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No. 0065 · Generation I · Kanto

Alakazam

The Psi Pokémon

TL;DR. Alakazam is a pure psychic-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 500. Its brain can out perform a super computer. Its intelligence quotient is said to be 5,000.

Psychic

Its brain can out perform a super computer. Its intelligence quotient is said to be 5,000.

Height1.5 m

Weight48.0 kg

AbilitiesSynchronize, Inner Focus

HiddenMagic Guard

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 500. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 55

Attack 50

Defense 45

Sp. Attack 135

Sp. Defense 95

Speed 120

Total500

500 base stat total, the 278th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 38th among Psychic-types.

135 base Special Attack, Alakazam's strongest stat, ranking 6th of 102 Psychic-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Alakazam in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Alakazam reaches 3,057 CP at level 40 and 3,498 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack271

GO Defense167

GO Stamina146

Max CP (L40)3,057

Max CP (L50)3,456

Best buddy (L51)3,498

Raid catch CP 1,666–1,747 (L20). Weather boosted 2,083–2,184 (L25).

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Competitive

Alakazam in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Alakazam across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #731 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #731 70.4 score

Ultra League #517 72.7 score

Master League #256 57.8 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Alakazam.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Alakazam, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Alakazam?

Alakazam is a pure Psychic-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Alakazam weak to?

Alakazam takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Alakazam resistant to?

Alakazam resists Fighting, Psychic. It has no full immunities.

How does Alakazam evolve?

Alakazam evolves from Kadabra (Trade). Alakazam evolves into Mega Alakazam (Mega Evolve with Alakazamite (battle-only)).

What generation is Alakazam from?

Alakazam was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0065.

What are Alakazam's base stats?

Alakazam has HP 55, Attack 50, Defense 45, Special Attack 135, Special Defense 95, and Speed 120. Total base stat total: 500.

What are Alakazam's abilities?

Alakazam can have the abilities Synchronize, Inner Focus, plus the Hidden Ability Magic Guard.

Is Alakazam legendary or mythical?

No. Alakazam is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Alakazam's best stat?

Alakazam's highest base stat is Special Attack at 135, which ranks 6th of 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.

Is Alakazam good?

Alakazam has a base stat total of 500, the 278th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 38th among Psychic-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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Alternate forms