Deoxys (Pokémon)

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Deoxys デオキシス Deoxys #386
Artwork from R/S/E/FR/LG
Type Psychic ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category DNA Pokémon
Ability Pressure Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #— Hoenn #202 Sinnoh Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 5′07″ Imperial 1.7 m Metric 5′07″/1.7 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 134.0 lbs. Imperial 60.8 kg Metric 134.0 lbs./60.8 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Red	Catch rate 3 (0.4%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Undiscovered group 1 cycles* (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 215 Battle Exp.: 2151*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Deoxys (Japanese: デオキシス Deoxys) is a Psychic-type Pokémon.

Deoxys evolves neither to anything, nor from anything, and is the last Pokémon in the Hoenn Dex and National Dex within Generation III.

Biology

The shape of Deoxys is based on a strand of DNA.

Physiology

Deoxys has four forms, each with different appearance, the main things that are constant for all four forms is that Deoxys's dominant color is orange with a bluish-green face that has a purple stripe where a nose would be and white circular eyes and the crystalline organ in its chest:

The "Normal" form has skinny legs that come to a point. The upper-legs have a single blue stripe that goes down to the knees. Deoxys can sometimes have bluish-green arms with five-fingered hands and a red "Y" shape that runs down the arms' entire length. It has an orange skin that covers it except for its abdomen. It also been seen with two cord-like tentacles (one red and one blue) in place of the arms. Deoxys also has two trapezoid-shaped "ears".

The "Attack" form has basically the same leg-shape as the Normal Form, but the stripes run down for mostly all of the legs' length and Deoxys has a spike on each of its knees. Deoxys has a pair of tentacles that come to a point were its arms would be and cannot be twisted. Deoxys has triangle-shaped "ears" and a single spike on top of its head. Most of the orange "skin" has disappeared.

The "Defense" form has wide legs that are somewhat flat at the end and have a bluish-green spot on each of the knees. Deoxys has flat, broad tentacles that also can't be twisted and Deoxys's head has been fused with its body. Its "skin" has thickened and covered all of its body parts for greater defense.

The "Speed" form has gray, skinny legs and a gray body. Deoxys only has one tentacle on each side of its body. The back of Deoxys's head is elongated and comes to a point. It has also lost most of its orange "skin" for faster movement.

Gender differences

Deoxys is a genderless species.

Special abilities

Deoxys mostly has the same abilities as Mewtwo and the aforementioned ability to change its appearance to suit whatever situation it may be in during battle. Destiny Deoxys shows a Deoxys creating duplicates of itself to help achieve its objective.

Deoxys's signature attack is Psycho Boost.

Habitat

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Rare Pokémon

Deoxys crashed to earth on a stray meteor which was its home.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:PokémonRangerDeoxysCrisis.jpg

(Speed Form) Deoxys (left) and Swellow battle it out

Deoxys first appeared in Destiny Deoxys. One with a green crystalline organ fell to earth in a meteorite. A second Deoxys (with a purple crystalline organ) came to La Rousse City to search for it but ended up in an epic battle with Rayquaza. As Pokémon Emerald had not been released when the movie was produced, only its Defense, Normal and Attack forms appeared.

In the anime, Deoxys's cry was a loud but short foghorn like blast.

Deoxys also appeared in the special episode Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys Crisis!. This is where Deoxys's Speed form debuted.

In the TCG

Main article: Deoxys (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

When unleashed from a Poké Ball, an Attack Form Deoxys will sometimes appear. It floats gently towards the top of the screen. It will spin gracefully and begin to glow. When fully facing the front, it will cast a powerful Hyper Beam, sending anyone in its path flying.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby The DNA of a space virus underwent a sudden mutation upon exposure to a laser beam and resulted in Deoxys. The crystalline organ on this Pokémon's chest appears to be its brain. Sapphire Deoxys emerged from a virus that came from space. It is highly intelligent and wields psychokinetic powers. This Pokémon shoots lasers from the crystalline organ on its chest. Emerald A Pokémon that mutated from an extraterrestrial virus exposed to a laser beam. Its body is configured for superior agility and speed. FireRed This Deoxys has transformed into its aggressive guise. It can fool enemies by altering its appearance. LeafGreen When it changes form, an aurora appears. It absorbs attacks by altering its cellular structure.
Generation IV Diamond A Pokémon that is born through the mutation of the DNA of a space virus which is attached to a meteor. Pearl A Pokémon that is born through the mutation of the DNA of a space virus which is attached to a meteor. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald One Birth Island FireRed LeafGreen One Birth Island Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Pal Park Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Random Agent Cards Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Meteor Cave (20F)
Pokémon Ranger	Krokka Tunnel (Event mission 1)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2	Shining Hill (17F)

Base stats

Neutral

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 50		110 - 157	210 - 304
Attack: 150		139 - 222	274 - 438
Defense: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Atk: 150		139 - 222	274 - 438
Sp. Def: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Speed: 150		139 - 222	274 - 438
Total: 600	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Attack form

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 50		110 - 157	210 - 304
Attack: 180		166 - 255	328 - 504
Defense: 20		22 - 79	40 - 152
Sp. Atk: 180		166 - 255	328 - 504
Sp. Def: 20		22 - 79	40 - 152
Speed: 150		139 - 222	274 - 438
Total: 600	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Defense form

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 50		110 - 157	210 - 304
Attack: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Defense: 160		148 - 233	292 - 460
Sp. Atk: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Def: 160		148 - 233	292 - 460
Speed: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Total: 600	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Speed form

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 50		110 - 157	210 - 304
Attack: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Defense: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Sp. Atk: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Sp. Def: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Speed: 180		166 - 255	328 - 504
Total: 600	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

This is the same for all modes, since all are solely of the Psychic type.

