be its brain.
Stat spread.
Total of 600. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Deoxys in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Deoxys reaches 3,160 CP at level 40 and 3,615 CP as a best buddy.
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Common questions about Deoxys.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Deoxys, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Deoxys?
Deoxys is a pure Psychic-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Deoxys weak to?
Deoxys takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Deoxys resistant to?
Deoxys resists Fighting, Psychic. It has no full immunities.
Does Deoxys evolve?
Deoxys does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Deoxys from?
Deoxys was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0386.
What are Deoxys's base stats?
Deoxys has HP 50, Attack 150, Defense 50, Special Attack 150, Special Defense 50, and Speed 150. Total base stat total: 600.
What are Deoxys's abilities?
Deoxys can have the ability Pressure.
Is Deoxys legendary or mythical?
Yes. Deoxys is classified as a Mythical Pokémon. Mythicals are normally distribution-event exclusives, not available through standard gameplay.
What is Deoxys's best stat?
Deoxys's highest base stat is Attack at 150, which ranks 1st of 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.
Is Deoxys good?
Deoxys has a base stat total of 600, the 25th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 5th among Psychic-types. That puts it in pseudo-legendary or legendary territory.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Deoxys as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Deoxys is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Deoxys vs. the average Psychic-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Deoxys | Psychic avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 50 | 74 | -24 |
| Attack | 150 | 67 | +83 |
| Defense | 50 | 73 | -23 |
| Special Attack | 150 | 88 | +62 |
| Special Defense | 50 | 84 | -34 |
| Speed | 150 | 72 | +78 |
| Total | 600 | 458 | +142 |
Deoxys appears in 20 games.
Every mainline release where Deoxys is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Pokémon GO
- 2021 Pokémon UNITE
Catch Deoxys in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 5 games have a known habitat.
Deoxys appears in 3 episodes.
From AG171 (2006-04-13) through DP112 (2009-01-29).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Deoxys partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Deoxys partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
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