Alakazam

Alakazam is a Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Alakazam has a maximum CP of 3,456. It is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Alakazam is Confusion and Psychic.

Alakazam Stats and Max CP

271 ATK

167 DEF

146 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

3456 CP

Lvl 40

3057 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

2184 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

1747 CP

Lvl 15 Research

1310 CP

Alakazam's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Psychic-type

Great League

Ultra League

Master League

Alakazam Type Chart

Alakazam takes increased damage from:

Bug160.0%

Dark160.0%

Ghost160.0%

Alakazam takes reduced damage from:

Fighting62.5%

Psychic62.5%

Alakazam best moveset

Confusion + Psychic

Confusion

Psychic

The best Psychic-type moveset for Alakazam is Confusion and Psychic (15.78 DPS, 243.2 TDO). In raids, Alakazam ranks #41 among Psychic-type attackers (C Tier).

18 of 18 matches

Data table

1.	Confusion	Psychic	13.62	15.78	243.2
2.	Psycho Cut	Psychic	13.56	15.72	242.1
3.	Counter	Psychic	12.86	14.91	229.7
4.	Confusion	Shadow Ball	12.67	14.69	226.3
5.	Confusion	Future Sight	12.36	14.32	220.7
6.	Psycho Cut	Shadow Ball	12.33	14.29	220.1
7.	Psycho Cut	Future Sight	12.13	14.06	216.6
8.	Confusion	Dazzling Gleam	11.97	13.87	213.7

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Fast Attacks

Counter *1391.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Normal160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Ice160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Psychic62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 13
Energy 9
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.8s - 1.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 8
Energy 6

Effects
Counter has no special effects.
See Counter details page ↗
Psycho Cut470.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Poison160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Psychic62.5%
Dark39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 4
Energy 7
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 4
Energy 9

Effects
Psycho Cut has no special effects.
See Psycho Cut details page ↗
Confusion19141.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Poison160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Psychic62.5%
Dark39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 19
Energy 14
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 0.5s - 1.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 16
Energy 14

Effects
Confusion has no special effects.
See Confusion details page ↗

Damage	13
Energy	9
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 1.0s

Damage	8
Energy	6

Damage	4
Energy	7
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	9

Damage	19
Energy	14
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	0.5s - 1.5s

Damage	16
Energy	14

Charged Attacks

Dazzling Gleam *100503.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Dragon160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Poison62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 100
Energy 50
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 2.1s - 3.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 55

Effects
Dazzling Gleam has no special effects.
See Dazzling Gleam details page ↗
Focus Blast1401003.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Normal160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Ice160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Psychic62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 140
Energy 100
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 3.0s - 3.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 150
Energy 75

Effects
Focus Blast has no special effects.
See Focus Blast details page ↗
Fire Punch50332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Bug160%
Steel160%
Grass160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 50
Energy 33
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.3s - 1.7s
Trainer Battles
Damage 60
Energy 40

Effects
Fire Punch has no special effects.
See Fire Punch details page ↗
Shadow Ball100503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Normal39.1%
Dark62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 100
Energy 50
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 2.4s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 50

Effects
Shadow Ball has no special effects.
See Shadow Ball details page ↗
Psychic *95503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Poison160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Psychic62.5%
Dark39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 95
Energy 50
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.5s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 75
Energy 55

Effects
Special
Psychic has a 10.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Psychic details page ↗
Future Sight1151002.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Poison160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Psychic62.5%
Dark39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 115
Energy 100
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.2s - 2.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 110
Energy 65

Effects
Future Sight has no special effects.
See Future Sight details page ↗

Damage	100
Energy	50
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	2.1s - 3.3s

Damage	90
Energy	55

Damage	140
Energy	100
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	3.0s - 3.5s

Damage	150
Energy	75

Damage	50
Energy	33
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.3s - 1.7s

Damage	60
Energy	40

Damage	100
Energy	50
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	2.4s - 2.8s

Damage	90
Energy	50

Damage	95
Energy	50
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.5s - 2.8s

Damage	75
Energy	55

Damage	115
Energy	100
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.2s - 2.5s

Damage	110
Energy	65

More information

The following chart shows Alakazam's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Alakazam's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Alakazam has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Alakazam CP Chart

At level 50, Alakazam can reach 3,456 CP. The raid CP range is 1,666 to 1,747 without a weather boost or 2,083 to 2,184 with one. For Field and Special Research, the range is 1,249 to 1,310 CP.

Max CP	3456 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	1249 CP - 1310 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	1666 CP - 1747 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	1666 CP - 1747 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	2083 CP - 2184 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Alakazam Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	43 CP	2	135 CP	3	227 CP
4	320 CP	5	412 CP	6	504 CP
7	597 CP	8	689 CP	9	781 CP
10	873 CP	11	961 CP	12	1048 CP
13	1135 CP	14	1223 CP	15	1310 CP
16	1397 CP	17	1485 CP	18	1572 CP
19	1659 CP	20	1747 CP	21	1834 CP
22	1921 CP	23	2009 CP	24	2096 CP
25	2184 CP	26	2271 CP	27	2358 CP
28	2446 CP	29	2533 CP	30	2621 CP
31	2664 CP	32	2708 CP	33	2752 CP
34	2795 CP	35	2839 CP	36	2883 CP
37	2926 CP	38	2970 CP	39	3014 CP
40	3057 CP	41	3096 CP	42	3135 CP
43	3174 CP	44	3214 CP	45	3254 CP
46	3294 CP	47	3334 CP	48	3375 CP
49	3415 CP	50	3456 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Alakazam

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Alakazam's Psychic-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Alakazam.

Psychic

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#65
Height	1.5 m
Weight	48 kg
Region	Generation 1
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 75% Male ♀ 25% Female
Buddy distance	3 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	10 500
Additional Move Cost	50 50000
Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy	15 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Abra	25 Candy	Kadabra
Kadabra	100 Candy 0 Candy if traded	Alakazam
Alakazam	200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)	Mega Alakazam

Abra evolves into Kadabra which costs 25 Candy.
Kadabra evolves into Alakazam which costs 100 Candy.
Alakazam can transform into Mega Alakazam through Mega Evolution. This costs 200 energy the first time and 40 energy each subsequent time.

Alakazam family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Alakazam in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

Size information

The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.74 m	0.75 m	1.5 m	2.25 m	2.63 m

Size bounds

Alakazam's height ranges from 0.735 m to 2.625 m, with the average being 1.5 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.735 m2′05″	0.75 m2′06″
XS	0.75 m2′06″	1.125 m3′08″
M	1.125 m3′08″	1.875 m6′02″
XL	1.875 m6′02″	2.25 m7′05″
XXL	2.25 m7′05″	2.625 m8′07″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 4s
Jump Time: 1s
Attack Probability: 10%
Attack Timer: 11s
Dodge Probability: 15%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Alakazam Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Alakazam from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Alakazam in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Alakazam

Alakazam high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Alakazam. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

