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Damage multipliers this Pokemon takes from each attacking type (based on the current form).
Damage multipliers of this Pokemon's same-type (STAB) moves against each defending type.
KangaskhanNormal5.8%
TorkoalFire5.6%
FarigirafNormalPsychic4.7%
AnnihilapeFightingGhost4.7%
Mawile-MegaSteelFairy4.3%
SinistchaGrassGhost4.0%
GarchompDragonGround3.7%
Raichu-Mega-YElectric3.5%
Focus SashHeld: Holder survives any single-hit attack at 1 HP if at max HP, then the item is consumed.54.7%
Life OrbHeld: Holder’s moves inflict 30% extra damage, but cost 10% max HP.27.1%
Choice ScarfHeld: Increases Speed by 50%, but restricts the holder to only one move.8.5%
Mental HerbHeld: Consumed to cure infatuation. Gen V: Also removes Taunt, Encore, Torment, Disable, and Cursed Body.6.2%
Light ClayHeld: Light Screen and Reflect used by the holder last 8 rounds instead of 5.1.7%High-firepower meta Pokémon that hit it super-effectively by type (estimated, not battle data)
Chandelure×2
Roaring Moon×2
Volcarona×2
Kleavor×2
Kingambit×2
Tyranitar×2Based on real ladder matchup statistics and expert community assessments (data snapshot 2026-05)
Usage 0.77%, ranked #87. Maintains notable presence in the current metagame.
Playstyle：Standard sets focus on focusblast, psychic, dazzlinggleam, etc. and similar moves for versatility, holding alakazite to boost stats. trace ability enables effective pacing control.
Usage 0.16%, ranked #145. Maintains notable presence in the current metagame.
Playstyle：In doubles, protect, expandingforce, dazzlinggleam, etc. serve as the core offense, with alakazite for reliability. trace is key for team synergy.
Base Alakazam sits at a mere 0.11% usage and rank 174 in the high-ladder bracket, almost entirely overshadowed by its Mega form. Its 135 Special Attack and 120 Speed remain impressive, but fall noticeably short of the Mega's stats. The key differentiator is item freedom: 80.6% run Focus Sash for guaranteed survival insurance, while 13.1% opt for Choice Scarf for speed control in specific team compositions — tools Mega Alakazam cannot access.
Playstyle：The dominant build runs Timid with max Special Attack and Speed EVs, pairing Magic Guard (91.3%) with Focus Sash for guaranteed survival through one hit. The moveset covers four typings: Focus Blast (21%), Psychic (20.2%), Shadow Ball (17.4%), and Dazzling Gleam (17.1%). High-ladder commentary frames this Alakazam as a precision counter pick: its value lies in landing exactly one guaranteed attack against a specific threat, trading the Mega slot for the item slot while accepting that its overall output ceiling is lower.
In Doubles, Alakazam reaches just 0.06% usage at rank 185, extremely niche. Its key differentiator from Mega Alakazam is Inner Focus (77.4%), which grants flinch immunity in Doubles where Fake Out and Rock Slide flinch are common. Focus Sash (83.7%) paired with speed utility moves like Speed Swap and Encore gives it a distinct support profile. Despite 12 tournament appearances, its overall high-ladder footprint remains minimal.