This is a side-by-side look at Gengar and Alakazam. Gengar is a Ghost/Poison type from Generation I. Alakazam is a pure Psychic type from Generation I.
Gengar vs Alakazam statistics
Gengar's base stat total is 500. Alakazam's is 500. Their totals are identical, which is rare for two different Pokemon.
Gengar wins in HP, Attack, and Defense. Alakazam wins in Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed.
Stat-by-stat breakdown
| Stat | Gengar | Alakazam | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | 55 | Gengar (+5) |
| Attack | 65 | 50 | Gengar (+15) |
| Defense | 60 | 45 | Gengar (+15) |
| Special Attack | 130 | 135 | Alakazam (+5) |
| Special Defense | 75 | 95 | Alakazam (+20) |
| Speed | 110 | 120 | Alakazam (+10) |
| Total | 500 | 500 | Tie |
Type matchup
Gengar is a Ghost/Poison type. Alakazam is a pure Psychic type. They weather hits differently.
Physical profile
Gengar stands at 1.5 meters and weighs 40.5 kilograms. Alakazam is 1.5 meters tall and 48.0 kilograms. They are the same height. Alakazam is heavier by 7.5 kilograms.
Gengar is found in cave habitats. Alakazam is found in urban habitats.
Evolution and origin
Both Gengar and Alakazam debuted in Generation I. They come from separate evolution lines.
Move overlap
Gengar and Alakazam share 77 moves in common across all games. Gengar learns 47 moves that Alakazam cannot. Alakazam learns 34 moves that Gengar cannot.
Both learn
Only Gengar
Only Alakazam
Game availability
Both Gengar and Alakazam appear in 27 games, so you can catch and use both in a single playthrough of any of them. Gengar shows up in 3 other games where Alakazam is absent. Alakazam shows up in 6 games without Gengar.
Both appear in
Which one wins?
On base stats alone, the two are evenly matched. In an actual battle, the winner depends on moves, abilities, held items, levels, and who moves first. Base stats are a starting point, not the whole picture.
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