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.
Bug, Ghost, and Dark 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
Slowbro's Scald hits Alakazam for 36-42%. Chesnaught's Knock Off hits Alakazam for 75-88%. Avalugg deals 56-66% with Avalanche.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Slowbro builds →Scald36-42% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBulletproof ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Chesnaught builds →Knock Off 2x75-88% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Avalugg builds →Rapid Spin31-37% Avalanche56-66% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityAftermath ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Garbodor builds →
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 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Roserade builds →Sludge Bomb60-71% Giga Drain49-59% | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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
Alakazam best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Psychic
- Shadow Ball
- Focus Blast
- Dazzling Gleam
Recommended Teammates
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Dazzling Gleam
- Psyshock
- Expanding Force
- Focus Blast
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Psychic
- Focus Blast
- Energy Ball
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Dazzling Gleam
- Psyshock
- Expanding Force
- Focus Blast
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Psychic
- Focus Blast
- Energy Ball
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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 AbraLake AcuityGrass WaterUncommonSandgem FlatsGrass DesertUncommonWindswept RunGrassUncommon
Step 2Catch or Evolve KadabraLake AcuityGrass WaterUncommonSandgem FlatsGrass DesertUncommonSpace-Time Distortion - Cobalt CoastlandsGrass DistortionUncommonor evolve from Abra (Step 1)
Step 3Alakazam ✓Sandgem FlatsGrass DesertUncommonSpace-Time Distortion - Cobalt CoastlandsGrass DistortionRareor 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 AbraRoute 203Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.4-5 Route15%EarlyRoute 203Shining PearlGrass Lv.4-5 Route15%EarlyRoute 215Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.20 Route10%MidRoute 215Shining PearlGrass Lv.20 Route10%Mid
Step 2Catch or Evolve KadabraRoute 215Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.20-22 Route15%MidRoute 215Shining PearlGrass Lv.20-22 Route15%MidDazzling CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires DefogDazzling CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires DefogStargleam CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires DefogStargleam CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires DefogVictory Road - 2FShining PearlGrass Lv.45-47 Cave25%LateVictory Road - 2FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.45-47 Cave25%Lateor 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 AbraFields of HonorShieldOverworld Lv.10-155%EarlyNormal WeatherFields of HonorSwordOverworld Lv.10-155%EarlyOvercastFields of HonorShieldOverworld Lv.10-155%EarlySnowstormFields of HonorSwordOverworld Lv.10-155%EarlyNormal WeatherFields of HonorSwordOverworld Lv.10-155%EarlySnowstormFields of HonorShieldOverworld Lv.10-155%EarlyThunderstormFields of HonorShieldOverworld Lv.10-155%EarlyIntense SunFields of HonorSwordOverworld Lv.10-155%EarlyThunderstormFields of HonorShieldOverworld Lv.10-155%EarlySnowingFields of HonorSwordOverworld Lv.10-155%EarlyIntense SunFields of HonorShieldOverworld Lv.10-155%EarlySandstormFields of HonorSwordOverworld Lv.10-155%EarlySnowingFields of HonorShieldOverworld Lv.10-155%EarlyRainingFields of HonorSwordOverworld Lv.10-155%EarlySandstormFields of HonorShieldOverworld Lv.10-155%EarlyHeavy FogFields of HonorSwordOverworld Lv.10-155%EarlyRainingFields of HonorShieldOverworld Lv.10-155%EarlyOvercastFields of HonorSwordOverworld Lv.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.
Yes. Mega Alakazam is the evolved form, sitting at 600 BST. Big power spike over base Alakazam (500). Equip the Mega Stone and it transforms in battle.
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. Speed tells the real story. Base 120 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Available since Red & Blue, Alakazam appears in 21 games spanning 10 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Mega form in Generation 7.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves