Mega Alakazam Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mega Alakazam in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mega Alakazam
Mega 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 32.400 DPS.
Mega 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: Mega Alakazam is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Psychic-type moves as Mega 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 Mega Alakazam is Mega Gengar (32.400 DPS), Shadow Darkrai (29.286 DPS), and Mega Absol (29.200 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Mega Alakazam: After defeating Mega Alakazam, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2537 and 2641 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 3156-3286 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mega Alakazam from raids will have exactly 2641 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 Mega Alakazam?
The best counter for Mega Alakazam is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 32.400 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darkrai (29.286 DPS) and Mega Absol (29.200 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mega Alakazam?
Mega 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 Mega Alakazam weak to?
Mega Alakazam is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mega Alakazam be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Mega 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 Mega Alakazam from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mega Alakazam from raids will have 2641 CP at level 20, or 3286 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2537. If you see 2641 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mega Alakazam worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mega 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 Mega Alakazam?
For the best moveset for Mega Alakazam itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mega 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 Mega Alakazam without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mega Alakazam can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (27.286 DPS) and Pheromosa (26.500 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 Mega Alakazam in raids?
Weather boost information for Mega 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.