Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Confusion Psychic 18.7 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Psychic is an Elite TM move. Psychic costs 50 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow 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
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,747 CP
Shadow Alakazam moves
3 fast · 6 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion Best STAB | Psychic | 19 | 14 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 9.3 |
| Psycho Cut 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 Elite | Fairy | 100 | 50 | 3.5s | 28.6 | 2.00 |
| Psychic Best 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, Shadow Alakazam runs Confusion with Psychic — 18.7 DPS and 286 TDO as a Psychic-type attacker. It also covers the Fairy slot with Psycho Cut and Dazzling Gleam.
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 Shadow Alakazam places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychic | #8 | A | 18.7 | 286 | Confusion Psychic |
| Fairy | #10 | B | 15.1 | 231 | Psycho Cut Dazzling Gleam |
| Ghost | #15 | B | 16.1 | 248 | Psycho Cut Shadow Ball |
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Alakazam
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Alakazam knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
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 Shadow Alakazam good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Alakazam is a Tier A Psychic-type attacker at rank #8, 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 (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.
- 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
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 48.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0065_POKEMON_ALAKAZAM_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Alakazam in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Alakazam's best moveset is Confusion (fast) with Psychic (charged), worth 18.7 DPS as a Psychic-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Alakazam's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Alakazam takes super effective damage from Bug, Dark, Ghost-type moves. It resists Fighting, Psychic, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Alakazam's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow 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 Shadow Alakazam?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow 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.
How do you get Shadow Alakazam in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Alakazam spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Alakazam be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow 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.