Stats & Training
The stat bars tell the story: Sp. Atk carries everything and Defense's dead weight. But this Psi Pokemon still yields 3 Sp. Atk EVs per fight on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Its superb memory lets it recall everything it has experienced from birth. Its IQ exceeds 5,000.
Its highly developed brain is on par with a supercomputer. It can use all forms of psychic abilities.
Alakazam Weakness
Bug, Ghost, and Dark moves hit Alakazam for super-effective damage. Alakazam's special bulk (base 95 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Diamond & Pearl, Tyranitar can KO Alakazam with Crunch (200-235%). Infernape threatens a KO with U-turn (98-116%). Gengar's Shadow Ball also KOs at 143-168%.
 Tyranitar RockDark | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLum Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Tyranitar builds →Crunch 2x200-235%KO Pursuit 2x100-118%KO Stone Edge125-147%KO Earthquake83-98% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Infernape builds →Close Combat63-74% U Turn 2x98-116%KO Fire Blast46-54% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x143-168%KO Focus Blast35-41% Explosion110-129%KO | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin19-23% Surf51-60% Thunderbolt34-40% Ice Beam34-40% | ||
Diamond & Pearl Evolution
Alakazam evolved from Abra's chain using a trade. It's a non-standard trigger, so check the details below. Breed this form to get Abra eggs (average hatch time). The evolution from Abra pushed Alakazam to 500 total stats. Sp.Def saw the largest single gain at +40. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Alakazam to get Abra eggs easily using 39 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Barrier, Encore, Fire Punch and 5 more.
Diamond & Pearl Alakazam Best Moveset
The game plan is straightforward: click Calm Mind, then sweep. Focus Sash and Synchronize support the setup turn. EVs go into max Sp. Atk and Speed so Alakazam hits hard once it's boosted.
Best Build
Alakazam best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Psychic
- Focus Blast
- Shadow Ball
- Calm Mind
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Alakazam picks up Barrier and Encore only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Future Sight and Dream Eater while coverage across 9 types adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Alakazam in Diamond & Pearl
A trade step sits in Alakazam's 3-stage chain from Abra. The step cards below map each stage with catch locations and evolution methods. Abra shows up at decent rates, so the starting catch is the easy part.
How to Obtain Alakazam in Diamond & Pearl
The path to Alakazam starts with Abra at Lv. 4-47 via walking and trade encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch AbraRoute 203DiamondGrass Lv.4-5 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 203PearlGrass Lv.4-5 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 215PearlGrass Lv.20 RouteUncommonMidRoute 215DiamondGrass Lv.20 RouteUncommonMidOreburgh City - North West houseDiamondIn-game trade CityLimitedTrade for (give Machop)Oreburgh City - North West housePearlIn-game trade CityLimitedTrade for (give Machop)
Step 2Catch or Evolve KadabraRoute 215DiamondGrass Lv.20-22 RouteUncommonMidRoute 215PearlGrass Lv.20-22 RouteUncommonMidVictory Road - 2FDiamondGrass Lv.45-47 CaveCommonLateVictory Road - 2FPearlGrass Lv.45-47 CaveCommonLateor evolve from Abra (Step 1)
Step 3Alakazam ✓
Alakazam Guide
In Diamond & Pearl, Alakazam looks average on paper at 500 BST. But Magic Guard is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. B-Tier sweeper on our tier list. Psychic with Focus Sash is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Diamond & Pearl, but Alakazam does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Alakazam hits 600 BST.
Alakazam gets Magic Guard, Synchronize, and Inner Focus. But Magic Guard is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. With base 120 Speed, Magic Guard gives Alakazam an edge before opponents can react.
Alakazam is a special attacker with base 135 Sp. Atk. Speed tells the real story. Base 120 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Game Availability
Available since Red & Blue, Alakazam appears in 21 games spanning 10 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Mega form in Generation 7.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves