Deoxys
Deoxys is a Psychic type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3. It is known as the DNA Pokémon
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Pokédex 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)
211 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)Japanese Deokishisu 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 Breeding
Egg Groups Undiscovered Gender Genderless Egg cycles 120 (base 30,720 steps) Base stats
Total 600 Min Max 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 The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
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Pokédex 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)
211 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)Japanese Deokishisu 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 Breeding
Egg Groups Undiscovered Gender Genderless Egg cycles 120 (base 30,720 steps) Base stats
Total 600 Min Max 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 The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
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Pokédex 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)
211 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)Japanese Deokishisu 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 Breeding
Egg Groups Undiscovered Gender Genderless Egg cycles 120 (base 30,720 steps) Base stats
Total 600 Min Max 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 The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
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Pokédex 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)
211 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)Japanese Deokishisu 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 Breeding
Egg Groups Undiscovered Gender Genderless Egg cycles 120 (base 30,720 steps) Base stats
Total 600 Min Max 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 The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex entries
| 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. |
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| 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. |
| 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. |
| Emerald | A POKéMON that mutated from an extraterrestrial virus exposed to a laser beam. Its body is configured for superior agility and speed. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum | 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. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 | An alien virus that fell to earth on a meteor underwent a DNA mutation to become this Pokémon. |
| X | An alien virus that fell to earth on a meteor underwent a DNA mutation to become this Pokémon. |
| Y | DNA from a space virus mutated and became a Pokémon. It appears where auroras are seen. |
| Omega 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. |
| Alpha 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. |
Evolution chart
- Deoxys does not evolve.
Name origin
- deoxyribonucleic acid
- the full technical name for DNA, the core genetic material for all living things
Moves learned by Deoxys
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Moves learnt by level up
Deoxys learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun/Moon at the levels specified.
- Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1 Leer Normal 
— 100 1 Wrap Normal 
15 90 7 Night Shade Ghost 
— 100 13 Teleport Psychic — — 19 Knock Off Dark 65 100 25 Pursuit Dark 40 100 31 Psychic Psychic 90 100 37 Snatch Dark — — 43 Psycho Shift Psychic — 90 49 Zen Headbutt Psychic 80 90 55 Cosmic Power Psychic — — 61 Recover Normal — — 67 Psycho Boost Psychic 140 90 73 Hyper Beam Normal 150 90 - Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1 Leer Normal — 100 1 Wrap Normal 15 90 7 Night Shade Ghost — 100 13 Teleport Psychic — — 19 Taunt Dark — 100 25 Pursuit Dark 40 100 31 Psychic Psychic 90 100 37 Superpower Fighting 120 100 43 Psycho Shift Psychic — 90 49 Zen Headbutt Psychic 80 90 55 Cosmic Power Psychic — — 61 Zap Cannon Electric 120 50 67 Psycho Boost Psychic 140 90 73 Hyper Beam Normal 150 90 - Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1 Leer Normal — 100 1 Wrap Normal 15 90 7 Night Shade Ghost — 100 13 Teleport Psychic — — 19 Knock Off Dark 65 100 25 Spikes Ground — — 31 Psychic Psychic 90 100 37 Snatch Dark — — 43 Psycho Shift Psychic — 90 49 Zen Headbutt Psychic 80 90 55 Amnesia Psychic — — 55 Iron Defense Steel — — 61 Recover Normal — — 67 Psycho Boost Psychic 140 90 73 Counter Fighting — 100 73 Mirror Coat Psychic — 100 - Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1 Leer Normal — 100 1 Wrap Normal 15 90 7 Night Shade Ghost — 100 13 Double Team Normal — — 19 Knock Off Dark 65 100 25 Pursuit Dark 40 100 31 Psychic Psychic 90 100 37 Swift Normal 60 ∞ 43 Psycho Shift Psychic — 90 49 Zen Headbutt Psychic 80 90 55 Agility Psychic — — 61 Recover Normal — — 67 Psycho Boost Psychic 140 90 73 Extreme Speed Normal 80 100
Egg moves
Deoxys does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sun/Moon.
