Alakazam
Alakazam is a Psychic type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Psi Pokémon
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Alakazam has a Mega Evolution, available from X & Y onwards.
Pokédex data
National № | 065 |
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Type | Psychic |
Species | Psi Pokémon |
Height | 1.5 m (4′11″) |
Weight | 48.0 kg (105.8 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Synchronize 2. Inner Focus Magic Guard (hidden ability) |
Local № | 065 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 091 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 041 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 065 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 022 (Diamond/Pearl) 022 (Platinum) 091 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 104 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 042 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 044 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 051 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 065 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 033 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
EV yield | 3 Special Attack |
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Catch rate | 50 (6.5% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 70 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 225 |
Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | — |
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Gender | 75% male, 25% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 55 | 220 | 314 | |
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Attack | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
Defense | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
Sp. Atk | 135 | 247 | 405 | |
Sp. Def | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
Speed | 120 | 220 | 372 | |
Total | 500 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
National № | 065 |
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Type | Psychic |
Species | Psi Pokémon |
Height | 1.2 m (3′11″) |
Weight | 48.0 kg (105.8 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Trace |
Local № | 065 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 091 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 041 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 065 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 022 (Diamond/Pearl) 022 (Platinum) 091 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 104 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 042 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 044 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 051 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 065 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 033 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
EV yield | 3 Special Attack |
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Catch rate | 50 (6.5% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 70 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 270 |
Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | — |
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Gender | 75% male, 25% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 55 | 220 | 314 | |
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Attack | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
Defense | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
Sp. Atk | 175 | 319 | 493 | |
Sp. Def | 105 | 193 | 339 | |
Speed | 150 | 274 | 438 | |
Total | 600 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Alakazam changes
- In Generation 1, Alakazam has a base Special stat of 135.
- In Generations 2-5, Alakazam has a base Special Defense of 85.
- In Generation 6, Mega Alakazam has a base Special Defense of 95.
- In Generations 1-4, Alakazam has a base experience yield of 186.
- In Generation 5, Alakazam has a base experience yield of 221.
Pokédex entries
Alakazam
Red Blue | Its brain can outperform a supercomputer. Its intelligence quotient is said to be 5,000. |
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Yellow | A POKéMON that can memorize anything. It never forgets what it learns--that’s why this POKéMON is smart. |
Gold | Closing both its eyes heightens all its other senses. This enables it to use its abilities to their extremes. |
Silver | Its brain cells multiply continually until it dies. As a result, it remembers everything. |
Crystal | It has an IQ of 5000. It calculates many things in order to gain the edge in every battle. |
Ruby | ALAKAZAM’s brain continually grows, making its head far too heavy to support with its neck. This POKéMON holds its head up using its psychokinetic power instead. |
Sapphire | ALAKAZAM’s brain continually grows, infinitely multiplying brain cells. This amazing brain gives this POKéMON an astoundingly high IQ of 5,000. It has a thorough memory of everything that has occurred in the world. |
FireRed | It does not like physical attacks very much. Instead, it freely uses extrasensory powers to defeat foes. |
LeafGreen | Its brain can outperform a supercomputer. Its IQ (intelligence quotient) is said to be around 5,000. |
Emerald | While it has strong psychic abilities and high intelligence, an ALAKAZAM’s muscles are very weak. It uses psychic power to move its body. |
Diamond | Its superb memory lets it recall everything it has experienced from birth. Its IQ exceeds 5,000. |
Pearl | Its highly developed brain is on par with a supercomputer. It can use all forms of psychic abilities. |
Platinum | The spoons clutched in its hands are said to have been created by its psychic powers. |
HeartGold | Closing both its eyes heightens all its other senses. This enables it to use its abilities to their extremes. |
SoulSilver | Its brain cells multiply continually until it dies. As a result, it remembers everything. |
Black White Black 2 White 2 | The spoons clutched in its hands are said to have been created by its psychic powers. |
X | Its brain cells multiply continually until it dies. As a result, it remembers everything. |
Y | Its brain can outperform a supercomputer. Its IQ (intelligence quotient) is said to be around 5,000. |
Omega Ruby | Alakazam’s brain continually grows, making its head far too heavy to support with its neck. This Pokémon holds its head up using its psychokinetic power instead. |
Alpha Sapphire | Alakazam’s brain continually grows, infinitely multiplying brain cells. This amazing brain gives this Pokémon an astoundingly high IQ of 5,000. It has a thorough memory of everything that has occurred in the world. |
Sun | It is said to have an IQ of approximately 5,000. Its overflowing psychokinetic powers cause headaches to anyone nearby. |
Moon | Its brain cells continue to increase in number until its death. The older the Alakazam, the larger its head. |
Ultra Sun | Alakazam uses its psychic powers to make the spoons it carries. Each spoon is an original that there’s only one of in the whole world. |
Ultra Moon | If it trusts someone deeply, it will let them have one of its spoons. Anything you eat with that spoon is apparently delicious. |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | A Pokémon that can memorize anything. It never forgets what it learns—that’s why this Pokémon is smart. |
Sword | It has an incredibly high level of intelligence. Some say that Alakazam remembers everything that ever happens to it, from birth till death. |
Shield | Alakazam wields potent psychic powers. It’s said that this Pokémon used these powers to create the spoons it holds. |
Mega Alakazam
Sun | As a result of Mega Evolution, its power has been entirely converted into psychic energy, and it has lost all strength in its muscles. |
