Alakazam Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Alakazam in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Alakazam
Alakazam is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Psychic typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 40.000 DPS.
Alakazam can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Alakazam is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Psychic-type moves as Alakazam resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Alakazam is Mega Gengar (40.000 DPS), Shadow Gengar (36.133 DPS), and Shadow Darkrai (36.000 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Alakazam: After defeating Alakazam, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1708 and 1790 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2124-2227 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Alakazam from raids will have exactly 1790 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Alakazam?
The best counter for Alakazam is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 40.000 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Gengar (36.133 DPS) and Shadow Darkrai (36.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Alakazam?
Alakazam can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Alakazam weak to?
Alakazam is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Alakazam be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Alakazam's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Alakazam from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Alakazam from raids will have 1790 CP at level 20, or 2227 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1708. If you see 1790 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Alakazam worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Alakazam is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Alakazam?
For the best moveset for Alakazam itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Alakazam stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Alakazam without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Alakazam can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (33.429 DPS) and Pheromosa (32.875 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Alakazam in raids?
Weather boost information for Alakazam is not currently available. Psychic-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.