Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Deoxys Defense is a psychic-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Defense — at 600 BST it is a legendary-grade total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 90) 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 Defense. Build around what Deoxys Defense 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 Defense is a Psychic-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Deoxys Defense 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 Defense has no type immunities.
To counter Deoxys Defense 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 Defense's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
