Is Alakazam Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Trade evolution from Kadabra pushes an already dominant Pokemon over the top. Fastest thing you can field outside of legendaries, with Special Attack to match. Nanu's Dark Grand Trial and Acerola's Ghost E4 wall it, but Alakazam wins almost everything else.
Ilima's team hits Abra's weaknesses hard.
Hala's team hits Abra's weaknesses hard.
Alakazam trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.
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Kadabra has the type edge here and should clean up Kiawe's team.
Kadabra trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Alakazam trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Sophocles's typing presses Alakazam's defenses.
Alakazam trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Nanu's team hits Alakazam's weaknesses hard.
Alakazam has the type edge here and should clean up Mina's team.
Alakazam trades roughly evenly with Hapu's team.
Molayne's team hits Alakazam's weaknesses hard.
Alakazam trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Alakazam trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Alakazam trades roughly evenly with Kahili's team.
Kukui's team hits Alakazam's weaknesses hard.
Catch Abra on Hau'oli City (walking, Lv 6-9).
Most players are ready to trade before reaching Lana.
Your Alakazam should hit Level 16 before you reach Kiawe, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Alakazam in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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.
How to Obtain Alakazam in USUM
The path to Alakazam starts with Abra at Lv. 6-9 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Alakazam Weakness
Bug, Ghost, and Dark moves hit Alakazam for super-effective damage. Alakazam's special bulk (base 105 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 |
What is Alakazam Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Alakazam
 Vullaby Dark | C | |
 Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Murkrow builds →Thief 2x69-81% Astonish 2x23-29% | ||
 Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Sableye builds →Thief 2x63-75% Shadow Sneak 2x46-56% | ||
 Inkay DarkPsychic | D | |
 Vivillon Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Vivillon builds →Struggle Bug 2x46-56% Thief 2x35-42% | ||
 Umbreon Dark | B | |
Inkay DarkPsychic | D | |
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Murkrow builds →Thief 2x63-76% Astonish 2x24-29% | ||
 Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Butterfree builds →Silver Wind 2x48-57% Thief 2x29-35% | ||
Vullaby Dark | C | |
Umbreon Dark | B | |
Inkay DarkPsychic | D | |
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Murkrow builds →Thief 2x69-83% Astonish 2x26-31% | ||
Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Butterfree builds →Silver Wind 2x52-62% Thief 2x31-38% | ||
Vullaby Dark | C | |
Umbreon Dark | B | |
 Ariados BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Ariados builds →Bug Bite 2x67-81% Thief 2x45-54% Shadow Sneak 2x33-39% | ||
 Pinsir Bug | C | |
Inkay DarkPsychic | D | |
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Murkrow builds →Thief 2x67-81% Astonish 2x25-30% | ||
Umbreon Dark | B | |
Ariados BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Ariados builds →Leech Life 2x92-109%KO Sucker Punch 2x55-65% Shadow Sneak 2x32-39% | ||
 Ribombee BugFairy | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Ribombee builds →Pollen Puff 2x75-90% Thief 2x32-39% | ||
 Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Parasect builds →Leech Life 2x95-113%KO Thief 2x48-57% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
 Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x119-140%KO Leech Life 2x76-89% Shadow Claw 2x66-79% | ||
 Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Honchkrow builds →Sucker Punch 2x105-124%KO Shadow Ball 2x48-57% | ||
 Zoroark Dark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Zoroark builds →Foul Play 2x124-147%KO Shadow Ball 2x54-64% U-turn 2x61-72% | ||
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x109-128%KO Shadow Claw 2x72-85% | ||
 Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Wimpod (Dividing Peak Tunnel Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Golisopod builds →First Impression 2x135-160%KO Sucker Punch 2x70-83% Shadow Claw 2x70-83% | ||
Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x116-137%KO Leech Life 2x73-86% Shadow Claw 2x64-76% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Krookodile builds →Foul Play 2x132-155%KO Shadow Claw 2x64-76% | ||
 Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Pangoro builds →Crunch 2x116-137%KO X-Scissor 2x78-91% Shadow Claw 2x68-81% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Honchkrow builds →Sucker Punch 2x103-122%KO Shadow Ball 2x47-55% | ||
Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Honchkrow builds →Foul Play 2x138-163%KO Shadow Ball 2x46-54% | ||
Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Krookodile builds →Foul Play 2x133-156%KO Shadow Claw 2x65-77% | ||
Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x116-137%KO Leech Life 2x73-86% Shadow Claw 2x64-76% | ||
 Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Lunala builds →Moongeist Beam 2x107-126%KO Night Daze 2x61-71% | ||
Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Pangoro builds →Crunch 2x116-137%KO X-Scissor 2x77-91% Shadow Claw 2x68-80% | ||
Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Honchkrow builds →Foul Play 2x143-168%KO Shadow Ball 2x47-55% | ||
Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Krookodile builds →Foul Play 2x135-159%KO Shadow Claw 2x66-78% | ||
Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x118-139%KO Leech Life 2x75-88% Shadow Claw 2x65-77% | ||
Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Lunala builds →Moongeist Beam 2x110-130%KO Night Daze 2x63-75% | ||
Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Pangoro builds →Crunch 2x119-141%KO X-Scissor 2x80-94% Shadow Claw 2x69-82% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Tapu Koko's Thunderbolt hits Alakazam for 45-53%. Greninja's Dark Pulse also KOs at 85-100%.
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt45-53% Volt Switch35-42% Dazzling Gleam40-47% | ||
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySoulheart ItemAssault Vest NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Magearna builds →Volt Switch24-29% Ice Beam31-37% | ||
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityBattlebond ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse 2x85-100%KO Ice Beam47-56% Hydro Pump58-69% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Toxapex builds →Scald14-16% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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Alakazam Evolutions
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 600 total stats. Sp.Atk saw the largest single gain at +70. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Alakazam to get Abra eggs easily using 56 partners from the Humanshape egg group.
USUM Alakazam Best Moveset
Mega Alakazam reaches 175 Sp. Atk at 150 Speed with AbilityTrace copying the opponent's ability, one of the fastest and hardest-hitting special attackers in the format. The base form runs AbilityMagic Guard to block all indirect damage including MoveStealth Rock and Held ItemLife Orb recoil. The moveset holds A-tier through Speed and Sp. Atk that overwhelm anything that doesn't resist Psychic.
Best Build
Alakazam best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Psychic
- Focus Blast
- Energy Ball
- Shadow Ball
Moves List
Coverage runs deep. Alakazam can hit 11 types beyond STAB, including Electric and Fairy. The offense anchors on Future Sight and Dream Eater while TMs handle everything else.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Base Stats
It sends out psychic power from the red organ on its forehead to foresee its opponents' every move.
Having traded away its muscles, Alakazam's true power has been unleashed. With its psychic powers, it can foresee all things.
Alakazam Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Alakazam works as a sweeper with 600 BST behind it. A-Tier on our list: a strong pick in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon's competitive scene. Psychic with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, yes. Mega Alakazam is the evolved form, sitting at 700 BST. Big power spike over base Alakazam (600). Equip the Mega Stone and it transforms in battle.
No. Alakazam is not catchable in the wild. It only comes from trade-evolving Kadabra. Trade needs a Game Boy Advance link cable and a second GBA running another Gen 3 game (FireRed, LeafGreen, Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald). Trade Kadabra to a friend, then have them trade it back. The 2026 Switch re-release supports the same trade through local wireless on the Pokemon Center 2F Wireless Club, with no cables required.
Trace copies an opponent's ability upon entering battle. That's the one you want on Alakazam. It's the only ability Alakazam has.
Game Availability
Available since Red & Blue, Alakazam appears in 21 games spanning 10 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Mega form in Generation 6.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves