Psycho Boost
Learned at Lv. 89
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Power: 140Accuracy: 90PP: 5Special
Lowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.
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Deoxys
DNA Pokémon
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.
Weak to
Bug
Ghost
Dark
Height1.7 m
Weight60.8 kg
AbilitiesPressure
Varieties4
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP50210–304
- Attack70130–262
- Defense160292–460
- Sp. Atk70130–262
- Sp. Def160292–460
- Speed90166–306
Total600
/ 720
BST600
92 percentile (1025)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Mythical
Generation
Generation 3
Habitat
Rare
Color
Red
Shape
Humanoid
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
Yes
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #386 |
| Hoenn | #202 |
| Updated Hoenn | #211 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
270
EV Yield
+2 Defense+1 Sp. Def
Growth Curve
Slow
(5x³) / (4)Exp at Lv. 50
156,250
Exp at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Fighting
Poison
Offensive Coverage
Deoxys's Psychic typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against fighting, poison types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Bold
+Defense−Attack
Impish
+Defense−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 600, Deoxys plays as a defensive Pokémon that shines at absorbing hits. Its standout stat is Defense at 160, while HP (50) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Its Psychic typing leaves Deoxys with 3 weaknesses against 2 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 2 types for super-effective damage.
A low catch rate of 3 makes Deoxys a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Defense +2, Special Defense +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
1.7 m
Weight
60.8 kg
TypePsychic
Abilities
Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
No Eggs
⚧
Gender Ratio
Genderless
🐣
Hatch Steps
30,600
Hatch Counter: 120
⚪
Capture Rate
3
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
0
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Deoxys?
Deoxys is a Psychic type Pokémon.
What are Deoxys's weaknesses?
Deoxys takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost, Dark type moves.
How does Deoxys evolve?
Deoxys does not evolve.
What are Deoxys's base stats?
Deoxys has a base stat total of 600: HP 50, Attack 70, Defense 160, Sp. Atk 70, Sp. Def 160, Speed 90. Its highest stat is Defense (160).
What abilities does Deoxys have?
Deoxys can have the Pressure ability.