Mega Alakazam Raid Guide — Counters, Moves & Strategy

This guide is created for educational and informational purposes to help Pokémon GO players understand raid mechanics and improve gameplay strategy.

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📖 Introduction

Mega Alakazam deals heavy damage in raids but has low durability, making it vulnerable to strong Dark, Ghost, and Bug-type attackers.

Mega Alakazam is one of the most powerful Psychic-type Pokémon available in Pokémon GO raids. Originally introduced in the first generation of Pokémon games, Alakazam is known for its incredible intelligence and extremely high special attack power.

When it Mega Evolves, Mega Alakazam becomes even more dangerous, gaining increased offensive strength and access to fast Psychic-type moves that can quickly defeat weaker Pokémon. Trainers who challenge this raid boss should prepare strong counters that exploit its weaknesses.

Mega Alakazam is useful because:

It boosts Psychic-type attackers
It is one of the strongest Psychic-type attackers in the game
It is great for fast raid clears due to its high damage output

Fortunately, Mega Alakazam has several weaknesses that can be used to defeat it effectively. Dark-type and Ghost-type Pokémon perform particularly well against Psychic raid bosses. With the right team composition and strategy, a small group of trainers can defeat Mega Alakazam and earn valuable Mega Energy rewards.

🧠 Mega Alakazam Raid Strategy

Mega Alakazam is a pure Psychic-type Pokémon known for its extremely high attack but very low defense. This makes it a classic glass cannon raid boss — it can deal heavy damage, but it faints quickly when hit with strong counters.

Because of its low bulk, Mega Alakazam raids are considered easy when using the correct counters. Trainers can defeat it quickly with high DPS Dark, Ghost, or Bug-type Pokémon.

🌑 Use Dark-type Pokémon to counter Psychic attacks
👻 Ghost-types deal strong and fast damage
🐛 Bug-types are effective but slightly weaker options
⚡ Focus on high DPS attackers to finish the raid quickly

Related guides: Mega Aggron | Mega Altaria

Raid Difficulty

This raid typically requires 3–5 trainers depending on player level, counters, and weather conditions.

💡 Expert Insight

Mega Alakazam is a high-risk, high-reward raid boss due to its extremely high attack stat but relatively low bulk. While it can deal significant damage with Psychic-type moves, it is also one of the faster Mega raids to complete when using the right counters.

Dark and Ghost-type Pokémon are the most effective choices, as they not only deal strong super-effective damage but also resist Psychic-type attacks. This combination of offense and survivability makes them ideal for both small and large raid groups.

Using a Mega Evolution such as Mega Gengar or Mega Houndoom can greatly boost team damage output, especially when multiple trainers coordinate. This allows experienced players to complete the raid quickly, sometimes even with minimal group sizes.

As a Mega raid, defeating Mega Alakazam efficiently is important for maximizing Mega Energy rewards. Faster completion times lead to better rewards, making optimized teams and proper coordination especially valuable.

Overall, Mega Alakazam is less about endurance and more about dealing fast, effective damage before it can overwhelm your team, making preparation and type advantage the key factors for success.

📊 Mega Alakazam Stats

Type	Psychic
Max CP	5099
Weather Boost	Windy
Shiny	Yes
Base Attack	367
Base Defence	207
Base Stamina	146

Mega Alakazam has one of the highest attack stats in Pokémon GO, which allows it to deal massive damage in raids. However, its low HP and defenses mean it can be defeated relatively quickly with the right counters.

🎯 Catch CP & 100% IV

After defeating Mega Alakazam, you will encounter a normal Alakazam.

CP Range:

No Weather Boost: 2150 – 2257 CP
Weather Boost: 2687 – 2821 CP CP

100% IV:

2257 (Normal)
2821 (Weather Boosted)

Use:

Golden Razz Berry
Curveball Excellent Throws

⚠️ Mega Alakazam Weaknesses

Mega Alakazam is weak to the following types:

Category	Details
❌ Weak To:	Bug • Ghost • Dark
✅ Resistant To:	Fighting • Psychic

Notes: Mega Alakazam does not have a double weakness, but its frailty makes exploiting type advantages very effective. Dark- and Ghost-type counters are generally the safest and most reliable choices.

