Pokemon GO Alakazam raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

This Pokemon GO Alakazam raid guide is made for trainers to learn how they can exploit the type weaknesses and build the best possible counters. Alakazam is set to return in 3-star raids, along with its shiny variation, during the Young & Wise event. This means you have the time to defeat this Raid Boss between December 10, 2024, at 10:00 am and December 14, 2024, at 8:00 am local time.

Abra needs to consume 25 Candy to evolve into Kadabra, and you have to give Kadabra 100 Candy or get a Kadabra from Trade to evolve into Alakazam. If you want to skip this lengthy evolution process and obtain a Psi Pokemon, here's what you need to know about Pokemon GO Alakazam raids.

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Pokemon GO Alakazam raid weaknesses

What is super-effective against Alakazam in Pokemon GO?

Using super-effective moves in raids is always a good idea (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Alakazam is a mono-Psychic-type pocket monster, which means it is weak to Bug-, Dark-, and Ghost-type moves. In other words, it takes super-effective damage from these moves. Not to forget that it resists Fighting- and Psychic-type attacks.

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Stat distribution and moveset of Alakazam in Pokemon GO

As a 3-star raid boss in the game, the Psi Pokemon has the following CP, stats, and moves:

• Combat power: 23,150
• Attack: 271
• Defense: 167
• Stamina: 146
• Fast Attacks: Psycho Cut, Confusion, and Counter
• Charged Attacks: Shadow Ball, Dazzling Gleam, Psychic, Fire Punch, Focus Blast, and Future Sight

Pokemon GO Alakazam raids must be taken down in 300 seconds. If you have low-level counters, challenge this Raid Boss by being in a group that consists of two to four players.

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Best counters to defeat Pokemon GO Alakazam raids

It is wise for trainers to pick counters that take less time to complete raids (Image via The Pokemon Company)

The best types to counter Alakazam are Bug, Dark, and Ghost. Each type lineup mentioned below contains a Mega Pokemon to improve the performance of the Pokemon and their moves' damage output.

Ghost-type counters:

• Dawn Wings Necrozma: Shadow Claw and Moongiest Beam
• Shadow Chandelure: Hex and Shadow Ball
• Mega Banette: Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
• Gholdengo: Hex and Shadow Ball
• Cursola: Hex and Shadow Ball
• Origin Forme Giratina: Shadow Claw and Shadow Force

All Ghost-types are strong in Fog weather.

Bug-type counters:

• Mega Pinsir: Fury Cutter and X-Scissor
• Heracross: Struggle Bug and Mega Horn
• Volcarona: Bug Bite and Bug Buzz
• Shadow Scizor: Fury Cutter and X-Scissor
• Chill Genesect: Fury Cutter and X-Scissor
• Shadow Escavalier: Bug Bite and Mega Horn

All Bug-types are strong in Rain weather.

Dark-type counters:

• Mega Tyranitar: Bite and Brutal Swing
• Hydreigon: Bite and Brutal Swing
• Yveltal: Snarl and Dark Pulse
• Incineroar: Snarl and Darkest Lariat
• Shadow Honchkrow: Snarl and Dark Pulse
• Guzzlord: Snarl and Brutal Swing

All Dark-types are strong in Fog weather.

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Can you solo defeat Pokemon GO Alakazam raids?

Yes, it is possible to beat Alakazam in Pokemon GO raids solo during the Young & Wise event. The top six counters to use are Dawn Wings Necrozma, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Gengar, Shadow Tyranitar, Mega Houndoom, and Mega Rayquaza.

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Pokemon GO Alakazam raid catch CP and shiny availability

Alakazam’s IVs and the weather where you encounter it determine its catch CP ranges:

• No weather boost: 1,666 CP - 1,747 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
• Weather boosted (Windy): 2,083 CP - 2,184 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

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What are the 100% IV CPs from Pokemon GO Alakazam raids?

The following are the perfect IV CPs from Alakazam raids:

• No weather boost: 1,747 CP
• Weather boosted (Windy): 2,184 CP

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Can Alakazam be shiny in Pokemon GO raids?

Shiny Alakazam is a rare find (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Yes, Alakazam, the Psi Pokemon, can be shiny in 3-star raids; however, the chance of encountering one is very low, requiring you to win multiple matches. But if you're lucky, you can find one immediately.

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