If Alakazam goes down before it attacks, it contributed nothing. If it doesn't, something on the other side is going down. Magic Guard blocks all indirect damage — no chip, no hazard damage, nothing, which helps. A longtime staple going back to Gen 1.
The stat bars tell the story: Sp. Atk carries everything and Defense's dead weight. But this Psi Pokemon still yields 3 Sp. Atk EVs per fight on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
The longer Alakazam lives, the larger and heavier its head becomes. Our tests have shown that the strength of its psychic powers correlates positively to the weight of its head.
Alakazam Weakness
VulnerableBug, Ghost, and Dark-type moves hit Alakazam for super-effective damage. Alakazam's special bulk (base 95 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
Alakazam evolved from Abra's chain using a trade. It's a non-standard trigger, so check the details below. Breed this form to get Abra eggs (average hatch time). The evolution from Abra pushed Alakazam to 500 total stats. Sp.Def saw the largest single gain at +40.
How to Evolve
Breed with Alakazam to get Abra eggs easily using 70 partners from the Humanshape egg group.
Alakazam leads with Focus Sash insurance. Even if it can't take a hit naturally, it'll survive long enough to deal early damage. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs go all-in on offense since bulk doesn't matter here.
Best Build
Best Alakazam Moveset
- Psychic
- Shadow Ball
- Focus Blast
- Dazzling Gleam
Recommended Teammates
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Alakazam's coverage across 9 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Future Sight and Dream Eater for same-type damage. Psychic and Future Sight are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The offense anchors on Psychic and Zen Headbutt, with coverage across 9 types adding reach. It's a workable movepool for Alakazam that handles most situations. Psychic and Energy Ball give it enough punch where it matters.
Coverage runs deep. Alakazam can hit 10 types beyond STAB, including Electric and Fairy. The offense anchors on Future Sight and Dream Eater while TMs handle everything else.
Coverage runs deep. Alakazam can hit 10 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Fairy. The offense anchors on Future Sight and Psychic while TMs handle everything else.
No wild encounters for Alakazam in Legends: Z-A. Bring Abra over from Red, Yellow, or FireRed, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
A trade step sits in Alakazam's 3-stage chain from Abra. The step cards below map each stage with catch locations and evolution methods. Abra shows up at decent rates, so the starting catch is the easy part.
Where To Catch Alakazam in Legends: Arceus
The path to Alakazam starts with Abra at walking via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch AbraEASYLake AcuityGrassUncommonWaterEASYSandgem FlatsGrassUncommonDesertEASYWindswept RunGrassUncommon
Step 2Catch or Evolve KadabraEASYLake AcuityGrassUncommonWaterEASYSandgem FlatsGrassUncommonDesertEASYSpace-Time Distortion - Cobalt CoastlandsGrassUncommonDistortionor evolve from Abra (Step 1)
Step 3Alakazam ✓EASYSandgem FlatsGrassUncommonDesertCHALLENGINGSpace-Time Distortion - Cobalt CoastlandsGrassRareDistortionor evolve from Kadabra (Step 2)
The chain to Alakazam requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Abra at decent rates and level through the stages, but line up the trade first. The rest of the chain runs on levels alone.
How to Obtain Alakazam in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
To get Alakazam, start by catching Abra through walking encounters at Lv. 4-47. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch AbraEASYRoute 203Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.4-515%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 203Shining PearlGrassLv.4-515%EarlyRouteMODERATERoute 215Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.2010%MidRouteMODERATERoute 215Shining PearlGrassLv.2010%MidRoute
Step 2Catch or Evolve KadabraEASYRoute 215Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.20-2215%MidRouteEASYRoute 215Shining PearlGrassLv.20-2215%MidRouteDazzling CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires DefogDazzling CaveShining PearlGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires DefogStargleam CavernShining PearlGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires DefogStargleam CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires DefogEASYVictory Road - 2FShining PearlGrassLv.45-4725%LateCaveEASYVictory Road - 2FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.45-4725%LateCaveor evolve from Abra (Step 1)
Step 3Alakazam ✓
The chain to Alakazam requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Abra at moderate rates and level through the stages, but line up the trade first. The rest of the chain runs on levels alone.
How to Obtain Alakazam in Sword & Shield
To get Alakazam, start by catching Abra through walking encounters at Lv. 10-15. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch AbraMODERATEFields of HonorShieldOverworldLv.10-155%EarlyNormal WeatherMODERATEFields of HonorSwordOverworldLv.10-155%EarlyOvercastMODERATEFields of HonorShieldOverworldLv.10-155%EarlySnowstormMODERATEFields of HonorSwordOverworldLv.10-155%EarlyNormal WeatherMODERATEFields of HonorSwordOverworldLv.10-155%EarlySnowstormMODERATEFields of HonorShieldOverworldLv.10-155%EarlyThunderstormMODERATEFields of HonorShieldOverworldLv.10-155%EarlyIntense SunMODERATEFields of HonorSwordOverworldLv.10-155%EarlyThunderstormMODERATEFields of HonorShieldOverworldLv.10-155%EarlySnowingMODERATEFields of HonorSwordOverworldLv.10-155%EarlyIntense SunMODERATEFields of HonorShieldOverworldLv.10-155%EarlySandstormMODERATEFields of HonorSwordOverworldLv.10-155%EarlySnowingMODERATEFields of HonorShieldOverworldLv.10-155%EarlyRainingMODERATEFields of HonorSwordOverworldLv.10-155%EarlySandstormMODERATEFields of HonorShieldOverworldLv.10-155%EarlyHeavy FogMODERATEFields of HonorSwordOverworldLv.10-155%EarlyRainingMODERATEFields of HonorShieldOverworldLv.10-155%EarlyOvercastMODERATEFields of HonorSwordOverworldLv.10-155%EarlyHeavy Fog
Step 2Evolve into Kadabra
Step 3Alakazam ✓
Alakazam looks average on paper at 500 BST. But Magic Guard is why it sees play — build around that and it pulls its weight. B-Tier sweeper on our tier list.
Alakazam gets Magic Guard, Synchronize, and Inner Focus. But Magic Guard is the one that matters — it's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. With base 120 Speed, Magic Guard gives Alakazam an edge before opponents can react.
Alakazam is a special attacker with base 135 Sp. Atk. But the speed tells the real story — base 120 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Alakazam appears in 21 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Available since Red & Blue, Alakazam appears in 21 games spanning 9 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Mega form in Generation 7.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A