🗡️ Best Counters for Mega Alakazam

Because Mega Alakazam has extremely high attack, it can quickly defeat frail counters. Using super-effective Pokémon with high DPS is essential to complete the raid efficiently.

👻 Ghost-Type Counters

Ghost-type Pokémon are another excellent option. Moves like Lick or Shadow Claw combined with Shadow Ball or Shadow Punch deal super-effective damage. Ghost-types tend to have decent durability against Psychic attacks, making them safe secondary counters.

Chandelure: (Hex / Shadow Ball)

Many ghost attackers have very high attack stats.

Origin Giratina: (Shadow Claw / Shadow Ball)

Ghost moves hit Psychic Pokémon super effectively.

🌑 Dark-Type Counters (Top Choice)

Dark-type Pokémon are the strongest against Mega Alakazam’s Psychic typing. Fast moves like Snarl paired with charged moves such as Foul Play or Crunch provide high DPS while resisting Psychic attacks. Mega Dark Pokémon amplify the damage for the entire raid group, making the fight much faster.

Yveltal: (Snarl / Dark Pulse)

Psychic attacks do not deal extra damage to Dark Pokémon.

Darkrai: (Snarl)

Many Dark attackers have very high DPS.

🐛 Bug-Type Counters

Bug-type Pokémon can also deal super-effective damage. They are generally lower DPS than Dark or Ghost types but can serve as backup attackers when needed.

Pinsir: (Fury Cutter / X-Scissor)

Bug moves are super effective vs Psychic.

Scizor: (Fury Cutter / X-Scissor)

Some options like Scizor are easy to obtain.

🔥 Why Dark, Ghost & Bug Counters Are Best

Mega Alakazam’s Psychic typing makes it weak to Dark, Ghost, and Bug-type attacks. These types exploit its defensive weaknesses and deal consistent super-effective damage.

Pokémon like Tyranitar, Hydreigon, and Gengar are top counters because they combine strong moves with excellent damage output.

🌑 Dark-types resist Psychic moves and deal heavy damage
👻 Ghost-types provide fast and powerful attacks
🐛 Bug-types can be used as alternative counters

🏆 Best Regular Counters

Regular pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Regular counters with short notes on why they excel.

