Is Alakazam-Mega viable in Gen 6 OU?

Alakazam-Mega is ranked #27 in Gen 6 OU with 8.06% usage according to Smogon Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 data.

What beats Alakazam-Mega in Gen 6 OU?

The best counter for Alakazam-Mega in Gen 6 OU is Excadrill with a 52.7% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Alakazam-Mega include Excadrill.

What is the best counter for Alakazam-Mega in Gen 6 OU?

Excadrill is the best counter for Alakazam-Mega in Gen 6 OU, KOing or forcing it out in 52.7% of their encounters.

Alakazam-Mega counters

Gen 6 OU · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Apr 2026 - Jun 2026

#0065 Alakazam-Mega

Psychic

USAGE 8.1% #27

BASE STATS

HP 55

ATK 50

DEF 65

SPA 175

SPD 105

SPE 150

BST600

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

BugGhostDark

½×

FightingPsychic

Moves

Psychic 98.9% Focus Blast 98.4% Shadow Ball 84.7% Taunt 44.1% Calm Mind 19.0% Encore 15.8% Recover 9.4% Protect 8.7%

Items

Alakazite 100.0%

Common Teammates

Excadrill40.5%

Clefable34.6%

Landorus-Therian32.3%

Checks & Counters

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Excadrill

GroundSteel SOFT CHECK

22.444

52.7% dies 10.54%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Excadrill Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Alakazam-Mega: 262-309 (83.4 - 98.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Ranked #27 with 8.06% usage. Sorted by reliability score.