The best counters against Mega Alakazam in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. With these, you can defeat the boss in Mega Raids.
What kind of Pokémon is Mega Alakazam? Mega Alakazam is of the Psychic type. As part of the big Psychic Spectacle, it joined the Mega Raids of Pokémon GO.
How long is Alakazam in raids? You can encounter Alakazam from March 28 at 10:00 AM local time until April 10 at 10:00 AM local time. Here we show you the best counters against Mega Alakazam and which types it is weak against (type effectiveness).
Mega Alakazam counters in the raid – With these attackers
- Mega Gengar with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
- Mega Houndoom with Howl and Leech Life
- Hydreigon with Bite and Dark Pulse
- Shadow Tyranitar with Bite and Crunch
- Giratina (Altered Form) with Shadow Claw and Ominous Wind
- Mega Gyarados with Bite and Crunch
- Mega Absol with Howl and Dark Aura
- Shadow Snivy with Howl and Leech Life
- Mega Banette with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
- Shadow Skarmory with Howl and Dark Aura
- Darkrai with Howl and Dark Aura
- Shadow Absol with Howl and Dark Aura
- Yveltal with Howl and Dark Aura
- Hoopa (Unbound) with Astonish and Dark Aura
- Mega Ampharos with Volt Switch and Dark Pulse
- Gholdengo with Curse and Shadow Ball
- Shadow Houndoom with Howl and Leech Life
- Mega Gardevoir with Charge Beam and Shadow Ball
- Mega Scizor with Fury Cutter and Bug Bite
- Shadow Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Shadow Ball
Weaknesses of Mega Alakazam: The Pokémon is of the Psychic type and is thus particularly vulnerable to Bug, Ghost, and Dark. So, focus mainly on attacks and Pokémon of these types in raids to defeat Mega Alakazam.
Is there a Shiny Mega Alakazam? Yes, with luck, you can find and catch shiny Alakazam in Pokémon GO after the raid and evolve them into Shiny Mega Alakazam via Mega Evolution.
How many trainers are needed? With the best counters at high levels, you can defeat the boss in pairs. With lower levels but strong counters, you should rely on more trainers. To complete the raids quickly, groups with many participants are recommended.
