Alakazam vs Gardevoir
Gardevoir has the higher base stat total (518 vs 500), Alakazam is faster (base Speed 120 vs 80), and neither has a super-effective hit from its own types (Alakazam: ½× at best against Gardevoir; Gardevoir: 1× at best against Alakazam).
Two classic Psychic-type Pokémon from different regions.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Alakazam | Gardevoir |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 55 | 68 (higher) |
| Attack | 50 | 65 (higher) |
| Defense | 45 | 65 (higher) |
| Sp. Atk | 135 (higher) | 125 |
| Sp. Def | 95 | 115 (higher) |
| Speed | 120 (higher) | 80 |
| Total | 500 | 518 (higher) |
| Bulk | 195 | 248 (higher) |
Who has the edge?
Gardevoir has the higher Attack (65 vs 50), has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (248 vs 195), and resists Alakazam’s own-type moves (½× at best), but Alakazam is faster (120 vs 80 base Speed) and has the higher Sp. Atk (135 vs 125).
Alakazam is ahead on
- is faster (120 vs 80 base Speed)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (135 vs 125)
Gardevoir is ahead on
- has the higher Attack (65 vs 50)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (248 vs 195)
- resists Alakazam’s own-type moves (½× at best)
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Alakazam: Synchronize, Inner Focus, Magic Guard; Gardevoir: Synchronize, Trace, Telepathy), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Alakazam has 172 Speed and Gardevoir has 132, so Alakazam moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Alakazam | Gardevoir |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 120 | 80 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 172 | 132 |
Type matchup, both ways
Alakazam (Psychic) attacking Gardevoir
Psychic ½×. Using only its own type, Alakazam hits Gardevoir for ½× with Psychic moves (not very effective).
Gardevoir (Psychic/Fairy) attacking Alakazam
Psychic ½×, Fairy 1×. Using only its own types, Gardevoir hits Alakazam for ½× with Psychic moves (not very effective) and 1× with Fairy moves (normal damage).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Alakazam: Bug 2× (super effective), Ghost 2× (super effective), Dark 2× (super effective).
- Gardevoir: Poison 2× (super effective), Ghost 2× (super effective), Steel 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Alakazam
- Synchronize. Copies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them.
- Inner Focus. Prevents flinching.
- Magic Guard (hidden ability). Protects against damage not directly caused by a move.
Gardevoir
- Synchronize. Copies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them.
- Trace. Copies an opponent's ability upon entering battle.
- Telepathy (hidden ability). Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.
Size, generation and evolution
Gardevoir is taller (1.6 m vs 1.5 m for Alakazam), and Gardevoir is heavier (48.4 kg vs 48 kg for Alakazam).
| Detail | Alakazam | Gardevoir |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.5 m | 1.6 m |
| Weight | 48 kg | 48.4 kg |
| Generation | 1 (Kanto) | 3 (Hoenn) |
| Evolution line | Abra → Kadabra → Alakazam | Ralts → Kirlia → Gardevoir / Gallade |
Alakazam (#0065) is a Psychic-type Psi Pokémon from Kanto, first seen in Generation 1. Its evolution line is Abra → Kadabra → Alakazam.
Gardevoir (#0282) is a Psychic/Fairy-type Embrace Pokémon from Hoenn, first seen in Generation 3. Its evolution line is Ralts → Kirlia → Gardevoir / Gallade.
Keep exploring
- Open Alakazam and Gardevoir in the Compare tool
- Alakazam and Gardevoir Pokédex pages
- Psychic type · Psychic/Fairy weaknesses
- Speed tiers