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Moon | Its hidden psychic power has been unleashed. A glance at someone gives it knowledge of the course of that person’s life, from birth to death. |
Ultra Sun | It sends out psychic power from the red organ on its forehead to foresee its opponents’ every move. |
Ultra Moon | Having traded away its muscles, Alakazam’s true power has been unleashed. With its psychic powers, it can foresee all things. |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | It’s adept at precognition. When attacks completely miss Alakazam, that’s because it’s seeing the future. |
Moves learned by Alakazam
Moves learnt by level up
Alakazam learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100 | |
1 | Disable | Normal | — | 100 | |
1 | Kinesis | Psychic | — | 80 | |
1 | Teleport | Psychic | — | — | |
5 | Psybeam | Psychic | 65 | 100 | |
10 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
15 | Ally Switch | Psychic | — | — | |
20 | Psycho Cut | Psychic | 70 | 100 | |
25 | Recover | Normal | — | — | |
30 | Psyshock | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
35 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
40 | Role Play | Psychic | — | — | |
45 | Future Sight | Psychic | 120 | 100 | |
50 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — |
Egg moves
Alakazam learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Alakazam egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100 | |
Guard Split | Psychic | — | — | |
Magic Coat | Psychic | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Alakazam can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Expanding Force | Psychic | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Alakazam is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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00 | Mega Punch | Normal | 80 | 85 | |
01 | Mega Kick | Normal | 120 | 75 | |
03 | Fire Punch | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
04 | Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
05 | Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
09 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
14 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
17 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
18 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
19 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
23 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
40 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
44 | Imprison | Psychic | — | — | |
59 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
60 | Power Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
61 | Guard Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
62 | Speed Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
63 | Drain Punch | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
69 | Psycho Cut | Psychic | 70 | 100 | |
70 | Trick Room | Psychic | — | — | |
71 | Wonder Room | Psychic | — | — | |
72 | Magic Room | Psychic | — | — | |
76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
91 | Psychic Terrain | Psychic | — | — |
Moves learnt by TR
Alakazam is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
11 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
14 | Metronome | Normal | — | — | |
19 | Tri Attack | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
25 | Psyshock | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
30 | Encore | Normal | — | 100 | |
31 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
33 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
34 | Future Sight | Psychic | 120 | 100 | |
37 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
38 | Trick | Psychic | — | 100 | |
40 | Skill Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
49 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
64 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | |
65 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
68 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
69 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
77 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
81 | Foul Play | Dark | 95 | 100 | |
82 | Stored Power | Psychic | 20 | 100 | |
83 | Ally Switch | Psychic | — | — | |
92 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Alakazam learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Barrier | Psychic | — | — | |
1 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
1 | Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100 | |
1 | Disable | Normal | — | 100 | |
1 | Encore | Normal | — | 100 | |
1 | Flash | Normal | — | 100 | |
1 | Kinesis | Psychic | — | 80 | |
1 | Psybeam | Psychic | 65 | 100 | |
1 | Teleport | Psychic | — | — | |
6 | Disable | Normal | — | 100 | |
13 | Flash | Normal | — | 100 | |
19 | Night Shade | Ghost | — | 100 | |
26 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
32 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
39 | Recover | Normal | — | — | |
45 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Alakazam learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee (regardless of level).
Moves learnt by TM
Alakazam is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
02 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
04 | Teleport | Psychic | — | — | |
05 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
06 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
08 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
09 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
10 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
12 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
15 | Seismic Toss | Fighting | — | 100 | |
16 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
19 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
21 | Foul Play | Dark | 95 | 100 | |
23 | Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
27 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
28 | Tri Attack | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
31 | Fire Punch | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
32 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 80 | 100 | |
33 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
35 | Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
40 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
43 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
48 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
59 | Dream Eater | Psychic | 100 | 100 |
Alakazam sprites
Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Where to find Alakazam
Red Blue Yellow |
Evolve Abra/Kadabra |
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Gold Silver Crystal |
Evolve Abra/Kadabra |
Ruby Sapphire FireRed LeafGreen Emerald |
Evolve Abra/Kadabra |
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver |
Evolve Abra/Kadabra |
Black | Trade/migrate from another game |
White | Evolve Abra/Kadabra |
Black 2 White 2 |
Accumula Town |
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Abra/Kadabra |
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Evolve Abra/Kadabra |
Sword Shield |
Evolve Abra/Kadabra |
Answers to Alakazam questions
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- Fine Alakazam?
- Is Alakazam the most powerful psychic type, not including legendaries?
- Alakazam or Chandelure?
- Alakazam or gengar - which fits better?
- Did I just replace a good move?
- Why does Showdown! say Barrier is usually useless in Alakazam's learnset?
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Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Alakazam |
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Japanese | フーディン (Foodin) |
German | Simsala |
French | Alakazam |
Name origin
- alakazam
- magical word, sometimes used with ‘abracadabra’