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Deoxys-D is a potent wincon thanks to its great bulk bolstered by Cosmic Power, a typing that has few weaknesses, and Pressure to quickly drain PP of foes trying to break it. Cosmic Power makes Deoxys-D nearly unbreakable; after a few boosts, it can even shrug off super effective damage from foes like Weavile. Above-average Speed in tandem with Taunt deters debilitating status from Melmetal, Chansey, and Landorus-T, opposing Taunt users like Heatran and Tapu Fini, and Toxapex’s attempts to remove its boosts with Haze. Taunt also denies recovery from walls like Clefable and Skarmory, allowing it to win the war of attrition. Night Shade lets Deoxys-D avoid adverse contact abilities like Iron Barbs and Static while dealing reliable damage to all but Normal-types. Maximum Speed investment gets the jump on Timid Heatran, allowing Deoxys-D to Taunt and wear it down. Rocky Helmet punishes the various physical attackers who attempt to deter Deoxys-D‘s setup, such as Mega Lopunny, Chansey, and Mega Tyranitar, making it less reliant on PP stalling them. Alternatively, Leftovers grants Deoxys-D passive healing, allowing it to negate residual damage and be less reliant on Recover. Deoxys-D fits best on balance teams with status spreaders and entry hazard support. In return, it can check certain wallbreakers like Mega Medicham and ease the matchup against opposing balance teams with Taunt. Dark-types like Weavile and Tyranitar can often be a huge annoyance to Deoxys-D, especially if it's unboosted, so checks to them like Clefable and Mega Lopunny are greatly appreciated. The former can directly switch into Dark-type attacks and use Knock Off to remove recovery items from Toxapex, Gastrodon, and Heatran, letting Deoxys-D beat them faster, while the latter offers revenge killing services against fast offensive Pokemon that may threaten Deoxys-D, such as the aforementioned Dark-types. Defog support can mitigate Deoxys-D's weakness to entry hazards, so Gliscor, Rotom-W, and Tapu Fini are great teammates. Tapu Fini also makes a great Weavile and Ash-Greninja check and defends against status with Misty Surge. Deoxys-D lacks utility beyond its niche and is relatively passive when unboosted, so it requires a solid defensive core composed of Pokemon like Clefable, Gliscor, Ferrothorn, and Toxapex. Ferrothorn and Skarmory are notable defensive partners that can lay down Spikes, which allows Deoxys-D to defeat Regenerator Pokemon by chipping them for more than they can heal. Offensive Heatran is also notable for luring and dealing heavy damage to Gliscor, who has the potential to outstall Deoxys-D. Clerics like Chansey and the aforementioned Clefable can cure debilitating status, letting Deoxys-D be more reckless where it wants to set up.

Moves Spikes allows Deoxys-D to support its team by wearing down grounded Pokemon on the switch. Recover increases Deoxys-D's longevity, giving Deoxys-D more opportunities to set up Spikes and use Toxic against an opposing Pokemon. Taunt stops many opposing entry hazard setters such as Ferrothorn and Toxapex from setting up on it, and Taunt also stops some setup sweepers like Double Dance Necrozma-DM and Double Dance Primal Groudon from setting up as well as faster setup sweepers such as Swords Dance or Calm Mind Arceus formes and Mega Lucario if they switch in. Toxic gives Deoxys-D a way to damage opposing Pokemon that switch in on it, such as Ho-Oh and some support Arceus formes. Set Details Maximum HP and 104 Defense EVs with a Bold nature prevent Deoxys-D from getting 2HKOed by mixed Primal Kyogre without Stealth Rock and Adamant Necrozma-DM's Sunsteel Strike after Stealth Rock. 152 Speed EVs let Deoxys-D outspeed Adamant Double Dance Necrozma-DM so it can stop it from setting up. Pressure has a small yet useful benefit of being able to limit