Pokémon	🗡️ Fast Moves	💥 Charged Moves	🔄 Elite Moves	🏆 Best Moves	🧪 Why This Counter Works
Dawn Wings Necrozma	Shadow Claw / Metal Claw / Psycho Cut	Dark Pulse / Iron Head / Future Sight / Outrage / Moongeist Beam	None	Shadow Claw / Metal Claw and Moongeist Beam	Shadow Claw and Moongeist Beam provide extremely high Ghost-type DPS that hits Psychic super-effectively.
Zacian	Metal Claw / Air Slash	Play Rough / Close Combat / Giga Impact / Behemoth Blade	None	Air Slash and Giga Impact / Behemoth Blade	Provides team-wide type boost while contributing moderate neutral damage.
Lunala	Air Slash / Shadow Claw / Confusion	Shadow Ball / Psychic / Future Sight / Moonblast	None	Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball	Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball deal super-effective Ghost-type damage to Mega Alakazam while Lunala has strong attack stats.
Gholdengo	Astonish / Hex	Power Gem / Shadow Ball / Dazzling Gleam / Focus Blast	None	Hex and Shadow Ball	Hex and Shadow Ball deal super-effective Ghost-type damage while Gholdengo resists Psychic attacks due to its Ghost typing.
Tyranitar	Iron Tail / Dragon Breath / Bite	Stone Edge / Fire Blast / Crunch / Brutal Swing	Smack Down	Bite and Brutal Swing	Dark-type moves hit Psychic super-effectively while resisting Psychic attacks.
Darkrai	Snarl / Feint Attack	Focus Blast / Shadow Ball / Dark Pulse	Sludge Bomb	Snarl and Dark Pulse / Shadow Ball	Snarl and Dark Pulse provide very high Dark-type DPS while resisting Psychic attacks.
Dusk Mane Necrozma	Shadow Claw / Metal Claw / Psycho Cut	Dark Pulse / Iron Head / Future Sight / Outrage / Sunsteel Strike	None	Shadow Claw / Metal Claw and Sunsteel Strike	Provides team-wide type boost while contributing moderate neutral damage.
Volcarona	Bug Bite / Fire Spin	Hurricane / Bug Buzz / Overheat / Solar Beam	None	Bug Bite and Bug Buzz	Bug Bite and Bug Buzz deal consistent super-effective Bug-type damage.
Origin Giratina	Shadow Claw / Dragon Tail	Ominous Wind / Shadow Ball / Dragon Pulse	Shadow Force	Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball	Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball deliver strong super-effective Ghost damage with excellent bulk for survivability.
Yveltal	Gust / Sucker Punch / Snarl	Hyper Beam / Focus Blast / Hurricane / Psychic / Dark Pulse	Oblivion Wing	Snarl and Dark Pulse	Snarl and Dark Pulse provide strong Dark-type damage while Yveltal resists Psychic attacks.

👤 Best Shadow Counters

Shadow pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Shadow counters with short notes on why they excel.

Pokémon	🗡️ Fast Moves	💥 Charged Moves	🔄 Elite Moves	🏆 Best Moves	🧪 Why This Counter Works
Shadow Tyranitar	Iron Tail / Dragon Breath / Bite	Stone Edge / Fire Blast / Crunch / Brutal Swing	Smack Down	Bite and Brutal Swing	Shadow boost increases Dark-type DPS while resisting Psychic damage.
Shadow Darkrai	Snarl / Feint Attack	Focus Blast / Shadow Ball / Dark Pulse	Sludge Bomb	Snarl and Dark Pulse	Shadow boost increases Dark-type damage by 20%, making it one of the highest DPS counters against Mega Alakazam.
Shadow Hydreigon	Dragon Breath / Bite	Fly / Flash Cannon / Dragon Pulse / Dark Pulse	Brutal Swing	Bite and Dark Pulse	Dark-type moves hit Psychic super-effectively with boosted Shadow damage.
Shadow Mewtwo	Psycho Cut / Confusion	Focus Blast / Flamethrower / Thunderbolt / Psychic / Ice Beam	Hyper Beam / Shadow Ball / Psystrike	Psycho Cut and Shadow Ball	Shadow Ball deals super-effective Ghost-type damage, and the Shadow boost makes it extremely powerful.
Shadow Salamence	Fire Fang / Dragon Tail / Bite	Fly / Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Draco Meteor / Brutal Swing / Crunch	Outrage	Bite and Crunch	Bite and Crunch provide boosted Dark-type damage, allowing it to hit Psychic super-effectively.
Shadow Chandelure	Hex / Fire Spin / Incinerate	Shadow Ball / Overheat / Flame Charge / Energy Ball	Poltergeist	Hex and Shadow Ball	Shadow boost amplifies Ghost-type damage for extremely high DPS.
Shadow Altered Giratina	Shadow Claw / Dragon Breath	Ancient Power / Shadow Sneak / Dragon Claw	Shadow Force	Shadow Claw / Dragon Breath and Shadow Force	Ghost-type attacks deal super-effective damage with strong bulk.

If your counters have the right movesets, these types will consistently deal super-effective damage throughout the fight.

⚡ Best Mega Counters

Mega pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Mega counters with short notes on why they excel.