Moves learnt by TM
Deoxys is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun/Moon:
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Moves learnt by level up
Deoxys learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.
- Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1 Leer Normal — 100 1 Wrap Normal 15 90 7 Night Shade Ghost — 100 13 Teleport Psychic — — 19 Knock Off Dark 65 100 25 Pursuit Dark 40 100 31 Psychic Psychic 90 100 37 Snatch Dark — — 43 Psycho Shift Psychic — 90 49 Zen Headbutt Psychic 80 90 55 Cosmic Power Psychic — — 61 Recover Normal — — 67 Psycho Boost Psychic 140 90 73 Hyper Beam Normal 150 90 - Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1 Leer Normal — 100 1 Wrap Normal 15 90 7 Night Shade Ghost — 100 13 Teleport Psychic — — 19 Taunt Dark — 100 25 Pursuit Dark 40 100 31 Psychic Psychic 90 100 37 Superpower Fighting 120 100 43 Psycho Shift Psychic — 90 49 Zen Headbutt Psychic 80 90 55 Cosmic Power Psychic — — 61 Zap Cannon Electric 120 50 67 Psycho Boost Psychic 140 90 73 Hyper Beam Normal 150 90 - Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1 Leer Normal — 100 1 Wrap Normal 15 90 7 Night Shade Ghost — 100 13 Teleport Psychic — — 19 Knock Off Dark 65 100 25 Spikes Ground — — 31 Psychic Psychic 90 100 37 Snatch Dark — — 43 Psycho Shift Psychic — 90 49 Zen Headbutt Psychic 80 90 55 Amnesia Psychic — — 55 Iron Defense Steel — — 61 Recover Normal — — 67 Psycho Boost Psychic 140 90 73 Counter Fighting — 100 73 Mirror Coat Psychic — 100 - Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1 Leer Normal — 100 1 Wrap Normal 15 90 7 Night Shade Ghost — 100 13 Double Team Normal — — 19 Knock Off Dark 65 100 25 Pursuit Dark 40 100 31 Psychic Psychic 90 100 37 Swift Normal 60 ∞ 43 Psycho Shift Psychic — 90 49 Zen Headbutt Psychic 80 90 55 Agility Psychic — — 61 Recover Normal — — 67 Psycho Boost Psychic 140 90 73 Extreme Speed Normal 80 100
Egg moves
Deoxys does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire.
Move Tutor moves
Deoxys can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire from move tutors (details):
- MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Bind Normal 15 85 Drain Punch Fighting 75 100 Fire Punch Fire 75 100 Focus Punch Fighting 150 100 Gravity Psychic — — Ice Punch Ice 75 100 Icy Wind Ice 55 95 Knock Off Dark 65 100 Low Kick Fighting — 100 Magic Coat Psychic — — Recycle Normal — — Role Play Psychic — — Shock Wave Electric 60 ∞ Signal Beam Bug 75 100 Skill Swap Psychic — — Snatch Dark — — Snore Normal 50 100 Stealth Rock Rock — — Thunder Punch Electric 75 100 Trick Psychic — 100 Water Pulse Water 60 100 Wonder Room Psychic — — Zen Headbutt Psychic 80 90 - MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Bind Normal 15 85 Drain Punch Fighting 75 100 Focus Punch Fighting 150 100 Gravity Psychic — — Low Kick Fighting — 100 Magic Coat Psychic — — Recycle Normal — — Role Play Psychic — — Shock Wave Electric 60 ∞ Signal Beam Bug 75 100 Skill Swap Psychic — — Snatch Dark — — Snore Normal 50 100 Stealth Rock Rock — — Superpower Fighting 120 100 Trick Psychic — 100 Water Pulse Water 60 100 Wonder Room Psychic — — Zen Headbutt Psychic 80 90 - MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Bind Normal 15 85 Drain Punch Fighting 75 100 Focus Punch Fighting 150 100 Gravity Psychic — — Iron Defense Steel — — Knock Off Dark 65 100 Low Kick Fighting — 100 Magic Coat Psychic — — Recycle Normal — — Role Play Psychic — — Shock Wave Electric 60 ∞ Signal Beam Bug 75 100 Skill Swap Psychic — — Snatch Dark — — Snore Normal 50 100 Stealth Rock Rock — — Trick Psychic — 100 Water Pulse Water 60 100 Wonder Room Psychic — — Zen Headbutt Psychic 80 90 - MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Bind Normal 15 85 Drain Punch Fighting 75 100 Fire Punch Fire 75 100 Focus Punch Fighting 150 100 Gravity Psychic — — Ice Punch Ice 75 100 Knock Off Dark 65 100 Low Kick Fighting — 100 Magic Coat Psychic — — Recycle Normal — — Role Play Psychic — — Shock Wave Electric 60 ∞ Signal Beam Bug 75 100 Skill Swap Psychic — — Snatch Dark — — Snore Normal 50 100 Stealth Rock Rock — — Thunder Punch Electric 75 100 Trick Psychic — 100 Water Pulse Water 60 100 Wonder Room Psychic — — Zen Headbutt Psychic 80 90
Moves learnt by HM
Deoxys is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire:
Moves learnt by TM
Deoxys is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire:
Transfer-only moves
Deoxys can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire.
- MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.Method
Avalanche Ice 60 100 Generation 4 — TM Natural Gift Normal — 100 Generation 4 — TM Headbutt Normal 70 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor Mud-Slap Ground 20 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor Swift Normal 60 ∞ Generation 4 — Move tutor Ally Switch Psychic — — Generation 5 — TM Telekinesis Psychic — — Generation 5 — TM - MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.Method
Body Slam Normal 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor Counter Fighting — 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor Double-Edge Normal 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor Mega Kick Normal 120 75 Generation 3 — Move tutor Mega Punch Normal 80 85 Generation 3 — Move tutor Mimic Normal — — Generation 3 — Move tutor Seismic Toss Fighting — 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor Avalanche Ice 60 100 Generation 4 — TM Natural Gift Normal — 100 Generation 4 — TM Headbutt Normal 70 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor Mud-Slap Ground 20 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor Ally Switch Psychic — — Generation 5 — TM Telekinesis Psychic — — Generation 5 — TM - MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.Method
Body Slam Normal 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor Double-Edge Normal 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor Mega Kick Normal 120 75 Generation 3 — Move tutor Mega Punch Normal 80 85 Generation 3 — Move tutor Mimic Normal — — Generation 3 — Move tutor Seismic Toss Fighting — 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor Avalanche Ice 60 100 Generation 4 — TM Natural Gift Normal — 100 Generation 4 — TM Headbutt Normal 70 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor Mud-Slap Ground 20 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor Ally Switch Psychic — — Generation 5 — TM Telekinesis Psychic — — Generation 5 — TM - MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.Method
Body Slam Normal 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor Counter Fighting — 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor Double-Edge Normal 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor Dynamic Punch Fighting 100 50 Generation 3 — Move tutor Icy Wind Ice 55 95 Generation 3 — Move tutor Mega Kick Normal 120 75 Generation 3 — Move tutor Mega Punch Normal 80 85 Generation 3 — Move tutor Mimic Normal — — Generation 3 — Move tutor Seismic Toss Fighting — 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor Avalanche Ice 60 100 Generation 4 — TM Natural Gift Normal — 100 Generation 4 — TM Headbutt Normal 70 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor Mud-Slap Ground 20 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor Ally Switch Psychic — — Generation 5 — TM Telekinesis Psychic — — Generation 5 — TM
Deoxys sprites
| Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 |
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| Normal |
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| Shiny |
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Where to find Deoxys
| Ruby Sapphire FireRed LeafGreen |
Trade/migrate from another game |
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| Emerald | Birth Island |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Answers to Deoxys questions
- What is a good moveset for all the Deoxys forms?
- What's up with Deoxys and his triangles?
- How do you get Mew and Deoxys?
- Do Dusk Balls work on Deoxys in ORAS?
- Tips for Psycho Boost?
- Will there be another oppurtunity to catch Arceus?
- Can you trade/migrate from Pokemon Ranger to the regular games?
- Where do you find Deoxys?
- Can get a Deoxys in SS?
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