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Mega Alakazam Raid Guide

Weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Mega Alakazam.

Boosted in Windy 20 counters ranked
Catch CP
2,641
Lv 20 · 100% IV
Weather CP
3,286
Lv 25 · 100% IV
Trainers
4+
Min 2 at Lv 40+
Top DPS
32.4
Mega Gengar
Mega Alakazam

Stats & weaknesses

Raid tier
Mega
Weather boost
Windy
Shiny available
Yes
Base Attack
367
Base Defense
207
Base Stamina
146

Weak to — use these types

Bug1.6× Dark1.6× Ghost1.6×

Resists — avoid these types

Fighting0.625× Psychic0.625×

Catch CP after the raid

The CP you will see on the encounter screen.

IVs Lv 20 CP Lv 25 CP (weather)
10 / 10 / 10 floor 2,537 3,156
15 / 15 / 15 100% 2,641 3,286
Every raid catch has an IV floor of 10/10/10, so the two rows are the real minimum and maximum. If you see 2,641 CP it is a perfect Mega Alakazam — throw a Golden Razz Berry.

Raid guide

How the fight goes and what to bring.

Trainer difficulty Mega Alakazam goes down with 2 trainers running optimal counters at level 40+. Plan for 4+ if your team is not fully powered up, or 5–6 in a random public lobby.

Do not bring Fighting, Psychic damage — Mega Alakazam resists it and your lobby will run out of time before it runs out of HP. Everything in the counter list above already hits for super effective damage, so pick the six highest entries you actually own and power up.

In Windy weather the boss hits harder and survives longer, but the catch encounter is level 25 instead of 20 — a harder fight for a better reward. Bring one extra trainer on boosted runs.

On the catch screen, use Golden Razz Berries and aim for Excellent curveball throws; the shiny check happens the moment the encounter loads, so you will know before your first throw.

FAQ

How many trainers do I need to beat Mega Alakazam?

Mega Alakazam can be beaten by 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. 4+ is comfortable, and 5–6 is the safe number in a public lobby where you cannot see anyone's team.

Can Mega Alakazam be shiny?

Yes — shiny Mega Alakazam is available from raid encounters. The rate for legendary raids is roughly 1 in 20. Use a Pinap Berry if you already have the shiny and want the extra candy.

What weather boosts Mega Alakazam?

Mega Alakazam is boosted in Windy weather. The raid is harder because the boss's moves gain a 1.2× multiplier, but the catch is level 25 instead of level 20 and the IV floor rises to 4/4/4.

Is Mega Alakazam worth raiding?

Yes. Mega Alakazam is a Mega boss worth a Remote or Premium Pass, and its Psychic typing has uses in both raids and GO Battle League. Aim for a high Attack IV for raid use, or a low-Attack bulky spread for Great and Ultra League.

What is the best moveset for Mega Alakazam?

The counter list on this page is for beating Mega Alakazam. For the moves Mega Alakazam should use as your attacker, open its full stats page — it lists every fast and charged move with raid DPS and PvP rankings.

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