Mega Alakazam is stepping into the spotlight in Pokemon GO Mega Raids at the start of May 2024, and here is everything you need to know about taking down this Psychic-type Pokemon.
Mega Alakazam Weaknesses & Type Effectiveness
Despite its five menacing spoons and luscious beard, Mega Alakazam isn’t all that tough. Alakazam is a pure Psychic-type Pokemon, leaving it vulnerable to Bug, Ghost, and Dark-type attacks. However, Mega Alakazam has a 3/4 chance to bring an attack that counters each of those types.
| Pokemon | Type | Vulnerable To | Strong Against | Resistant To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mega Alakazam | Psychic | Bug Ghost Dark | Grass Ice Bug Steel Normal Rock Dark Fighting Poison Psychic Ghost | Fighting Psychic |
Alakazam can bring a Psychic, Fire, Fighting, or Ghost-type move, so we recommend bringing a mix of Pokemon that resist those moves. Alakazam will always bring a Psychic-type move, so we recommend Dark-type Pokemon. However, be wary of Alakazam’s potential Fighting-type move, as it counters Dark-type Pokemon.
Best Mega Alakazam Counters in Pokemon GO
Knowing what we know about Alakazam’s versatile moveset, here are the top 10 Pokemon we recommend you take into their Pokemon GO Mega Raids:
| Pokemon | Moves |
|---|---|
 Mega Gengar | Shadow Claw Shadow Ball |
 Mega Tyranitar | Bute Brutal Swing |
 Mega Houndoom | Snarl Foul Play |
 Mega Gyarados | Bute Crunch |
 Hydreigon | Bite Brutal Swing |
 Giratina | Shadow Claw Shadow Force |
 Mega Absol | Snarl Dark Pulse |
 Weavile | Snarl Foul Play |
 Volcarona | Bug Bite Bug Buzz |
 Yveltal | Snarl Dark Pulse |
While Mega Alakazam isn’t the toughest Mega Raid boss, we recommend at least three Pokemon GO trainers team up to take it on. This is to ensure you have enough coverage for Alakazam’s moveset. Just make sure your Pokemon are at least 3,500 CP.
If you’re looking to get your hands on some of the all-around strongest Pokemon for PvE, check out our Pokemon GO Raid Tier List. And if you’re looking for which raids are on the horizon, stop over at our Pokemon GO Raid Schedule.