the number of times that Necrozma-DM and Ferrothorn use Sunsteel Strike and Gyro Ball, respectively, against Deoxys-D. Leftovers gives Deoxys-D crucial passive recovery that can help it stay in longer against the opposing team. An EV spread of 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe with a Jolly nature can also be used to let Deoxys-D outspeed Adamant Zygarde before Power Construct, which allows it to use Toxic before Zygarde's Substitute, and potentially Speed tie with other base 90 Speed Pokemon. However, choosing this spread means sacrificing a lot of bulk that allows Deoxys-D to avoid getting 2HKOed by Necrozma-DM's Sunsteel Strike. Usage Tips Switch Deoxys-D in early-game to set up Spikes. If a slower and passive Pokemon such as Skarmory or Ferrothorn is switched into Deoxys-D, use Taunt so Deoxys-D can continue to set up. Deoxys-D's main priority is to use its bulk and relatively high Speed to set up Spikes and punish Defog users with Toxic. However, Deoxys-D itself should also worry about Toxic and entry hazards. Use Deoxys-D's free turns carefully, since its passivity and vulnerability to many common threats means it should stay in for a few turns at most. Set up Spikes whenever it is safe to do so. Deoxys-D's poor matchup against the majority of the tier makes setting up Spikes infrequent. Use Taunt whenever necessary. If you know that the opposing Pokemon, likely a setup sweeper, Defogger, or hazard setter, is slower than Deoxys-D, it is safest to use Taunt so Deoxys-D can set up Spikes without being threatened. If you predict that a faster Defog user, setup sweeper, or hazard setter will switch into Deoxys-D, either use Taunt to prevent the Pokemon from Defogging or setting up or use Toxic to wear down the Pokemon over time if it isn't immune to it. If possible, you can try to PP stall a Pokemon like Necrozma-DM with Pressure, which can help Deoxys-D's team be less worried about it breaking through. Team Options Pokemon that can check Dark-types such as Xerneas, Magearna, and Arceus-Fairy are mandatory teammates. The former two can also provide cleric support for Deoxys-D. Dark-types like Arceus-Dark and Yveltal can take out Ghost-types that threaten Deoxys-D, such as Lunala and Giratina. All of the aforementioned Pokemon greatly benefit from Spikes, as all of their checks, with the exception of Ho-Oh, are grounded and do not like to be worn down by Spikes damage. Since Mega Gengar and the Magic Bounce users Mega Sableye and Mega Diancie are the biggest threats to Deoxys-D, Pokemon that can check them such as Pursuit trappers, Fairy-types, and Steel-types are necessary. Pursuit trappers like Tyranitar and Alolan Muk threaten to OHKO Mega Gengar if it tries to switch out; of these, Alolan Muk is much more reliable, since unlike Tyranitar it isn't vulnerable to the rare Focus Blast. Fairy-types such as Xerneas and Arceus-Fairy can beat Mega Sableye, and Steel-types like Necrozma-DM can beat Mega Diancie. Strong Stealth Rock setters like Primal Groudon, Arceus-Fairy, and Dialga can set up Stealth Rock on Mega Sableye and Mega Diancie due to their ability to overpower them with super effective or strong neutral attacks. Specifically, Arceus-Fairy is a good check to Mega Sableye, and Primal Groudon and Dialga are good checks against Mega Diancie. These Pokemon can also form a hazard stacking core with Deoxys-D. Pokemon that can switch into Toxic such as Necrozma-DM and Toxapex are very useful partners for Deoxys-D, as they can help keep Deoxys-D from being worn down continually. Setup sweepers and wallbreakers such as Swords Dance Primal Groudon, Mega Salamence, Double Dance Necrozma-DM, and Mega Lucario all greatly benefit from Spikes support, as it helps wear down many of the bulkier Pokemon that the sweepers might not be able to take out without support and make landing OHKOs easier.

