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.
As a result of Mega Evolution, its power has been entirely converted into psychic energy, and it has lost all strength in its muscles.
Its hidden psychic power has been unleashed. A glance at someone gives it knowledge of the course of that person’s life, from birth to death.
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Hydreigon builds →Crunch 2x135-159%KO Dark Pulse 2x90-106%KO U-turn 2x79-94% Bite 2x102-120%KO | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x155-182%KO Throat Chop 2x147-173%KO Dark Pulse 2x62-74% Leech Life 2x98-115%KO | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Krookodile builds →Foul Play 2x176-208%KO Crunch 2x148-175%KO Dark Pulse 2x55-65% Shadow Claw 2x86-102%KO | ||
 Guzzlord DarkDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Guzzlord builds →Crunch 2x131-155%KO Dark Pulse 2x72-85% Shadow Claw 2x77-91% Steamroller 2x72-85% | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Mandibuzz builds →Dark Pulse 2x47-55% Shadow Ball 2x31-37% U-turn 2x55-65% Feint Attack 2x70-83% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Scizor can KO Alakazam with U-turn (279-329%).
 Scizor BugSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch80-94% Superpower80-94% U Turn 2x279-329%KO | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Toxapex builds →Scald22-26% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
| ||
Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Incineroar builds →Flare Blitz146-172%KO Knock Off 2x159-188%KO U Turn 2x114-135%KO | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x119-140%KO Flamethrower67-79% | ||
Sun & Moon 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
Breeding
Breed with Alakazam to get Abra eggs easily using 56 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Ally Switch, Barrier, Encore and 9 more.
Sun & Moon 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
Alakazam best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Dazzling Gleam
- Psychic
- Shadow Ball
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Psychic
- Focus Blast
- Energy Ball
- Shadow Ball
Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Alakazam in Sun & Moon
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 Sun & Moon
To get Alakazam, start by catching Abra through gift and walking encounters at Lv. 5-55. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch AbraHau'oli City - Shopping DistrictMoonGrass Lv.5-8 City25%EarlyHau'oli City - Shopping DistrictSunGrass Lv.5-8 City25%EarlyRoute 2 - SouthMoonGrass Lv.7-10 Route20%EarlyRoute 2 - SouthSunGrass Lv.7-10 Route20%Early
Step 2Catch or Evolve KadabraPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedSunGift from NPC Lv.21-273%MidPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedMoonGift from NPC Lv.21-273%MidPoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedMoonGift from NPC Lv.37-433%LatePoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedSunGift from NPC Lv.37-433%LatePoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedMoonGift from NPC Lv.49-552%PostPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedSunGift from NPC Lv.49-552%Postor evolve from Abra (Step 1)
Step 3Alakazam ✓
Alakazam Guide
In Sun & Moon, 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. Dazzling Gleam with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, 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.
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
- 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