Mega Alakazam Pokemon GO — Mega Raids Raid, Catch CP 2,537-2,641

Q: Is Mega Alakazam good in Pokemon GO?

Mega Alakazam is a Tier S Fairy-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #3 at 17.5 DPS — worth the Stardust for raids. Power it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you have a full team of six.

Q: What is the best moveset for Mega Alakazam in Pokemon GO?

Mega Alakazam's best moveset in Pokemon GO is Psycho Cut and Dazzling Gleam. This combination provides the highest damage output for raids and gym battles. Use a Charged TM or Fast TM to get the optimal moves.

Q: What are Mega Alakazam's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Mega Alakazam is a Psychic-type Pokemon weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost-type moves in Pokemon GO. When battling against Mega Alakazam, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Mega Alakazam resists Fighting, Psychic-type moves.

Q: What is Mega Alakazam's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Mega Alakazam's maximum CP is 5,099 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 4,510 at level 40. Its base stats are 367 Attack, 207 Defense, and 146 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 720. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Mega Alakazam?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Mega Alakazam has 2577 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 3221 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 5,099 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Mega Alakazam showing 2577 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: How do you get Mega Alakazam in Pokemon GO?

Mega Alakazam can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, defeating it as a Mega Raids raid boss, and trading with other trainers. Walking Mega Alakazam as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.

Q: Can Mega Alakazam be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Mega Alakazam availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Raids & gyms: Psycho Cut Dazzling Gleam 17.5 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 Mega Alakazam takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Bug1.6× Dark1.6× Ghost1.6×

Resists

Fighting0.625× Psychic0.625×

Base stats

Attack 367

Defense 207

Stamina 146

Stat total: 720
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: 2,577 CP

Editor's notes

Mega Alakazam is a Psychic-type Pokémon — Pokédex #65, a Generation 1 Pokémon and originally from the Kanto region. It reaches a maximum of 5,099 CP at level 50 and walks as a 3.0km buddy.

Mega Alakazam is currently available as a raid boss.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Mega Alakazam is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Mega 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, Mega Alakazam runs Psycho Cut with Dazzling Gleam — 17.5 DPS and 268 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 Mega Alakazam places in raids and PvP

Raid attacker

Type	Rank	Tier	DPS	TDO	Moveset
Fairy	#3	S	17.5	268	Psycho Cut Dazzling Gleam
Psychic	#5	A	20.9	320	Confusion Psychic
Ghost	#5	A	18.7	287	Psycho Cut Shadow Ball
Fighting	#14	B	17.5	268	Counter Focus Blast

Evolution

Abra 25 Candy

Kadabra 100 Candy

Alakazam

Mega Evolution

Alakazam

200 Mega Energy First time; cheaper as Mega Level rises

Mega Alakazam

Family

Abra

Kadabra

Alakazam

Mega Alakazam This page Mega

Shadow forms Shadow Abra Shadow Kadabra Shadow Alakazam

Raids

In raids now

Raid tier: Mega
Shiny: Can be shiny after the raid
Raid guide: Full Mega Alakazam raid guide

Best counters against Mega Alakazam

1

Mega GengarMega LickShadow Ball 32.4DPS 286TDO 2

Mega HeracrossMega Fury CutterMegahorn 29.9DPS 363TDO 3

Shadow DarkraiShadow SnarlShadow Ball 29.3DPS 237TDO 4

Mega AbsolMega SnarlBrutal Swing 29.2DPS 177TDO 5

Shadow GengarShadow LickShadow Ball 29.1DPS 160TDO 6

Shadow ChandelureShadow HexShadow Ball 29.0DPS 195TDO

Counters carrying Bug, Dark, Ghost moves deal the most damage. See all 10 counters

Use Mega Alakazam against

Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter

Bulbasaur Tier 5 #2rank

Venomoth Tier 5 #2rank

Gengar Tier 5 #2rank

Pawmo Tier 5 #2rank

Primeape Tier 5 #2rank

Sneasel (Hisuian) Tier 5 #2rank

Machoke Tier 5 #2rank

Poipole Tier 5 #2rank

Foongus Tier 1 #2rank

Ivysaur Tier 5 #2rank

How to get Mega Alakazam

Evolve from: Alakazam · Candy
Raids: Mega raid boss
Mega Evolution: 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	116	3,898
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	116	4,220
Raid Catch	Lv 20	2,537	2,641
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	3,156	3,286
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	2,537	2,641
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,918	1,997
GO Battle League	Lv 20	2,537	2,641

Is Mega Alakazam good in Pokemon GO?

Worth powering up

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Mega Alakazam is a Tier S Fairy-type attacker at rank #3, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.

Attack is its highest stat (367), 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.
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	63
Lv 2	199
Lv 3	336
Lv 4	472
Lv 5	608
Lv 6	744
Lv 7	880
Lv 8	1,016
Lv 9	1,153
Lv 10	1,289
Lv 11	1,417
Lv 12	1,546
Lv 13	1,675

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,804
Lv 15	1,933
Lv 16	2,062
Lv 17	2,190
Lv 18	2,319
Lv 19	2,448
Lv 20	2,577
Lv 21	2,706
Lv 22	2,835
Lv 23	2,964
Lv 24	3,093
Lv 25	3,221
Lv 26	3,350

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	3,479
Lv 28	3,608
Lv 29	3,737
Lv 30	3,866
Lv 31	3,930
Lv 32	3,995
Lv 33	4,059
Lv 34	4,124
Lv 35	4,188
Lv 36	4,252
Lv 37	4,317
Lv 38	4,381
Lv 39	4,446

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	4,510
Lv 41	4,567
Lv 42	4,625
Lv 43	4,683
Lv 44	4,741
Lv 45	4,800
Lv 46	4,859
Lv 47	4,918
Lv 48	4,978
Lv 49	5,038
Lv 50	5,099

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0065
Form: Mega
Height: 1.50 m
Weight: 48.00 kg
Buddy size: Big
Family forms: 7 released forms
Game ID: V0065_POKEMON_ALAKAZAM_MEGA

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Mega Alakazam in Pokemon GO?

Mega Alakazam's best moveset is Psycho Cut (fast) with Dazzling Gleam (charged), worth 17.5 DPS as a Fairy-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Mega Alakazam's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Mega Alakazam takes super effective damage from Bug, Dark, Ghost-type moves. It resists Fighting, Psychic, so avoid those types against it.

What is Mega Alakazam's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Mega Alakazam reaches 5,099 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 4,510 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 Mega Alakazam?

A perfect 15/15/15 Mega Alakazam shows 2,577 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 3,221 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.

How do you get Mega Alakazam in Pokemon GO?

Evolve it from Alakazam ( Candy). It is currently a Mega Raids raid boss.

Can Mega Alakazam be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Mega 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.

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