Deoxys ~ Name Origin

[AggronTrainer]

I can't believe I just realized this but Deoxy is the first part of DNA. Is that where Deoxys came from (most likely...) if so, why did the choose that name for this monkey-like Pokemon? Anyone know? By the way, for all u ppl who don't know, DNA stands for DeoxyriboNucleicAcid! :clap: go me!

[silverfrost]

I can't believe I just realized this but Deoxy is the first part of DNA. Is that where Deoxys came from (most likely...) if so, why did the choose that name for this monkey-like Pokemon? Anyone know? By the way, for all u ppl who don't know, DNA stands for DeoxyriboNucleicAcid! :clap: go me!

Well, the ruby pokedex info states the following:

"The DNA of a space virus underwent a sudden mutation upon exposure to a laser beam and resulted in DEOXYS. The crystalline organ on this POKéMON's chest appears to be its brain."

That's most likely why. ^^

[Zenaku]

I knew Deoxys was a Space Virus mutation, but i never realised where its name came from till now lol... I do know where Absol got its name from though; the word Absolution, meaning "Total power", which explains Absols extremely high attack...

[Missingno mystery]

I know what gender Deoxys is! I was telling my Mom about Deoxys and she said the Deox(somethin, I cant remember the hole thing :doh: ) has something to do with women. Yes Deoxys has a gender and it...Female :eek: ?!

P.S. Absol really gets his name from being, "ABSOL"utely Everything :mrgreen: !!! Well, isn't he Absolutely cool, cute, handsome, pretty, powerful, tough, sweet, annoying, fuzzy, loyal, smart, etc........

[The Elite Ygseto]

Well this has been discoveryed at the old board but since you probaly never saw it. (never met you) I'll let you off. :P

BTW i can't belive some one can acctually speel DNA with all the letters!

[Matthew]

Well this has been discoveryed at the old board but since you probaly never saw it. (never met you) I'll let you off. :P

BTW i can't belive some one can acctually speel DNA with all the letters!

I knew how to spell it Ygesto. I also noticed its orgin of the name when I first heard it.

[boltAge]

Tell me I didn't know this.
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[The Elite Ygseto]

I knew how to spell it Ygesto. I also noticed its orgin of the name when I first heard it.
Ok i'll add another person to the list of people thaat can spell DNA correctly. :P

[Pokemon World Mazter]

Most of us people, like me, already know this. DNA = Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid. Well, therefore, his name comes fro DNA. Very simple :smile:

[Alakazam6845]

No, not Deoxysribose. It's Deoxysribo Nucleic Acid. Known that sense last year, in fifth grade . . . :biggrin:

[Ironshell Blastoise]

No, not Deoxysribose. It's Deoxysribo Nucleic Acid. Known that sinse last year, in fifth grade . . . :biggrin:

Heh, learn grammar you Spelling Nazi.

[Jirachi]

I know what gender Deoxys is! I was telling my Mom about Deoxys and she said the Deox(somethin, I cant remember the hole thing :doh: ) has something to do with women. Yes Deoxys has a gender and it...Female :eek: ?!

P.S. Absol really gets his name from being, "ABSOL"utely Everything :mrgreen: !!! Well, isn't he Absolutely cool, cute, handsome, pretty, powerful, tough, sweet, annoying, fuzzy, loyal, smart, etc........Deoxys looked like a female to me.

[Aiya Quackform]

About Absol's name meaning, this was my understanding:

Sol = Sun
Ab = Prefix meaning 'opposite'

Absol = opposite of sun, or 'dark.' It is a Dark Pokemon, after all. :wink:

[gold]

I didn't even know you could get deoxy on R/S.
I only thought you could get it on FR/LG/WB.
You learn a new thing every day.

[Thunderbird]

I didn't even know you could get deoxy on R/S.
I only thought you could get it on FR/LG/WB.
You learn a new thing every day.
Well... the only way u could get deoxys in RS is through Nintendo promotion(duh) :neutral: