Mega Alakazam, master of mind and spoon, is one of Pokémon GO Raid Boss's red organ on its forehead indicates its "third eye" has been opened, further enhancing its clairvoyant sense.

These significant changes in Alakazam's transformation to its Mega form also translate into its combative strength in Pokémon GO. Wielding a massive 53,995 in Combat Power, this Raid Boss possesses ATK 301, DEF 175, and HP 9,000. Needless to say, confronting Mega Alakazam solo is not feasible. Therefore, players should be sure to form a Raid party of three or more before facing this powerful opponent.

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Strength in numbers is an essential aspect of any Raid in Pokémon GO, but Trainers should also consider Mega Alakazam's elemental resistances and vulnerabilities before they enter the Gym. For example, as a Psychic-type, Alakazam can withstand Fighting- and Psychic-type Moves. On the other hand, its weaknesses are Dark-, Ghost, and Bug-type attacks. Thanks to Alakazam Raid in Pokémon GO.

Best Dark Counters For Mega Alakazam

A Mega Alakazam in a Pokémon GO Raid to the left with a regular Alakazam to the right.

Pokémon

Type

Best Moveset

Hydreigon

  • Dark and Dragon
  • Fast Move: Bite
  • Charged Move: Brutal Swing

Weavile

  • Dark and Ice
  • Fast Move: Snarl
  • Charged Move: Foul Play

Tyranitar

  • Dark and Rock
  • Fast Move: Bite
  • Charged Move: Crunch

Honchkrow

  • Dark and Flying
  • Fast Move: Snarl
  • Charged Move: Dark Pulse

Houndoom

  • Dark and Fire
  • Fast Move: Snarl
  • Charged Move: Foul Play

Best Ghost Counters For Mega Alakazam

Pokémon

Type

Best Moveset

Chandelure

  • Ghost and Fire
  • Fast Move: Hex
  • Charged Move: Shadow Ball

Gengar

  • Ghost and Poison
  • Fast Move: Shadow Claw
  • Charged Move: Shadow Ball

Best Bug Counters For Mega Alakazam

Pokémon

Type

Best Moveset

Yanmega

  • Bug and Flying
  • Fast Move: Bug Bite
  • Charged Move: Bug Buzz

Vikavolt

  • Bug and Electric
  • Fast Move: Bug Bite
  • Charged Move: X-Scissor

Escavalier

  • Bug and Steel
  • Fast Move: Bug Bite
  • Charged Move: Megahorn

Golisopod in Pokémon GO

  • Bug and Water
  • Fast Move: Fury Cutter
  • Charged Move: X-Scissor

Pinsir

  • Bug
  • Fast Move: Bug Bite
  • Charged Move: X-Scissor

One of the best aspects of Pokémon GO is its accessibility to all Trainers, no matter their roster size. In other words, even if players do not own any of the listed counters above, they can still make do with any Dark-, Ghost-, or Bug-type Pokémon that possess enough to enter the Mega Alakazam Raid.

Source: Pokebattler