Pokemon Guide
Alakazam is a Psychic-type Pokemon known for its extreme intelligence, high Special Attack, high Speed and evolution from Kadabra. This guide covers Alakazam’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and Mega Alakazam information.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Mega Evolution
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Alakazam guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| FAQ |
Alakazam is the final evolution of Abra and Kadabra. It is known for its spoons, powerful psychic abilities and strong special attacking role across the Pokemon series.
Competitive Overview
Alakazam can be a strong competitive special attacker thanks to its high Special Attack, Speed and Magic Guard.
Alakazam’s biggest strengths are offensive pressure, coverage and speed. Its biggest issue is low physical bulk, so it often relies on positioning and fast knockouts.
Here are the key facts to know about Alakazam, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Alakazam
National Dex
#0065
Type
Psychic
Species
Psi Pokemon
Height
4’11” / 1.5 m
150 cm
Weight
105.8 lbs / 48.0 kg
48.0 kg
Abilities
Synchronize, Inner Focus, Magic Guard
Alakazam has excellent Special Attack and Speed but low physical bulk. It functions best as a fast special attacker or cleaner.
Alakazam uses Psychic, Ghost, Fighting, Grass and Fairy coverage across Pokemon games. These are some of Alakazam’s most useful and recognizable moves.
A reliable Psychic-type attack and one of the Abra line’s strongest common moves.
A Psychic-type attack that targets the opponent’s Defense instead of Special Defense.
A lower-power Psychic-type move that can confuse the target.
Coverage against Ghost and Psychic-type Pokemon.
Coverage against Dark, Steel, Rock, Normal and Ice-type Pokemon.
Coverage against Water, Ground and Rock-type Pokemon.
Boosts Special Attack and Special Defense for setup-focused sets.
Fairy-type coverage against Dragon, Fighting and Dark-type Pokemon.
Alakazam can learn a different move pool depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Alakazam’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Alakazam is a Psychic-type Pokemon. This gives it resistances to Fighting and Psychic-type moves, but leaves it weak to Bug, Ghost and Dark-type attacks.
Type
Psychic
Weaknesses
Bug, Ghost, Dark
Resistances
Fighting, Psychic
Immunity
None
None
Alakazam’s abilities support status reflection, flinch protection or protection from indirect damage.
Passes certain status conditions back to the opponent that caused them.
Prevents Alakazam from flinching.
Prevents indirect damage when this hidden ability is available.
Alakazam evolves from Kadabra through trading or compatible evolution methods depending on the game. The full Alakazam evolution line is Abra, Kadabra and Alakazam.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Abra at Level 16
Stage 3
Evolves from Kadabra by trade or compatible evolution methods
Alakazam’s availability changes by game. It is usually obtained by evolving Kadabra through trading or compatible trade evolution methods.
| Game | Where to Find Alakazam |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Evolve Kadabra by trade. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Evolve Kadabra by trade. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Evolve Kadabra by trade. |
| Game | Where to Find Alakazam |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Evolve Kadabra by trade. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Evolve Kadabra by trade. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Evolve Kadabra by trade. |
| Game | Where to Find Alakazam |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Evolve Kadabra by trade. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Evolve Kadabra by trade. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Evolve Kadabra by trade. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Evolve Kadabra by trade. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Evolve Kadabra by trade. |
| Game | Where to Find Alakazam |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Evolve Kadabra by trade. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Evolve Kadabra by trade. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Evolve Kadabra by trade. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Evolve Kadabra by trade. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Evolve Kadabra by trade. |
| Game | Where to Find Alakazam |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
Evolve Abra or trade from another compatible game. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Evolve Abra or trade from another compatible game. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Evolve Abra or trade from another compatible game. |
| Game | Where to Find Alakazam |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Evolve Kadabra by trade. |
 Pokemon Y |
Evolve Kadabra by trade. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Evolve Kadabra by trade. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Kadabra by trade. |
| Game | Where to Find Alakazam |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Evolve Kadabra by trade. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Evolve Kadabra by trade. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Evolve Kadabra by trade. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Evolve Kadabra by trade. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Routes 7 and 8 or evolve Abra. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Routes 7 and 8 or evolve Abra. |
| Game | Where to Find Alakazam |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Evolve Kadabra by trade. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Evolve Kadabra by trade. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Evolve Kadabra by trade. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Evolve Kadabra by trade. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Sandgem Flats, Lake Acuity, Space-Time Distortions or evolve Kadabra with compatible trade evolution methods. |
| Game | Where to Find Alakazam |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Trade or transfer from another compatible game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Trade or transfer from another compatible game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Alpha Alakazam appears at the center of Wild Zone 20. Alakazam can also appear in 4-Star Hyperspace Wild Zones in the Mega Dimension DLC, or evolve from Kadabra by trade. |
| Game | Where to Find Alakazam |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
Mega Alakazam is Alakazam’s Mega Evolution. It remains a Psychic-type Pokemon and is known for extreme special attacking power and speed.
Mega Alakazam’s huge spoon-focused design and heightened psychic power make it one of the most recognizable Psychic-type Mega Evolutions.
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Alakazam. This FAQ is visible on-page content only.
Alakazam is a Psychic-type Pokemon.
Alakazam is weak to Bug, Ghost and Dark-type moves.
Alakazam evolves from Kadabra through trading or compatible evolution methods depending on the game.
Alakazam’s abilities are Synchronize, Inner Focus and Magic Guard.
Alakazam’s best moves often include Psychic, Psyshock, Shadow Ball, Focus Blast, Energy Ball, Calm Mind and Dazzling Gleam.
Alakazam is often a strong special attacker because of its high Special Attack and Speed.
The most common way to get Alakazam is to evolve Kadabra through trading or compatible evolution methods.
Mega Alakazam information is included on this page and can be updated as new game and competitive details become available.
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