Deoxys
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| Deoxys | |
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 National Jirachi - Deoxys (#386) - Naetle Hoenn Jirachi - Deoxys (#202) - None |
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| Japanese name | Deoxys |
| Stage | Basic |
| Evolves from | None |
| Evolves to | None |
| Generation | Third |
| Species | DNA Pokémon |
| Type | Psychic |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 134.0 lb (60.8 kg) |
| Ability | Pressure |
Deoxys (デオキシス Deokishisu?) (pronounced /di'ɑks.ɪs/) is one of the fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. The purpose of Deoxys in the games, anime and manga, as with all other Pokémon, is to battle both wild Pokémon, untamed creatures encountered while the player passes through various environments, and tamed Pokémon owned by Pokémon Trainers.[2]. It is known as a promotional secret Pokémon because of its extreme rarity and extremely high stats in the games. It belongs to the Psychic type, a generally strong element that plays a role in most Pokémon battles.
Deoxys was introduced in the video games Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire for Game Boy Advance and occupies the last place in the National Pokédex (#386) and place #202 in the Hoenn Regional Pokédex. However it was not 'catchable' until the release of the FireRed/LeafGreen games.
Deoxys is also one of the few Pokémon to have its own musical theme, and it is prevalent throughout the seventh Pokémon movie and when it is encountered in the games. The theme mainly consists of three primary notes delivered by bell strikes, and it carries a very extraterrestrial motif. Deoxys's name originated from DNA—Deoxyribonucleic Acid.
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[edit] Biology
Deoxys's brain is not situated in its head but rather in the crystal on its chest. From there, Deoxys has the ability to use psychic attacks on its enemies. Deoxys's Pokédex entry and the Pokémon movie Destiny Deoxys indicate that Deoxys is actually a virus that came to earth inside a meteor and mutated into a Pokémon when it was "exposed to a laser beam". The viral nature of Deoxys is reflected in many of its aspects, its name being one example. Whether or not Deoxys has any connection whatsoever to the Pokémon virus known as Pokérus is unknown, though it is unlikely. The incredibly high offensive statistics of Deoxys coupled with its weak defensive and health statistics mirror the fragility of a virus as well as its destructive potential once inside a host. Its sight is obstructed in the presence of strong electric fields.
[edit] In the Video Games
[edit] Deoxys' Forms
To the above we add Deoxys' ability to change its form so as to adapt best to its current environment, a trait found in some microorganisms when introduced to hostile conditions. This feature of Deoxys manifests itself only in the Pokémon games, FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald. Each version features Deoxys with an entirely different set of statistics, moveset and appearance and as such encourages a different strategy in battle. The Deoxys of each version is unique to it: if traded to the other version, it will shift accordingly. If this technique is used properly, a single Deoxys can be traded several times to obtain the best moves and stats from each form. Moves are exchangeable, but stats recalculate when traded. For instance: in Emerald, Deoxys learns Extremespeed, a Normal-type move that always goes first. Once this move is learned, Deoxys can be traded to FireRed, where its Attack form can use the move to devastating effect.
In the recent American release of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, Deoxys resides in a special dungeon (Meteor Cave); the player will fight all forms of Deoxys as mirages. On floor 20 of the dungeon, the true Deoxys is fought, and can join your team. When playing as this Deoxys, it will randomly select one of its forms each time you enter a new floor of the dungeon.
In all four forms, TM and HM compatibility is exactly the same. All four forms are also banned from competitive play due to the legendary status of Deoxys.
Deoxys can also be transferred to Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. Here, it can be changed between all of its four forms listed below. In the game, there are four meteorites located next to each other. A player can approach a meteorite, and it will transform Deoxys into one of the four forms.
An interesting fact to note is that on a link cable battle, say example from FireRed vs. LeafGreen of Ruby/Sapphire vs. Emerald, the Deoxys on the opponent's screen is actually shown as a Normal one regardless which version it is in. So basically, if one player with the FireRed version plays against the other player with the LeafGreen and battles using his/her Deoxys in the FireRed version, while the FireRed's screen is showing the Attack form, the opponent's LeafGreen displays the enemy Deoxys's sprite in the Normal form. However, even though the appearance is the Normal Deoxys, the Deoxys stats remains as the Attack. The same goes for when the player using the Speed in Emerald battles one of the other versions. The enemy's is always shown as Normal form but the Deoxys is still carrying its same stats through the link battle.
