# Alakazam - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in National Dex

> Find the best Alakazam builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Alakazam Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Usage** | 2% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Alakazam)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Alakazam
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Bug (2x), Ghost (2x), Dark (2x) |
| **Resists** | Fighting (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Focus Blast**: 96.735%
- **Shadow Ball**: 95.930%
- **Nasty Plot**: 91.671%
- **Psyshock**: 85.338%
- **Expanding Force**: 9.910%
- **Psychic**: 4.740%
- **Other**: 15.675%

## Common Abilities
- **Magic Guard**: 99.367%
- **Synchronize**: 0.633%
- **Inner Focus**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 92.394%
- **Life Orb**: 6.628%
- **Other**: 0.979%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Lele**: 91.039%
- **Volcarona**: 83.274%
- **Blaziken**: 82.912%
- **Polteageist**: 82.270%
- **Diancie-Mega**: 82.174%
- **Tyranitar-Mega**: 9.209%

## FAQ for Alakazam in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Alakazam?
The most common moves for Alakazam are Focus Blast, Shadow Ball, Nasty Plot, Psyshock. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Alakazam?
Alakazam is frequently paired with Tapu Lele, Volcarona, Blaziken, Polteageist. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Alakazam weak to and resistant against?
Alakazam is weak to Bug (2x), Ghost (2x), Dark (2x), resists Fighting (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### 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 `0/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 49.600% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Alakazam?
Alakazam is most effectively run with the ability **Magic Guard** (99.367%) and the item **Focus Sash** (92.394%).

### 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 gen8nationaldex-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/gen8nationaldex/Alakazam) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Alakazam
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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