Alakazam (Pokémon)

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Alakazam フーディン Foodin #065 Alakazam Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Psychic Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Synchronize or Inner Focus Alakazam Cacophony Cacophony Magic Guard Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Trace Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 75% male, 25% female	Catch rate 50 (12.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Human-Like Hatch time 21 cycles
Height 4'11" 1.5 m Alakazam 3'11" 1.2 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 105.8 lbs. 48.0 kg Alakazam 105.8 lbs. 48.0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone Alakazite [[|]]
Base experience yield 186 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 221 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Alakazam 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 3 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Brown	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Alakazam (Japanese: フーディン Foodin) is a Psychic-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Kadabra when traded. It is the final form of Abra. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Alakazam using the Alakazite.

Biology

Alakazam is characterized by its humanoid structure and large mustache. The female Alakazam has a significantly shorter mustache than the male. Its snout is long and thin, and it has long, ear-like spikes extending from the back of its head. It has brown armor-like sections over its chest, shoulders, forearms and knees, which cover its yellow skeletal body. There are three toes on each foot, each of which has a white claw. It wields a silver spoon in each hand, each of which acts as an amplifier for its psychic abilities. Alakazam is able to lower the accuracy of its opponents by bending the spoons it wields, using its signature move Kinesis.

As Mega Alakazam, this Pokémon gains a large white beard and its mustache becomes larger and white. The armor-like sections become bulkier, with its upper body section becoming slightly shorter to reveal its thin stomach. The head becomes diamond-shaped. It keeps its four ear-like spikes, but gains a large, oval, purple gemstone in the center of its forehead. Its lower legs become longer and slimmer and its feet become skinnier and resemble talons. It gains three additional spoons, which it levitates in the air.

Alakazam is able to use all forms of psychic abilities. These powers are used to move its body, as opposed to its weak muscles. It also uses its psychic powers to hold up its head, which is too heavy to be supported by its neck, due to its continually growing brain. It is said to have an excellent memory and can remember everything that it has experienced since hatching as an Abra, and has an IQ that exceeds 5,000. It is found in urban areas.

In the anime

Major appearances

Alakazam in the anime

A giant Alakazam was awakened near the site of the Pokémopolis ruins in The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis.

Alakazam also made an appearance in Pokémon Double Trouble. This Alakazam was used by Luana, the Gym Leader of Kumquat Island, in a Double Battle against Ash.

Gary Oak was seen battling Alex Davis's Alakazam with his new Umbreon in Power Play!.

Alakazam appeared under the ownership of Eusine in For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll and The Legend of Thunder!.

Vito Winstrate had his Alakazam stop his grandmother's Camerupt's rampage in Candid Camerupt!.

Anabel owns an Alakazam that appeared in Talking a Good Game and Second Time's the Charm.

Kenny uses his Alakazam in the first round of the Floaroma Pokémon Contest in Settling a Not-So-Old Score!.

An Alakazam was used by one of the participants of the Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament in To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!.

Minor appearances

An Alakazam appeared in Mewtwo Strikes Back as one of the Pokémon Mewtwo defeated while serving for Giovanni.

An Alakazam belonging to Rudy made a cameo appearance in Misty Meets Her Match.

Alakazam also appeared in The Power of One.

An Alakazam was part of an exhibition in Flower Power.

An Alakazam was one of the Pokémon living in Len Town in The Psychic Sidekicks!.

Gary himself has an Alakazam that he may or may not have caught as an Abra or a Kadabra. This Alakazam was seen in Gary's profile in The Ties that Bind!.

An Alakazam was used by a Coordinator during Hoenn's Grand Festival in Deceit and Assist.

An Alakazam was living in abandoned mining colony with several other Psychic-type Pokémon in Fear Factor Phony.

Alakazam along with its teammates had a cameo in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!. They were considered for the job of rescuing Big Brother Pikachu but were unavailable as they were already on another mission.

An Alakazam also appeared in One Big Happiny Family! in Jessie's fantasy.

An Alakazam also made an appearance in Historical Mystery Tour! under the ownership of a Clown.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP072 Alakazam Ash's Pokédex Alakazam, a Psi Pokémon. This Pokémon uses Psychic attacks to overcome its opponents.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP027 Alakazam Dawn's Pokédex Alakazam, the Psi Pokémon, and the evolved form of Kadabra. With the brain like a super computer, it possesses many different supernatural powers.

In the manga

Alakazam in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Alakazam debuts in Buzz Off, Electabuzz! when Red frees the Pokémon kidnapped by Lt. Surge; instead of his beloved Abra, the President of the Pokémon Fan Club finds himself with an Alakazam.

