# Alakazam - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Alakazam in VGC 17. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 17 (`vgc2017`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2017 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Alakazam)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Alakazam
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2017](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017)

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## Common Moves
- **Psychic**: 93.363%
- **Protect**: 86.186%
- **Miracle Eye**: 52.657%
- **Encore**: 46.616%
- **Future Sight**: 29.118%
- **Role Play**: 18.518%
- **Skill Swap**: 14.569%
- **Focus Blast**: 8.533%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 8.499%
- **Hidden Power Fire**: 7.509%

## Common Abilities
- **Magic Guard**: 76.669%
- **Inner Focus**: 15.455%
- **Synchronize**: 7.876%

## Common Items
- **Psychium Z**: 48.524%
- **Focus Sash**: 16.159%
- **Life Orb**: 16.079%
- **Grassy Seed**: 7.106%
- **Fightinium Z**: 7.022%
- **Choice Scarf**: 4.277%
- **Other**: 0.833%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Lele**: 82.533%
- **Celesteela**: 39.000%
- **Pheromosa**: 34.367%
- **Gigalith**: 29.174%
- **Mandibuzz**: 21.426%
- **Torkoal**: 18.524%

## FAQ for Alakazam in vgc2017-1760

### What are the top moves for Alakazam?
The most common moves for Alakazam are Psychic, Protect, Miracle Eye, Encore. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Alakazam?
Alakazam is frequently paired with Tapu Lele, Celesteela, Pheromosa, Gigalith. 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 26.575% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Alakazam?
Alakazam is most effectively run with the ability **Magic Guard** (76.669%) and the item **Psychium Z** (48.524%).

### What is the most common role for Alakazam?
Based on common item usage (Psychium Z), Alakazam often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2017-1760 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/vgc2017/Alakazam) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2017) - 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).*