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.
Closing both its eyes heightens all its other senses. This enables it to use its abilities to their extremes.
Its brain cells multiply continually until it dies. As a result, it remembers everything.
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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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 39 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Barrier, Encore, Fire Punch and 5 more.
The game plan is straightforward: click Calm Mind, then sweep. Focus Sash and Synchronize support the setup turn. EVs go into max Sp. Atk and Speed so Alakazam hits hard once it's boosted.
Best Build
Best Alakazam Moveset
- Psychic
- Focus Blast
- Shadow Ball
- Calm Mind
Recommended Teammates
Coverage runs deep. Alakazam can hit 10 types beyond STAB, including Electric and Fighting. The offense anchors on Future Sight and Dream Eater while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver
To get Alakazam, start by catching Abra through walking and gift encounters at Lv. 9-46. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch AbraEASYRoute 24HeartGoldGrassLv.9UncommonEarlyRouteMorningEASYRoute 24SoulSilverGrassLv.9UncommonEarlyRouteMorningEASYRoute 25SoulSilverGrassLv.9UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 25HeartGoldGrassLv.9UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 34HeartGoldGrassLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 34SoulSilverGrassLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 35HeartGoldGrassLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 35SoulSilverGrassLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 24HeartGoldGrassLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 24SoulSilverGrassLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 5HeartGoldGrassLv.12-14UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 5SoulSilverGrassLv.12-14UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 6HeartGoldGrassLv.12-14UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 6SoulSilverGrassLv.12-14UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 8HeartGoldGrassLv.15UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 8SoulSilverGrassLv.15UncommonEarlyRouteMODERATEGoldenrod City - Game CornerHeartGoldGift from NPCLv.15LimitedEarlyCityPurchase: 200 coinsMODERATEGoldenrod City - Game CornerSoulSilverGift from NPCLv.15LimitedEarlyCityPurchase: 200 coins
Step 2Catch or Evolve KadabraCHALLENGINGRoute 8SoulSilverGrassLv.15RareEarlyRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 8HeartGoldGrassLv.15RareEarlyRouteEASYCerulean Cave - 2FHeartGoldGrassLv.42UncommonLateCaveEASYCerulean Cave - 2FSoulSilverGrassLv.42UncommonLateCaveEASYCerulean Cave - B1FHeartGoldGrassLv.46UncommonPostCaveEASYCerulean Cave - B1FSoulSilverGrassLv.46UncommonPostCaveor evolve from Abra (Step 1)
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