Moves Spikes can be stacked up on switches or if the opponent is playing passively. Spikes deals residual damage to grounded foes that switch in, which can break down foes or bring them within range to be KOed by an offensive teammate. Recover is needed to keep longevity and to stall out threats in combination with Toxic. Skill Swap ensures that Spikes can be set against Pokemon with Magic Bounce such as Mega Diancie and Mega Sableye, and can also mess with Pokemon that heavily rely on their ability in order to deal damage, such as Mega Salamence. Toxic is used to punish support Arceus formes, Giratina-O, Latias, and Latios that might come in to Defog away Deoxys-D's Spikes. Ice Beam hits some common Pokemon for mild damage, but is mainly used to hit Mega Salamence. Knock Off can punish most Pokemon that Toxic doesn't by removing their held item, while still impacting Latias and Latios. Set Details 248 HP EVs are used to maximize the low base HP of Deoxys-D and to make Recover more usable. 252 Defense EVs with a Bold nature are used to maximize physical bulk in order to better take attacks in the physically oriented Ubers metagame. The remaining 8 EVs are slotted to slightly boost Deoxys-D's Special Defense. Use an Impish nature if using Knock Off as to lower Deoxys-A's Special Attack rather than reduce Knock Off's power. Leftovers is the preferred item, which provides passive recovery to help offset residual damage. Pressure is the only ability available for Deoxys-D and, while it is generally useless, it can burn up low-PP moves used by the foe. Usage Tips Toxic, Ice Beam, and Knock Off are Deoxys-D's only means of punishing switch-ins. This means using Toxic when it is obvious a Defogger is coming in, Ice Beam if you want to chip away at a Pokemon that lacks recovery, and Knock Off to remove an opposing Pokemon's item that is removable. If neither Toxic, Ice Beam, nor Knock Off are capable of punishing an impending switch-in, it is best to double switch to an appropriate check. Don't let opposing Pokemon set up on top of Deoxys-D. Giving them a setup turn in exchange for poisoning them with Toxic is usually not worth it; immediately switch to a defensive check if setup is obvious. Become aware of what Deoxys-D can wall and what it can't. Most strong physical attackers will be able to break through after setup while the most powerful of special attackers can also 2HKO it. Stallbreakers that are immune to Toxic or that can Taunt Deoxys-D before it can move will also avoid being walled. Deoxys-D doesn't have much defensive utility, but it can be used as fodder to get a teammate in for free if its function as a Spikes setter is no longer needed. Team Options Fairy-types such as Xerneas, Arceus-Fairy, and Mega Diancie can switch in from Deoxys-D when it is fleeing from a Dark-type threat. Dark-types themselves are also good partners, as they are able to break down Arceus-Ghost and Giratina-O. Primal Kyogre benefits from the Spikes that Deoxys-D can set, as entry hazard damage wears down several of its common checks. Deoxys-D can also lure in Latios and Latias that come in to Defog, and can hit them with Toxic or Knock Off, making it easier for Primal Kyogre to pressure the opposing team. Primal Groudon is another partner that benefits from Spikes, while Deoxys-D can wear down some of its common checks with Toxic. Giratina-O can be a good partner when not using Ice Beam, as Deoxys-D using Skill Swap on Mega Salamence means that it has no moves to hit Giratina-O with unless it switches out.

Deoxys-D's arsenal of support moves in conjunction with great defenses and a reliable recovery move lets it distinguish itself from Ferrothorn as a very bulky Spikes user. Unlike Ferrothorn, however, Deoxys-D does not carry a weakness to Fire-type attacks, and can easily heal its wounds mid-game rather than having to rely on Leech Seed. Spikes is a fantastic move, and supplies the team with entry hazard support. Deoxys-D can increase its longevity with clever use of Recover and Taunt. The choice for the third moveslot depends on the team's needs; if you do not want Deoxys-D to be forced to switch upon being Taunted, then you can opt to use Seismic Toss. Alternatively, Magic Coat allows Deoxys-D to reflect Taunt, entry hazards, and status back at the opposition, but it generally requires very good prediction. Knock Off allows Deoxys-D to take full advantage of its defenses and deprive the opposition of their items, but its lack of power often makes it setup bait for the opposition. Stealth Rock can be used over any of Deoxys-D's other moves on the set if needed. If Deoxys-D forgoes Seismic Toss or Knock Off for Stealth Rock, Deoxys-D loses the ability to damage setup sweepers, and is prone to becoming setup fodder. If Stealth Rock is used over Magic Coat or Taunt, it risks becoming Taunt bait for the enemy. Stealth Rock can be used instead of Spikes as a decent alternative, but the solid 25% damage to all grounded sweepers is arguably more reliable. Dropping Recover for Stealth Rock drastically reduces Deoxys-D's longevity, and is never recommended. Deoxys-D cannot handle Xatu, Whimsicott (if it is not carrying Magic Coat), Kyogre, or Reshiram, so it greatly appreciates the assistance of teammates that can. Deoxys-D also likes teammates that can take advantage of its hazards and bulk. Frail sweepers, such as Rayquaza, appreciate the hazards Deoxys-D provides and can use the alien as cover when the opposition sends in a check or counter. Lastly, Deoxys-D appreciates spinblocker support so that all its hard work does not get spun away. Giratina-O distinguishes itself from the crowd as it, unlike other spinblockers, can demolish the spinning foes with a Draco Meteor, and call upon the alien to take its place on the battlefield when its power weakens.

