Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Deoxys Attack is a psychic-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 600 BST it is a legendary-grade total for competitive play, with top speed tier (base 150) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Pressure ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Deoxys Attack. Build around what Deoxys Attack actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Deoxys Attack is a Psychic-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Deoxys Attack is a Psychic-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Bug, Ghost, Dark. It resists Fighting, Psychic.
- Bug2× damage
- Ghost2× damage
- Dark2× damage
- Fighting0.5× damage
- Psychic0.5× damage
Deoxys Attack has no type immunities.
To counter Deoxys Attack in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Bug or Ghost or Dark moves and can withstand its Psychic STAB attacks.
Want the full picture? See Deoxys Attack's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