[edit] Normal Form
In the Pokémon Ruby, Pokémon Sapphire and Pokémon Colosseum games, Deoxys has what might be called its "true" form. Each of its arms resembles two cords arranged in a double helix pattern (quite appropriate for a creature named after DNA), which may easily change into the shape of an elastic hand. Its list of attacks contains mostly offensive techniques with a couple of more defensive abilities thrown in for good measure. This form of Deoxys is also playable in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness in the "Quick Battle" mode, and is always paired up with Blissey.SInce he is accesible this way, he could very likely be gotten with Action Replay.
[edit] Attack Form
In FireRed version, Deoxys has its Attack form. In this form, Deoxys's head features three points akin to horns, and its cord-like arms resemble tentacles. Its offensive stats are boosted more than ever, at the expense of its defensive statistics, which are among the lowest of any Pokémon. While the Ruby/Sapphire Deoxys had a few defensive abilities, the FireRed version has nothing but offensive attacks. It is also capable of having the highest Attack and Special Attack stats in the game. At lv. 50, it learns Hyper Beam, and learns Zap Cannon, which paralyzes if it hits and does a lot of damage at lv. 40.
[edit] Defense Form
In LeafGreen version, Deoxys assumes its Defense form. In this form, Deoxys's head almost fuses with its body, its neck disappearing. Its shoulders and chest bulge and its arms become wide and flat. This version of Deoxys features almost completely inverted statistics compared to the other two forms, having especially high defenses while featuring average at best offensive capabilities. Its moveset is similarly changed, maintaining only a couple of damaging moves while stocking up on defensive, blocking and healing skills. It is similar to Shuckle (the Pokémon with the highest defense) in that it has a relatively low base HP stat (base 50), leaving it more vulnerable to attacks that ignore Defense. Still, this form is considered to be the ultimate "tank" of the 3rd-gen games. At lv. 50, it can learn both Counter and Mirror Coat, which reflect the previous damaging attack with double the power. Good offensive attacks for Defense Deoxys would be "Toxic" "Seismic Toss" and maybe "Bide".
[edit] Speed Form
In Emerald, Deoxys assumes its Speed form, where it looks much like the Attack form, but with a huge horn on the back of its head instead of a trio of points (possibly meant to resemble a racing cyclist's helmet). Its legs become slender and more agile, and most of its excess body mass disappears. Thus, its interior gray body is exposed though the Speed form. The number of tentacles is reduced to one per arm; its left tentacle is orange, and the right tentacle is blue. In this form, its Speed is its greatest asset; its Attack and Defense stats are balanced, but neither are especially outstanding.Its attack is slightly larger than its defense. In addition, when in Speed form, Deoxys learns the move Extremespeed at Lv. 50 instead of Hyperbeam. This is the only form that was not shown in the movie, as it did not exist at that point. Many people argue that it was in it's speed form while flying over the town in the movie.
[edit] Obtaining Deoxys
Currently, the only known way to obtain Deoxys (besides using a GameShark or other cheating device) is by trading from Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald versions, where it is obtainable on Birth Island. The only way to get to Birth Island is via a Wonderspot—a special event hosted by Nintendo where a satellite allows the tickets to be downloaded to the game cartridge, or by using a GameShark or Action Replay, although any Deoxys caught elsewhere will not obey you, even if you have all 8 badges, and cannot be traded to another version. During the battle to capture Deoxys, a unique music is played. Deoxys is obtainable in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon game at the end of a twenty-floor dungeon known as the Meteor Cave, and when the player uses Deoxys in Pokemon Mystery Dungeon, its form randomly changes from time to time in dungeons. However, Pokémon from Pokemon Mystery Dungeon games cannot be transferred to any other Pokémon titles.
