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.
Its brain can out perform a super computer. Its intelligence quotient is said to be 5,000.
Stat spread.
Total of 500. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Abra family appeared on June 13, 2019.
- Abra
- Abra
- Alakazam by encounter; Mega Alakazam
- Dynamax
- Kadabra by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Sep 5, 2026, Mega (Mega Alakazam).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | MegaMega Alakazam | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale |
| Jul 11 to Jul 12, 2026 | MegaMega Alakazam | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global |
| Apr 15 to Apr 22, 2026 | MegaMega Alakazam | Regular rotation |
| Jun 30 to Jul 14, 2025 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Dec 10 to Dec 14, 2024 | 3-star | Young & Wise |
| Jun 10 to Jun 19, 2024 | MegaMega Alakazam | Regular rotation |
Alakazam in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Alakazam across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #845 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Alakazam as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Alakazam is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Alakazam vs. the average Psychic-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Alakazam | Psychic avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 55 | 74 | -19 |
| Attack | 50 | 67 | -17 |
| Defense | 45 | 73 | -28 |
| Special Attack | 135 | 88 | +47 |
| Special Defense | 95 | 84 | +11 |
| Speed | 120 | 72 | +48 |
| Total | 500 | 458 | +42 |
Alakazam appears in 39 games.
Every mainline release where Alakazam is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
- 2021 Pokémon UNITE
How to get Alakazam.
Every main-series game Alakazam is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletNot in the game
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildCentrico Plaza: Wild Zone 20 (Alpha)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Psychic-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainable
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- WildLoop Lagoon, Insular Sea (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidSoothing Wetlands, Challenge Beach (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveKadabra (Trade; Linking Cord (Legends: Arceus only))
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildObsidian Fieldlands: Sandgem Flats (Alpha), massive mass outbreaks
- WildCobalt Coastlands: Space-time distortions
- WildAlabaster Icelands: Lake Acuity, massive mass outbreaks
Generation VIIObtainable
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra Moon · Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- EvolveKadabra (Trade; Linking Cord (Legends: Arceus only))
Generation VIObtainable
- X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveKadabra (Trade; Linking Cord (Legends: Arceus only))
Generation VObtainableTrade
- BlackTrade
- WhiteObtainable
- EvolveKadabra (Trade; Linking Cord (Legends: Arceus only))
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- In-game tradeTrade Hippowdon in Accumula Town
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveKadabra (Trade; Linking Cord (Legends: Arceus only))
Generation IIIObtainable
- Ruby · Sapphire · Emerald · FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- EvolveKadabra (Trade; Linking Cord (Legends: Arceus only))
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- EvolveKadabra (Trade; Linking Cord (Legends: Arceus only))
Generation IObtainable
- Red · Blue · YellowObtainable
- EvolveKadabra (Trade; Linking Cord (Legends: Arceus only))
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Legends: Arceus; Legends: Z-A; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. Mega Alakazam: Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Alakazam appears in 22 episodes.
From EP073 (1998-11-19) through JN084 (2021-10-22).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Alakazam partners with 3 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Alakazam partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Alakazam in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Alakazam
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.