Deoxys pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

Contents
Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Q&A

Name origin

deoxyribonucleic acid: the full technical name for DNA, the core genetic material for all living things

Normal form
Attack form
Defense form
Speed form

Pokedex data

National №	386
Type	Psychic
Species	DNA Pokémon
Height	5′7″ (1.70m)
Weight	134 lbs (60.8 kg)
Abilities	Pressure
Local №	202 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald)
Japanese	Deokishisu

Breeding

Egg Groups	Undiscovered
Gender	Genderless
Egg cycles	121 (minimum 30,855 steps)

Training

EV yield	1 Attack, 1 Special Attack, 1 Speed
Catch rate	3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	0 (lower than normal)
Base EXP	215
Growth Rate	Slow

Pokedex data

National №	386
Type	Psychic
Species	DNA Pokémon
Height	5′7″ (1.70m)
Weight	134 lbs (60.8 kg)
Abilities	Pressure
Local №	202 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald)
Japanese	Deokishisu

Breeding

Egg Groups	Undiscovered
Gender	Genderless
Egg cycles	121 (minimum 30,855 steps)

Training

EV yield	2 Attack, 1 Special Attack
Catch rate	3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	0 (lower than normal)
Base EXP	215
Growth Rate	Slow

Deoxys (Defense) artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National №	386
Type	Psychic
Species	DNA Pokémon
Height	5′7″ (1.70m)
Weight	134 lbs (60.8 kg)
Abilities	Pressure
Local №	202 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald)
Japanese	Deokishisu

Breeding

Egg Groups	Undiscovered
Gender	Genderless
Egg cycles	121 (minimum 30,855 steps)

Training

EV yield	2 Defense, 1 Special Defense
Catch rate	3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	0 (lower than normal)
Base EXP	215
Growth Rate	Slow

Pokedex data

National №	386
Type	Psychic
Species	DNA Pokémon
Height	5′7″ (1.70m)
Weight	134 lbs (60.8 kg)
Abilities	Pressure
Local №	202 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald)
Japanese	Deokishisu

Breeding

Egg Groups	Undiscovered
Gender	Genderless
Egg cycles	121 (minimum 30,855 steps)

Training

EV yield	3 Speed
Catch rate	3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	0 (lower than normal)
Base EXP	215
Growth Rate	Slow

Type defenses

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						½				½	2		2		2

Deoxys stats

The base stats for Deoxys are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

Normal
Attack
Defense
Speed

HP	50	210 - 304
Attack	150	274 - 438
Defense	50	94 - 218
Sp. Atk	150	274 - 438
Sp. Def	50	94 - 218
Speed	150	274 - 438
Total	600

HP	50	210 - 304
Attack	180	328 - 504
Defense	20	40 - 152
Sp. Atk	180	328 - 504
Sp. Def	20	40 - 152
Speed	150	274 - 438
Total	600

HP	50	210 - 304
Attack	70	130 - 262
Defense	160	292 - 460
Sp. Atk	70	130 - 262
Sp. Def	160	292 - 460
Speed	90	166 - 306
Total	600

HP	50	210 - 304
Attack	95	175 - 317
Defense	90	166 - 306
Sp. Atk	95	175 - 317
Sp. Def	90	166 - 306
Speed	180	328 - 504
Total	600

Pokedex descriptions

Ruby	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.
Sapphire	DEOXYS emerged from a virus that came from space. It is highly intelligent and wields psychokinetic powers. This POKéMON shoots lasers from the crystalline organ on its chest.
Emerald	A POKéMON that mutated from an extraterrestrial virus exposed to a laser beam. Its body is configured for superior agility and speed.
FireRed	This DEOXYS has transformed into its aggressive guise. It can fool enemies by altering its appearance.
LeafGreen	When it changes form, an aurora appears. It absorbs attacks by altering its cellular structure.
Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White Black 2 White 2	An alien virus that fell to earth on a meteor underwent a DNA mutation to become this Pokémon.
HeartGold SoulSilver	DNA from a space virus mutated and became a Pokémon. It appears where auroras are seen.

Evolution chart

Deoxys does not evolve.

