Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Mega Alakazam
Say it: MEGA uh-LACK-uh-zam
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Mega Alakazam is Alakazam’s Mega form. It stays Psychic, needs Candy plus Mega Alakazam Energy, and is often brought early in Psychic-weak raids to boost Psychic teammates. Only one Mega can be active at a time.
Say it: MEGA uh-LACK-uh-zam
Mega Alakazam is Alakazam’s Psychic Mega form in Pokémon GO. It uses Candy plus Mega Alakazam Energy and is a common Psychic mega for raid lobbies (same-type Psychic boost). Weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Only one Mega or Primal can be active at a time.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Mega Alakazam is a Mega Psychic form in GO. Mega forms boost same-type allies in raids; lead with Mega when the lobby needs that type.
Where in GO: Mega Raids, Mega Energy, and high-tier events
Invest tip: Farm Mega Energy from Mega Alakazam raids and events. Prefer Mega when the lobby needs Psychic boost and you have Psycho Cut + Futuresight (or Counter for PvP formats that allow it). Keep a non-Shadow for Mega — Shadows cannot Mega Evolve.
Type matchups
- Psychic moves hit Fighting and Poison hard.
When Mega Alakazam is your opponent, Bug, Ghost, Dark hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
Inherited from base species Game Master row — exact costume/form stats may differ in live GO.
Inherits stats from Alakazam— this costume or form may not have its own Game Master row.
- 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
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
# Best Raid Attackers by Type > Free forever in 3CL TCG. The full guide is never paywalled. Meta snapshots are dated — always verify live data on PvPoke / Pokebattler. ## Section 4…
- Ch. 13: Raid Counters — Mega, Primal & Ultra Beasts
…n Landorus 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
# Rocket Leaders & Giovanni > Live lineup UI: **[/card-nexus/go/rocket](/card-nexus/go/rocket)** (source of truth). Shadow bonuses: +20% ATK, −20% DEF. Lineups verified **2026-08-0…
- Ch. 19: Elite TM & Second Charged Moves
Elite TM targets for legacy and Community Day moves.
- 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).