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Deoxys VMAX
Oracle Text
Ability Protective DNA: All of your Pokémon take 30 less damage from attacks from your opponent's Pokémon VSTAR (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Attack Max Drain (160): Heal 30 damage from this Pokémon.
Card Details
Character Background
Deoxys VMAX in the SWSH Black Star Promos reads like a cosmic bodyguard, using its “Protective DNA” to blunt the heavy blows from opposing Pokémon VSTAR and buying crucial turns for the rest of your board. That makes it a natural fit for a control or tempo-oriented Psychic deck, especially one that wants to slow the game down while setting up a stronger finisher. The 30-damage reduction applies across your whole team, so pairing Deoxys VMAX with bulky support Pokémon or evolution lines that need time to establish can create a frustrating defensive shell. Max Drain’s 160 damage is respectable on its own, and the built-in 30 healing helps Deoxys stay on the field longer, making it more than just a wall. Consider deckbuilding with switch cards, healing tools, and energy acceleration so Deoxys can repeatedly absorb pressure, attack when needed, and keep your opponent from ever getting comfortable with their VSTAR attackers.
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Character Background
Deoxys VMAX in the SWSH Black Star Promos reads like a cosmic bodyguard, using its “Protective DNA” to blunt the heavy blows from opposing Pokémon VSTAR and buying crucial turns for the rest of your board. That makes it a natural fit for a control or tempo-oriented Psychic deck, especially one that wants to slow the game down while setting up a stronger finisher. The 30-damage reduction applies across your whole team, so pairing Deoxys VMAX with bulky support Pokémon or evolution lines that need time to establish can create a frustrating defensive shell. Max Drain’s 160 damage is respectable on its own, and the built-in 30 healing helps Deoxys stay on the field longer, making it more than just a wall. Consider deckbuilding with switch cards, healing tools, and energy acceleration so Deoxys can repeatedly absorb pressure, attack when needed, and keep your opponent from ever getting comfortable with their VSTAR attackers.
Generated using gpt-5.4-mini · Updated at 2026-08-10 17:20:44 UTC