Black 2/White 2/White/Black/HeartGold/SoulSilver

Deoxys (Normal) learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Wrap	Normal	Physical	15	90
1	Leer	Normal	Status	-	100
9	Night Shade	Ghost	Special	-	100
17	Teleport	Psychic	Status	-	-
25	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100
33	Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100
41	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100
49	Snatch	Dark	Status	-	-
57	Psycho Shift	Psychic	Status	-	90
65	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90
73	Cosmic Power	Psychic	Status	-	-
81	Recover	Normal	Status	-	-
89	Psycho Boost	Psychic	Special	140	90
97	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90

Black 2/White 2/White/Black/HeartGold/SoulSilver

Deoxys (Attack) learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Wrap	Normal	Physical	15	90
1	Leer	Normal	Status	-	100
9	Night Shade	Ghost	Special	-	100
17	Teleport	Psychic	Status	-	-
25	Taunt	Dark	Status	-	100
33	Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100
41	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100
49	Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100
57	Psycho Shift	Psychic	Status	-	90
65	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90
73	Cosmic Power	Psychic	Status	-	-
81	Zap Cannon	Electric	Special	120	50
89	Psycho Boost	Psychic	Special	140	90
97	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90

Black 2/White 2/White/Black/HeartGold/SoulSilver

Deoxys (Defense) learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Wrap	Normal	Physical	15	90
1	Leer	Normal	Status	-	100
9	Night Shade	Ghost	Special	-	100
17	Teleport	Psychic	Status	-	-
25	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100
33	Spikes	Ground	Status	-	-
41	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100
49	Snatch	Dark	Status	-	-
57	Psycho Shift	Psychic	Status	-	90
65	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90
73	Amnesia	Psychic	Status	-	-
73	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	-	-
81	Recover	Normal	Status	-	-
89	Psycho Boost	Psychic	Special	140	90
97	Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100
97	Mirror Coat	Psychic	Special	-	100

Black 2/White 2/White/Black/HeartGold/SoulSilver

Deoxys (Speed) learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Wrap	Normal	Physical	15	90
1	Leer	Normal	Status	-	100
9	Night Shade	Ghost	Special	-	100
17	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
25	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100
33	Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100
41	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100
49	Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
57	Psycho Shift	Psychic	Status	-	90
65	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90
73	Agility	Psychic	Status	-	-
81	Recover	Normal	Status	-	-
89	Psycho Boost	Psychic	Special	140	90
97	ExtremeSpeed	Normal	Physical	80	100

Other generations: III IV V

Egg moves

Deoxys does not learn any egg moves.

Other generations: III IV V

Move Tutor moves

Normal
Attack
Defense
Speed

Black 2/White 2
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Deoxys (Normal) can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100
Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100
ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100
Bind	Normal	Physical	15	85
Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
Trick	Psychic	Status	-	100
Role Play	Psychic	Status	-	-
Magic Coat	Psychic	Status	-	-
Recycle	Normal	Status	-	-
Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100
Skill Swap	Psychic	Status	-	-
Snatch	Dark	Status	-	-
Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100
Gravity	Psychic	Status	-	-
Drain Punch	Fighting	Physical	75	100
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90
Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	-	-
Wonder Room	Psychic	Status	-	-

Deoxys (Normal) can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100
Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100
ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Trick	Psychic	Status	-	100
Role Play	Psychic	Status	-	-
Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100
Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100
Gravity	Psychic	Status	-	-
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90

Black 2/White 2
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Deoxys (Attack) can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Bind	Normal	Physical	15	85
Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
Trick	Psychic	Status	-	100
Role Play	Psychic	Status	-	-
Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100
Magic Coat	Psychic	Status	-	-
Recycle	Normal	Status	-	-
Skill Swap	Psychic	Status	-	-
Snatch	Dark	Status	-	-
Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100
Gravity	Psychic	Status	-	-
Drain Punch	Fighting	Physical	75	100
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90
Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	-	-
Wonder Room	Psychic	Status	-	-

Deoxys (Attack) can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100
Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100
ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Trick	Psychic	Status	-	100
Role Play	Psychic	Status	-	-
Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100
Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100
Gravity	Psychic	Status	-	-
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90

