alakazam-mega #10037
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alakazam-mega
Generation I · #10037 — Psi Pokémon
Mega Alakazam represents the ultimate expression of psychic power, achieved through the process of Mega Evolution using the Alakazite stone. As the Mega-evolved form of Alakazam, this legendary Psi Pokémon ascends beyond its already formidable base state to become one of the most intellectually superior beings in the entire Pokémon world. With a base Special Attack stat of 175 and a staggering base Speed stat of 150, Mega Alakazam is built for swift, overwhelming special offense. The transformation reduces its physical height slightly from 1.5m to 1.2m, yet the concentration of its psychic energy and cerebral power becomes substantially more potent. This Mega Evolution exemplifies how Alakazam's legendary intelligence quotient of 5,000 can be channeled into devastating psychic attacks delivered faster than virtually any other Pokémon in competitive play.
Base Stats
Height
1.2m
Weight
48.0kg
Category
Psi Pokémon
Gender
Male 75% / Female 25%
Color
brown
Shape
humanoid
Habitat
urban
Abilities
Copies an opponent's ability upon entering battle.
Alakazam-mega Biology & Physical Characteristics
Mega Alakazam maintains the distinctive humanoid silhouette of its base form while undergoing significant physiological refinement during Mega Evolution. Its already prominent mustache, which is characteristically longer in males and shorter in females, becomes even more defined and angular. The Pokémon's skeletal yellow body and brown armor-like plating intensify in appearance, with the protective sections covering its chest, shoulders, forearms, and knees becoming more pronounced and crystalline in nature, reflecting its enhanced psychic resonance. Its three-toed feet with white claws remain positioned identically, with two toes facing forward and one facing backward for optimal grip during telekinetic hovering. The ear-like spikes extending from the top of its head and the additional spikes protruding from its cheeks become more acute and energetically charged. Mega Alakazam's most remarkable biological aspect is that its already continuously growing brain multiplies its cellular structure to even greater degrees, making the weight and density of its cranium impossible to support naturally—hence why it perpetually levitates using its psychokinetic power rather than standing on solid ground.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Alakazam-mega Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Alakazam, including its Mega Evolution form, maintains a consistent gender distribution of 75% male and 25% female, creating a notable skew toward male individuals within the species. This gender ratio significantly impacts the visual presentation of the Pokémon, as male Alakazam and Mega Alakazam display substantially longer and more impressive mustaches compared to their female counterparts, whose mustaches are characteristically shorter and more modest. The gender dimorphism is one of the few readily apparent physical differences between male and female specimens, making it an important distinguishing feature for trainers and researchers. Both male and female Alakazam belong to the Human-Like egg group, indicating they possess a physiological structure somewhat analogous to humanoid creatures, which correlates with their upright posture, manipulative appendages, and bipedal stance. The breeding cycle for Alakazam requires 20 egg cycles to hatch, translating to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps in most games, making it a moderately time-consuming Pokémon to breed. Despite the specific base happiness value of 70 for the regular form, both forms maintain similar bonding potential with trainers, suggesting that the Mega Evolution process does not fundamentally alter a Pokémon's emotional connection to its trainer.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
twisted-spoon
type-enhancement
Held: Psychic-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
twisted-spoon
type-enhancement
Held: Psychic-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
twisted-spoon
type-enhancement
Held: Psychic-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
twisted-spoon
type-enhancement
Held: Psychic-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
twisted-spoon
type-enhancement
Held: Psychic-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
twisted-spoon
type-enhancement
Held: Psychic-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
twisted-spoon
type-enhancement
Held: Psychic-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
twisted-spoon
type-enhancement
Held: Psychic-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
TMs & HMs
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platinum
tm01
emerald
tm01
diamond pearl
tm01
firered leafgreen
tm01
ruby sapphire
tm01
xd
tm01
colosseum
tm01
heartgold soulsilver
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm02
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
x y
tm03
black 2 white 2
tm03
black white
tm03
sun moon
tm03
sword shield
tm03
ultra sun ultra moon
tm03
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm04
emerald
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Gender Differences
This Pokémon has visible differences between male and female forms.
