Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Alakazam
Say it: uh-LACK-uh-zam
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Alakazam is the final Psychic form of Abra → Kadabra → Alakazam. In Pokémon GO it is a glass-cannon Psychic attacker for raids and a Great/Ultra League option with Community Day Counter. Psychic moves help against Fighting and Poison; Bug, Ghost, and Dark hit it hard. Evolve Kadabra (trade helps candy) or catch Alakazam from raids and events. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Alakazam when you have Mega Alakazam Energy.
Say it: uh-LACK-uh-zam
Alakazam (#065) is a Psychic Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the final form of the Kanto Abra line. Trainers use it as a Psychic raid attacker (especially Mega Alakazam for Psychic lobby boost) and as a glass PvP threat with Counter + Shadow Ball / Futuresight. Against Alakazam, lead with Bug, Ghost, or Dark. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Alakazam is a Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0065. Use the Psychic type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Priority Community Day move: Counter (Elite Fast TM if you missed evolving Kadabra during the event window). Psycho Cut + Futuresight is the usual Psychic raid kit; Shadow Ball and Fire Punch add coverage. Shadow Alakazam is the raid DPS pick; keep a non-Shadow for Mega. Farm Mega Energy from Mega Alakazam raids and events.
Type matchups
- Psychic moves hit Fighting and Poison hard.
When Alakazam is your opponent, Bug, Ghost, Dark hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →Mega Evolution
Alakazam can Mega Evolve into Mega Alakazam (still Psychic). Mega Evolution uses Candy plus Mega Alakazam Energy, boosts Psychic attackers in the raid lobby, and only one Mega or Primal can be active at a time. Shadow Alakazam cannot Mega Evolve — purify first if you want the Mega.
Full Mega Evolution guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 271
- Defense
- 167
- Stamina
- 146
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Pinsir · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 2. Mega Scizor · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 3. Pheromosa · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 4. Shadow Scyther · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 5. Genesect · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 6. Scizor · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 7. Escavalier · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Megahorn
- 8. Volcarona · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 9. Yanmega · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 10. Pinsir · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 11. Heracross · beats Bug
Struggle Bug + Megahorn
- 12. Accelgor · beats Bug
Infestation + Bug Buzz
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Volcarona · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 2. Yanmega · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 3. Scyther · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 4. Pinsir · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 5. Heracross · beats Bug
Struggle Bug + Megahorn
- 6. Forretress · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 7. Ninjask · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + Bug Buzz
- 8. Masquerain · beats Bug
Infestation + Bug Buzz
- 9. Vivillon · beats Bug
Struggle Bug + Bug Buzz
- 10. Ledian · beats Bug
Struggle Bug + Bug Buzz
- 11. Ariados · beats Bug
Infestation + Megahorn
- 12. Beedrill · beats Bug
Infestation + X-Scissor
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists the always-available TM pool. Counter is an Abra-line Community Day exclusive on Alakazam — unlock with an Elite Fast TM if you missed the event window.
Fast
- Counter · Community Day / Elite TM
Best PvP / Fighting fast
- Psycho Cut · Standard
Psychic energy / raids
- Confusion · Standard
Psychic damage option
Charged
- Futuresight · Standard
Best Psychic nuke
- Shadow Ball · Standard
Ghost coverage / PvP
- Focus Blast · Standard
Fighting coverage
- Fire Punch · Standard
Fire coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- psycho cut
- confusion
Charged
- futuresight
- focus blast
- shadow ball
- fire punch
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #351 of 954 · CP 1485
Psycho Cut + Focus Blast
- Ultra League · rank #255 of 747 · CP 2490
Psycho Cut + Focus Blast
- Master League · rank #139 of 1023 · CP 3456
Psycho Cut + Focus Blast
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
Psychic-type shortlist
- Mega Alakazam — Confusion + Psychic
- Alakazam — Confusion + Psychic
- Alakazam — Confusion + Psychic
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 4: Best Raid Attackers by Type
…ius Hex + Shadow Ball Psychic Mega Mewtwo Y Psycho Cut + Psystrike Shadow Mewtwo Espeon / Alakazam Confusion + Psychic Dark Mega Tyranitar Bite + Crunch Shadow Weavile Weavile / Hydreigon …
- Ch. 13: Raid Counters — Mega, Primal & Ultra Beasts
…dorus Mud Shot Earthquake Ground/ Flying Ground STAB hits Poison; immune to Poison 8 Mega Alakazam Psycho Cut Shadow Ball Psychic Psychic hits Poison super effectively; high DPS 9 Darkrai …
- Ch. 17: Rocket Leaders & Giovanni
… (catch) | **Tyrunt** (Rock / Dragon) | | 2 | Slowbro · Golurk · Steelix | | 3 | Scizor · Alakazam · Charizard | **Suggested team:** Swampert (Water Gun / Hydro Cannon) · Charizard (Fire S…
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).