Pokemon Go Mega Alakazam Raid Guide: Weaknesses & best counters
NIANTICMega Alakazam is back in Pokemon Go Mega Raids, so here are all the details you need to defeat this powerful Psychic-type ‘mon, including its weaknesses and the best counters to use.
There are already loads of Mega Pokemon available in Pokemon Go, but not all of them are worth the effort and cost it takes to use them. Fortunately, some such as Mega Alakazam can be an excellent addition to anyone’s lineup.
This Psychic-type attacker is being featured as a Mega Raid Boss from May 2, 2024, until May 16, 2024 thanks to the recent Raid rotations, so if you’re in need of one, here are the best counters you can take to battle to target this Pokemon’s weaknesses.
Contents
- Mega Alakazam weaknesses in Pokemon Go
- Mega Alakazam counters in Pokemon Go
- How to get Mega Alakazam in Pokemon Go
- Can Mega Alakazam be Shiny in Pokemon Go?
Mega Alakazam weaknesses in Pokemon Go
Mega Alakazam is a pure Psychic-type Pokemon, which means it’s weak against Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type attacks, so it’s best to focus on those types when building our team.
Avoid using Fighting and Psychic-type attacks as Mega Alakazam is resistant to them. You’ll also want to keep Poison-type Pokemon away from your team, as they’re weak to Psychic-type attacks.
Mega Alakazam counters in Pokemon Go
Here are some of the best counters you can use during the battle:
| POKEMON | BEST MOVESET | |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Tyranitar |  | Bite & Brutal Swing |
| Mega Gengar |  | Lick & Shadow Ball |
| Mega Banette |  | Shadow Claw & Shadow Ball |
| Shadow Chandelure |  | Hex & Shadow Ball |
| Shadow Mewtwo |  | Psycho Cut & Shadow Ball |
| Shadow Cursola |  | Hex & Shadow Ball |
| Giratina Origin Forme |  | Shadow Claw & Shadow Force |
| Hydreigon |  | Bite & Brutal Swing |
| Gholdengo |  | Hex & Shadow Ball |
| Guzzlord |  | Snarl & Brutal Swing |
We’ve included a mix of Megas, Legendaries, Shadow, and more common Pokemon on the list above, so hopefully, there’s something here that all trainers can use.
Don’t worry if you don’t have any of our recommendations, simply form a team of your strongest Dark and Ghost-type Pokemon and make sure they have moves of the same type.
How to get Mega Alakazam in Pokemon Go
In order to Mega Evolve an Alakazam, you’ll need to stock up on 200 Mega Energy. You can earn this by defeating multiple Mega Alakazam in Mega Raids, or by going exploring with a previously Mega evolved Alakazam as your Buddy.
Once you’ve Mega Evolved an Alakazam, it will only cost 40 Mega Energy to do it again. Alternatively, you can wait until the end of the cool-down period where you’ll be able to Mega Evolve it for free.
Mega Alakazam is appearing in Mega Raids from May 2, 2024, until May 16, 2024. It’s recommended that you team up with at least 5 or 6 other trainers for the best chance of defeating it.
NIANTICCan Mega Alakazam be Shiny in Pokemon Go?
Yes, Mega Alakazam can be Shiny in Pokemon Go as this variant debuted in the game alongside its regular version back in 2022.
It’s worth noting that there’s no special method to trigger a Shiny encounter, and even less so to secure a catch. However, players will have increased chances of finding one during the May Mega Raids.
That’s all you need to know about Mega Alakazam in Pokemon Go. For more game guides, check out the list below:
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