The best counters against Deoxys (Defensive Form) in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. With this, you can defeat Deoxys in its defensive form in raids.
What kind of Pokémon is Deoxys? Deoxys is a mysterious Pokémon from the third generation of Pokémon. It is a Psychic type and has various forms that you can find and catch at different times in the game.
When does Deoxys (Defensive Form) come? You can find Deoxys in its defensive form between January 16 and January 24, 2025, in 5-star raids. On January 22, 2025, you will also have the opportunity to challenge the Pokémon during the raid hour.
Here we show you the best counters against Deoxys defensive form and which types it is weak against (type effectiveness).
Defeating Deoxys (Defensive Form) in Raids – With These Counters
- Necrozma (Dawn Wings) with Psycho Cut and Shadow Ball
- Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball
- Mega Tyranitar with Bite and Crunch
- Shadow Tyranitar with Bite and Crunch
- Mega Banette with Dark Pulse and Shadow Ball
- Shadow Scrafty with Foul Play and Shadow Ball
- Shadow Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball
- Mega Houndoom with Overheat and Snarl
- Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Hurricane
- Shadow Snivy with Overheat and Snarl
- Mega Absol with Overheat and Counter
- Shadow Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Shadow Ball
- Mega Scizor with Bug Bite and X-Scissor
- Mega Pinsir with Bug Bite and Fury Cutter
- Giratina (Altered Form) with Dark Pulse and Shadow Force
- Necrozma (Dusk Mane) with Dark Pulse and Steel Beam
- Gliscor with Roost and Shadow Ball
- Darkrai with Overheat and Shadow Ball
- Mega Alakazam with Psycho Cut and Shadow Ball
- Tyranitar with Bite and Crunch
Weaknesses of Deoxys: The Pokémon is a Psychic type and has weaknesses against Bug, Ghost, and Dark. So focus on attacks and Pokémon of these types in raids to defeat Deoxys.
Is there Shiny Deoxys? Yes, you can catch Deoxys in its defensive form as Shiny.
How many trainers are needed? If you have the top counter Pokémon and they are at a high level, you can defeat Deoxys in its defensive form with 3 trainers. With lower levels but strong counters, you should count on more trainers.
