Competitive Information for Alakazam [Sword/Shield]
Psychic
Abilities:
This Pokemon cannot be made to flinch. Immune to Intimidate.
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 Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Get hyped for Alakazam, an incredible Pokémon with Psychic typing! Alakazam is a common Pokémon to see in the SS metagame. It is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-typed attacks. Explore the movesets of Alakazam below to understand its battle capabilities.
Item: Focus Sash / Life Orb
Ability: Magic Guard
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Dazzling Gleam
- Expanding Force
- Imprison
- Trick Room
In single battles, Alakazam's Special Sweeper role is a stupendous. It is primarily designed to crush rivals using lethal special attacks. 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.
◆ Expanding Force is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (Alakazam on psychic terrain: 1.5x power, hits foes).
◆ Imprison is a status move (no foe can use any move known by your Alakazam).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 56 Hp / 116 Def / 252 SpA / 84 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Expanding Force
- Foul Play
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Dazzling Gleam
Alakazam shows a dazzling Special Sweeper prowess in single battles. This moveset attempts to overwhelm foes with brute special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Alakazam from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. 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 Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Alakazam it also gets that status.
◆ Expanding Force is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (Alakazam on psychic terrain: 1.5x power, hits foes).
◆ 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).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
◆ 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:
- Psyshock / Psychic
- Focus Blast
- Shadow Ball
- Substitute
Dominating single battles, Alakazam is a top-notch Special Sweeper. This approach seeks to take down the opponent's team with formidable 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. 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).
◆ Substitute is a status move (Alakazam takes 1/4 its max hp to put in a substitute).
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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
Ready for single battles? Alakazam is a magnificent Special Sweeper. The objective of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with devastating 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
Dominating single battles, Alakazam is an exquisite Special Sweeper. This approach seeks to take down the opponent's team with lethal 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.
◆ 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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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Alakazam? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield 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 Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
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 / Expanding Force
- Foul Play
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
Ready for double battles? Alakazam is a stunning Special Sweeper. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute special moves. Focus Sash helps protect Alakazam from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. 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 Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Alakazam it also gets that status.
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Expanding Force is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (Alakazam on psychic terrain: 1.5x power, hits foes).
◆ 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).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
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Item: Room Service / Focus Sash
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 116 Hp / 140 Def / 252 SpA
Moveset:
- Psychic / Expanding Force
- Foul Play
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Trick Room
In single battles, Alakazam's Offensive Trick Roomer role is a top-notch. 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 Room Service equipped to it, if trick room is active, Alakazam's speed is lowered by 1 stage then the Room Service gets consumed.
◆ Expanding Force is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (Alakazam on psychic terrain: 1.5x power, hits foes).
◆ 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).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
◆ 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 Sword/Shield 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 Sword/Shield. 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 SS Move and Ability Combos for Alakazam
- Moves: Mimic + Imprison
- Moves: Swagger + Foul play
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Drain punch
- Moves: Nasty plot + Stored power
- Moves: Stored power + Psych up
- 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, Endure, Magic Coat, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Alakazam's stats
- Calm Mind
- Charge Beam
- Curse
- Nasty Plot
- Skull Bash
- Note:This Pokemon can also learn Stored Power.
Most notable and possible best moves for Alakazam
- Ally Switch
- Dazzling Gleam
- Energy Ball
- Expanding Force
- Focus Blast
- Foul Play
- Grass Knot
- Imprison
- Knock Off
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Shadow Ball
- Speed Swap
- Stored Power
- Taunt
- Teleport
- Toxic
- Trick
- Trick Room
Common Effort Values for Alakazam in Sword and Shield
- Timid Nature ( 4/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/4/252 )
- Optimize Alakazam's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
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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