Deoxys-D's wide movepool and solid defensive capabilities enable it to easily poison the opposition and prevent them from using any healing moves with Taunt. With an Agility boost, Deoxys-D can easily outspeed and Taunt any foes attempting to Trick or Taunt it. Taunt is the crux of the set, as it prevents foes from setting up or Taunting Deoxys-D, and removes any hope that the opposition has of alleviating their team's suffering to poison. Nothing that carries Taunt will be able to outspeed Deoxys-D after an Agility, but it can still be foiled by the few devious Pokemon with the Prankster ability who bypass Speed entirely. Lastly, Recover allows Deoxys-D to heal itself of any wounds that the opposition might have desperately caused in an attempt to end the torture that the alien has enacted upon them. The given EV spread is designed so that Deoxys-D can outspeed all Deoxys-S after an Agility. If you wish to further safeguard Deoxys-D from being Tricked a Choice Scarf, then an alternate spread of 252 HP / 24 SpD / 228 Spe with a Timid nature can be used to outspeed all base 130 Pokemon carrying a Choice Scarf after an Agility boost. If one wants to focus more on Deoxys-D's walling capabilities and does not care about the possibility of being Taunted or Tricked after an Agility, then he can opt to use the more defensive spread of 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD with a Calm nature to maximize Deoxys-D's walling potential. Though its defenses are mighty, Deoxys-D simply cannot withstand Kyogre's Water Spout or Reshiram's Blue Flare. In order to lengthen its life span, the alien greatly appreciates teammates that can absorb these mighty blows. Chansey deserves a special mention as it can pass Wishes that will heal 100% of Deoxys-D's health. Gastrodon and Palkia are very useful partners as both easily absorb those blows regardless of whether the opponent holds Choice Specs or not. Deoxys-D has a tendency to cause its foes to retreat in fear after they have been poisoned, and this makes entry hazards, such as Stealth Rock and Spikes, very useful for Deoxys-D as it increases the amounts of residual damage that its victims suffer. This makes teammates such as Forretress and Ferrothorn great options to use in conjunction with Deoxys-D, as their typing and defensive capabilities enable the two to set up hazards with ease. The former deserves a special mention as it is also capable of spinning away pesky hazards--Toxic Spikes in particular--as they can prove to be a great nuisance to the alien. As Deoxys-D does not possess a Ghost typing, it unfortunately cannot spinblock, so it will be of use to pair it with a spinblocker. Giratina-O distinguishes itself from other spinblockers as it can easily OHKO Forretress with Hidden Power Fire, while wreaking havoc with Dragon Tail should the bug dare try to escape the renegade's wrath. Finally, Deoxys-D cannot handle Xatu or Whimsicott due to their abilities. The former has the ability to bounce back all of Deoxys-D's non-attacking moves, while the latter can Taunt or Encore Deoxys-D into a support move before it can Taunt Whimsicott, courtesy of its Prankster ability. As a result, Deoxys-D appreciates partners that can swiftly eliminate these foes. In the long list of possible partners, Shaymin-S shines brightly, feared for its talents which allow it to be a fabulous quick stall abuser, capable of not only beating Deoxys-D's enemies, but creating free stall turns for Toxic to slowly intensify with the use of the flinch-mad move, Air Slash.

