Great League PvP guide
Deoxys (Defense) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Deoxys (Defense) is a Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #37. Its recommended PvP moveset is Low Kick with Psycho Boost and Thunderbolt.
Great League
#37
Strong pick
Type
Psychic
Best Fast Move
Low Kick
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,570
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT DEOXYS (DEFENSE)
Is Deoxys (Defense) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Deoxys (Defense) is currently a strong PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #37.
Deoxys (Defense) is also a strong PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #40 and a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #389.
Deoxys (Defense) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great LeagueBest | #37 | 89.9 | Low Kick, Psycho Boost, Thunderbolt |
| Ultra League | #40 | 88.9 | Low Kick, Psycho Boost, Thunderbolt |
| Master League | #389 | 40.9 | Low Kick, Psycho Boost, Rock Slide |
Best Moveset for Deoxys (Defense) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
The recommended PvP moveset for Deoxys (Defense) is Low Kick with Psycho Boost and Thunderbolt.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Deoxys (Defense) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Deoxys (Defense) PvP Move Counts
Low Kick → Psycho Boost
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Low Kick → Thunderbolt
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Deoxys (Defense) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Deoxys (Defense) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
- Mimikyu65
- Altaria398
- Tinkaton460
- Corviknight473
Deoxys (Defense) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Deoxys (Defense)'s Psychic typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- bug1.6×
- dark1.6×
- ghost1.6×
Resistant to
- fighting0.625×
- psychic0.625×
Best Counters to Deoxys (Defense) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Deoxys (Defense) in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Deoxys (Defense)'s league HP.
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Super Effective
53% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
40% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Foul Playdark
Charged Move
Super Effective
54% HP
- Drain Punchfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
11% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
29% HP
- Flamethrowerfire
Charged Move
Neutral
29% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
50% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
26% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
23% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
34% HP
Ratings are shown from Deoxys (Defense)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Deoxys (Defense).
Best Teammates for Deoxys (Defense) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Deoxys (Defense) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.
Covers 3 of Deoxys (Defense)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Deoxys (Defense)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Deoxys (Defense)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Great League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Deoxys (Defense)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 1,500 | 25.5 | 2,305,957 |
| #2 | 0/14/15 | 1,498 | 25.5 | 2,299,273 | |
| #3 | 0/13/15 | 1,496 | 25.5 | 2,292,589 | |
| #4 | 1/14/13 | 1,498 | 25.5 | 2,292,541 | |
| #5 | 0/13/10 | 1,500 | 26 | 2,291,718 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 12/13/15 | 2,500 | 49.5 | 4,769,875 |
| #2 | 11/13/15 | 2,499 | 50 | 4,767,583 | |
| #3 | 11/15/15 | 2,491 | 49.5 | 4,766,933 | |
| #4 | 10/15/15 | 2,490 | 50 | 4,764,444 | |
| #5 | 13/15/14 | 2,500 | 49 | 4,761,834 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 2,570 | 50 | 4,919,134 |
| #2 | 15/14/15 | 2,567 | 50 | 4,904,876 | |
| #3 | 15/13/15 | 2,563 | 50 | 4,890,617 | |
| #4 | 14/15/15 | 2,554 | 50 | 4,888,196 | |
| #5 | 15/15/13 | 2,554 | 50 | 4,880,401 |
Deoxys (Defense) Stats in Pokémon GO
Deoxys (Defense)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Deoxys (Defense) 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 25.5
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 97.1
- Defense
- 232.7
- HP
- 102
Ultra League
Deoxys (Defense) 12/13/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 49.5
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 130.7
- Defense
- 287.4
- HP
- 127
Master League
Deoxys (Defense) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,570
- Attack
- 133.6
- Defense
- 289.9
- HP
- 127
Deoxys (Defense) Evolution
Deoxys (Defense) has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Deoxys (Defense) in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Psychic typing · Also runs Thunderbolt · Master League #51
Same Psychic typing · Fighting-type fast move · Great League #211
Same Psychic typing · Fighting-type fast move · Master League #391
Same Psychic typing · Fighting-type fast move · Great League #420
Same Psychic typing · Also runs Psycho Boost · Master League #406
Same Psychic typing · Also runs Thunderbolt · Ultra League #710
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Deoxys (Defense) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Deoxys (Defense) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Deoxys (Defense)'s recommended PvP moveset is Low Kick with Psycho Boost and Thunderbolt.
Is Deoxys (Defense) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Deoxys (Defense) is currently a strong PvP option in Great League, where it is ranked #37.
What counters Deoxys (Defense) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Mimikyu, Sableye (Shadow) and Altaria are among the strongest current counters to Deoxys (Defense) in Great League.
What is Deoxys (Defense) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Deoxys (Defense) is weak to Bug (1.6×), Dark (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×).