Best Speed Form Deoxys Raid counters in 2022

Welcome to the Season of Light Pokemon Trainers. The first event of the Season of Light welcomes back a popular Psychic event to Pokemon Go, the Psychic Spectacular. During the event, Psychic Pokemon will spawn in abundance. Beyond the addition of Mega Alakazam, Niantic will host a raid day featuring Deoxys. All variations of Deoxys will spawn from September 1st to September 13th.

The Deoxys raid day will take place on September 11th, 2022; it will feature all variations of Deoxys raids (Normal, Attack, Defense, and Speed). Keep an eye out, because you might encounter a shiny Deoxys if you take down the raid. Earlier today, we revisited the best Mega Alakazam raid counters in Pokemon Go, now let’s discuss the different Deoxys raid counters. Last but not least is the Speed Form Deoxys Raid.

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Speed Form Deoxys Raid Stats

Speed Form Deoxys is a Psychic-type Pokemon.

It is weak to Bug, Ghost, or Dark-type moves.

Speed Form Deoxys’ Raid CP is 45802

Speed Form Deoxys’ Base HP is 137

Its Attack is 230 and Defense is 218

The Base catch CP is between 1,568 to 1,645

The Boosted Catch CP is between 1,960 to 2,056

It is Weather Boosted by Windy weather

Its Fast moves can be Zen Headbutt or Charge Beam

Its Charged moves can be Thunderbolt, Swift, or Psycho Boost

Speed Form Deoxys Raid Counters

Going into the Speed Form Deoxys Raid, trainers will need Pokemon with type-effective moves or well-rounded stats. Overall, Speed Form Deoxys is the most well-rounded Deoxys. Thankfully it is easy to take down due to its vulnerabilities.

The raid can be easily completed by a team of 3 to 5 trainers; a team of 6 to 10 trainers can take it down quicker and a team of 8 to 20 trainers can burn through it making a better completionist bonus.

Using Mega Pokemon such as Mega Gengar, Mega Gyarados, Mega Absol, Mega Houndoom, and Mega Beedrill will make the battle a lot easier for most trainers. Ultimately, you will want to use Bug, Ghost, and Dark-type Pokemon. Be careful, because the raid can be difficult if using Fighting and Psychic-type Pokemon.

Here are the best counters to overcoming the raid. Some of these recommendations can be substituted out for Pokemon with type advantage or a better move set.

Primary:

Darkrai – Snarl & Shadow Ball

Mewtwo – Psycho Cut & Shadow Ball

Chandelure – Hex & Shadow Ball

Giratina (Origin) – Shadow Claw & Shadow Ball

Mega Houndoom – Snarl & Foul Play

Hydreigon – Bite & Dark Pulse/Brutal Swing

Alternates:

Mega Beedrill – Infestation & Fell Stinger

Haunter – Shadow Claw & Shadow Ball

Mega Gyarados – Bite & Crunch

Banette – Shadow Claw & Shadow Ball

Tyranitar – Bite & Crunch

Pheromosa – Bug Bite & Bug Buzz

Deoxys (Attack) – Poison Jab & Dark Pulse

Zacian – Snarl & Play Rough

Honchkrow – Snarl & Dark Pulse

Vikavolt – Bug Bite & X-Scissor

Mega Gengar – Lick & Shadow Ball

Zoroark – Snarl & Foul Play

Weavile – Snarl/Feint Attack & Foul Play

Luxray – Snarl & Wild Charge

Mega Absol – Snarl & Payback

Pheromosa – Bug Bite & Bug Buzz

Hoopa – Astonish & Shadow Ball

Bisharp – Snarl & Dark Pulse

Genesect – Fury Cutter & X-Scissor

Escavalier – Bug Bite & Megahorn

Zarude – Bite & Dark Pulse

Pinsir – Bug Bite & X-Scissor

Sharpedo – Bite & Crunch

Yveltal – Snarl & Dark Pulse

Incineroar – Snarl & Dark Pulse

Obstagoon – Lick & Night Slash

Mismagius – Hex & Shadow Ball

Thundurus (Therian Forme) – Bite & Crunch

Yanmega – Bug Bite & Bug Buzz

Krookodile – Snarl & Crunch

Mega Scizor – Fury Cutter & X-Scissor

Remember Shadow Bonuses

Remember, Shadow versions of some of these Pokemon can be more efficient.

Let Us Know!

Will you take part in the Deoxys raid day on September 11th or focus more on Mega Alakazam raids? Which Deoxys form will you choose to battle? Do you think the Speed Form Deoxys raid will be your go-to raid? For additional Pokemon Go news or raid guides, check out our Pokemon Go section.

If you want to add me on Pokemon Go, my trainer code is 3979-2857-6892. If you want to be invited to a raid throughout July, follow me on Twitter at KillerKDemons.

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