Mega Alakazam sprite

Mega Alakazam Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Psychic · BST: 600 · Role: Special Sweeper

Mega Alakazam is a Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Bug, Ghost, Dark. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Mega Alakazam, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Sharpedo, Mega Sharpedo, Liepard plus 5 more ranked below.

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Mega Alakazam is the Mega Evolution of Alakazam. It gains a stat boost and sometimes changes type or ability when it Mega Evolves mid-battle in Pokémon Champions.

With a 600 base stat total, Mega Alakazam plays as a Special Sweeper. Its highest stat is Special Attack (175), and at base 150 Speed it sits faster than 99% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a Special wall like Blissey or Assault Vest Tyranitar can soak its damage.

What counters Mega Alakazam in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.

Top counters vs Mega Alakazam

  1. Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
  2. Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
  3. Liepard (Dark)
  4. Pangoro (Fighting / Dark)
  5. Mega Gyarados (Water / Dark)
  6. Umbreon (Dark)
  7. Houndoom (Dark / Fire)
  8. Mega Houndoom (Dark / Fire)

How each counter beats Mega Alakazam

  • Sharpedo (Water / Dark) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Alakazam and hits it super-effectively with STAB Dark moves.
  • Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Alakazam and hits it super-effectively with STAB Dark moves.
  • Liepard (Dark) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Alakazam and hits it super-effectively with STAB Dark moves.
  • Pangoro (Fighting / Dark) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Alakazam and hits it super-effectively with STAB Dark moves.
  • Mega Gyarados (Water / Dark) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Alakazam and hits it super-effectively with STAB Dark moves.

Mega Alakazam weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Bug (×2)
  • Ghost (×2)
  • Dark (×2)

Resistances

  • Fighting (×0.5)
  • Psychic (×0.5)

Base stats

HP
55
Attack
50
Defense
65
Sp. Attack
175
Sp. Defense
105
Speed
150
Total
600

Best Tera Types for Mega Alakazam

The best Tera Types for Mega Alakazam cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:

Abilities

  • Trace — [object Object]

Other Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

Want to explore similar picks? These Psychic-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Mega Alakazam:

Frequently asked questions about Mega Alakazam

What counters Mega Alakazam in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Mega Alakazam are Sharpedo, Mega Sharpedo, Liepard, Pangoro, Mega Gyarados. These Pokémon hit Mega Alakazam super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Mega Alakazam weak to?

Mega Alakazam is a Psychic-type Pokémon weak to Bug, Ghost, Dark. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Mega Alakazam?

The single best pick against Mega Alakazam in the Pokémon Champions roster is Sharpedo, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.

How do you beat Mega Alakazam in Pokémon Champions?

To beat Mega Alakazam, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Psychic) and carries super-effective coverage (Bug, Ghost, Dark). Avoid Pokémon that share Mega Alakazam's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.

Is Mega Alakazam good in Pokémon Champions?

Mega Alakazam's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (600 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.

Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.