Black 2/White 2
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Deoxys (Defense) can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Bind	Normal	Physical	15	85
Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
Trick	Psychic	Status	-	100
Role Play	Psychic	Status	-	-
Magic Coat	Psychic	Status	-	-
Recycle	Normal	Status	-	-
Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100
Skill Swap	Psychic	Status	-	-
Snatch	Dark	Status	-	-
Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100
Iron Defense	Steel	Status	-	-
Gravity	Psychic	Status	-	-
Drain Punch	Fighting	Physical	75	100
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90
Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	-	-
Wonder Room	Psychic	Status	-	-

Deoxys (Defense) can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100
Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100
ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Trick	Psychic	Status	-	100
Role Play	Psychic	Status	-	-
Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100
Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100
Gravity	Psychic	Status	-	-
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90

Black 2/White 2
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Deoxys (Speed) can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100
Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100
ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100
Bind	Normal	Physical	15	85
Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
Trick	Psychic	Status	-	100
Role Play	Psychic	Status	-	-
Magic Coat	Psychic	Status	-	-
Recycle	Normal	Status	-	-
Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100
Skill Swap	Psychic	Status	-	-
Snatch	Dark	Status	-	-
Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100
Gravity	Psychic	Status	-	-
Drain Punch	Fighting	Physical	75	100
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90
Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	-	-
Wonder Room	Psychic	Status	-	-

Deoxys (Speed) can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100
Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100
ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Trick	Psychic	Status	-	100
Role Play	Psychic	Status	-	-
Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100
Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100
Gravity	Psychic	Status	-	-
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90

Other generations: III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Deoxys is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100

Deoxys is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100
6	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Other generations: III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Deoxys is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
3	Psyshock	Psychic	Special	80	100
4	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	-	-
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
12	Taunt	Dark	Status	-	100
13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
19	Telekinesis	Psychic	Status	-	-
20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	95	100
25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120	70
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	-	-
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
41	Torment	Dark	Status	-	100
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
47	Low Sweep	Fighting	Physical	60	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
51	Ally Switch	Psychic	Status	-	-
52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70
53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	80	100
56	Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100
57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	50	90
68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	-	100
77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	-	-
80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100
85	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100	100
86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
91	Flash Cannon	Steel	Special	80	100
92	Trick Room	Psychic	Status	-	-
94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Deoxys is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100
3	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100
4	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	-	-
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
12	Taunt	Dark	Status	-	100
13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	95	100
25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120	70
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	-	-
34	Shock Wave	Electric	Special	60	∞
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
41	Torment	Dark	Status	-	100
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
48	Skill Swap	Psychic	Status	-	-
49	Snatch	Dark	Status	-	-
52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70
53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	80	100
56	Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100
57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	50	90
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
60	Drain Punch	Fighting	Physical	75	100
67	Recycle	Normal	Status	-	-
68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
72	Avalanche	Ice	Physical	60	100
73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	-	100
76	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	-	-
77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	-	-
80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100
85	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100	100
86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
91	Flash Cannon	Steel	Special	80	100
92	Trick Room	Psychic	Status	-	-

Other generations: III IV V

Deoxys sprites

NORMAL
Attack form
Black/White
NORMAL
Defense form
Black/White
NORMAL
Normal form
Black/White
NORMAL
Speed form
Black/White
SHINY
Attack form
Black/White
SHINY
Defense form
Black/White
SHINY
Normal form
Black/White
SHINY
Speed form
Black/White

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Where to find Deoxys

Emerald	Birth Island

Pokeathlon stats

Normal
Attack
Defense
Speed

Speed	★ ★ ★ ★
Power	★ ★ ★ ★
Skill	★ ★ ★ ★
Stamina	★ ★ ★ ★
Jump	★ ★ ★ ★

★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum

Speed	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Power	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Skill	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Stamina	★ ★ ★
Jump	★ ★ ★ ★

★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum

Speed	★ ★ ★
Power	★ ★ ★ ★
Skill	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Stamina	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Jump	★ ★ ★

★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum

Speed	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Power	★ ★ ★
Skill	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Stamina	★ ★ ★ ★
Jump	★ ★ ★ ★

★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum

Deoxys

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