Best Alakazam moveset and nature in Pokemon Legends Z-A

Alakazam in Pokemon Legends Z-A proves that some classics never lose their edge. The Psychic-type Pokemon, which first appeared in Generation I, continues to hold its ground in the modern meta thanks to its incredible Speed and Special Attack. With the return of Mega Evolutions and the game’s focus on strategic team synergy, this Alakazam becomes a strong ally when built with the right moveset and nature.

Read on to learn more about Alakazam's best moveset and nature in Pokemon Legends Z-A.

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Best moveset for Alakazam in Pokemon Legends Z-A

Alakazam shines brightest when used as a special sweeper, capable of wiping out opponents before they can react. The best moveset to run on this Pokemon includes Nasty Plot, Psychic, Focus Blast, and Shadow Ball.

Nasty Plot is the move that gives Alakazam its devastating potential. Introduced to its arsenal in Generation VIII, this move doubles the Special Attack and allows it to punch through even the bulkiest defensive Pokemon. You can teach it using TM083, which is obtained from Mable after completing Level 38 of her research.

Psychic, the signature STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) move, remains its most reliable option for consistent damage. It’s learned naturally at Level 35 and lets you pressure enemies without overthinking type matchups.

For coverage, Focus Blast is a must-have. Despite its shaky accuracy, the payoff is huge; it obliterates Steel and Dark-types that would otherwise wall this Pokemon. TM102, which you earn from Mable at Level 44, grants you this move. Meanwhile, Shadow Ball fills in the gaps by dealing with opposing Psychic and Ghost-types. You can find TM074 in Vert Sector 6.

Mega Alakazam, Mega Metagross, and Mega Aerodactyl (Image via The Pokemon Company)

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Once these moves are equipped, considering Mega Evolving this Pokemon with the Alakazite, which can be purchased for 360 Mega Shards from Quasartico Inc. Mega Alakazam's Special Attack soars to a whopping 175, which is tied with Mega Chandelure as one of the highest in the game. The tradeoff is that its defenses are paper-thin. Thus, choosing the right move and timing your Mega Evolution are essential to avoiding being defeated in one blow.

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Best nature for Alakazam in Pokemon Legends Z-A

Choose a Modest nature to maximize the offensive stats. Since this Psychic-type Pokemon depends nearly completely on special moves, this trade-off is ideal because it increases Special Attack while somewhat decreasing physical Attack. If necessary, you can modify the nature of your Pokemon by purchasing a Modest Mint from a seller in Rouge Sector 1.

Players who prefer a more speed-focused build can consider the Timid nature, which raises Speed at the cost of Attack. This alternative allows Alakazam to outspeed more opponents, especially in competitive battles where every turn counts. However, given how strong its base Speed already is, Modest nature generally offers better overall returns for offensive setups.

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Location and stats for Alakazam in Pokemon Legends Z-A

The first step in adding this Pokemon to your team is to capture an Abra in a place like Wild Zone 5, Bleu District, Jaune District, Magenta District, Rouge District, or Vert District. At Level 16, evolve Abra into Kadabra. Then, exchange it with another player to get your Pokemon. You can find an Alpha Alakazam in Wild Zone 20 if you don't want to trade. It's a more difficult task, but it spares you the trouble of trading for evolution.

Locations for Abra and Kadabra (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Stat-wise, this Psychic-type Pokemon maintains its classic glass-cannon profile. It has a Special Attack of 135 and Speed of 120, while its HP (55) and Defense (45) make it fragile. Once Mega Evolved, these numbers jump to 175 Special Attack and 150 Speed, making Alakazam one of the fastest and strongest special attackers in Pokemon Legends Z-A.

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Edited by Abu Amjad Khan