Pokémon	🗡️ Fast Moves	💥 Charged Moves	🔄 Elite Moves	🏆 Best Moves	🧪 Why This Counter Works
Mega Tyranitar	Iron Tail / Dragon Breath / Bite	Stone Edge / Fire Blast / Crunch / Brutal Swing	Smack Down	Bite and Brutal Swing	Boosts Dark-type teammates while dealing super-effective Dark damage.
Mega Rayquaza	Air Slash / Dragon Tail	Aerial Ace / Dragon Ascent / Ancient Power / Outrage	Hurricane / Breaking Swipe	Dragon Tail and Dragon Ascent	Provides team-wide type boost while contributing moderate neutral damage.
Mega Gengar	Hex / Shadow Claw / Sucker Punch	Focus Blast / Drain Punch / Sludge Bomb / Shadow Ball	Lick / Sludge Wave / Shadow Punch / Psychic / Dark Pulse	Lick / Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball	Boosts Ghost-types and delivers extremely high super-effective DPS.
Mega Houndoom	Fire Fang / Snarl	Fire Blast / Flamethrower / Crunch / Foul Play	None	Snarl and Foul Play	Boosts Dark-types and hits Psychic super-effectively.
Mega Salamence	Fire Fang / Dragon Tail / Bite	Fly / Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Draco Meteor / Brutal Swing / Crunch	Outrage	Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor	Provides team-wide type boost while contributing moderate neutral damage.
Mega Pinsir	Rock Smash / Bug Bite / Fury Cutter	Vise Grip / Close Combat / Superpower / X-Scissor	Submission	Bug Bite and X-Scissor	Boosts Bug-types and deals super-effective Bug damage.
Mega Absol	Psycho Cut / Snarl	Megahorn / Thunder / Dark Pulse / Payback	Brutal Swing	Snarl and Dark Pulse	Snarl and Dark Pulse deal super-effective Dark damage while boosting Dark-type teammates.
Mega Gyarados	Waterfall / Dragon Breath / Bite	Hydro Pump / Outrage / Twister / Crunch	Dragon Tail / Aqua Tail / Dragon Pulse	Bite and Crunch	Bite and Crunch deal strong Dark-type damage while boosting Dark-type teammates in the raid.
Mega Scizor	Fury Cutter / Bullet Punch	Iron Head / X-Scissor / Trailblaze / Night Slash	None	Fury Cutter and X-Scissor	Fury Cutter and X-Scissor deal super-effective Bug-type damage while boosting Bug-type teammates.
Mega Banette	Hex / Shadow Claw	Shadow Ball / Thunder / Dazzling Gleam	None	Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball	Boosts Ghost-types and delivers strong Ghost-type raid damage.
Mega Metagross	Fury Cutter / Bullet Punch / Zen Headbutt	Earthquake / Flash Cannon / Psychic	Shadow Claw / Meteor Mash	Zen Headbutt and Earthquake	Provides team-wide type boost while contributing moderate neutral damage.
Mega Gardevoir	Magical Leaf / Charge Beam / Confusion / Charm	Shadow Ball / Psychic / Triple Axel / Dazzling Gleam	Synchronoise	Charm and Shadow Ball / Dazzling Gleam	Provides team-wide type boost while contributing moderate neutral damage.

👥 Raid Difficulty & Recommended Team Size

Mega Alakazam is considered an easy raid due to its low defense. Even though it has high attack power, it cannot sustain damage for long.

Player Level	Recommended Trainers
Beginner	4–6 players
Intermediate	3–4 players
High-Level	2–3 players

High-level trainers using strong Dark or Ghost-type Pokémon can complete this raid very quickly.

💊 Revive & Potion Cost

Average revives used: 8–14
Average potions used: 10–18
Dodging significantly reduces resource usage
Using Mega Pokémon reduces total relobbies

❌ Common Raid Mistakes

Avoid using fragile Water or Ice attackers—they'll often be outpaced by Alakazam's high damage. Be cautious if Mega Alakazam runs Shadow Ball or Focus Blast, as these can quickly knock out fragile counters.

