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    Pokemon GO Deoxys Raid Guide (All Formes) – Counters, Weaknesses & More

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    Pokemon GO frequently rotates the various Raid Bosses that are set to appear with each new Season or in-game event. During October 2025 as part of the Tales of Transformation Season, Deoxys is returning to 5-Star Raids in all four Formes.

    To help Trainers prepare for these Deoxys Raids, they will need to consider the stats, weaknesses, and resistances of Deoxys to build a team of appropriate counters. To help point you in the right directon, a complete breakdown of this information for each Deoxys Forme has been outlined in the guide below, complete with dates for this latest Raid Boss duration.

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    Deoxys Raid Guide in Pokemon GO – Counters, Weaknesses, and Stats For Each Forme

    During Pokemon GO’s Tales of Transfomation Season, Deoxys is returning to 5-Star Raids. The Pokemon is returning in all four Formes, with two at a time appearing as Raid Bosses at a time. Here are the dates for each Deoxys Forme appearance:

    Deoxys FormeStart Date & TimeEnd Date & Time
    Deoxys Normal FormeOctober 7, 2025 at 10 AM local timeOctober 14, 2025 at 10 AM local time
    Deoxys Defense FormeOctober 7, 2025 at 10 AM local timeOctober 14, 2025 at 10 AM local time
    Deoxys Attack FormeOctober 14, 2025 at 10 AM local timeOctober 21, 2025 at 10 AM local time
    Deoxys Speed FormeOctober 14, 2025 at 10 AM local timeOctober 21, 2025 at 10 AM local time

    In Pokemon GO, the only difference between the various Deoxys Formes is the stat spread and Maximum Combat Power (CP) each one holds. Individual stats for each Deoxys Forme has been included below, as well as the best possible moveset combination for high damage output.

    Deoxys Normal Forme Stats & Best Moveset

    In Pokemon GO, Deoxys Normal Forme has a Maximum CP of 3573 and a stat spread of 345 ATK, 115 DEF, and 137 STA.

    The best moveset combination for Deoxys Normal Forme is Zen Headbutt for the Fast Attack and Thunderbolt for the Charged Attack. With this combination, you can expect Deoxys Normal Forme to deal around 14.02 damage per second, and a total damage output of near 129.13 before being knocked out in battle.

    Deoxys Defense Forme Stats & Best Moveset

    In Pokemon GO, Deoxys Defense Forme has a Maximum CP of 2570 and a stat spread of 144 ATK, 330 DEF, and 137 STA.

    Deoxy Defense Forme’s best moveset combination also utilizes Zen Headbutt for the Fast Attack and Thunderbolt for the Charged Attack. However, this time around the damage per second differs in exchange for heightened defense, dealing around 7.13 damage per seconds for a maximum of approximately 174.32 before Deoxys Defense Forme faints.

    Deoxys Attack Forme Stats & Best Moveset

    In Pokemon GO, Deoxys Attack Forme has a Maximum CP of 2916 and a stat spread of 414 ATK, 46 DEF, and 137 STA.

    The best moveset for Deoxys Attack Forme is made up from Zen Headbutt as the Fast Attack and Dark Pulse as the Charged Attack. With this combination, Attack Forme Deoxys can be expected to dish out 12.93 damage per second, and a total damage output of approximately 55.89 before fainting in combat.

    Deoxys Speed Forme Stats & Best Moveset

    Lastly, Speed Forme Deoxys has a Maximum Pokemon GO CP of 3255 and a stat spread of 230 ATK, 218DEF, and 137 STA.

    Once again, Deoxys Speed Forme returns to the classic combination of Zen Heabutt (Fast Attack) and Thunderbolt (Charged Attack) to create the strongest moveset. With this setup, players can expect their Speed Forme Deoxys to dish out 10.62 damage per second, and around a total of 175.33 before fainting.

    Pokemon GO Deoxys Weaknesses & Resistances

    In Pokemon GO, Deoxys is a pure Psychic Type Pokemon. Because of this Typing, Deoxys has rather straightforward weaknesses and resistances to consider.

    Deoxys is resistant to Psychic and Fighting Type Pokemon/moves, so players should avoid building teams of such monsters. Instead, Trainers should focus on the key weaknesses that Deoxys has to Dark, Ghost, and Bug Type moves.

    Aside from this, Deoxys also gains boosted power through the Weather Boost mechanic when battling in Windy conditions. If possible, players may wish to avoid Raids under such circumstances, so as not to give themselves any kind of disadvantage.

    Best Counters For Deoxys in Pokemon GO

    The best counters for Deoxys in Pokemon GO are Pokemon that have a Type advantage against Deoxys, paired with either high offensive power to quickly take out the Raid Boss or strong defensive capabilities to outlast it in battle.

    A summary of some of the best counter choices has been included below, but if you do not have access to these particular monsters, you can use them as inspiration for crafting your own team out of similar options.

    Pokemon GO Deoxys Raid Counters

    PokemonFast MoveCharged Move
    Dawn Wings NecrozmaShadow ClawMoongeist Beam
    Mega AbsolSnarlBrutal Swing
    Mega BanetteShadow ClawShadow Ball
    Mega GengarLickShadow Ball
    Shadow ChandelureHexShadow Ball
    Mega TyranitarBiteBrutal Swing
    Shadow HydreigonBiteBrutal Swing
    Shadow CursolaHexShadow Ball
    Shadow MewtwoPsycho CutShadow Ball
    Mega HeracrossStruggle BugMegahorn
    BlacephalonAstonishShadow Ball
    Mega HoundoomSnarlFoul Play
    Shadow SalamenceBiteBrutal Swing
    DarkraiSnarlShadow Ball
    Shadow WeavileSnarlFoul Play