Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Psycho Cut Dazzling Gleam 13.2 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on Psycho Cut. Dazzling Gleam is an Elite TM move. Dazzling Gleam costs 50 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Alakazam takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 584
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 15 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,747 CP
Alakazam moves
3 fast · 6 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion STAB | Psychic | 19 | 14 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 9.3 |
| Psycho Cut Best STAB | Psychic | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
| Counter Elite | Fighting | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Punch | Fire | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Focus Blast | Fighting | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Futuresight STAB | Psychic | 115 | 100 | 2.5s | 46 | 1.15 |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 3.0s | 33.3 | 2.00 |
| Dazzling Gleam Best Elite | Fairy | 100 | 50 | 3.5s | 28.6 | 2.00 |
| Psychic STAB Elite | Psychic | 95 | 50 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 1.90 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion | Psychic | 16 | 14 | 3 | 5.33 | 4.67 |
| Psycho Cut | Psychic | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
| Counter | Fighting | 8 | 6 | 1 | 8.00 | 6.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Punch | Fire | 60 | 40 | 1.50 | — |
| Focus Blast | Fighting | 150 | 75 | 2.00 | — |
| Futuresight | Psychic | 110 | 65 | 1.69 | — |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 2.00 | — |
| Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Psychic | Psychic | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Alakazam runs Psycho Cut with Dazzling Gleam — 13.2 DPS and 202 TDO as a Fairy-type attacker. It also covers the Psychic slot with Confusion and Psychic.
The highest-damage fast move is Counter (13 DPS); Psycho Cut builds energy fastest (14 EPS). Dazzling Gleam, Psychic are Elite TM moves and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Alakazam places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairy | #26 | C | 13.2 | 202 | Psycho Cut Dazzling Gleam |
| Psychic | #29 | D | 15.7 | 240 | Confusion Psychic |
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Alakazam is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Alakazam
Use Alakazam against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Alakazam
- Evolve from
- Kadabra · 100 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Alakazam knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 77 | 2,642 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 77 | 2,861 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,708 | 1,790 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,124 | 2,227 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,708 | 1,790 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,291 | 1,354 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,708 | 1,790 |
Is Alakazam good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
At Tier C (rank #26 as a Fairy-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Alakazam is a favourite.
- Attack is its highest stat (271), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 6 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Alakazam deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 43 |
| Lv 2 | 135 |
| Lv 3 | 227 |
| Lv 4 | 320 |
| Lv 5 | 412 |
| Lv 6 | 504 |
| Lv 7 | 597 |
| Lv 8 | 689 |
| Lv 9 | 781 |
| Lv 10 | 873 |
| Lv 11 | 961 |
| Lv 12 | 1,048 |
| Lv 13 | 1,135 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,223 |
| Lv 15 | 1,310 |
| Lv 16 | 1,397 |
| Lv 17 | 1,485 |
| Lv 18 | 1,572 |
| Lv 19 | 1,659 |
| Lv 20 | 1,747 |
| Lv 21 | 1,834 |
| Lv 22 | 1,921 |
| Lv 23 | 2,009 |
| Lv 24 | 2,096 |
| Lv 25 | 2,184 |
| Lv 26 | 2,271 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,358 |
| Lv 28 | 2,446 |
| Lv 29 | 2,533 |
| Lv 30 | 2,621 |
| Lv 31 | 2,664 |
| Lv 32 | 2,708 |
| Lv 33 | 2,752 |
| Lv 34 | 2,795 |
| Lv 35 | 2,839 |
| Lv 36 | 2,883 |
| Lv 37 | 2,926 |
| Lv 38 | 2,970 |
| Lv 39 | 3,014 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,057 |
| Lv 41 | 3,096 |
| Lv 42 | 3,135 |
| Lv 43 | 3,174 |
| Lv 44 | 3,214 |
| Lv 45 | 3,254 |
| Lv 46 | 3,294 |
| Lv 47 | 3,334 |
| Lv 48 | 3,375 |
| Lv 49 | 3,415 |
| Lv 50 | 3,456 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0065
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 48.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0065_POKEMON_ALAKAZAM
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Alakazam in Pokemon GO?
Alakazam's best moveset is Psycho Cut (fast) with Dazzling Gleam (charged), worth 13.2 DPS as a Fairy-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Alakazam's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Alakazam takes super effective damage from Bug, Dark, Ghost-type moves. It resists Fighting, Psychic, so avoid those types against it.
What is Alakazam's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Alakazam reaches 3,456 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,057 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Alakazam?
A perfect 15/15/15 Alakazam shows 1,747 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,184 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Alakazam better than regular Alakazam?
Shadow Alakazam deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Alakazam in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Kadabra (100 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Alakazam be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Alakazam depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.