alakazam-mega's Evolution Chain
Alakazam-mega Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Mega Alakazam represents the pinnacle of Alakazam's evolutionary potential through Mega Evolution, a process that fundamentally transforms the Pokémon's physical and mental state. The Mega Evolution of Alakazam requires the use of the Alakazite stone and was first introduced in Generation VI games, allowing trainers who possess both Alakazam and its corresponding Mega Stone to unlock this powerful transformation during battle. The statistical improvements from standard Alakazam to Mega Alakazam are dramatic and significant: while the base form boasts a total base stat of 500, Mega Alakazam achieves a total base stat of 600, with substantial increases distributed strategically across its Special Attack (from 135 to 175), Defense (from 45 to 65), Special Defense (from 95 to 105), and Speed (from 120 to 150). These increases reflect Mega Alakazam's enhanced mental processing power and psychic control, granting it the ability to execute special attacks with devastating force while maintaining superior velocity compared to its base form. The transformation encapsulates the concept that Alakazam's intelligence and psychic prowess, when amplified through Mega Evolution, transcend normal limitations and approach godlike cognitive and offensive capabilities.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Alakazam-mega Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Mega Alakazam's behavioral patterns are dominated by its overwhelming intellectual capacity and the enhanced processing power that Mega Evolution grants. The Pokémon exists in a state of constant calculation, perpetually analyzing every variable within its environment to gain strategic advantage in any situation. Its heightened Speed stat of 150 reflects not only physical quickness but also lightning-fast mental processing, allowing it to think and react faster than nearly all other Pokémon. Mega Alakazam demonstrates an almost obsessive dedication to problem-solving and strategic planning, making it exceptionally focused and determined during battles. The transformation into its Mega form amplifies its psychic sensitivity, enabling it to perceive and manipulate psychic energy with extraordinary precision. While Alakazam species naturally inhabit locations where they can use their psychic powers without interference, Mega Alakazam requires environments rich in psychic energy to maintain its heightened state. Its Trace ability allows it to copy an opponent's ability upon entry into battle, adding a layer of strategic adaptability that complements its already formidable offensive capabilities.
Pokedex Entries
Generation I
Its brain can out perform a super computer. Its intelligence quotient is said to be 5,000.
A POKéMON that can memorize anything. It never forgets what it learns-- that's why this POKéMON is smart.
Generation II
Closing both its eyes heightens all its other senses. This enables it to use its abilities to their extremes.
Its brain cells multiply continu ally until it dies. As a result, it remembers everything.
It has an IQ of 5000. It calcu lates many things in order to gain the edge in every battle.
Generation III
ALAKAZAM’s brain continually grows, making its head far too heavy to support with its neck. This POKéMON holds its head up using its psychokinetic power instead.
ALAKAZAM’s brain continually grows, infinitely multiplying brain cells. This amazing brain gives this POKéMON an astoundingly high IQ of 5,000. It has a thorough memory of everything that has occurred in the world.
While it has strong psychic abilities and high intelligence, an ALAKAZAM’s muscles are very weak. It uses psychic power to move its body.
It does not like physical attacks very much. Instead, it freely uses extra sensory powers to defeat foes.
Its brain can outperform a supercomputer. Its IQ (intelligence quotient) is said to be around 5,000.
Generation IV
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.
The spoons clutched in its hands are said to have been created by its psychic powers.
Closing both its eyes heightens all its other senses. This enables it to use its abilities to their extremes.
Its brain cells multiply continually until it dies. As a result, it remembers everything.
Generation V
The spoons clutched in its hands are said to have been created by its psychic powers.
The spoons clutched in its hands are said to have been created by its psychic powers.
Generation VI
Its brain cells multiply continually until it dies. As a result, it remembers everything.
Its brain can outperform a supercomputer. Its IQ (intelligence quotient) is said to be around 5,000.
Alakazam’s brain continually grows, making its head far too heavy to support with its neck. This Pokémon holds its head up using its psychokinetic power instead.
Alakazam’s brain continually grows, infinitely multiplying brain cells. This amazing brain gives this Pokémon an astoundingly high IQ of 5,000. It has a thorough memory of everything that has occurred in the world.
Generation VII
It is said to have an IQ of approximately 5,000. Its overflowing psychokinetic powers cause headaches to anyone nearby.
Alakazam uses its psychic powers to make the spoons it carries. Each spoon is an original that there’s only one of in the whole world.
Its brain cells continue to increase in number until its death. The older the Alakazam, the larger its head.
If it trusts someone deeply, it will let them have one of its spoons. Anything you eat with that spoon is apparently delicious.
A Pokémon that can memorize anything. It never forgets what it learns—that’s why this Pokémon is smart.
Generation VIII
It has an incredibly high level of intelligence. Some say that Alakazam remembers everything that ever happens to it, from birth till death.
Alakazam wields potent psychic powers. It’s said that this Pokémon used these powers to create the spoons it holds.
The longer Alakazam lives, the larger and heavier its head becomes. Our tests have shown that the strength of its psychic powers correlates positively to the weight of its head.
Alakazam-mega Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The design of Mega Alakazam builds upon the established aesthetic of its base form while accentuating the elements that define Alakazam's thematic identity as a psychic genius. The name 'Alakazam' itself is derived from the magical incantation 'abracadabra,' reflecting the Pokémon's magical psychic powers, while 'zam' may reference the sudden, impactful nature of its psychic attacks. In its Mega form, the design emphasizes the crystalline, angular nature of psychic energy, with sharper lines and more defined geometric patterns appearing throughout its armor plating. The mustache, already iconic to the species, becomes even more prominent and distinguished, serving as a visual representation of the Pokémon's elevated intellectual and psychic status. The spikes protruding from its head and cheeks become more acute and energetically charged in appearance, suggesting the crackling, potent psychic force coursing through its body. The slight reduction in physical height paradoxically emphasizes the concentration and intensity of its power—suggesting that Mega Alakazam has condensed and refined its form for maximum efficiency and psychic output. The Japanese name 'Foodin' (フーディン) carries connotations of precision and clarity, both of which are amplified in the Mega form.
