Competitive Information for Deoxys (Defense) [Ruby/Sapphire]
Psychic
Abilities:
If this Pokemon is the target of a move, that move loses one additional PP.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Deoxys-defense? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unveil the power of Deoxys-Defense, a cool Pokémon known for its Psychic typing! It's a sight to see Deoxys-Defense out in the 3rd generation battlefield. It is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-typed attacks. Explore the movesets of Deoxys-Defense below to understand its battle capabilities.
Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Superpower / Brick Break
- Double-Edge / Return
- Shadow Ball / Night Shade
- Rock Slide
Deoxys thrives as a prestigious Physical Sweeper perfect for single battles. This setup is intended to crush rivals using overwhelming physical power. Back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Deoxys's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Deoxys recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Pressure, if Deoxys is the target of a move that move loses one additional pp.
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, even if the target is immune).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Shadow Ball is a physical 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Night Shade is a physical 0-base power Ghost-type move (does damage equal to your Deoxys's level).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
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Item: Twisted Spoon
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psycho Boost / Psychic
- Ice Beam / Ice Punch
- Thunderbolt / Thunder Punch
- Fire Punch
For those intense single battles, Deoxys is a prestigious Special Sweeper. This moveset is formulated to overwhelm foes with overwhelming special moves. Prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Pressure, if Deoxys is the target of a move that move loses one additional pp. With a Twisted Spoon equipped to it, Deoxys's psychic-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Ice Punch is a special 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Thunder Punch is a special 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Fire Punch is a special 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Deoxys-defense? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Rock Slide
- Superpower / Brick Break
- Double-Edge / Return
- Shadow Ball / Night Shade
In double battles, Deoxys is known as a unforgettable Physical Sweeper. It was designed to overwhelm foes with formidable physical attacks. Don't forget back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Deoxys's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Deoxys recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Pressure, if Deoxys is the target of a move that move loses one additional pp.
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Deoxys's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, even if the target is immune).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Shadow Ball is a physical 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Night Shade is a physical 0-base power Ghost-type move (does damage equal to your Deoxys's level).
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Item: Twisted Spoon
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psycho Boost / Psychic
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt / Thunder Punch
- Fire Punch
Ready for double battles? Deoxys is a revered Special Sweeper. It's primary goal is to crush rivals using destructive special attacks. Previously before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Pressure, if Deoxys is the target of a move that move loses one additional pp. With a Twisted Spoon equipped to it, Deoxys's psychic-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Thunder Punch is a special 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Fire Punch is a special 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Deoxys-defense can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Deoxys-defense.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Deoxys-defense can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Deoxys-defense
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Zap Cannon
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Snatch, Extreme Speed
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Deoxys-defense's stats
- Agility
- Amnesia
- Calm Mind
- Cosmic Power
- Iron Defense
Most notable and possible best moves for Deoxys-defense
- Ice Beam
- Knock Off
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Psycho Boost
- Reflect
- Rest
- Taunt
- Teleport
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Deoxys-defense in Ruby and Sapphire
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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