🧩 Best Team Compositions

Lead with strongest Dark-type attacker
Follow with two additional Dark Pokémon
Add one Ghost-type as backup
Finish with another Dark or Ghost-type attacker

Avoid Psychic and Fighting Pokémon for offense, as they are less effective and may faint quickly.

Optimized Team

Mega Tyranitar (Bite + Crunch)
Mega Gengar (Lick + Shadow Ball)
Shadow Tyranitar (Bite + Crunch)
Hydreigon (Bite + Brutal Swing)
Giratina (Origin) (Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball)
Darkrai (Snarl + Shadow Ball)

Budget Team

Tyranitar (Bite + Crunch)
Chandelure (Hex + Shadow Ball)
Weavile
Houndoom
Gengar (Lick + Shadow Ball)
Banette

🎯 How to Catch Mega Alakazam Easily

After defeating Mega Alakazam, use these tips to improve your catch success rate:

🟡 Use Golden Razz Berry for maximum catch chance
🎯 Aim for Excellent Curveball Throws
⏳ Wait for attack animation before throwing
🌀 Use curveball technique for higher catch probability

Mega Alakazam’s low bulk makes it easier to defeat, and consistent throws will help you catch it reliably.

👥 Raid Difficulty & Trainers Needed

Due to its low stamina, Mega Alakazam can be defeated quickly with high-DPS counters.

1–2 Trainers: Possible with top-tier counters
3 Trainers: Comfortable clear
4+ Trainers: Easy win

High-level trainers using optimized Dark- or Ghost-type Pokémon can easily defeat Mega Alakazam even in small groups.

🧠 Raid Strategy & Advanced Tips

1. Use High DPS Counters

Mega Alakazam is frail, so high-DPS counters like Dark and Ghost Pokémon are the best choice. Focus on maximizing damage output rather than tanking hits.

2. Avoid Psychic and Fighting Types

While Psychic and Fighting Pokémon may survive longer, they deal neutral damage and can be quickly defeated by Mega Alakazam’s charged attacks. Stick to super-effective types.

3. Coordinate Mega Evolutions

A single Mega Dark or Mega Ghost Pokémon provides a team-wide boost. Coordinate with your group to ensure the Mega boost is active throughout the raid for maximum efficiency.

Pokémon like Gengar, Darkrai, and Tyranitar can exploit this weakness with powerful charged attacks. When constructing your team, focus on Pokémon that not only hit super-effectively but also resist Mega Alakazam’s Psychic moves — this improves survivability.

Weather plays an important role. In Foggy or Partly Cloudy conditions, Dark-type moves receive a weather boost, making them particularly effective against Mega Alakazam. Trainers should avoid using primarily Fighting-type or Normal-type Pokémon, as they are often not resilient enough against Psychic-type charged moves without high defense stats.

Dodging charged attacks like Psychic or Future Sight can add valuable seconds for your team, especially in smaller raid lobbies. A good tactic is to send in your highest DPS counter first and then rotate in secondary attackers as needed. This helps maximize damage while maintaining overall team health.

Group coordination also matters. If you have multiple trainers available, balance your team composition with varied attackers to ensure you’re not relying only on a single Pokémon’s performance. This reduces the chance of switching mid-battle and losing valuable time. With thoughtful team choices and strategic dodging, Mega Alakazam should fall more consistently.

🌦️ Weather Boost

Mega Alakazam gets a weather boost in:

🌬️ Windy Weather

boosts Psychic-types counters.

🌧️ Rainy Weather

boosts Bug-types counters.

🌫️ Foggy Weather

boosts Dark & Ghost counters.

