# Alakazam - Gen 5 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Alakazam in Gen 5 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 5 OverUsed (`bw`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | bw |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Alakazam)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw/Alakazam
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bw](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw)

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## Common Moves
- **Focus Blast**: 81.354%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 72.735%
- **Psychic**: 67.536%
- **Signal Beam**: 36.677%
- **Encore**: 32.632%
- **Psyshock**: 32.554%
- **Grass Knot**: 24.895%
- **Shadow Ball**: 21.088%
- **Hidden Power Fire**: 20.875%
- **Other**: 9.653%

## Common Abilities
- **Magic Guard**: 99.915%
- **Synchronize**: 0.085%
- **Inner Focus**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 68.301%
- **Life Orb**: 31.682%
- **Other**: 0.017%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar**: 81.456%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 69.256%
- **Ferrothorn**: 54.784%
- **Latios**: 53.497%
- **Rotom-Wash**: 47.905%
- **Excadrill**: 30.732%

## FAQ for Alakazam in bw-1760

### What are the top moves for Alakazam?
The most common moves for Alakazam are Focus Blast, Hidden Power Ice, Psychic, Signal Beam. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Alakazam?
Alakazam is frequently paired with Tyranitar, Landorus-Therian, Ferrothorn, Latios. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Alakazam?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Alakazam?
The top build for Alakazam features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 49.789% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Alakazam?
Alakazam is most effectively run with the ability **Magic Guard** (99.915%) and the item **Focus Sash** (68.301%).

### What is the most common role for Alakazam?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Alakazam often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the bw-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Alakazam?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 55 |
| Attack | 50 |
| Defense | 45 |
| Sp. Atk | 135 |
| Sp. Def | 95 |
| Speed | 120 |
| **BST** | **500** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Alakazam on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Alakazam) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bw) - Build teams with Alakazam
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*
