About Deoxys
Deoxys is a Psychic-type Mythical Pokémon introduced in Generation III. It is said to have originated from a space virus that mutated into the form of a Pokémon after being exposed to a laser beam. Known for its unique ability to change forms by altering its DNA, Deoxys can take on four distinct Battle Forms: Normal, Attack, Defense, and Speed.
Forms & Abilities
- Normal Forme — Balanced stats.
- Attack Forme — High offensive power.
- Defense Forme — Stronger defenses.
- Speed Forme — High speed, excels at outspeeding foes.
Tips & Trivia
- Deoxys's form changes are often tied to in-game events or held items in fan games; in official games specific mechanics are used to obtain different forms.
- It is one of the few Pokémon whose lore explicitly references an extraterrestrial origin.
Moves & Competitive Notes
Deoxys typically learns strong Psychic-type moves and has access to a wide movepool depending on the form — for example, Attack Forme often runs high-powered special or physical moves to capitalize on offensive stats, while Defense Forme is used for stalling and controlling the battlefield. Deoxys' signature move is Psycho Boost, a 140 base power shatterer of enemy Pokémon. It harshly reduces special attack after each use, however.