#065 · Generation 1

Alakazam

psychic

Forms & variants

Max CP (L40 / L50): 3,057 / 3,456
Raid catch CP (L20 / L25): 1,747 / 2,184
Research CP (L15): 1,310
Buddy distance: 3 km
2nd charged move: 50,000 dust · 50 candy

Shiny
Shadow
Tradable
Mega
Dynamax

Keep

Alakazam earns its spot: A-tier Max Battle attacker.

Battle roles

A
Max Battle attackerdynamaxA-tier Dynamax
Dynamax Alakazam is A-tier for Max Battle damage with Max Mindstorm (GO Hub tier list). Only a copy caught in a Max Battle can use it.
C
Fairy raid attackershadow#18 Fairy · 15.1 DPS
As a Shadow it ranks #18 of 184 Fairy-type attackers with Confusion / Dazzling Gleam (needs an Elite TM).
C
Psychic raid attackershadow#25 Psychic · 16.9 DPS
As a Shadow it ranks #25 of 248 Psychic-type attackers with Confusion / Psychic (needs an Elite TM).
C
Ghost raid attackershadow#27 Ghost · 15.8 DPS
As a Shadow it ranks #27 of 188 Ghost-type attackers with Confusion / Shadow Ball.
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Great Leagueshadow#826 of 1146 · score 66.3
Ranked #826 of 1146; not competitive in Great League.
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Ultra Leagueshadow#656 of 844 · score 65.9
Ranked #656 of 844; not competitive in Ultra League.
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Master Leagueshadow#290 of 406 · score 53.6
Ranked #290 of 406; not competitive in Master League.

Collection value

Can Mega Evolve: keep your highest-Attack copy for raid days.
Can Dynamax: only copies caught in Max Battles can Dynamax, so keep at least one Max copy.
Shadow version exists: Shadows hit 20% harder and are worth a raid slot even with low IVs.

Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.

Base stats

Attack271

Defense167

Stamina146

Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.

Weak to

bug×1.6
dark×1.6
ghost×1.6

Resists

fighting×0.625
psychic×0.625

Evolution line

Abra
→25 candyKadabra
→100 candyAlakazam

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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)

League	Tier	Rank	Score	Recommended moves	Typical build
Great League	–	#919 / 1146	62.5	Psycho Cut · Fire Punch · Shadow Ball	L18 · 4/12/15
Great LeagueShadow	–	#826 / 1146	66.3	Psycho Cut · Fire Punch · Shadow Ball	L18 · 4/12/15
Ultra League	–	#679 / 844	64.9	Psycho Cut · Fire Punch · Shadow Ball	L30 · 5/12/14
Ultra LeagueShadow	–	#656 / 844	65.9	Psycho Cut · Fire Punch · Shadow Ball	L30 · 5/12/14
Master League	–	#315 / 406	51.1	Psycho Cut · Fire Punch · Shadow Ball	L50 · 15/15/15
Master LeagueShadow	–	#290 / 406	53.6	Psycho Cut · Fire Punch · Shadow Ball	L50 · 15/15/15
Ultra Premier	–	#577 / 689	64.2	Confusion · Fire Punch · Shadow Ball
Ultra PremierShadow	–	#553 / 689	65.7	Confusion · Fire Punch · Shadow Ball
Master Premier	–	#262 / 274	43.4	Counter · Fire Punch · Shadow Ball	L50 · 15/15/15
Master PremierShadow	–	#260 / 274	45.1	Counter · Fire Punch · Shadow Ball	L50 · 15/15/15

Source: PvPoke overall rankings. Score is relative to the league meta (100 = best). Typical build is the IV spread PvPoke assumes.

Max Battles (Dynamax & Gigantamax)

Alakazam can Dynamax. Only copies caught in Max Battles (or from Max research) can enter Power Spot battles.

Max Moves

psychicMax Mindstormfrom Psycho Cut250 / 300 / 350 power
fightingMax Knucklefrom Counter250 / 300 / 350 power
Max Guard+20 / +40 / +60 HP shield
Max Spiritheals 8 / 12 / 16% HP

Max Battle roles

AttackerA Dynamax

Max Move power is per level 1 / 2 / 3; levels are unlocked with Max Particles and Candy. Tiers from GO Hub's Max Battle tier lists (Aug 2026).

Raid attacker rankings

Attacking type	Tier	Rank	DPS	TDO	Best moves
fairyShadow	C	#18 / 184	15.1	171	Confusion · Dazzling GleamElite TM
psychicShadow	C	#25 / 248	16.9	192	Confusion · PsychicElite TM
ghostShadow	C	#27 / 188	15.8	180	Confusion · Shadow Ball
fairy	–	#31 / 184	12.9	176	Confusion · Dazzling GleamElite TM
psychic	–	#41 / 248	14.6	199	Confusion · PsychicElite TM
ghost	–	#42 / 188	13.6	186	Confusion · Shadow Ball
fireShadow	–	#74 / 260	14.2	161	Confusion · Fire Punch
fightingShadow	–	#85 / 279	14.1	160	Confusion · Focus Blast

Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.

Moves

Fast move	Type	Raid power	Energy	Duration	DPS	PvP power	PvP energy	Speed
Psycho CutSTAB	psychic	4	+7	0.5s	8.0	4	+9	2 turns
ConfusionSTAB	psychic	19	+14	1.5s	12.7	16	+14	4 turns
CounterElite TM	fighting	13	+9	1.0s	13.0	8	+6	2 turns

Charged move	Type	Raid power	Energy	Duration	Dmg/energy	PvP power	PvP energy	Effects
Future SightSTAB	psychic	115	-100	2.5s	1.15	110	-65
Focus Blast	fighting	140	-100	3.5s	1.40	150	-75
Shadow Ball	ghost	100	-50	3.0s	2.00	90	-50
Fire Punch	fire	50	-33	2.0s	1.52	60	-40
Dazzling GleamElite TM	fairy	100	-50	3.5s	2.00	90	-55
PsychicElite TMSTAB	psychic	95	-50	3.0s	1.90	75	-55	10% chance: -1 foe Def

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