While it may not be the best choice for setting up Spikes, Deoxys-D can certainly pull its weight. Though it has great Special Defense and Defense stats, they are unfortunately let down by a rather poor HP stat. The first slot goes to Spikes, allowing Deoxys-D to support the team by limiting the amount of switches the opponent can perform. Deoxys-D faces tough competition from Forretress, Skarmory, and Deoxys-S for a team slot, since all of them are also very competent at setting up Spikes; however, Deoxys-D has some advantages over the other Spikers. Deoxys-D boasts far higher Special Defense than Skarmory, but doesn't have the handy Steel typing that Skarmory does. Forretress is often used over Deoxys-D because it can also learn Toxic Spikes and Rapid Spin, but Deoxys-D has Recover, so it isn't completely outclassed by Forretress either. Finally, Deoxys-S is mainly used as a suicide lead, whereas Deoxys-D's superior bulk allows it to function well throughout the game. To keep Deoxys-D in tip-top condition, Recover is the preferred move in the second slot. Toxic works great in conjunction with Recover as it allows Deoxys-D to effectively stall out many threats with its decent bulk. The last slot is a bit of a toss-up. Ice Beam is useful to give Deoxys-D some form of offense, and has the ability to hit the multitude of Dragon-type Pokemon in Ubers for a hefty amount of damage. On the other hand, Taunt can be used to prevent Pokemon such as Forretress from setting up on Deoxys-D. Deoxys-D has a few more viable EV spreads to choose from. A spread of 252 HP / 176 Def / 82 SpD allows it to always survive a +1 Life Orb Outrage from Jolly Rayquaza; if you choose this spread, Ice Beam is obviously recommended over Taunt for the final slot. It is entirely possible to create an EV spread of your own to better fit your team, but it is crucial to remember to always max out Deoxys-D's HP first; since its defenses are so much higher than its HP, investing in HP increases its bulk exponentially more than investing in Special Defense or Defense. Investing more into Speed is also an option, as Deoxys-D has the same base Speed as a large number of Uber Pokemon. Deoxys-D also has a few other choices in terms of moves. Knock Off can be annoying for opponents, as oftentimes Pokemon will not be able to break through Deoxys-D's defenses without a boost from their item. If you would rather paralyze Pokemon instead of poisoning them, Thunder Wave can be used over Toxic. This comes with the drawback of Deoxys-D inflicting little to no damage to many Pokemon, however. The last move worth considering is Stealth Rock. Deoxys-D is strapped for move slots as it is, but Stealth Rock can be useful in place of another move to help Deoxys-D further support the team. Deoxys-D easily falls to many of the powerhouses--Choice Specs Dialga and Choice Specs Kyogre are a few that come to mind--that roam the Uber tier, so it is a good idea to use Deoxys-D on a defensively based team where teammates can pick up the slack. Blissey and Lugia are both great options to take powerful special and physical attacks that Deoxys-D can't handle, respectively. Groudon is also a useful partner thanks to its ability to lay down Stealth Rock and handle many physical attackers such as Tyranitar. Forretress can function as a great supporter too, lay down Toxic Spikes and Stealth Rock and Rapid Spinning away hazards on your own side. On top of all this, a spinblocker is a crucial teammate for Deoxys-D to prevent it and its teammates' entry hazards from being spun away. Giratina-O and Giratina both fit the bill and can take Bug-type attacks from the likes of Heracross and Scizor that ravage Deoxys-D. Finally, phazers, such as Lugia and Groudon, can successfully capitalize on the entry hazards Deoxys-D sets down.

While it may seem silly on paper, this set can be quite effective and aggravating to an opponent when used correctly. This set functions quite similarly to Mewtwo's Toxic Stalling set, although Mewtwo performs a little bit better due to its superior Speed, which enables it to forgo Agility for either Reflect or Light Screen. Mewtwo also has access to Will-O-Wisp, which it often uses over Toxic and alongside one of the aforementioned screens to shut out attackers of all types. Make no mistake, however, that while this set may be outclassed, Deoxys-D can still hold its own. Agility is the most important move on this set as, with the given EVs, it allows Deoxys-D to outspeed max Speed Deoxys-S, enabling Deoxys-D to Taunt Deoxys-S before it receives a Taunt in return. Agility also gives Deoxys-D enough Speed to outspeed Choice Scarf Garchomp, the fastest commonly used Choice Scarf user in Ubers. Deoxys-D has extremely poor attacking stats, so Toxic is used to allow Deoxys-D to stall out everything but Steel- and Poison-type Pokemon, the latter of which is almost never seen in Ubers. Taunt protects Deoxys-D from status and