Type matchups
Damage Mega Alakazam takes from each attacking type.
As a Psychic type, Mega 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
- 65
- Sp. Atk
- 175
- Sp. Def
- 105
- Speed
- 150
- Total
- 600
Mega Alakazam has a base stat total of 600, higher than 90% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (175) well above Attack (50), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 150 beats 99% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 55 HP, 65 Defense and 105 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against special hits.
Mega Alakazam's only ability is Trace.
How to beat Mega Alakazam
Mega 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 Mega Alakazam's Psychic moves. Hoopa Unbound hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Mega Alakazam's Psychic moves. Tyranitar hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Mega Alakazam's Psychic moves.
Evolution
Mega Alakazam is a Mega Evolution of Alakazam, so it shares Alakazam's evolution line.
Best counters to Mega Alakazam
Other Psychic Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Mega Alakazam weak to?
As a Psychic type, Mega Alakazam takes super-effective damage from Bug, Ghost and Dark moves.
What is Mega Alakazam resistant to?
Mega Alakazam resists Fighting and Psychic moves.
What are the best counters to Mega Alakazam?
Strong type-based picks include Yveltal, Hoopa Unbound and Tyranitar, which hit Mega Alakazam with super-effective attacks.