Alakazam vs Gengar: Stats, Type Matchups & Which Is Better
Base Stats
| Alakazam | Stat | Gengar |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | HP | 60 |
| 50 | Attack | 65 |
| 45 | Defense | 60 |
| 135 | Sp. Atk | 130 |
| 95 | Sp. Def | 75 |
| 120 | Speed | 110 |
| 500 | Total | 500 |
Stat Spread
- Alakazam
- Gengar
Quick Verdict
Neither gets a type edge — both trade blows at 2×. Alakazam hits harder, its Sp. Atk of 135 topping the other's 130 by 5. Alakazam outspeeds by 10 points (120 vs 110) and moves first.
Type Matchup
Alakazam → Gengar: 2×
Gengar → Alakazam: 2×
Alakazam
Weak toBug 2×Ghost 2×Dark 2×
ResistsFighting 0.5×Psychic 0.5×
Gengar
Weak toGround 2×Psychic 2×Ghost 2×Dark 2×
ResistsPoison 0.25×Bug 0.25×Grass 0.5×Fairy 0.5×
Immune toNormal 0×Fighting 0×
Alakazam vs common attackers: no common weaknesses, and resists Fighting (0.5×). Gengar vs common attackers: takes super-effective hits from Ground (2×), but resists Grass (0.5×). It is immune to Fighting (0×).
Which Should You Pick?
Choose Alakazam if…
- you want the bigger hitter — Sp. Atk 135 vs 130
- you want to move first — 10 more Speed
- you prefer fewer weaknesses (3 vs 4)
Choose Gengar if…
- you value raw HP (60)