Alakazam
#65 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Alakazam
The best moves for Alakazam are Confusion and Psychic when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Abra family. Alakazam evolves from Kadabra which costs 100 Candy.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Alakazam, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Alakazam is a Psychic Pokémon which evolves from Kadabra. It is vulnerable to Bug, Dark and Ghost moves. Alakazam's strongest moveset is Confusion & Psychic and it has a Max CP of 3,057.
About
"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."
Base stats
| Attack | 271 |
| Defense | 167 |
| Stamina | 146 |
Max CP
| Level 15 (research encounters) |
1,310 View IV chart » |
| Level 20 (max hatched / raids) |
1,747 View IV chart » |
| Level 30 (max wild) |
2,621 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 3,057 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,184 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,839 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 127 |
Size
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Weight | 48 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 10% |
| Base flee rate | 5% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Best moveset for Alakazam
The best moves for Alakazam are Confusion and Psychic when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psycho Cut | 5 | 13.3 | 10 |
| Confusion | 20 | 9.4 | 15 |
| Counter Elite TM | 12 | 8.9 | 13.3 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Ball | 100 | -16.7 | 33.3 |
| Fire Punch | 55 | -15 | 25 |
| Focus Blast | 140 | -28.6 | 40 |
| Future Sight | 120 | -37 | 53.3 |
| Psychic Elite TM | 90 | -17.9 | 38.6 |
| Dazzling Gleam Elite TM | 100 | -14.3 | 28.6 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Alakazam?
Alakazam is a Psychic type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Bug, Dark and Ghost moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Alakazam are:
- Gengar,
- Darkrai,
- Chandelure,
- Deoxys (Attack),
- Zoroark.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gengar | Lick | Shadow Ball | 100% |
| Gengar | Shadow Claw | Shadow Ball | 99% |
| Darkrai | Snarl | Shadow Ball | 99% |
| Chandelure | Hex | Shadow Ball | 98% |
| Darkrai | Snarl | Dark Pulse | 96% |
| Gengar | Hex | Shadow Ball | 96% |
| Darkrai | Feint Attack | Shadow Ball | 94% |
| Gengar | Sucker Punch | Shadow Ball | 92% |
| Deoxys (Attack) | Poison Jab | Dark Pulse | 92% |
| Darkrai | Feint Attack | Dark Pulse | 92% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Alakazam
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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