If Alakazam goes down before it attacks, it contributed nothing. If it doesn't, something on the other side is going down. It comfortably outruns most offensive threats. A longtime staple going back to Gen 1. Comfortably outruns most offensive threats.
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.
It has an IQ of 5000. It calculates many things in order to gain the edge in every battle.
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.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
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 15 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Barrier, Encore, Light Screen.
The recommended build leans into Alakazam's strengths as an attacker. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, and flexible EVs EVs back that up. An ability rounds out the package.
Best Build
Best Alakazam Moveset
- Psychic
- Recover
- Fire Punch
- Ice Punch
Recommended Teammates
Don't skip the egg moves. Alakazam picks up Barrier and Encore only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Future Sight and Dream Eater while coverage across 8 types adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 Crystal
To get Alakazam, start by catching Abra through walking and gift encounters at Lv. 5-18. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
- Step 1Catch AbraEASYRoute 34GrassLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 35GrassLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 24GrassLv.12UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 5GrassLv.12-14UncommonEarlyRouteMODERATEGoldenrod City - Game CornerGift from NPCLv.5LimitedEarlyCityPurchase: 100 coinsEASYRoute 8GrassLv.16UncommonMidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 7GrassLv.16RareMidRoute
- 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 support on our tier list.
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 support 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