Competitive Information for Alakazam [Sun/Moon]
Psychic
Abilities:
This Pokemon cannot be made to flinch.
This Pokemon can only be damaged by direct attacks.
If another Pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes this Pokemon, it also gets that status.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Alakazam? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Alakazam is here! This rad Pokémon is Psychic-typed and ready to shine! Alakazam is a common Pokémon to see in the SM metagame. It is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-typed attacks. Delve into Alakazam's movesets below and strategize for victory!
Item: Focus Sash / Life Orb
Ability: Magic Guard
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Focus Blast
- Psyshock / Psychic
- Shadow Ball
- Encore
In single battles, Alakazam is known as an outstanding Special Sweeper. This moveset attempts to overwhelm foes with heavy-hitting special power. Focus Sash helps protect Alakazam from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Life Orb boosts the power of Alakazam's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Magic Guard negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage making it an amazing item for Alakazam. With Magic Guard, Alakazam can only be damaged by direct attacks.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Encore is a status move (target repeats its last move for its next 3 turns).
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Item: Psychium Z / Focus Sash
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 56 Hp / 116 Def / 252 SpA / 84 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Foul Play
- Energy Ball
- Dazzling Gleam
In single battles, Alakazam is known as an astounding Special Sweeper. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with formidable special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Alakazam from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Alakazam it also gets that status. With a Psychium Z equipped to it, if Alakazam has a psychic move, this item allows it to use a psychic z-move.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Magic Guard
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Focus Blast
- Shadow Ball
- Hidden Power
- Psychic
In single battles, Alakazam is known as an astounding Special Sweeper. It is primarily designed to crush rivals using potent special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Alakazam's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Magic Guard negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage making it an amazing item for Alakazam. With Magic Guard, Alakazam can only be damaged by direct attacks. Alakazam with magic guard is amazing in a sandstorm
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hidden Power is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (varies in type based on your Alakazam's ivs).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Choice Specs
Ability: Magic Guard
Nature: Mild (+SpA, -Def)
EVs: 123 Hp / 231 SpA / 156 SpD
Moveset:
- Wonder Room
- Signal Beam
- Shadow Ball
- Toxic
Dominating single battles, Alakazam is a noteworthy Special Tank. It attempts to absorb special attacks and counter with decent force. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Alakazam's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Magic Guard, Alakazam can only be damaged by direct attacks.
◆ Signal Beam is a special 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target; Note: Poison types can't miss with Toxic).
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Item: Focus Sash
Ability: Magic Guard
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Dazzling Gleam
- Psyshock
- Focus Blast
- Shadow Ball
For those intense single battles, Alakazam is a notable Special Sweeper. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with powerful special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Alakazam from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Magic Guard, Alakazam can only be damaged by direct attacks. Got all your bases covered!
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Focus Blast is a special 120-base power Fighting-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Magic Guard
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Focus Blast
- Shadow Ball
- Psychic
- Fire Punch
Ready for single battles? Alakazam is a notable Special Sweeper. The intention of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with heavy-hitting special power. Life Orb boosts the power of Alakazam's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Magic Guard negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage making it an amazing item for Alakazam. With Magic Guard, Alakazam can only be damaged by direct attacks.
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Fire Punch is a physical 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Focus Sash
Ability: Magic Guard
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psyshock / Psychic
- Focus Blast
- Shadow Ball
- Hidden Power / Substitute
Alakazam is a first-rate Special Sweeper to use for single battles. It's meant to overwhelm foes with brute special moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Alakazam's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Magic Guard negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage making it an amazing item for Alakazam. With Magic Guard, Alakazam can only be damaged by direct attacks. Alakazam only needs one set to wreak havoc, and here it is. With high Speed, impeccable coverage, and Special Attack higher than that of Latios, Alakazam is a struggle to face. The choice between Focus Sash and Life Orb is critical; while the combination of Magic Guard and Focus Sash makes Alakazam a premier revenge killer, Life Orb allows Alakazam to hit like a truck without fearing recoil. Focus Sash is particularly useful, as it will always take two separate hits to take him down. It is important that you choose the item that fits your team, as the item chosen determines Alakazam's function.
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Focus Blast is a special 120-base power Fighting-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hidden Power is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (varies in type based on your Alakazam's ivs).
◆ Substitute is a status move (Alakazam takes 1/4 its max hp to put in a substitute).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Alakazam? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Fairium Z / Focus Sash
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 56 Hp / 116 Def / 252 SpA / 84 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Dazzling Gleam
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Foul Play
- Energy Ball
For double battles, Alakazam is a prestigious Special Sweeper. It's primary goal is to crush rivals using intense special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Alakazam from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Alakazam it also gets that status. With a Fairium Z equipped to it, if Alakazam has a fairy move, this item allows it to use a fairy z-move.
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Psychium Z / Focus Sash
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 116 Hp / 140 Def / 252 SpA
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Foul Play
- Energy Ball
- Trick Room
In single battles, Alakazam is known as a remarkable Offensive Trick Roomer. Focus Sash helps protect Alakazam from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Alakazam it also gets that status. With a Psychium Z equipped to it, if Alakazam has a psychic move, this item allows it to use a psychic z-move.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Alakazam can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Alakazam.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Alakazam can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Alakazam
- Moves: Swagger + Foul play
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Drain punch
- Ability: Magic guard + Item: Life orb
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Zap Cannon
- Moves with Priority: Ally Switch, Bide, Endure, Magic Coat, Protect, Snatch
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Alakazam's stats
- Barrier
- Calm Mind
- Charge Beam
- Curse
- Rage
- Skull Bash
Most notable and possible best moves for Alakazam
- Counter
- Dazzling Gleam
- Encore
- Energy Ball
- Focus Blast
- Hidden Power
- Hidden Power Fire
- Hidden Power Ice
- Knock Off
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Psychic
- Psyshock
- Recover
- Reflect
- Rest
- Shadow Ball
- Taunt
- Teleport
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Alakazam in Sun and Moon
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/4/252/ )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/4/252/ )
- Optimize Alakazam's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sun and Moon
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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