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🔥 Damage-Focused Metric (DPS Top 20)
Ranking by raw DPS vs Boss. Glass-cannon Megas can rank high here even if they faint quickly. Cross-check with the Combined Damage & Survivability metric (Sustained DPS) below.
Deoxys Defense — ⚡ Top 10 aura-matched Megas
Megas whose aura type overlaps with this boss's type. Top pick: Mega Rayquaza.
⚡ Mega-Evolution raid bonuses:
・Damage: while a Mega is on the field, all allies get +10% damage (regardless of type). Moves whose type matches the Mega's type are upgraded to +30% instead.
・Catch candy bonus: while you have a Mega evolved, every Pokémon caught gives +1 candy at Base Mega level, or +2 candies at High / Max Mega level (regardless of type).
・Candy XL chance: only triggers when your Mega is at High level or above AND you catch a Pokémon that shares a type with the Mega (type-matched only).
⚡-badged Megas trigger the same-type +30% damage bonus / XL Candy chance against this boss.
Primal Kyogre (Water/Electric/Bug), Primal Groudon (Fire/Ground/Grass) and Mega Rayquaza (Dragon/Flying/Psychic) emit a 3-type aura instead of the standard own-types only.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Mega Rayquaza | 17.1 | 8.9 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Mega Alakazam | 15.9 | 7.4 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Mega Gardevoir | 14.9 | 8.8 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Mega Metagross | 14.5 | 8.4 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Mega Latios | 11.3 | 6.4 |
Show ranks 6-10 (remaining 5)
| 6 | ![]() | Mega Latias | 10.9 | 7.4 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Mega Malamar | 10.5 | 5.8 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Mega Gallade | 9.5 | 4.2 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Mega Slowbro | 8.8 | 5.5 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Mega Medicham | 6.0 | 2.0 |
Deoxys Defense — Top 20 Mega counters (with Mega Aura badges)
All Mega-tier counters. Top pick: Mega Gengar. ⚡ badge marks Megas whose aura matches this boss's type.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Mega Gengar | 21.6 | 7.1 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Mega Heracross | 20.5 | 7.7 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Mega Absol | 19.4 | 5.0 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Mega Banette | 18.4 | 6.8 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Mega Tyranitar | 18.0 | 7.4 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Mega Houndoom | 17.2 | 6.3 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Mega Rayquaza | 17.1 | 8.9 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Mega Beedrill | 16.2 | 4.3 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Mega Pinsir | 16.2 | 7.8 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Mega Alakazam | 15.9 | 7.4 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Mega Gyarados | 15.2 | 7.7 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Mega Salamence | 15.1 | 8.1 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Mega Sharpedo | 15.1 | 4.4 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Mega Scizor | 15.0 | 7.3 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Mega Sceptile | 15.0 | 5.2 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Mega Gardevoir | 14.9 | 8.8 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Mega Metagross | 14.5 | 8.4 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Mega Lucario | 14.5 | 3.7 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Mega Blaziken | 13.8 | 3.7 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Mega Charizard Y | 13.6 | 6.2 |
Deoxys Defense — Top 20 counters (Normal + Shadow, excluding Mega)
Deoxys Defense is a legendary raid boss. Weak to Bug, Ghost, Dark. Top DPS counters sorted by per-second damage against this boss. Attackers assumed at Level 50 IV15, including Shadow attack bonus; no weather/aura boost applied. Best overall: Necrozma Dawn Wings. Megas are excluded in this section. Top pick: Necrozma Dawn Wings.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Necrozma Dawn Wings | 22.5 | 14.5 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Shadow Darkrai | 19.6 | 6.3 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Shadow Chandelure | 19.6 | 6.7 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Shadow Gengar | 19.1 | 4.6 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Shadow Absol | 18.6 | 3.9 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Blacephalon | 18.0 | 5.7 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Shadow Hydreigon | 17.9 | 6.1 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Shadow Tyranitar | 17.7 | 5.1 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Pheromosa | 17.4 | 2.9 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Shadow Weavile | 17.3 | 3.6 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Shadow Haunter | 17.2 | 2.7 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Gengar | 16.9 | 4.6 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Shadow Salamence | 16.9 | 6.6 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Shadow Regigigas | 16.8 | 5.3 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Shadow Houndoom | 16.5 | 4.3 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Shadow Escavalier | 16.5 | 5.9 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Darkrai | 16.3 | 5.8 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Zoroark Hisuian | 16.3 | 4.3 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Shadow Vikavolt | 16.2 | 5.1 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Chandelure | 16.1 | 6.7 |
Deoxys Defense — Top 20 additional picks (no Mega, no Shadow; legendaries OK)
