The best counters against Deoxys (Attack Form) in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. With this, you can defeat Deoxys with its attack form in raids.
What kind of Pokémon is Deoxys? Deoxys is a mysterious Pokémon and comes from the third generation of Pokémon. It belongs to the Psychic type and has different forms that you can find and catch at various points in the game.
When does Deoxys (Attack Form) come? You can find and challenge Deoxys in its attack form in 5-star raids from January 16 to January 24, 2025. Additionally, there will be a raid hour with the monster on January 22, 2025.
Here we show you the best counters against Deoxys attack form and which types it is weak against (type effectiveness).
Defeating Deoxys (Attack Form) in Raid – With these counters
- Mega-Tyranitar with Bite and Twister
- Shadow-Tyranitar with Bite and Twister
- Mega-Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Hurricane
- Trikephalo with Bite and Twister
- Tyranitar with Bite and Twister
- Mega-Houndoom with Snarl and Foul Play
- Necrozma (Dawn Wings) with Dark Claw and Shadow Ball
- Shadow-Snorunt with Snarl and Foul Play
- Mega-Scizor with Fury Cutter and Bullet Punch
- Mega-Beautifly with Bug Buzz and X-Scissor
- Mega-Pinsir with Bug Bite and X-Scissor
- Giratina (Altered Forme) with Dark Claw and Shadow Force
- Mega-Dragonite with Bite and Fly
- Mega-Absol with Snarl and Counter
- Shadow-Houndoom with Snarl and Foul Play
- Necrozma (Dusk Mane) with Dark Claw and Prism Armor
- Mega-Ampharos with Volt Switch and Twister
- Mega-Gengar with Dark Claw and Shadow Ball
- Monetigo with Burden and Shadow Ball
- Catapult with Astonish and Shadow Ball
Weaknesses of Deoxys: The Pokémon belongs to the Psychic type and has weaknesses against Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Thus, focus on attacks and Pokémon of these types in raids to defeat Deoxys.
Is there a Shiny Deoxys? Yes, you can also catch Deoxys in its attack form as Shiny.
How many trainers are needed? If you have the top counter Pokémon and they are at a high level, you can already defeat Deoxys in its attack form by yourself. However, this could be a close and tough battle. With lower levels but strong counters, you should rely on more trainers.
