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Deoxys returns to Pokémon GO in all four of its Formes this October. With this Raid Guide, you can build a team to defeat its Defense Forme.
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Defense Deoxys Raid Guide for Pokémon GO: Tales of Transformation
Deoxys returns to Pokémon GO in all four of its Formes this October. With this Raid Guide, you can build a team to defeat its Defense Forme.
Article Summary
- Defense Forme Deoxys returns to Pokémon GO Five-Star Raids during Tales of Transformation this October.
- Top counters include Mega Gengar, Mega Tyranitar, Shadow Hydreigon, and Dawn Wings Necrozma with optimal moves.
- Deoxys Defense Forme can be defeated by three skilled trainers; bring four if lacking best counters or high CP.
- Shiny Deoxys odds are about 1 in 20; perfect IV CPs are 1299 (normal) and 1624 (weather boosted).
The September, October, and November season of Pokémon GO, titled Tales of Transformation, continues this month. This season focuses on Mega Evolution, Gigantamax power-ups, and form changing. For the second month of Tales of Transformation, Five-Star Raids will feature Deoxys (including Normal, Attack, Defense, and Speed Formes), Genesect (including standard, Douse, and Shock Drives), and Giratina (including Origin and Altered Formes). Meanwhile, Mega Raids see the return of Mega Sceptile, Mega Blaziken, Mega Swampert, Mega Mawile, Mega Salamence, Mega Gengar, Mega Sableye, Mega Absol, Mega Banette, and more. We will also see the debut of two Mega forms in Raid Days, including Metagross and an as-of-yet unannounced arrival. Today's raid guide for Pokémon GO players will help you assemble a team to take down Defense Forme Deoxys, who will have a stint as the Five-Star Raid Boss. Let's get into it.
Top Defense Forme Deoxys Counters
Pokebattler, which calculates all possible combinations of Pokémon and moves, lists the top ten Defense Forme Deoxys counters as such:
- Dawn Wings Necrozma: Psycho Cut, Moongeist Beam
- Mega Gengar: Lick, Shadow Ball
- Mega Absol: Snarl, Brutal Swing
- Mega Tyranitar: Bite, Brutal Swing
- Shadow Hydreigon: Bite, Brutal Swing
- Shadow Tyranitar: Bite, Brutal Swing
- Mega Banette: Shadow Claw, Shadow Ball
- Shadow Regigigas: Ghost-type Hidden Power, Crush Grip
- Shadow Absol: Snarl, Brutal Swing
- Shadow Chandelure: Hex, Shadow Ball
It is recommended to power up your counters as much as possible, but creating that amount of strong Shadow Pokémon with their moves unlocked is a tall order for even the most practiced players. Here are ten additional non-Shadow and non-Mega counters that can help take down Defense Forme Deoxys with efficiency.
- Dusk Mane Necrozma: Shadow Claw, Sunsteel Strike
- Lunala: Shadow Claw, Shadow Ball
- Origin Forme Giratina: Shadow Claw, Shadow Force
- Black Kyurem: Shadow Claw, Freeze Shock
- Hydreigon: Bite, Brutal Swing
- Blacephalon: Astonish, Shadow Ball
- Darkrai: Snarl, Shadow Ball
- Tyranitar: Bite, Brutal Swing
- Eternatus: Dragon Tail, Dynamax Cannon
- Dragapult: Astonish, Shadow Ball
How Many Trainers Are Needed?
Defense Forme Deoxys can be defeated by three players. If you cannot guarantee the top counters with maxed-out CP and the best moves, your best bet is to make sure you have four or more players. Using the Circle Lock Technique to guarantee Great or Excellent throws, along with Golden Razz Berries, is the best way to catch Pokémon. If you get a Shiny, though, it is a guaranteed catch so be sure to use a Pinap Berry.
Shiny Odds & 100% IVs
The Shiny rate for Mythical Pokémon in Five-Star Raids is approximately one in 20. When looking for a Pokémon with the best stats, the 100% IV Defense Forme Deoxys will have a CP of 1299 in normal weather conditions and 1624 in boosted conditions.
Happy raiding, fellow trainers! Be sure to check back on Bleeding Cool for daily updates on all things Pokémon GO.
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