Other strong picks (legendaries included) not already listed in the sections above. Top pick: Necrozma Dusk Mane.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Necrozma Dusk Mane | 16.1 | 8.4 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Kyurem Black | 15.9 | 5.8 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Eternatus | 15.8 | 7.0 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Absol | 15.6 | 3.7 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Giratina (Origin) | 15.5 | 9.5 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Volcarona | 15.5 | 7.0 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Zacian Crowned Sword | 15.5 | 8.0 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Deoxys Attack | 15.4 | 2.4 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Dragapult | 15.4 | 6.9 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Gholdengo | 15.3 | 8.4 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Lunala | 15.3 | 10.8 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Polteageist | 15.2 | 6.4 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Zoroark | 15.2 | 3.7 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Hoopa | 15.1 | 8.5 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Hydreigon | 15.1 | 6.1 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Weavile | 15.0 | 3.5 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Hoopa Unbound | 15.0 | 7.5 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Tyranitar | 14.9 | 4.9 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Kingambit | 14.8 | 5.1 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Dhelmise | 14.6 | 6.5 |
Deoxys Defense — Top 20 additional picks (no Mega, no Shadow, no Legendary)
Alternatives if you don't have a Mega, Shadow, or Legendary roster. Top pick: Aegislash Blade.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Aegislash Blade | 14.4 | 4.0 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Haunter | 14.3 | 2.7 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Salamence | 14.2 | 6.0 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Typhlosion Hisuian | 14.1 | 5.7 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Banette | 14.1 | 4.6 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Honchkrow | 14.0 | 5.0 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Kleavor | 14.0 | 4.4 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Incineroar | 13.8 | 5.3 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Heracross | 13.8 | 4.3 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Houndoom | 13.7 | 4.1 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Grimmsnarl | 13.7 | 5.8 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Bisharp | 13.6 | 3.2 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Escavalier | 13.5 | 5.5 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Vikavolt | 13.3 | 4.9 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Yanmega | 13.2 | 5.6 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Sinistcha | 13.1 | 6.0 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Frosmoth | 13.1 | 4.0 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Mismagius | 13.0 | 5.4 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Scolipede | 12.9 | 4.0 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Pinsir | 12.9 | 4.6 |
🛡️ Damage & Survivability Combined (Sustained DPS Top 20)
Sustained DPS = DPS × (1 − exp(−Time To Faint / 60)). Shorter Time To Faint deducts more from raw DPS. With similar damage, resistant Pokémon climb higher. Sort key and cell value both use the boss's average across all move combos (matches the chart's default "Sustained DPS" tab axis). Per-combo values can be inspected via the chart's combo selector.
Deoxys Defense — ⚡ Top 10 aura-matched Megas (by Sustained DPS)
Aura-matched Megas re-ranked by Sustained DPS. Top pick: Mega Metagross.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Mega Metagross | 14.5 | 8.4 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Mega Rayquaza | 17.1 | 7.4 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Mega Gardevoir | 14.9 | 7.0 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Mega Latias | 10.9 | 6.9 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Mega Alakazam | 15.9 | 6.2 |
Show ranks 6-10 (remaining 5)
| 6 | ![]() | Mega Latios | 11.3 | 5.9 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Mega Malamar | 10.5 | 5.8 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Mega Slowbro | 8.8 | 5.5 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Mega Gallade | 9.5 | 4.2 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Mega Medicham | 6.0 | 2.0 |
Deoxys Defense — Top 20 Mega counters (by Sustained DPS, with Mega Aura badges)
Mega tier ranked by Sustained DPS. Top pick: Mega Tyranitar. ⚡ badge = aura-matched.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Mega Tyranitar | 18.0 | 9.6 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Mega Metagross | 14.5 | 8.4 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Mega Gyarados | 15.2 | 7.9 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Mega Heracross | 20.5 | 7.4 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Mega Rayquaza | 17.1 | 7.4 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Mega Gardevoir | 14.9 | 7.0 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Mega Salamence | 15.1 | 6.9 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Mega Houndoom | 17.2 | 6.9 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Mega Latias | 10.9 | 6.9 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Primal Groudon | 13.3 | 6.8 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Mega Gengar | 21.6 | 6.6 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Mega Scizor | 15.0 | 6.6 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Mega Alakazam | 15.9 | 6.2 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Mega Charizard Y | 13.6 | 6.2 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Mega Garchomp | 13.4 | 6.2 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Primal Kyogre | 13.2 | 5.9 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Mega Latios | 11.3 | 5.9 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Mega Blastoise | 13.2 | 5.8 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Mega Malamar | 10.5 | 5.8 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Mega Banette | 18.4 | 5.7 |
