# Deoxys-Defense - Gen 9 National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Deoxys-Defense in Gen 9 National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 National Dex (`gen9nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Deoxys-Defense)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Deoxys-Defense
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)

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## Common Moves
- **Night Shade**: 63.274%
- **Spikes**: 56.384%
- **Recover**: 53.715%
- **Stealth Rock**: 49.458%
- **Knock Off**: 47.800%
- **Cosmic Power**: 30.702%
- **Taunt**: 25.942%
- **Stored Power**: 22.172%
- **Teleport**: 14.925%
- **Seismic Toss**: 7.110%

## Common Abilities
- **Pressure**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Rocky Helmet**: 60.874%
- **Leftovers**: 25.980%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 7.928%
- **Light Clay**: 1.771%
- **Other**: 3.448%

## Common Teammates
- **Kingambit**: 48.221%
- **Tapu Lele**: 41.518%
- **Azelf**: 41.315%
- **Lopunny-Mega**: 41.277%
- **Dusclops**: 41.212%
- **Ditto**: 19.478%

## FAQ for Deoxys-Defense in gen9nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Deoxys-Defense?
The most common moves for Deoxys-Defense are Night Shade, Spikes, Recover, Stealth Rock. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Deoxys-Defense?
Deoxys-Defense is frequently paired with Kingambit, Tapu Lele, Azelf, Lopunny-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Deoxys-Defense?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Deoxys-Defense?
The top build for Deoxys-Defense features a **Impish** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/128/0/128/0`. This configuration accounts for 27.903% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Deoxys-Defense?
Deoxys-Defense is most effectively run with the ability **Pressure** (100.000%) and the item **Rocky Helmet** (60.874%).

### What is the most common role for Deoxys-Defense?
Based on common item usage (Rocky Helmet), Deoxys-Defense often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9nationaldex-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Deoxys-Defense?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 50 |
| Attack | 70 |
| Defense | 160 |
| Sp. Atk | 70 |
| Sp. Def | 160 |
| Speed | 90 |
| **BST** | **600** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Deoxys-Defense on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Deoxys-Defense) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9nationaldex) - Build teams with Deoxys-Defense
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*