Special
Sweeper
BTier
120Speed · Very Fast

Stats & Training

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.

Base Stats
High
HP55
D
Attack50
D
Defense45
D
Sp. Atk135
A
Sp. Def95
B
Speed120
A
Total500
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging50 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height1.5 m
4'11"Average
Weight48.0 kg
105.8 lbsLight
Base XP225
High Yield
Abilities
SynchronizeRare
Copies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them.
Inner Focus
Prevents flinching.
Magic GuardHATop Pick
Protects against damage not directly caused by a move.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpA+3SpDSpe
Strong Special Attack training target
Pokedex Entries
No Legends Z A entries available

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.

Legends: Arceus

Alakazam Weakness

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.

Alakazam Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Bug, Ghost, Dark
0.5x (Resist)Fighting, Psychic
Type ChartVulnerable
3Weak
2Resist
0Immune
Score-4
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
BugGhostDark
½xResist
FightingPsychic
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None
STAB (2)
FightingPoison
How to Beat Alakazam in Legends: Z-A (Best Counters)
Scizor
Scizor
BugSteel
A
Bug is super effective against AlakazamView Scizor →

Legends: Z-A Evolution

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

3 Forms
Abra
#063Abra
16
Level 16
Kadabra
#064Kadabra
Trade
Alakazam
#065Alakazam
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Abra
Psychic
Kadabra
Psychic
Alakazam
Psychic
HP
25
40+15
55+15
ATK
20
35+15
50+15
DEF
15
30+15
45+15
SP.ATK
105
120+15
135+15
SP.DEF
55
70+15
95+25
SPE
90
105+15
120+15
BST
310D-Tier
400C-Tier+90
500B-Tier+100
ROLE
Attacker
Sweeper
Sweeper
TYPE
Special
Special
Special
Breeding is not available in this game

Legends: Z-A Alakazam Best Moveset

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

Highly recommended
Special Sweeper
Ability
Magic Guard
Item
Focus SashSURVIVAL
Best Nature for Alakazam
Timid+SPE

Alakazam best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed

EVs

Special Sweeper Moveset

  • PsychicSTAB
  • Shadow Ball
  • Focus Blast
  • Dazzling Gleam

Recommended Teammates

Excadrill
ExcadrillDecent
Greninja
GreninjaDecent
Garchomp
GarchompDecent

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

Lv 1
Psybeam
—6510020Psychic
Lv 1
Teleport-6
C——20Psychic
Lv 10
Reflect
C——20Psychic
Lv 20
Psycho Cut
D7010020Psychic
Lv 25
Recover
C——5Normal
Lv 30
Psyshock
B8010010Psychic
Lv 35
Psychic
S9010010Psychic
Lv 40
Safeguard
C——25Normal
Lv 45
Future Sight
B12010010Psychic
Lv 50
Calm Mind
C——20Psychic

TM Moves

TM
TM33
Body Slam
D8510015Normal
TM06
Calm Mind
C——20Psychic
TM130
Charge Beam
C509010Electric
TM92
Dazzling Gleam
A8010010Fairy
TM32
Double Team
———15Normal
TM131
Drain Punch
D7510010Fighting
TM127
Dream Eater
B10010015Psychic
TM35
Endure+4
C——10Normal
TM26
Energy Ball
B9010010Grass
TM109
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM29
Fire Punch
D7510015Fire
TM102
Focus Blast
A120705Fighting
TM60
Future Sight
B12010010Psychic
TM44
Hyper Beam
B150905Normal
TM24
Ice Punch
D7510015Ice
TM87
Iron Tail
D1007515Steel
TM16
Light Screen
C——30Psychic
TM99
Metronome
C——10Normal
TM83
Nasty Plot
A——20Dark
TM17
Protect+4
C——10Normal
TM63
Psychic
S9010010Psychic
TM03
Psyshock
B8010010Psychic
TM31
Reflect
C——20Psychic
TM51
Safeguard
C——25Normal
TM74
Shadow Ball
S8010015Ghost
TM85
Substitute
C——10Normal
TM27
Swift
C60—20Normal
TM95
Taunt
C—10020Dark
TM23
Thunder Punch
D7510015Electric
TM08
Thunder Wave
C—9020Electric
TM147
Tri Attack
C8010010Normal
TM59
Zen Headbutt
D809015Psychic

Egg Moves

Alakazam doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Alakazam can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Alakazam in Legends: Z-A

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.

Trade Evolution Required — Requires trading with another player

How to Obtain Alakazam in Legends: Z-A

  1. Abra
    Step 1Obtain Abra

    Also found in:

    RedYellowGoldCrystalRubyEmerald
  2. Kadabra
    Step 2Evolve into Kadabra

    Also found in:

    RedYellowGoldCrystalRubyEmerald
  3. Alakazam
    Step 3Alakazam ✓

Alakazam Guide

  • In Legends: Z-A, 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. Psychic with Focus Sash is the standard set.

  • Mega Evolution isn't available in Legends: Z-A, but Alakazam does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Alakazam hits 600 BST.

  • In Legends: Z-A, watch for Pinsir (Bug), Gengar (Ghost), and Houndoom (Dark) when using Alakazam. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Alakazam's base 120 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.

  • 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.

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 7.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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