Professor Noctowl's Raid Research: Mega Alakazam
A Scholarly Analysis from the Pokebattler Pokémon Research Institute
Raid Introduction
Raid Syllabus
Course Schedule
Course Information
- Catch CP: 1666 - 1747
- Boosted (Windy): 2083 - 2184
- Minimum Required Trainers (Lvl 40, best friends, optimal weather): 1
- Recommended: 3+ with Lvl 20 counters
Type Effectiveness & Moveset List
| Effectiveness | Types |
|---|---|
| Double Resist (0.4x) | — |
| Resist (0.6x) | |
| Neutral | |
| Super Effective (1.6x) | |
| Double Super Effective (2.6x) | — |
Mega Alakazam’s moveset includes the following charge moves:
- Shadow Ball
- Fire Punch
- Focus Blast
- Future Sight
- Return
The Dean's List - Top 5 Counters
The Dean’s List consists of the top 5 counters to Mega Alakazam. As always, the Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and the Third Ranked will have their best moveset alternatives in a table with their rankings and a table detailing their defensive prowess against the charge moves listed above.
Regigigas A
(Lvl 40)
| Quick Move | Charge Move | Efficacy |
|---|---|---|
| Hidden Power | Crush Grip | 100% |
| Hidden Power | Crush Grip | 100% |
| Hidden Power | Crush Grip | 100% |
| Hidden Power | Crush Grip | 100% |
| Hidden Power | Crush Grip | 100% |
| Hidden Power | Crush Grip | 100% |

Mega Tyranitar A
(Lvl 40)
| Quick Move | Charge Move | Efficacy |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Tail | Crunch | 100% |
| Dragon Breath | Crunch | 101% |
| Bite | Fire Blast | 103% |
| Smack Down | Crunch | 106% |
| Bite | Return | 109% |
| Bite | Stone Edge | 110% |

Mega Gengar A
(Lvl 40)
| Quick Move | Charge Move | Efficacy |
|---|---|---|
| Sucker Punch | Dark Pulse | 100% |
| Lick | Dark Pulse | 102% |
| Hex | Shadow Punch | 104% |
| Lick | Sludge Bomb | 105% |
| Sucker Punch | Shadow Punch | 106% |
| Shadow Claw | Return | 108% |
Defensive Grades for Top 3
| Boss Move | ![]() |
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|
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus Blast | ⚔ | ⚔⚔ | 🛡🛡 |
| Future Sight | — | 🛡🛡 | ⚔ |
| Shadow Ball | 🛡🛡 | 🛡 | ⚔ |
| Fire Punch | — | 🛡 | — |

Mega Salamence A
(Lvl 40)

Mega Rayquaza A
(Lvl 40)
Also Noteworthy: A: Mega Garchomp
Also Noteworthy: A: Primal Kyogre
Also Noteworthy: A: Mega Beedrill
Also Noteworthy: A: Primal Groudon
Also Noteworthy: A: Mega Absol
Also Noteworthy: A: Mega Blaziken
Also Noteworthy: A: Mega Gyarados
Also Noteworthy: A: Mega Gardevoir
Also Noteworthy: A: Mega Houndoom
Also Noteworthy: A: Mega Sceptile
Also Noteworthy: A: Mega Heracross
Also Noteworthy: A: Mega BanetteWeather Specialists
Sometimes, the weather can be your most powerful ally. In certain weather conditions, certain Pokémon on our list excel. The most transformative cases are noted below.
Sunny/Clear
Rainy
Partly Cloudy
Cloudy
Windy
Snow
FogRaid Conclusion
Overall, Mega Alakazam . Of course, if you wish to do more research on your box’s best Pokémon for the job, Pokebattler.com itself can be a great help! Remember, the best counter is the one you have powered up and ready to go. I grant extra credit to those who use their best friend bonus and the weather to their advantage. Class dismissed!
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