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Game	Generation III				Generation IV
	Normal	Attack	Defense	Speed	Normal	Attack	Defense	Speed
Start	Leer Wrap				Leer Wrap
5	Night Shade
9					Night Shade
10	Teleport			Double Team
17					Teleport			Double Team
15	Knock Off		Taunt	Knock Off
20	Pursuit		Spikes	Pursuit
25	Psychic				Knock Off		Taunt	Knock Off
30	Snatch	Superpower	Snatch	Swift
33					Pursuit		Spikes	Pursuit
35	Cosmic Power		Iron Defense Amnesia	Agility
40	Recover	Zap Cannon	Recover
41					Psychic
45	Psycho Boost
49					Snatch	Superpower	Snatch	Swift
50	Hyper Beam		Mirror Coat Counter	ExtremeSpeed
57					Psycho Shift
65					Zen Headbutt
73					Cosmic Power		Iron Defense Amnesia	Agility
81					Recover	Zap Cannon	Recover
89					Psycho Boost
97					Hyper Beam		Mirror Coat Counter	ExtremeSpeed

By TM/HM

Game	Generation III	Generation IV
TM01	Focus Punch	Focus Punch
TM03	Water Pulse	Water Pulse
TM04	Calm Mind	Calm Mind
TM06	Toxic	Toxic
TM10	Hidden Power	Hidden Power
TM11	Sunny Day	Sunny Day
TM12	Taunt	Taunt
TM13	Ice Beam	Ice Beam
TM15	Hyper Beam	Hyper Beam
TM16	Light Screen	Light Screen
TM17	Protect	Protect
TM18	Rain Dance	Rain Dance
TM20	Safeguard	Safeguard
TM21	Frustration	Frustration
TM22	Solarbeam	Solarbeam
TM24	Thunderbolt	Thunderbolt
TM25	Thunder	Thunder
TM27	Return	Return
TM29	Psychic	Psychic
TM30	Shadow Ball	Shadow Ball
TM31	Brick Break	Brick Break
TM32	Double Team	Double Team
TM33	Reflect	Reflect
TM34	Shock Wave	Shock Wave
TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock Tomb
TM40	Aerial Ace	Aerial Ace
TM41	Torment	Torment
TM42	Facade	Facade
TM43	Secret Power	Secret Power
TM44	Rest	Rest
TM48	Skill Swap	Skill Swap
TM49	Snatch	Snatch
TM52		Focus Blast
TM53		Energy Ball
TM56		Fling
TM57		Charge Beam
TM58		Endure
TM60		Drain Punch
TM67		Recycle
TM68		Giga Impact
TM70		Flash
TM72		Avalanche
TM73		Thunder Wave
TM76		Stealth Rock
TM77		Psych Up
TM80		Rock Slide
TM82		Sleep Talk
TM83		Natural Gift
TM84		Poison Jab
TM85		Dream Eater
TM86		Grass Knot
TM87		Swagger
TM90		Substitute
TM91		Flash Cannon
TM92		Trick Room
HM01	Cut	Cut
HM04	Strength	Strength
HM05	Flash
HM06	Rock Smash	Rock Smash

By tutoring

FRLG	Emerald
Body Slam	DynamicPunch
Counter	Endure
Double-Edge	Fire Punch
Dream Eater	Ice Punch
Mega Kick	Icy Wind
Mega Punch	Mud-Slap
Mimic	Psych Up
Rock Slide	Sleep Talk
Seismic Toss	Snore
Substitute	Swagger
Thunder Wave	Swift
	ThunderPunch

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Deoxys images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• The attack form of Deoxys has the highest attack of any Pokémon.
• The speed form of Deoxys has the highest speed of any Pokémon.
• Deoxys's first three forms, Defense, Normal, and Attack have the initials D.N.A., the initials of deoxyribonucleic acid, which Deoxys is named and based after.
• All of Deoxys's forms are available in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl; however, unlike Generation III, they can freely be changed in-game by inspecting the meteorites in Veilstone City.
• In Pokémon Ranger, Deoxys's form changes every time its Browser entry is accessed. It cycles in order from Normal Form to Attack Form to Defense Form to Speed Form and finally back to Normal Form.
• Deoxys was the first Pokémon to have its own unique battle music. The second Pokémon to have its own unique music was Arceus.

Events

Because of the results of a poll among fans, Deoxys was given away along with pre-ordered tickets to Dialga vs. Palkia vs. Darkrai in Japan. It is holding NeverMeltIce, a reference to the fact that Deoxys's first appearance in Destiny Deoxys is in Antarctica.

Origin

Deoxys appears to draw inspiration from certain representations of aliens and visual representations of the DNA double helix. Considering its viral nature and its ability to mutate, not to mention its location on a southern island, it may have been loosely based on the Missingno. glitch.

Name origin

Deoxys's name is an abbreviation of deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, the medium of genetic code in many cellular organisms.

In other languages

• German: Deoxys
• French: Deoxys
• Korean: 테오키스 Teokis

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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See also: Mythical Pokémon

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