# Alakazam - OverUsed Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OverUsed (`gen8ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou/Alakazam)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8ou/Alakazam
- **Format Overview**: [OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Focus Blast**: 97.323%
- **Nasty Plot**: 90.617%
- **Shadow Ball**: 90.280%
- **Expanding Force**: 65.946%
- **Psychic**: 29.603%
- **Psyshock**: 9.504%
- **Other**: 16.725%

## Common Abilities
- **Magic Guard**: 100.000%
- **Synchronize**: 0.000%
- **Inner Focus**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 90.932%
- **Life Orb**: 9.011%
- **Other**: 0.057%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Lele**: 56.386%
- **Zapdos**: 55.677%
- **Swampert**: 54.676%
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: 54.280%
- **Buzzwole**: 54.112%
- **Corviknight**: 31.613%

## FAQ for Alakazam in gen8ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Alakazam?
Alakazam is frequently paired with Tapu Lele, Zapdos, Swampert, Urshifu-Rapid-Strike. 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 `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 54.106% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Alakazam?
Alakazam is most effectively run with the ability **Magic Guard** (100.000%) and the item **Focus Sash** (90.932%).

### 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 gen8ou-1825 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/gen8ou/Alakazam) - Full interactive stats page
- [OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8ou) - Build teams with Alakazam
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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