prevents opposing walls from recovering health or healing status. It also saves Deoxys-D from being Taunted, as Deoxys-D outspeeds every non-Choice Scarfed Pokemon--and therefore every Taunt user--after an Agility. Recover allows Deoxys-D to constantly heal while the opponents' Pokemon slowly die to poison damage. It is crucial to maximize Deoxys-D's HP stat when distributing EVs, but beyond that, it is up to you. It's perfectly feasible to use a Bold nature with some or all of the Special Defense EVs shifted to Defense. You can also lessen the investment in Speed to just hit key benchmarks and distribute the leftover EVs into Special Defense and Defense as you see fit. With no investment in Speed and a neutral nature, Deoxys-D will always outspeed Mewtwo after an Agility, but will be in turn outsped by nearly every common Choice Scarf user in Ubers. With 56 EVs invested in Speed, Deoxys-D will always outspeed all Pokemon with base 90 Speed wielding a Choice Scarf, so this benchmark is usable if your team has other ways of dealing with base 100 Speed Choice Scarf Pokemon. Finally, 136 Speed EVs allow Deoxys-D to outspeed Choice Scarf Garchomp, but at that point you may as well just bump it up to 148 EVs to allow Deoxys-D to outspeed Deoxys-S. As mentioned earlier, Steel-types have a field day with this set as Deoxys-D can't touch them, meaning it has to resort to either PP stalling (which is plausible with Pressure) or switching out. The latter is usually the best response to the situation, so Deoxys-D needs good teammates to switch into Steel-types, and other Pokemon that threaten it. Giratina makes a decent partner for Deoxys-D as it can Will-O-Wisp all Steel-types, bar Heatran, and proceed to stall them out. Giratina is also a good spinblocker, which is useful as Deoxys-D does best with the opponent's field layered with hazards. Forretress is a great option to set up entry hazards, especially Toxic Spikes, as it can easily set up on most Steel-types. It may seem odd to use Toxic Spikes in conjunction with Toxic, but Deoxys-D will often face the dilemma of using either Recover, Toxic, or Taunt, and having Toxic Spikes doing half the work for it will lessen the prediction needed. Giratina-O is also a good choice for a spinblocker if you are using a more offensively oriented team, as Giratina can slow down many teams. The two aforementioned spinblockers also counter Heracross well, which is a major threat to Deoxys-D, as it can easily crush Deoxys-D with Megahorn. Heatran is also a decent teammate that can eliminate annoying Steel-types with its powerful Fire-type attacks; it also can use Roar to abuse any entry hazards its teammates have laid down. Magnezone, while not often seen in Ubers, can be a great partner to Deoxys-D thanks to its ability, Magnet Pull, which allows it to trap and kill Steel-types. Unfortunately, Deoxys-D's overall defenses are still only slightly above average, meaning it struggles with powerful attacks from the likes of Kyogre and Dialga. This means that dedicated walls can be great teammates for Deoxys-D. Blissey can easily take almost every special attack thrown at it, making it an ideal partner for Deoxys-D. Lugia is a good choice for taking powerful physical attacks with its access to Roost and Reflect, although it is slightly hampered by its weakness to Stealth Rock. Skarmory can also take most physical attacks extremely well, walls quite a few Steel-types, possesses instant recovery in the form of Roost, can use Whirlwind to abuse entry hazards, and has the ability to set up Spikes to boot. Finally, Groudon can also take physical blows well, and has the ability to use Roar and set up Stealth Rock to further support the team. Groudon also keeps Tyranitar in check, who can cause headaches for Deoxys-D with its STAB Dark-type attacks.

Set Description On stall, Deoxys-D pressures Metagross and lead Mewtwo enough to usually force them to either switch out or use Explosion or Self-Destruct, and it uses its excellent movepool to make incremental progress. Knock Off debilitates Latios and Latias and scares nearly every other Pokemon long-term, but it can only affect each Pokemon once. Knock Off and Spikes, whether the latter is on Deoxys-D or a teammate, pair well if you can remove Leftovers from Metagross, Snorlax, Forretress, Kyogre, and Groudon, as these Pokemon will quickly accrue damage through Spikes without being cushioned by Leftovers. Taunt prevents setup from Groudon and Forretress and Toxic from Blissey as well as Encore from Wobbuffet. Seismic Toss lets Deoxys-D threaten Mewtwo enough to usually force it to switch or use Self-Destruct, as well as letting Deoxys-D check Metagross and wear down Forretress. Alternatively, Toxic lets Deoxys-D stall out Mewtwo leads by removing their Lum Berries, badly poisoning them, then repeatedly healing with Recover, and it trades the ability to hit Metagross for greater damage over time for the