Alakazam is a Psychic-type Pokémon known for its extraordinary intelligence and powerful psychic abilities. Its brain cells continuously multiply until death, resulting in an astounding IQ of approximately 5,000. This remarkable intellect allows Alakazam to remember everything it has experienced from birth to death. The Pokémon's head grows larger and heavier as it ages, correlating positively with the strength of its psychic powers.
Alakazam's physical body is relatively weak, with its muscles being underdeveloped. Instead, it relies on its psychokinetic powers to move and even hold up its heavy head. The spoons it carries are not merely for show; they are created by Alakazam's own psychic powers and serve as amplifiers for its abilities. Each spoon is said to be a unique, one-of-a-kind item in the world.
This Pokémon's psychic prowess is so potent that it can cause headaches to those nearby due to overflowing psychokinetic energy. Alakazam is capable of various psychic feats, including telekinesis, precognition, and even the ability to warp to previously visited Pokémon Centers. In battle, it prefers to use its psychic abilities rather than physical attacks.
Pokédex Data
- Category: Psi Pokémon
- Type: Psychic
- Height: 4'11" (1.5 m)
- Weight: 105.8 lbs (48.0 kg)
- Abilities: Synchronize, Inner Focus, Magic Guard (Hidden)
Breeding
- Gender Ratio: 75% male, 25% female
- Egg Groups: Human-Like
- Egg Cycles: 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)
Pokédex Entries Across Versions
- Sword: It has an incredibly high level of intelligence. Some say that Alakazam remembers everything that ever happens to it, from birth till death.
- Shield: Alakazam wields potent psychic powers. It's said that this Pokémon used these powers to create the spoons it holds.
- Sun: It is said to have an IQ of approximately 5,000. Its overflowing psychokinetic powers cause headaches to anyone nearby.
- Moon: Its brain cells continue to increase in number until its death. The older the Alakazam, the larger its head.
Evolutions
Alakazam evolves from Kadabra when traded. It is the final form in its evolutionary line, which begins with Abra.
Habits and Additions Across Generations
- In Generation 1, Alakazam had a base Special stat of 135.
- Generations 2-5 saw Alakazam's base Special Defense lowered to 85.
- Generation 6 introduced Mega Alakazam, with increased Special Defense of 95.
- In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, it was discovered that the strength of Alakazam's psychic powers correlates positively with the weight of its head.
- Recent games have emphasized Alakazam's ability to create and manipulate its signature spoons, with each spoon being a unique creation.