Alakazam Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Red, Blue	Its brain can out perform a super computer.Its intelligence quotient is said to be 5,000.
Yellow	A POKéMON that can memorize anything. It never forgetswhat it learns-- that's why this POKéMON is smart.
Gold	Closing both its eyes heightens all its other senses.This enables it to use its abilities to their extremes.
Silver	Its brain cells multiply continu ally until itdies. As a result, it remembers everything.
Crystal	It has an IQ of 5000. It calcu lates many thingsin order to gain the edge in every battle.
Ruby	ALAKAZAM’s brain continually grows, making its head far too heavy to support with its neck.This POKéMON holds its head up using its psychokinetic power instead.
Sapphire	ALAKAZAM’s brain continually grows, infinitely multiplying brain cells. This amazing brain gives this POKéMONan astoundingly high IQ of 5,000. It has a thorough memory of everything that has occurred in the world.
Emerald	While it has strong psychic abilities and high intelligence, an ALAKAZAM’s muscles are very weak. It uses psychic power to move its body.
FireRed	It does not like physical attacks very much. Instead, it freely uses extra sensory powers to defeat foes.
LeafGreen	Its brain can outperform a supercomputer. Its IQ (intelligence quotient) is said to be around 5,000.
Diamond	Its superb memory lets it recall everything it has experienced from birth. Its IQ exceeds 5,000.
Pearl	Its highly developed brain is on par with a supercomputer. It can use all forms of psychic abilities.
Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2	The spoons clutched in its hands are said to have been created by its psychic powers.
HeartGold	Closing both its eyes heightens all its other senses. This enables it to use its abilities to their extremes.
SoulSilver	Its brain cells multiply continually until it dies. As a result, it remembers everything.
X	Its brain cells multiply continually until it dies. As a result, it remembers everything.
Y	Its brain can outperform a supercomputer. Its IQ (intelligence quotient) is said to be around 5,000.
Omega Ruby	Alakazam’s brain continually grows, making its head far too heavy to support with its neck. This Pokémon holds its head up using its psychokinetic power instead.
Alpha Sapphire	Alakazam’s brain continually grows, infinitely multiplying brain cells. This amazing brain gives this Pokémon an astoundingly high IQ of 5,000. It has a thorough memory of everything that has occurred in the world.
Sun	It is said to have an IQ of approximately 5,000. Its overflowing psychokinetic powers cause headaches to anyone nearby.
Moon	Its brain cells continue to increase in number until its death. The older the Alakazam, the larger its head.
Ultra Sun	Alakazam uses its psychic powers to make the spoons it carries. Each spoon is an original that there’s only one of in the whole world.
Ultra Moon	If it trusts someone deeply, it will let them have one of its spoons. Anything you eat with that spoon is apparently delicious.
Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!	A Pokémon that can memorize anything. It never forgets what it learns—that’s why this Pokémon is smart.
Sword	It has an incredibly high level of intelligence. Some say that Alakazam remembers everything that ever happens to it, from birth till death.
Shield	Alakazam wields potent psychic powers. It’s said that this Pokémon used these powers to create the spoons it holds.
Legends: Arceus	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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Alakazam in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Alakazam in Pokémon GO are Confusion and Psychic. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 15.78 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 243.2.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Alakazam’s strengths and weaknesses?

Psychic-type Pokémon are weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type moves. They take reduced damage from Fighting and Psychic-type moves.

How does Alakazam perform in Raids?

Alakazam ranks #41 among Psychic-type attackers (C Tier).

What is Alakazam’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Alakazam’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3,057 CP and 3,456 CP at Level 50.

Can Alakazam be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Alakazam can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Alakazam Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Alakazam can Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Alakazam?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Alakazam: Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Medicham, Mega Metagross, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Gallade, Mega Delphox, and Mega Malamar.

Alakazam Stats and Max CP

Alakazam's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Alakazam Type Chart

Alakazam takes increased damage from:

Alakazam takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

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Charged Attacks

Super effective against

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Psychic

Evolution Chart

Alakazam family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Alakazam

Alakazam high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Alakazam in Pokémon GO?

What are Alakazam’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Alakazam perform in Raids?

What is Alakazam’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Alakazam be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Alakazam Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Alakazam?

Overview and stats

Alakazam Stats and Max CP

Alakazam's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Alakazam Type Chart

Alakazam takes increased damage from:

Alakazam takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

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Resisted by

Psychic

Evolution Chart

Alakazam family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Alakazam

Alakazam high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Alakazam in Pokémon GO?

What are Alakazam’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Alakazam perform in Raids?

What is Alakazam’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Alakazam be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Alakazam Dynamax in Pokémon GO?