ability to threaten Pokemon that can set up, as they switch in and push through Pokemon that can otherwise wall Deoxys-D via recovery. While Deoxys-D is generally very effective against slower-paced teams, Spikes combined with Knock Off is particularly valuable against Forretress, as the opponent is forced to either allow their Forretress to lose its Leftovers and thereby usually lose the Spikes game long-term or accept Spikes immediately and lose it short-term. Taunt similarly lets Deoxys-D pressure defensive teams very effectively, forcing them to switch or waste attacking PP. 96 Speed EVs let Deoxys-D outpace neutral-natured Metagross, letting it check Metagross more reliably, and many Kyogre and Groudon, allowing it to usually prevent their setup; the remaining EVs are put into Special Defense to better check Mewtwo and Latios and almost always avoid being 2HKOed by +2 Modest Mewtwo's Ice Beam. If Deoxys-D is running Taunt, a faster spread of 252 HP / 4 SpD / 252 Spe with a Timid nature lets it outspeed every Metagross, almost all Kyogre and Groudon, Adamant Rayquaza, Heracross, and Smeargle, completely neutralizing the latter; the reduced Special Defense investment leaves it less resilient to Mewtwo's and Latios's attacks, however. Deoxys-D is vulnerable to all forms of status, particularly paralysis from Latios's Thunder, and care must be taken to avoid risking status landing on it. Deoxys-D can drop Seismic Toss entirely for a third utility move if its team has a strong Mewtwo and Metagross check otherwise. This set can function in a teamslot that is not the lead, which allows its team to lead Groudon and both get up sun early and obscure the teamstyle briefly. If you're facing a lead Mewtwo, Deoxys-D will lose one turn to check it, but the presence of sun will prevent freezing and discourage Thunder. Team Options Blissey's Heal Bell is valuable to remove the status that Deoxys-D struggles with, and it can check Latios and Latias more sturdily in place of Deoxys-D if it is weakened or eliminated or if rain is up. Forretress's Rapid Spin prevents Deoxys-D's team from being worn down by Spikes. Forretress's Spikes makes it easier for Deoxys-D to forgo using it. Groudon's sun discourages Thunder, making Deoxys-D a much more reliable switch-in to Latios. Deoxys-D can be run with Kyogre, as the former is in competition with Ho-Oh for a teamslot, which ought not be run alongside Kyogre. Kyogre, however, makes Deoxys-D much more vulnerable to Latios. Resilient checks to Heracross, Snorlax, and SubCM Pokemon such as Lugia, Bulk Up Groudon, and Latias, respectively, are all necessary to alleviate the weaknesses Deoxys-D has to these Pokemon.

Set Description On offense, Deoxys-D's job is to quickly set Spikes versus most common leads. Taunt both prevents Pokemon like Kyogre and Groudon from setting up while Deoxys-D sets Spikes and blocks Forretress's attempts to set its own Spikes, and it's particularly useful against defensive teams, letting Deoxys-D waste foes' PP, spread damage around, and get Spikes up more reliably. Fire Punch or Seismic Toss hits Forretress if it attempts to prevent Spikes, with the former hitting it harder but having narrower general application and leaving Deoxys-D weaker to Mewtwo. Recover allows Deoxys-D to act as a stronger defensive piece and potentially set Spikes later in the game if they are removed, making it overall the most valuable move in the last moveslot, while Thunder Wave discourages setup and provides a Speed advantage or a free turn to your incoming Pokemon, and Knock Off allows Deoxys-D to hit Latios very hard. It is possible to use Psycho Boost in this slot to reduce Deoxys-D's weakness to Heracross. 252 Speed EVs with a Timid nature are sufficient to let Deoxys-D outspeed Kyogre and Groudon almost always, Heracross, and Adamant Rayquaza, and 252 HP and 4 Special Defense EVs give Deoxys-D excellent mixed bulk. A Calm nature is possible, letting Deoxys-D check Latios more effectively in exchange for worse matchups against Substitute Salac Berry Groudon, Heracross, and Rayquaza. Because Deoxys-D is valuable on offense to set Spikes early and reliably, care should be taken when building and playing to prevent Forretress from spinning or at least make them trade significant progress to spin away. If it's not running Recover, Deoxys-D cannot reliably set Spikes later in the game, so allowing the foe to spin should particularly be avoided. Team Options Groudon's sun is crucial to allow Deoxys-D's teammates to KO Forretress with Fire-type moves before it can spin. Sun also allows Deoxys-D to more reliably check Latios if Deoxys-D is using Recover. Ho-Oh acts as a switch-in to Heracross, which comes in on Deoxys-D and threatens to KO it. Rayquaza provides priority to the team and potentially both wallbreaking and cleaning ability. Gengar can spinblock, significantly improving the team's ability to keep Spikes up against Forretress.