Sabrina is also seen in possession of an Alakazam, which she uses to hand out the eight Spoons of Destiny (Red also received one prior to appearing at Cerise Island from Giovanni). Otherwise, it is not seen as much in battle as its pre-evolved form.

Blue later captures a wild Alakazam and uses it to challenge opponents at his Gym.

Mira has an Alakazam which was used against Cheryl and her Blissey in VS Lopunny.

In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team manga

Main article: Team A.C.T.

The Alakazam from Team A.C.T. appears in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team manga. He, along with his teammates, is a role model of Mudkip and tries to rescue him when he mistakenly believes that Ginji is a threat to Mudkip's safety.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Giovanni sent out Alakazam in an attempt to battle Squirtle in Squirtle, the Crybaby Pokémon.

In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga

Red is shown to have caught an Alakazam in Clefairy Has Been Abandoned?!.

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

Satoshi has an Alakazam in the Pokémon Zensho manga.

In the Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys manga

Black borrowed an Alakazam in a tournament in Let's Use Fighting Type Pokémon!!.

In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga

Anabel has an Alakazam which was one of the Pokémon that battled Enta in Final Battle: Versus The Salon Maiden.

In the TCG

Main article: Alakazam (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: Alakazam is the leader of Team A.C.T., a Gold Rank rescue team. He is already a great leader but strives to better himself further to be like his hero, Lucario. He also tells the player about a whirlwind near the Legendary Island after the player recruits Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres, unlocking access to Silver Trench.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Its brain can outperform a super-computer. Its intelligence quotient is said to be 5,000. Blue Yellow A Pokémon that can memorize anything. It never forgets what it learns -- that's why this Pokémon is smart. Stadium A Pokémon that uses psychic power. It is highly intelligent and capable of instantly identifying its foe's weakness.
Generation II Gold Closing both its eyes heightens all its other senses. This enables it to use its abilities to their extremes. Silver Its brain cells multiply continually until it dies. As a result, it remembers everything. Crystal It has an IQ of 5000. It calculates many things in order to gain the edge in every battle. Stadium 2 Closing both its eyes heightens all its other senses. This enables it to use its abilities to their extremes.
Generation III Ruby Alakazam's brain continually grows, making its head far too heavy to support with its neck. This Pokémon holds its head up using its psychokinetic power instead. Sapphire Alakazam's brain continually grows, infinitely multiplying brain cells. This amazing brain gives this Pokémon an astoundingly high IQ of 5,000. It has a thorough memory of everything that has occurred in the world. Emerald While it has strong psychic abilities and high intelligence, an Alakazam's muscles are very weak. It uses psychic power to move its body. FireRed It does not like physical attacks very much. Instead, it freely uses extra-sensory powers to defeat foes. LeafGreen Its brain can outperform a supercomputer. Its IQ (intelligence quotient) is said to be around 5,000.
Generation IV Diamond Its superb memory lets it recall everything it has experienced from birth. Its IQ exceeds 5,000. Pearl Its highly developed brain is on par with a supercomputer. It can use all forms of psychic abilities. Platinum The spoons clutched in its hands are said to have been created by its psychic powers. HeartGold Closing both its eyes heightens all its other senses. This enables it to use its abilities to their extremes. SoulSilver Its brain cells multiply continually until it dies. As a result, it remembers everything.
Generation V Black The spoons clutched in its hands are said to have been created by its psychic powers. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 The spoons clutched in its hands are said to have been created by its psychic powers. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Its brain cells multiply continually until it dies. As a result, it remembers everything. Y Its brain can outperform a super-computer. Its intelligence quotient is said to be 5,000.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue None Evolve Kadabra Blue (Japan) None Evolve Kadabra Yellow None Evolve Kadabra
Generation II Gold Silver None Evolve Kadabra Crystal None Evolve Kadabra
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Evolve Kadabra Emerald None Evolve Kadabra FireRed LeafGreen None Evolve Kadabra Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Kadabra Platinum None Evolve Kadabra HeartGold SoulSilver None Evolve Kadabra Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Evolve Kadabra (White only) Black 2 White 2 One Trade for Hippowdon in Accumula Town Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Evolve Kadabra

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball	Evolve Kadabra
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve Kadabra
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 81 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve Kadabra
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Treeshroud Forest (10F-20F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Altru Tower
Pokémon Rumble	Eternal Tower
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Tower: Challenger's Ground (post ending) Factory: All*
Pokémon Conquest	Evolve Kadabra

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
RSEFRLG	Journey Across America Alakazam	English	United States	70	February 25 to July 23, 2006
RSEFRLG	Party of the Decade Alakazam	English	United States	70	August 8, 2006

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Gold Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Emerald*		TwistedSpoon (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Generation I-V

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 55		115 - 162	220 - 314
Attack: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Defense: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Sp. Atk: 135		126 - 205	247 - 405
Sp. Def: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Speed: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Total: 490	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 135.

