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[[File:386Deoxys formes.png|thumb|left| | [[File:386Deoxys formes.png|thumb|left|300px|{{p|Deoxys}} in its four Formes: Attack, Normal, Defense, Speed]] | ||
'''Deoxys''' (Japanese: '''デオキシス''' ''Deoxys'') is a Psychic-type Pokémon known as the DNA Pokémon. It mutated from a space virus when exposed to a laser beam. It is able to change its form, altering its appearance and traits. The crystal on its chests acts as its brain, as well as a defense mechanism. | '''Deoxys''' (Japanese: '''デオキシス''' ''Deoxys'') is a Psychic-type Pokémon known as the DNA Pokémon. It mutated from a space virus when exposed to a laser beam. It is able to change its form, altering its appearance and traits. The crystal on its chests acts as its brain, as well as a defense mechanism. | ||
In spite of being included in the preceding games, Deoxys was first made available in {{pkmn|FireRed and LeafGreen}}. Officially revealed in late 2003 as | Although it retained a base stat total of 600, Deoxys was the first Mythical Pokémon to have a base stat distribution other than 100 in every stat. Additionally, Deoxys introduced the concept of [[form differences]] which altered the distribution of stats. | ||
In spite of being included in the preceding games, {{pkmn|Ruby and Sapphire}}, Deoxys was first made available in {{pkmn|FireRed and LeafGreen}}. Officially revealed in late 2003 as a leading character in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', players gained were first able to capture Deoxys by use of the [[Aurora Ticket]], which provided access to Birth Island, where Deoxys appears in-game. | |||
While Deoxys originally had little impact on the story of [[Generation III]], {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} introduced the [[Delta Episode]], a mission following the {{player}}'s first completion of the [[Hoenn League]], in which the player must stop a meteor from hitting the planet by destroying it with [[Rayquaza]], revealing Deoxys within. This marked the first time a Mythical Pokémon was available in-game without the need to attend an event or use a download code. | |||
Contrary to its classification in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, [http://www.pokemoncenter.com/info/Pokemon_Characters PokémonCenter.com] notably calls Deoxys a Legendary Pokémon rather than a Mythical Pokémon, creating some confusion over its official designation. | |||
=In other languages= | =In other languages= | ||