Mega Alakazam is a yellow-colored Pokémon that has a human-like figure and fox-like features. It is known to carry two spoons which can be used to fight against opponents using strong telekinetic powers. It’s a Boss Mega Raid and will be available for the psychic event September 2022 which will run from September 6, 2022 at 10am to September 12, 2022 at 8pm. In this Pokémon Go guide, we will discover the best ways and counters to defeat Mega Alakazam.

Mega Alakazam in Pokémon Go

Mega Alakazam is a pure Psychic-type Pokémon, which means it is weak Bug, Dark and Ghost type markers. This means that players have a long list of Pokémon to choose from, which makes it easier for them to fight him because he is a pretty tough opponent and would be difficult to defeat otherwise. Mega Alakazam has a Maximum CP of 4936 which makes it quite stable and durable in battles.

Alakazam mega moveset

Pokémon Go Mega Alakazam Counters
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The best movesets for Confusion and Psychic. They both have a combo DPS of 53.6 which makes them the best combination to use Pokémon Gyms And PvP battles. His moves are more powerful in his Mega and form Psychic cut is another pretty good option.

The best counters against Mega Alakazam in Pokémon Go

Here is the list of the best counters that you can use against Mega Alakazam and guarantee yourself a victory.

  • Gengar (Mega): Lick / Shadow Ball
  • Houndoom (mega): Growl / foul play
  • Absol (Mega): Growl / Return
  • Gyarados (Mega): bite / crunch
  • Beedrill (Mega): Bug Bite / X-Scissor
  • Scizor (Mega): Fury Cutter / X-Scissor
  • Hydreigon: Brutal bite / swing
  • Charizard (Mega Y): Rotation of fire / Explosive burn
  • Lazio (Mega): Dragon’s Breath / Dragon’s Claw
  • Giratina (Origin): Shadow Claw / Shadow Ball
  • Darkrai: Growl / Shadow Ball
  • Blastoise (Mega): Bite / Hydro Cannon
  • Lopunny (Mega): Pound / Hyper Beam
  • Hoopa (unbound): Amazement / Shadow Ball
  • Chandelure: Curse / Shadow Ball
  • Hoopa (confined): Amazement / Shadow Ball
  • Gengar: Shadow Claw / Shadow Ball
  • Yveltal: Sucker Punch / Dark Pulse
  • Pheromose: Bug Bite / Bug Buzz
  • Pidegot (Mega): Gust / Brave Bird
  • Latia (Mega): Breath of the dragon / outrage
  • Charizard (Mega X): Rotation of fire / Explosive burn
  • Aerodactyl (Mega): Bite / Rock slide
  • Weavile: Growl / foul play
  • Manectric (Mega): Growl / Wild charge
  • Zarude: Bite / Dark Pulse
  • Tiranitar: bite / crunch
  • Vikavolt: Bug Bite / X-Scissor
  • Mewdue: Psycho Cut / Shadow Ball
  • Deoxys (Attack): Poison Jab / Dark Pulse
  • Yanmega: Bug Bite / Bug Buzz
  • Honchkrow: Growl / Dark Pulse
  • Absol: Growl / Dark Pulse
  • Pinsignore: Bug Bite / X-Scissor
  • Venusaur (Mega): Vine Whip / Frenzy Plant
Pokémon Go Mega Alakazam Counters
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Since Mega Alakazam is the highest scoring Psychic type attacker, players are advised to go in groups of 3 or 4 players as they use the strongest members of their team to ensure victory as it will be difficult to win otherwise if they don’t have the right counters under the sleeves.

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