🌀 Mega Alakazam Moveset

The best moveset for Mega Alakazam is:

🗡️ Fast Moves

Psycho Cut
Confusion

💥 Charged Moves

Focus Blast
Shadow Ball
Fire Punch
Future Sight

🔄 Elite Moves

Counter
Psychic
Dazzling Gleam

Pro tip: While it has very low defense, its huge attack stat means that Shadow Ball and Focus Blast can instantly knock out careless counters.

If your counters have the right movesets, these types will consistently deal super-effective damage throughout the fight.

🎮 Is Mega Alakazam Good in PvE and PvP?

Is Mega Alakazam Good in PvP?

Mega Evolutions are not allowed in most PvP leagues, so Mega Alakazam is mainly used for raids

Is Mega Alakazam Good in PvE?

Mega Alakazam is one of the best Psychic-type Mega evolutions for raids because it boosts Psychic-type damage for all teammates. It can significantly increase raid damage against Fighting and Poison-type raid bosses.

✨ Can Mega Alakazam Be Shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes, trainers have a chance to encounter a Shiny Alakazam after defeating Mega Alakazam in a raid battle. While the Mega form itself cannot be caught, players will encounter a regular Alakazam after the raid, which may appear in its shiny form.

Shiny Alakazam has a slightly different color compared to the normal version, with a more golden appearance. Because shiny Pokémon are rare, many trainers participate in multiple Mega raids to increase their chances of finding one.

Completing Mega raids also rewards trainers with Mega Energy, which can later be used to Mega Evolve their own Alakazam in Pokémon GO.

Evolution, Mega Details & Buddy Distance

Evolution Line	Base(Abra) → Stage(Kadabra) → Final(Alakazam) → Mega(Alakazam)
Mega Energy (First)	200
Subsequent Cost	40
Buddy Distance	3 km
Mega Energy via Buddy	Yes
Mega Boost Bonus(Walking)	Extra Candy
Mega Boost Bonus(Catch)	Extra Psychic-type Candy
Mega Boost Bonus(Buddy^)	5 Mega Energy per candy

(^ denotes first mega evolved)

🚶 Buddy Distance

3 km (per Pokémon GO buddy distance)

⚖️ Shadow & Mega Comparison

🧬 Best Mega Evolutions

Recommended Megas to use against Mega Alakazam:

Tyranitar, Houndoom, Salamence, Gyarados, Metagross, Absol, Alakazam – 🌑 Dark boost
Rayquaza – 🐉 Dragon boost
Rayquaza – 🕊️ Flying boost
Gengar, Banette, Gardevoir – 👻 Ghost boost
Pinsir, Scizor, Metagross – 🐛 Bug boost
Alakazam, Gardevoir – 🔮 Psychic boost
Gardevoir – ✨ Fairy boost

🎁 Raid Rewards

Defeating Mega Alakazam in a Mega Raid in Pokémon GO rewards trainers with various useful items such as Rare Candy, Golden Razz Berries, and Mega Energy. These rewards help players power up Pokémon, heal their teams, and Mega Evolve their own Alakazam.

Reward	Typical Amount
Golden Razz Berry	2 – 6
Rare Candy	2 – 6
Revive	3 – 10
Hyper Potion	3 – 10
Fast TM	0 – 1
Charged TM	0 – 1
Stardust	1000

Mega Energy Reward

Trainers also receive Mega Alakazam Mega Energy after completing the raid. The amount depends on how quickly the raid boss is defeated.

Raid Completion Speed	Mega Energy Reward
Very Fast	200 Mega Energy
Fast	175 Mega Energy
Average	150 Mega Energy
Slow	100 Mega Energy

📌 Is Mega Alakazam Worth Raiding?

Mega Alakazam is valuable for its Mega Energy, which can be used to power up other Psychic-type Pokémon. Its high attack makes it ideal for quick raids and for practicing coordinated Mega strategies. Despite being frail, it is easy to farm if you have strong counters.

🖼️ Regular vs Shiny Mega Alakazam Forms

Shiny Alakazam has a slightly different color compared to the normal version, with a more golden appearance.