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07-04-2009, 09:37 AM
Deoxys-D:

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Summary:

Most Used Deoxys-D Set:

The Spiker moveset is the most viable and the most used moveset, as it sets up Stealth Rock and Spikes without problems, healing using Recover along the way.

Usual Counters:

Choice Band Heracross is the best counter, as it will easily take the rare Psychic with its above average SpD, and then OHKO every Deoxys-D with Megahorn. In addition, CB Scizor is a great counter, as U-turn will OHKO even Physically Defensive Deoxys-D, and Pursuit will OHKO a Specially Defensive Deoxys that is switching out (assuming Stealth Rock is present). Darkrai is another nice counter, as a Life Orb Dark Pulse will always 2HKO Deoxys-D (or OHKO with Nasty Plot).

Types of Teams Deoxys-D Is Used On:

Deoxys-D is almost always used on stall teams, as it is a real team player that will set up entry hazards with no problems, while walling lots of Pokémon.

In Depth:

http://www.gtsplus.net/files/images/sprites/male-normal/386d.gifSpiker@ Leftovers
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 252 HP / 80 Def / 176 SpD
Nature: Careful (+SpD, -SpA)


- Spikes
- Stealth Rock
- Recover
- Taunt

Expect this Deoxys-D moveset to be used on a lot of stall teams; its ability to stall a myriad amount of opponents makes it a great asset to stall teams. It will easily set up Stealth Rock and a few layers of Spikes, and its longetivity is further assisted by Recover. Taunt makes Deoxys' counter, Wobbuffet, a mere set up fodder, as it won't be able to do any damage to you. 252 HP EVs will boost that pathetic Base 50 HP stat, while 176 SpD EVs and a Careful Nature will make this Pokémon a lot more bulky on the Special side. Leftovers is the Item of choice on every Deoxys-D set, as it will help you recover health.

http://www.gtsplus.net/files/images/sprites/male-normal/386d.gifStall Breaker@ Leftovers
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 252 HP / 76 Def / 4 Spe / 176 SpD
Nature: Calm (+SpD, -Atk)


- Recover
- Taunt
- Toxic
- Agility

Unlike the Spiker Deoxys-D, which helps stall teams, this Deoxys-D is an effective breaker of stall. Thanks to Agility, it will outspeed all Defensive Pokémon in Ubers, then inflict Poison on them. Taunt is incredibly vital, as it will disallow things like Lugia and Giratina from using Roar / Whirlwind. Also, it disallows the latter from healing the status using Rest. Recover will help you stall out the opponent while he slowly falls to Toxic Poison.

Although, this moveset has numerous problems with CB Scizor, and thus it is recommended to destroy him using a Choice Scarf Magnezone. It will also easily be beaten by Swords Dance Lucario and most of the Steel Pokémon.

Note: This moveset can stall out most Dialga, so that's not that much of a problem.

http://www.gtsplus.net/files/images/sprites/male-normal/386d.gifCounterCoat@ Leftovers
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 252 HP / 176 SpD / 80 Def
Nature: Calm (+SpD, -Atk)


- Recover
- Taunt
- Counter
- Mirror Coat

Since Spiker Deoxys-D is really annoying to take down, the opponent usually sends in his Darkrai to 2HKO it using Dark Pulse; however, this moveset will laugh at that, easily OHKOing Darkrai using Mirror Coat. This EV spread makes Deoxys-D take hits the best. Counter and Mirror Coat are the trademarks of this moveset, and will beat several Pokémon that try to 2HKO Deoxys-D. Taunt will assure that the opposing Pokémon will attack you, while Recover heals you and will allow another use of this strategy.

Other Options:

You could try a Calm Mind moveset for a sweeping Deoxys-D, although, it is outclassed by CM Lugia. You may net some surprise OHKOs, but you need at least 4 CMs to OHKO 4 HP Kyogre.

You can use Ice Beam on the Spiker moveset, too, and with 252 HP / 176 Def / 80 SpA Deoxys-D will survive a Dragon Danced Rayquaza’s Outrage; and then OHKO back with Ice Beam.

Night Shade and Seismic Toss are additional choices, although, it won't do as much damage to Ubers, because most of them have a high HP stat. However, it is good for some consistent damage.

Some Hidden Powers can help, such as Hidden Power Fire, which will 2HKO Forretress.

Opinion:

Deoxys-D is an incredibly underrated Pokémon. Deoxys-D is one of the three great walls of the Uber metagame, and that's because of its reliable recovery move, and colossal Defense and Special Defense stats. It is also THE best Spiker in Ubers, and will set up Stealth Rock and at least one layer of Spikes every time.

Despite Deoxys-D being an awesome staller, it has a few downfalls. The biggest downfall is probably its pathetic 50 Base HP stat. Another thing is a Pursuit weakness, and although Pursuit isn't used in Ubers much, CB Scizor is still quite common there. In addition, like all stallers, it doesn't have enough power to OHKO some frail sweepers using Super Effective moves. For instance, you need Stealth Rock AND 80 Sp.Atk EVs to OHKO Rayquaza with Ice Beam.