Deoxys Defense — Top 20 counters (Normal + Shadow, by Sustained DPS, no Mega)
Non-Mega ranking adjusted for survivability. Top pick: Necrozma Dawn Wings.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Necrozma Dawn Wings | 22.5 | 11.7 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Lunala | 15.3 | 9.0 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Giratina (Origin) | 15.5 | 8.8 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Necrozma Dusk Mane | 16.1 | 8.8 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Shadow Giratina | 15.4 | 8.7 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Zacian Crowned Sword | 15.5 | 7.7 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Giratina | 12.7 | 7.6 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Zarude | 13.3 | 7.4 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Shadow Metagross | 14.7 | 7.4 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Gholdengo | 15.3 | 7.2 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Eternatus | 15.8 | 7.1 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Yveltal | 14.1 | 7.1 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Hoopa Unbound | 15.0 | 7.0 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Metagross | 12.9 | 6.8 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Hoopa | 15.1 | 6.5 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Shadow Mewtwo | 15.6 | 6.4 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Shadow Darkrai | 19.6 | 6.3 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Lugia | 8.2 | 6.2 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Moltres Galarian | 12.3 | 6.2 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Shadow Hydreigon | 17.9 | 6.1 |
Deoxys Defense — Top 20 additional picks (by Sustained DPS, no Mega/Shadow)
Other strong picks (legendaries included) re-evaluated by Sustained DPS. Top pick: Hydreigon.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Hydreigon | 15.1 | 6.1 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Dragapult | 15.4 | 6.1 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Salamence | 14.2 | 6.0 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Sinistcha | 13.1 | 6.0 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Mewtwo | 13.4 | 5.9 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Ceruledge | 12.6 | 5.9 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Darkrai | 16.3 | 5.8 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Kyurem Black | 15.9 | 5.8 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Genesect Burn | 14.0 | 5.8 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Genesect Chill | 14.0 | 5.8 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Genesect Douse | 14.0 | 5.8 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Genesect | 14.0 | 5.8 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Genesect Shock | 14.0 | 5.8 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Grimmsnarl | 13.7 | 5.8 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Dhelmise | 14.6 | 5.8 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Blacephalon | 18.0 | 5.7 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Typhlosion Hisuian | 14.1 | 5.7 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Gourgeist Super | 11.3 | 5.7 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Victini | 9.3 | 5.7 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Zamazenta Crowned Shield | 14.2 | 5.6 |
Deoxys Defense — Top 20 additional picks (by Sustained DPS, no Mega/Shadow/Legendary)
Alternatives without a Mega/Shadow/Legendary roster. Top pick: Yanmega.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Yanmega | 13.2 | 5.6 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Escavalier | 13.5 | 5.5 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Houndstone | 11.6 | 5.5 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Spiritomb | 10.9 | 5.5 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Volcarona | 15.5 | 5.5 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Mismagius | 13.0 | 5.4 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Centiskorch | 12.9 | 5.4 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Gourgeist Large | 11.1 | 5.4 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Jellicent | 10.3 | 5.4 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Polteageist | 15.2 | 5.3 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Skeledirge | 12.9 | 5.3 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Incineroar | 13.8 | 5.3 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Golisopod | 11.8 | 5.3 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Decidueye | 11.4 | 5.3 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Dragonite | 11.1 | 5.3 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Drifblim | 11.1 | 5.2 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Slowking Galarian | 10.1 | 5.2 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Kingambit | 14.8 | 5.1 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Golurk | 12.1 | 5.1 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Cofagrigus | 11.1 | 5.1 |
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