Generation VI

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 55		115 - 162	220 - 314
Attack: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Defense: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Sp. Atk: 135		126 - 205	247 - 405
Sp. Def: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Speed: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Total: 500	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Mega Alakazam

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 55		115 - 162	220 - 314
Attack: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Defense: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Atk: 175		162 - 249	319 - 493
Sp. Def: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Speed: 150		139 - 222	274 - 438
Total: 590	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 1/1 ★
Skill 5/5 ★★★★★	Stamina 1/1 ★
Jump 2/2 ★★	Total 12/13 ★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Notes: In Generation I, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves is 0×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  00Start Teleport Psychic Status 0000— ——% 20 00Start Kinesis Psychic Status 0000— 08080% 15 00Start Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25 1616 Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25 1818 Disable Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 2222 Miracle Eye Psychic Status 0000— ——% 40 2424 Ally Switch Psychic Status 0000— ——% 15 2828 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100100% 20 3030 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— ——% 20 3434 Telekinesis Psychic Status 0000— ——% 15 3636 Recover Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 4040 Psycho Cut Psychic Physical 07070 100100% 20 4242 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— ——% 20 4646 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10 4848 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100100% 10 5252 Trick Psychic Status 0000— 100100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Alakazam Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Alakazam Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM03 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 25 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 TM63 Embargo Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15 TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM92 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM99 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Alakazam Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Alakazam Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Barrier	Psychic	Status	—	—%	20
	Encore	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
	Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100%	15
	Guard Split	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	Guard Swap	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100%	15
	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	65	100%	20
	Power Trick	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	Skill Swap‡	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Alakazam in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Alakazam in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Alakazam Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Alakazam Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring. A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Alakazam can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Alakazam cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Alakazam Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Alakazam Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Role Play	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Alakazam Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Alakazam Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Pinball RS    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% Friend Area: Decrepit Lab Phrases 51%-100% HP Do not believe in only what the eyes see! 26%-50% HP My health has been cut to half. I must beware. 1%-25% HP I failed to foresee this... I am done for... Level up Hm! My level has gone up! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Hm! My level has gone up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Psychic  Poké Assist: ( Psychic ) Field move: (Teleport ×-) Browser entry   It warps around to move. It attacks by letting loose strange orbs.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★ Move: Psychic Attack: ★★★★★ Ability 1: Instinct Defense: ★★ Ability 2: Life Force Speed: ★★★★★ Ability 3: Inner Focus Evolves from Kadabra when it has a link of 55% or higher, after knocking out a Warrior's Pokémon in a manner that allows recruitment Range: 3 Perfect Links: Kanetsugu and Takahiro

Evolution

Unevolved Abra  Psychic

Level 16 →

First Evolution Kadabra  Psychic

Trade →

Second Evolution Alakazam  Psychic

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Alakazam images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Alakazam could be seen as a counterpart to Machamp. They are both the last stage of a three-part evolutionary family, they reach their final stage by trading, and they both have a 75% male gender ratio. Also, Alakazam excels at the Special Attack stat, while Machamp excels at Attack. They are both in all regional Pokédexes (excluding the Unova dex). Their evolutionary families are also next to each other in the National Pokédex. Moreover, a girl in Oreburgh City will trade her Abra for a Machop.
• Alakazam has the lowest average Performance of any fully-evolved Pokémon.
• In Red and Blue Versions, an Alakazam sent out by an opponent while the player's Pokémon has low health will have the cry of a Gastly.
• In HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions, Alakazam is the same height as Ethan.
• Alakazam has the highest Speed base stat of all non-legendary Psychic types.

Origin

Alakazam is based on a magician and also a spoon bender. It also shares similarities to goats and foxes, both animals with ties to magic.

Name origin

Alakazam is an incantation used in stage magic, similar to Abracadabra.

Foodin can be spelled Houdin and is probably a reference to Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin or Harry Houdini, who were both famous magicians, as the Japanese names of the Abra line are based on famous mystics.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese フーディン Foodin A reference to Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin or Harry Houdini French Alakazam Same as English name Spanish Alakazam Same as English name German Simsala From Simsalabim Italian Alakazam Same as English name Korean 후딘 Hudin Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 胡地 Húdì Transliteration of its Japanese name. Also similar to 胡迪尼. Cantonese Chinese 富迪 Fudihk Transliteration of its Japanese name. Also similar to 胡迪尼.

More languages

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

Notes

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