Which Deoxys Forme is best in Pokemon Go: Normal, Attack, Defense, or Speed?

There are four Deoxys Formes available in Pokemon Go – Normal, Attack, Defense, and Speed – but which one is the best to catch and power up?

Unlike most Legendaries and Mythicals in Pokemon Go, there are actually four different versions of the Hoenn region’s Deoxys available to catch, and each one has its own unique moveset and stat distribution.

While many trainers will want to catch all four Deoxys Formes to add to their Pokedex, the next step is figuring out which is worth powering up, as they’ll require a lot of time and resources to max out.

Here’s a look at Normal Forme Deoxys, Attack Forme Deoxys, Defense Forme Deoxys, and Speed Forme Deoxys to see which one reigns supreme.

Best Deoxys Forme in Pokemon Go

The best Deoxys forme in Pokemon Go is without a doubt Defense Forme Deoxys. It has an impressive Defense stat (330), a great move pool including the brilliant Fast Move Counter, and enough bulk and coverage options to outlast plenty of opponents.

All of these advantages come together to make it a great all-rounder and a decent Great League champion, where it can take down the likes of Azumarill and Galarian Stunfisk.

It used to be a solid choice for Ultra League when powered up with XL Candy, but the nerf to its Fast Move Counter messed with its performance.

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You might be tempted to invest in Attack Forme Deoxys, especially considering it has a huge base Attack stat (414), but with a shockingly bad base Defense stat (46), it simply won’t last long enough to be effective in many situations.

Normal Forme Deoxys does show some PvE potential, but there are far better options out there. Finally, Speed Forme Deoxys is the worst of the bunch, largely because Speed stats aren’t a thing in Pokemon Go competitive mode.

Normal, Attack, Defense & Speed Formes stats

Here are the individual stats for all four Formes of Deoxys in Pokemon Go:

When are the Deoxys Formes returning to Pokemon Go?

All four Deoxys Formes have been released in Pokemon Go, along with their Shiny forms. However, as they appear in 5-Star Raids, they are tied to the monthly rotations.

Luckily for players, even though the four of them are not returning together, both Attack and Defense will appear as Raid bosses in January 2025 as part of the Dual Destiny season.

Deoxys Attack Forme and Deoxys Defense Forme will be available in Pokemon Go from January 16, 2025, until January 24, 2025. Additionally, they will be featured in the Raid Hour taking place on January 22, 2025, from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM local time.

It’s unknown when Normal and Speed Formes will return to the game, but with some Mythicals being out of rotation for months or even years, it’s definitely a good idea to catch the Deoxys Formes available while they’re still around.

That’s everything you need to know about the best Deoxys Formes in Pokemon Go. Be sure to check out the latest Pokemon Go events, including the current Community Day and Spotlight Hours.