Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Deoxys
Say it: dee-OX-iss
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Deoxys is the DNA Pokémon — a Psychic mythical with Normal, Attack, Defense, and Speed Formes in Pokémon GO. Psychic helps against Fighting and Poison; Bug, Ghost, and Dark hit Psychic hard. Catch Deoxys from special raids and events. This page covers the Normal Forme kit in our Game Master snapshot; other Formes change stats and sometimes moves.
Say it: dee-OX-iss
Deoxys (#386) is a Psychic mythical Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Normal Forme uses Zen Headbutt / Charge Beam + Psycho Boost / Thunderbolt / Swift. Attack Forme is the usual Psychic raid DPS; Defense and Speed shine in PvP. Against Deoxys, lead with Bug, Ghost, or Dark. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot (Normal Forme).
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Deoxys is a Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0386. Mythical Pokémon are usually event-gated — watch official GO calendars for return windows.
Where in GO: Legendary raids, research breakthroughs, and GO Tour events
Invest tip: Psycho Boost is the signature Psychic nuke. Prefer Attack Forme for Psychic raids; Defense/Speed for PvP. Shadow Deoxys follows Shadow rules when available. Confirm Forme before you TM.
Type matchups
- Psychic moves hit Fighting and Poison hard.
When Deoxys is your opponent, Bug, Ghost, Dark hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 230
- Defense
- 218
- Stamina
- 137
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Pinsir · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 2. Mega Scizor · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 3. Pheromosa · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 4. Shadow Scyther · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 5. Genesect · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 6. Scizor · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 7. Escavalier · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Megahorn
- 8. Volcarona · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 9. Yanmega · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 10. Pinsir · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 11. Heracross · beats Bug
Struggle Bug + Megahorn
- 12. Accelgor · beats Bug
Infestation + Bug Buzz
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Volcarona · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 2. Yanmega · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 3. Scyther · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 4. Pinsir · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 5. Heracross · beats Bug
Struggle Bug + Megahorn
- 6. Forretress · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 7. Ninjask · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + Bug Buzz
- 8. Masquerain · beats Bug
Infestation + Bug Buzz
- 9. Vivillon · beats Bug
Struggle Bug + Bug Buzz
- 10. Ledian · beats Bug
Struggle Bug + Bug Buzz
- 11. Ariados · beats Bug
Infestation + Megahorn
- 12. Beedrill · beats Bug
Infestation + X-Scissor
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Normal Forme’s always-available TM pool. Attack / Defense / Speed Formes can differ — confirm on your copy.
Fast
- Zen Headbutt · Standard
Psychic energy / default
- Charge Beam · Standard
Electric energy
Charged
- Psycho Boost · Standard
Best Psychic nuke
- Thunderbolt · Standard
Electric coverage
- Swift · Standard
Normal filler
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- zen headbutt
- charge beam
Charged
- psycho boost
- thunderbolt
- swift
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #586 of 954 · CP 1481
Charge Beam + Psycho Boost
- Ultra League · rank #414 of 747 · CP 2489
Charge Beam + Psycho Boost
- Master League · rank #315 of 1023 · CP 3255
Charge Beam + Psycho Boost
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
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When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.