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Alakazam
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 3,498 |
| Generation | Kanto (Gen 1) |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | 😈 Yes |
About Alakazam
Alakazam is a Psychic-type Pokémon from Kanto (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,498 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Alakazam has base stats of 271 Attack, 167 Defense, and 146 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 584.
With an exceptional Attack stat of 271, Alakazam is one of the top attackers of its type in raids and gym battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Alakazam is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.
In Windy weather, Alakazam receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Alakazam is 3km per candy.
🔄 Evolution Chain
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psycho Cut STAB | Psychic | 5 | +8 | 8.3 | - | - | - |
| Confusion STAB | Psychic | 20 | +15 | 12.5 | - | - | - |
| Counter ELITE | Fighting | 12 | +8 | 13.3 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
💥 Charged Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Futuresight STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Focus Blast | Fighting | 140 | -75 | - | 150 | -75 |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | -55 | - | 100 | -55 |
| Fire Punch | Fire | 55 | -40 | - | 55 | -40 |
| Dazzling Gleam ELITE | Fairy | 100 | -70 | - | 110 | -70 |
| Psychic ELITE STAB | Psychic | 90 | -55 | - | 90 | -55 |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Alakazam takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Alakazam takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Alakazam
Top Pokémon to use when battling Alakazam in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pheromosa
| Bug Fighting | 316 | 85 | 174 | 3,251 |
| 2 |
Blacephalon
| Fire Ghost | 315 | 148 | 142 | 3,772 |
| 3 |
Darkrai
| Dark | 285 | 198 | 172 | 4,278 |
| 4 |
Chandelure
| Ghost Fire | 271 | 182 | 155 | 3,739 |
| 5 |
Dragapult
| Dragon Ghost | 266 | 170 | 204 | 4,041 |
| 6 |
Marshadow
| Fighting Ghost | 265 | 190 | 207 | 4,268 |
| 7 |
Volcarona
| Bug Fire | 264 | 189 | 198 | 4,155 |
| 8 |
Gengar
| Ghost Poison | 261 | 149 | 155 | 3,292 |
| 9 |
Hydreigon
| Dark Dragon | 256 | 188 | 211 | 4,147 |
| 10 |
Lunala
| Psychic Ghost | 255 | 191 | 264 | 4,625 |
🏆 Alakazam PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 1,498 |
| 2 | 2 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 1,500 |
| 3 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 1,493 |
| 4 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 1,500 |
| 5 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 1,494 |
| 6 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 1,496 |
| 7 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 1,495 |
| 8 | 2 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 1,499 |
| 9 | 0 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 1,489 |
| 10 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 1,496 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 31 | 2,496 |
| 2 | 2 | 15 | 14 | 30 | 2,494 |
| 3 | 1 | 11 | 14 | 31 | 2,498 |
| 4 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 30 | 2,496 |
| 5 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 31 | 2,495 |
| 6 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 31 | 2,500 |
| 7 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 30 | 2,485 |
| 8 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 2,492 |
| 9 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 30 | 2,498 |
| 10 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 31 | 2,497 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Alakazam IV Chart
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,621 | 1,310 | 1,747 | 2,184 | 3,057 | 3,466 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,612 | 1,306 | 1,741 | 2,177 | 3,048 | 3,456 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,613 | 1,306 | 1,742 | 2,178 | 3,049 | 3,457 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,596 | 1,298 | 1,730 | 2,163 | 3,029 | 3,434 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,590 | 1,295 | 1,726 | 2,158 | 3,021 | 3,426 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,572 | 1,286 | 1,714 | 2,143 | 3,000 | 3,402 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,548 | 1,274 | 1,698 | 2,123 | 2,972 | 3,370 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,575 | 1,287 | 1,716 | 2,145 | 3,004 | 3,406 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,499 | 1,249 | 1,666 | 2,083 | 2,916 | 3,306 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,265 | 1,132 | 1,510 | 1,887 | 2,642 | 2,996 |
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Alakazam with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 3,466 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 3,057 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,666 - 1,747 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 2,083 - 2,184 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,666 - 1,747 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,249 - 1,310 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Alakazam with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 | 26 | 3,057 |
| 2 | 3,057 | 27 | 3,057 |
| 3 | 3,057 | 28 | 3,057 |
| 4 | 3,057 | 29 | 3,057 |
| 5 | 412 | 30 | 2,621 |
| 6 | 3,057 | 31 | 3,057 |
| 7 | 3,057 | 32 | 3,057 |
| 8 | 3,057 | 33 | 3,057 |
| 9 | 3,057 | 34 | 3,057 |
| 10 | 873 | 35 | 2,839 |
| 11 | 3,057 | 36 | 3,057 |
| 12 | 3,057 | 37 | 3,057 |
| 13 | 3,057 | 38 | 3,057 |
| 14 | 3,057 | 39 | 3,057 |
| 15 | 1,310 | 40 | 3,057 |
| 16 | 3,057 | 41 | 3,057 |
| 17 | 3,057 | 42 | 3,057 |
| 18 | 3,057 | 43 | 3,057 |
| 19 | 3,057 | 44 | 3,057 |
| 20 | 1,747 | 45 | 3,270 |
| 21 | 3,057 | 46 | 3,057 |
| 22 | 3,057 | 47 | 3,057 |
| 23 | 3,057 | 48 | 3,057 |
| 24 | 3,057 | 49 | 3,057 |
| 25 | 2,184 | 50 | 3,466 |
📖 Complete Alakazam Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Alakazam (#065) is a Psychic-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,498 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Alakazam is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Alakazam in 2026.
📊 Alakazam Stats Analysis
Alakazam's Attack stat is 271 (Elite). This is among the highest in the game, making Alakazam an elite attacker for raids and gym battles.
With 167 Defense (Good) and 146 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 584. This gives Alakazam reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Psychic-type Pokémon, Alakazam's stat distribution leans toward offense.
⚔️ Best Alakazam Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Alakazam depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Psycho Cut (Fast) with Futuresight (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Alakazam has 3 Fast Attacks and 6 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Alakazam has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.
🏆 Alakazam PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Alakazam can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Psychic typing provides useful matchups against Fighting, Psychic-type threats while being weak to Bug, Ghost, Dark types.
Master League
In Master League, Alakazam faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
💪 Alakazam Raid Guide & Counters
Alakazam appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Bug, Ghost, Dark-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Alakazam at Level 20 (1,666 - 1,747 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,083 - 2,184 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,747 CP.
🎯 How to Get Alakazam in Pokémon GO
Alakazam can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Windy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
🔄 Alakazam Evolution Guide
Alakazam is part of a 3-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
😈 Shadow Alakazam
Shadow Alakazam is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Alakazam's effective Attack becomes ~325. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.
✨ Shiny Alakazam in Pokémon GO
Shiny Alakazam is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy
Alakazam gets a weather boost in Windy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,083 - 2,184 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
- Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
- Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
- Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.
❓ FAQ About Alakazam
Q: What is Alakazam's max CP?
A: 3,466 CP at Level 50, or 3,057 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Alakazam good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.
Q: Can Alakazam be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Alakazam is available.
Q: What is Alakazam weak to?
A: Bug, Ghost, Dark-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Psycho Cut + Futuresight for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.