Type matchups
Damage Alakazam takes from each attacking type.
As a Psychic type, Alakazam has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 44 other Pokémon share the Psychic typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 55
- Attack
- 50
- Defense
- 45
- Sp. Atk
- 135
- Sp. Def
- 95
- Speed
- 120
- Total
- 500
Alakazam has a base stat total of 500, higher than 64% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (135) well above Attack (50), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 120 beats 94% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 55 HP, 45 Defense and 95 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Alakazam can have the abilities Synchronize, Inner Focus and Magic Guard.
How to beat Alakazam
Alakazam takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting and Psychic moves are resisted.
Good counters: Yveltal hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Alakazam's Psychic moves. Hoopa Unbound hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Alakazam's Psychic moves. Tyranitar hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Alakazam's Psychic moves.
Evolution
Alakazam is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Abra → Kadabra → Alakazam), evolving from Kadabra.
Best counters to Alakazam
Other Psychic Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Alakazam weak to?
As a Psychic type, Alakazam takes super-effective damage from Bug, Ghost and Dark moves.
What is Alakazam resistant to?
Alakazam resists Fighting and Psychic moves.
What are the best counters to Alakazam?
Strong type-based picks include Yveltal, Hoopa Unbound and Tyranitar, which hit Alakazam with super-effective attacks.