# Alakazam - VGC 2022 Series 12 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Alakazam in VGC 2022 Series 12. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2022 Series 12 (`ss`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ss |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Alakazam)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss/Alakazam
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/ss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss)

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## Common Moves
- **Expanding Force**: 99.281%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 75.536%
- **Protect**: 53.210%
- **Trick Room**: 31.882%
- **Focus Blast**: 28.557%
- **Imprison**: 26.181%
- **Shadow Ball**: 22.829%
- **Speed Swap**: 14.679%
- **Nasty Plot**: 11.458%
- **Energy Ball**: 10.686%

## Common Abilities
- **Magic Guard**: 81.760%
- **Inner Focus**: 14.202%
- **Synchronize**: 4.039%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 44.445%
- **Focus Sash**: 36.549%
- **Choice Specs**: 9.725%
- **Wise Glasses**: 1.950%
- **Twisted Spoon**: 1.684%
- **Eviolite**: 1.412%
- **Other**: 4.236%

## Common Teammates
- **Indeedee-F**: 65.665%
- **Hatterene**: 20.075%
- **Indeedee**: 19.391%
- **Incineroar**: 19.043%
- **Cinderace**: 18.028%
- **Rillaboom**: 16.525%

## FAQ for Alakazam in ss-1760

### What are the top moves for Alakazam?
The most common moves for Alakazam are Expanding Force, Dazzling Gleam, Protect, Trick Room. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Alakazam?
Alakazam is frequently paired with Indeedee-F, Hatterene, Indeedee, Incineroar. 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 39.181% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Alakazam?
Alakazam is most effectively run with the ability **Magic Guard** (81.760%) and the item **Life Orb** (44.445%).

### What is the most common role for Alakazam?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Alakazam often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the ss-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/ss/Alakazam) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ss) - 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).*