Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
DEOXYS DEFENDS THE BENCH AND ARCEUS CARRIES | 2025 VGC REG J
Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am using a team submitted by Crusadiia on Discord featuring Deoxys Defense. Let's take a look!
Deoxys-D has insane defensive stats at 160 each, but poor HP. This set works similarly to Eviolite Dusclops, utilizing it to chip opponents with moves like Pain Split. It's partnered with Dark Plate Arceus, covering its type weaknesses. This Arceus is Tera Fairy with Calm Mind and Dazzling Gleam.
Grimmsnarl is a standard BO1 set with Covert Cloak, but also has Misty Terrain to stop Dark Void Darkrai. Next is offensive, Assault Vest Incineroar. Need I say more?
Speed Booster Flutter Mane is the team's speed control, and can also deal huge damage with Tera Fairy Dazzling Gleam. Finally, Landorus is one of the best Pokémon in the meta. What's not to love about it?
Rental Code: 5MY7CS
Poke Paste: pokepast.es/70243d0cd910dd8c
Team Creator: Crusadiia
My Twitter: https://x.com/YesMess72837
Join the Discord: discord.gg/aqtNsxutRE
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UC_l7shKmUhLvMba2RSuSE8Q/join
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Timestamps:
00:00 Cold Open
00:51 Introduction
05:17 Battle 1 vs Miraidon & Calyrex Shadow
15:06 Battle 2 vs Groudon & Zacian
29:35 Battle 3 vs Lunala & Groudon
35:48 Battle 4 vs Pecharunt & Zamazenta
45:51 Battle 5 vs Lugia & ... Articuno?
54:03 Outro & Thoughts
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Team:
Deoxys-Defense @ Mental Herb
Ability: Pressure
Level: 50
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 100 HP / 156 Def / 252 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Protect
- Night Shade
- Pain Split
- Trick Room
Arceus-Dark @ Dread Plate
Ability: Multitype
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 HP / 12 Def / 156 SpA / 12 SpD / 76 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Judgment
- Protect
- Dazzling Gleam
- Calm Mind
Flutter Mane @ Booster Energy
Ability: Protosynthesis
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 100 HP / 60 Def / 220 SpA / 4 SpD / 124 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Dazzling Gleam
- Shadow Ball
- Protect
- Icy Wind
Grimmsnarl @ Covert Cloak
Ability: Prankster
Level: 50
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 HP / 196 Def / 60 SpD
Impish Nature
- Reflect
- Light Screen
- Spirit Break
- Misty Terrain
Landorus @ Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 116 HP / 12 Def / 116 SpA / 12 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Protect
- Sandsear Storm
- Earth Power
- Sludge Bomb
Incineroar @ Assault Vest
Ability: Intimidate
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 156 HP / 116 Atk / 92 Def / 84 SpD / 60 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Fake Out
- Flare Blitz
- Knock Off
- U-turn
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DEOXYS DEFENDS THE BENCH AND ARCEUS CARRIES | 2025 VGC REG J
Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am using a team submitted by Crusadiia on Discord featuring Deoxys Defense. Let's take a look!
Deoxys-D has insane defensive stats at 160 each, but poor HP. This set works similarly to Eviolite Dusclops, utilizing it to chip opponents with moves like Pain Split. It's partnered with Dark Plate Arceus, covering its type weaknesses. This Arceus is Tera Fairy with Calm Mind and Dazzling Gleam.
Grimmsnarl is a standard BO1 set with Covert Cloak, but also has Misty Terrain to stop Dark Void Darkrai. Next is offensive, Assault Vest Incineroar. Need I say more?
Speed Booster Flutter Mane is the team's speed control, and can also deal huge damage with Tera Fairy Dazzling Gleam. Finally, Landorus is one of the best Pokémon in the meta. What's not to love about it?
Rental Code: 5MY7CS
Poke Paste: pokepast.es/70243d0cd910dd8c
Team Creator: Crusadiia
My Twitter: https://x.com/YesMess72837
Join the Discord: discord.gg/aqtNsxutRE
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UC_l7shKmUhLvMba2RSuSE8Q/join
__________________________________________________________________________
Timestamps:
00:00 Cold Open
00:51 Introduction
05:17 Battle 1 vs Miraidon & Calyrex Shadow
15:06 Battle 2 vs Groudon & Zacian
29:35 Battle 3 vs Lunala & Groudon
35:48 Battle 4 vs Pecharunt & Zamazenta
45:51 Battle 5 vs Lugia & ... Articuno?
54:03 Outro & Thoughts
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Team:
Deoxys-Defense @ Mental Herb
Ability: Pressure
Level: 50
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 100 HP / 156 Def / 252 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Protect
- Night Shade
- Pain Split
- Trick Room
Arceus-Dark @ Dread Plate
Ability: Multitype
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 HP / 12 Def / 156 SpA / 12 SpD / 76 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Judgment
- Protect
- Dazzling Gleam
- Calm Mind
Flutter Mane @ Booster Energy
Ability: Protosynthesis
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 100 HP / 60 Def / 220 SpA / 4 SpD / 124 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Dazzling Gleam
- Shadow Ball
- Protect
- Icy Wind
Grimmsnarl @ Covert Cloak
Ability: Prankster
Level: 50
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 HP / 196 Def / 60 SpD
Impish Nature
- Reflect
- Light Screen
- Spirit Break
- Misty Terrain
Landorus @ Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 116 HP / 12 Def / 116 SpA / 12 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Protect
- Sandsear Storm
- Earth Power
- Sludge Bomb
Incineroar @ Assault Vest
Ability: Intimidate
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 156 HP / 116 Atk / 92 Def / 84 SpD / 60 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Fake Out
- Flare Blitz
- Knock Off
- U-turn
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Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!