[edit] Pokemon Ranger
Deoxys appears in all of its forms in Pokemon Ranger. This is available as your first Ranger Net mission and is available to play immediately after beating the main storyline of the game. In this side mission, a Deoxys goes on a rampage and you must stop it. You chase it into the Krokka Tunnel in which it has assumed its attack form. After you capture it, it escapes and it is then revealed that it can only be captured when it assumes its Normal Form. Deoxys then transforms into its Defense form. On their next encounter, your character tries harder to connect with Deoxys on an emotional level. Once Deoxys has been captured in its defense form, it escapes again and assumes its speed form. Meet up with it again and then your character tries even harder to connect with Deoxys than last time. Then, it finally assumes its Normal Form. You chase it down one last time, but this last battle is a little different as it can assume any form at any time during battle, but as stated before, it can only truly be captured in normal form. Once you finally capture it in normal form, it calms down and you've cleared the mission.
[edit] Pokemon Diamond and Pearl
In Pokèmon Diamond and Pearl you change Deoxys' forms by, instead of trading games, by visiting certain meteorites near Tobari City. If you select the relevant meteorite with the A button, then Deoxys will change its form.
[edit] In the Anime
Deoxys appeared in the 7th Pokémon film, Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys. In the film it demonstrated the ability to switch between its forms (except for Speed, since the movie was released before the release of Pokémon Emerald), create shadow copies for use as drones, regenerate missing body parts, launch an aurora into the sky, and erect a city-size force field which keeps nearly every sort of machine within from operating, from computers to Poké Balls. The film also demonstrated that Deoxys is not a one-of-a-kind unique species like Rayquaza; more than one Deoxys is seen.
In the opening sequence to the eighth season of the Pokémon animé; in the United States, Pokémon Advanced Battle, Deoxys is seen in its Speed form. Deoxys also appears in the episode Pokémon Ranger! Deoxys Crisis!, part of the ninth season, Pokemon Battle Frontier, in which its Speed form was finally introduced. It's the third pokemon to speak through Meowth to communicate with humans, the others being Tentacruel and Haunter.
[edit] In the Manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Deoxys is captured on the Sevii Islands by Team Rocket's leader, Giovanni, and is used to fight Red, Green, Blue, and Mewtwo at the Trainer Tower. Giovanni's main purpose for catching Deoxys is to locate his son, Silver.
[edit] Deoxys and NASA
In early 2005, NASA began a cross-promotion with Nintendo and the Pokémon Company to provide an "edutainment" program to children across the United States by Internet, teaching the science behind various Pokémon characters as they appear in Trading Card Game expansions. In the first segment of the program, based on the newly-released EX: Deoxys Trading Card Game expansion, they used the character of Deoxys to teach children about outer space, anatomy of a virus, the meaning of DNA, the existence of the ozone layer, and a definition of an extraterrestrial. Since then the program has had two other segments covering the next two expansions: EX Emerald and EX Unseen Forces.
(See press release link below)
[edit] In the Trading Card Game
Deoxys is featured prominently in the Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion named after it, EX Deoxys (Speed form in EX Emerald), represented in two cards each, with one of each pair of cards as an EX Pokémon:
- Defense form,
- Normal form,
- Attack form,
- Speed form
All eight cards share the same Poké-Power, Form Change, which lets the player switch its current card form with another card form in a player's deck at any time during a player's turn.
Deoxys's four forms each make another appearance in the more recent EX Holon Phantoms set, continuing to carry the Form Change Poke-Power characteristics of the previous cards.
[edit] References
- The following games and their instruction manuals: Pokémon Red, Green, and Blue; Pokémon Yellow; Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2; Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal; Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald; Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen; Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
- Notes
- ^ Pokemon Franchise Approaches 150 Million Games Sold. PR Newswire. Retrieved on 2006-02-28.
- ^ Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire Review (page 1) Ign.com. URL Accessed June 1, 2006.
- Publications
- Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
- Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
- Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed Version & Pokémon LeafGreen Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
- Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
- Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5
[edit] External links
- Official Pokémon website
- Bulbapedia (a Pokémon-centric Wiki)’s article about Deoxys as a species
- Serebii.net’s 4th Gen Pokédex entry for Deoxys
- PsyPoke Pokédex entry
- Smogon Pokédex entry
- NASA press release - A press release issued by NASA about the NASA/Nintendo Deoxys collaboration.
- WikiKnowledge.net’s entry for Deoxys Previously hosted by Wikibooks