Learnable Moves
Alakazam-mega can learn 81 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ally switch | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| barrier | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| charge beam | electric | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| confusion | psychic | Special | 50 | 100 | 25 |
| dazzling gleam | fairy | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| disable | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| drain punch | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| embargo | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| encore | normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 |
| energy ball | grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fire punch | fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| focus punch | fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| foul play | dark | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| future sight | psychic | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| gravity | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| ice punch | ice | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| kinesis | psychic | Status | — | 80 | 15 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| laser focus | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| magic coat | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| magic room | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| miracle eye | psychic | Status | — | — | 40 |
| night shade | ghost | Special | — | 100 | 15 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psybeam | psychic | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| psycho cut | psychic | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| psyshock | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| recover | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| recycle | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| role play | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| seismic toss | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| signal beam | bug | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| skill swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snatch | dark | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| telekinesis | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| teleport | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| torment | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| tri attack | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| trick | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| trick room | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| wonder room | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Alakazam-mega Competitive Battle Guide
Mega Alakazam stands as one of the most dominant special attackers in competitive Pokémon battling, with its exceptional base Special Attack of 175 and unparalleled base Speed of 150 making it a force to be reckoned with in nearly every competitive format. The 50-point boost to its Speed stat from the base form ensures that Mega Alakazam outspeeds the vast majority of threats in the metagame, allowing it to execute its devastating special attacks first in most scenarios. Its Special Attack stat of 175 positions it among the highest special attackers available, enabling it to deal enormous damage with Psychic-type moves like Psychic and Psybeam, complemented by coverage moves such as Focus Blast, Dazzling Gleam, Shadow Ball, and Hidden Power variants tailored to specific threats. The Trace ability provides exceptional versatility, allowing Mega Alakazam to copy the abilities of opposing Pokémon upon entry, whether that means acquiring a useful ability for itself or denying an opponent's ability advantage. Despite its lower Defense stat of 65 and Special Defense of 105, Mega Alakazam's offensive pressure and speed advantage often negate the need for substantial bulk, as it can eliminate threats before they have an opportunity to attack. The 55 base HP is its primary vulnerability, meaning it falls quickly to priority moves and predicted super-effective attacks, requiring careful prediction and strategic switching to maximize its effectiveness in prolonged battles.
Commonly Asked Questions About Alakazam-mega
What type is Alakazam-mega?
Alakazam-mega is a psychic type Pokemon.
What does Alakazam-mega evolve into?
Alakazam-mega does not evolve into any other Pokemon. It is the final form in its evolution line.
What are Alakazam-mega's weaknesses?
Alakazam-mega is weak to bug, ghost and dark type moves.
Alakazam-mega Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Alakazam, particularly in its Mega Evolution form, has secured a prominent place in Pokémon competitive culture and popular imagination as the quintessential representation of psychic power and intellectual superiority. The Pokémon's distinctive appearance with its iconic mustache and humanoid form has made it instantly recognizable across multiple generations of Pokémon media, from the trading card game to animated adaptations. In competitive Pokémon communities, Mega Alakazam has been a perennial fixture in tier lists and tournament teams, revered by players who appreciate pure speed and special attack stats combined with excellent move coverage. The Pokédex entries describing its IQ of 5,000 and ability to calculate multiple scenarios simultaneously have cemented Alakazam's status as a symbol of genius-level intelligence within the Pokémon universe and among the fanbase. Its appearance in significant matches and professional Pokémon competitions has elevated its cultural cachet, making it a favorite among players seeking to project mastery of game mechanics and strategic depth. Alakazam's Mega Evolution was particularly celebrated in Generation VI as it exemplified how the Mega Evolution mechanic could enhance already powerful Pokémon to extraordinary levels, serving as a benchmark for what high-tier competitive Pokémon could achieve with proper stat allocation and strategic depth.
Where to Find Alakazam-mega in Every Pokémon Game
Mega Alakazam became available to trainers beginning with Generation VI games (Pokémon X and Y), where the Mega Evolution mechanic was first introduced, and has remained obtainable in every subsequent generation where Mega Evolution mechanics persist. To achieve Mega Alakazam in battle, trainers must first obtain a standard Alakazam through catching or evolving Kadabra (which evolves from Abra), then acquire the Alakazite Mega Stone corresponding to their game version. The specific locations and methods for obtaining Alakazite vary significantly across different game generations and versions—in Pokémon X and Y, for example, Alakazite can be obtained through various methods including item collection or NPC trades. Alakazam itself maintains reasonable availability across most games where it appears; it typically can be caught or obtained through evolution in the mid-to-late stages of gameplay, as it represents a final evolution requiring either a trade or exposure to a Linking Cord depending on the generation. The species has appeared in multiple supplementary games and Pokémon GO, where trainers can Mega Evolve their Alakazam using Mega Energy, making it accessible to a broader audience. Different regional Pokédex entries mean that Alakazam's availability number varies significantly—it is #0065 in the Kanto region but holds different local Pokédex numbers in Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, and other regions, reflecting its wide distribution across the Pokémon world.