Pokemon GO follows a live-service format, frequently introducing new Seasons of the game with each one following a different theme. With each new season that arrives, a variety of one-off and recurring events takes place within. These events can range from the more frequent Spotlight Hours, Community Days, and Max Mondays, to more specialized one-off events that follow certain themes or celebrations. Throughout these events, many different Pokemon are generally able to be encountered as Raid bosses, and captured by Trainers.

During the Dual Destiny Season, both Deoxys Attack Forme and Deoxys Defense Forme have made a return to Pokemon GO Raids - meaning plenty of Trainers have since obtained them and added them to their collections. Following this, many players will be looking to further utilize Deoxys Attack & Deoxys Defense Forme in further battling opportunities, such as future Raids, Team GO Rocket battles, or PvP Cups and Leagues. To help trainers get their Deoxys ready for battle, a breakdown of the best moveset combinations for both the Attack Forme and Defense Forme have been outlined in the guide below.

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Best Moveset For Deoxys Attack Forme in Pokemon GO

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Deoxys' Attack Forme has a maximum Pokemon GO CP of 2916, with a stat spread of 414 ATK, 46 DEF, and 137 STA. With stats like these, Deoxys Attack Forme's strongest asset is the ability to deliver significant blows, but it also has the vulnerability of low defenses which can be exploited by the enemy.

The best moveset for Deoxys Attack Forme incorporates Zen Headbutt as the Fast Move and Psycho Boost as the Charged Move. When equipped with this combination, players can expect Deoxys Attack Forme to deal 8.87 damage per second, and a total damage output of around 33.80 before it faints in combat.

Best Deoxys Attack Forme Moveset

  • Fast Move: Zen Headbutt
  • Charged Move: Psycho Boost

Secondary Deoxys Attack Forme Moveset Options

Fast Move

Charged Move

DPS

TDO

Posion Jab

Psycho Boost

  • 8,87
  • 32.4

Zen Headbutt

Dark Pulse

  • 6.26
  • 23.9

Poison Jab

Dark Pulse

  • 5.93
  • 22.6
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Best Moveset For Deoxys Defense Forme in Pokemon GO

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In contrast to Deoxys' Attack Forme, Deoxys Defense Forme has a maximum CP of 2570, and a stat spread of 144 ATK, 330 DEF, and 137 STA. This means that in comparison to its offensive formation, Deoxys Defense Forme has a more spread out balance. However, ensuring that the best possible moveset is equipped is still highly important, to ensure you reach the full potential of this monster.

Deoxys Defense Forme's best moveset combination consists of Zen Headbutt for the Fast Move, and Thunderbolt for the Charged Move. With this combination, players can expect their Deoxys Defense Forme to dish out approximately 7.89 damage per second, and a total damage output of near 170.0 before it is defeated in battle.

Best Deoxys Defense Forme Moveset

  • Fast Move: Zen Headbutt
  • Charged Move: Thunderbolt

Secondary Deoxys Defense Forme Moveset Options

Fast Move

Charged Move

DPS

TDO

Counter

Thunderbolt

  • 7.84
  • 168.9

Zen Headbutt

Rock Slide

  • 7.64
  • 164.6

Counter

Rock Slide

  • 7.58
  • 163.4
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Developer(s)
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Publisher(s)
Niantic
Franchise
Pokemon
Platform(s)
iOS, Android
Genre(s)
Augmented Reality, RPG
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