Tier 2
Standard (TEF–30C)
Alakazam
Powerful Hand turns a big hand into damage: 2 damage counters for every card you hold
Updated October 2026
Estimated full deck cost
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Regional top 8s
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Regional wins
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Intl top 8s
6%
Meta share
Why this deck wins
Alakazam's Powerful Hand places 2 damage counters on your opponent's Active Pokémon for each card in your hand
Kadabra and Alakazam's Psychic Draw draw 2 and 3 cards as they evolve, growing the hand that powers the attack
Dawn searches out a Basic, a Stage 1 and a Stage 2 Pokémon at once, and Rare Candy lets Abra evolve straight into Alakazam
Telepathic Psychic Energy benches up to 2 Abra when you attach it, and Sacred Ash shuffles up to 5 Pokémon from your discard pile back into your deck
Core cards
Cards appearing in 90%+ of competitive lists. Hover to buy from our store.
Frequently asked questions
What tier is Alakazam in Pokémon TCG Standard?
Alakazam is a Tier 2 deck in Standard format (TEF–30C), currently representing 6% of the competitive meta.
How does Alakazam work?
Powerful Hand turns a big hand into damage: 2 damage counters for every card you hold
Where can I buy Alakazam singles in the UK?
Monster Card Corner stocks all Alakazam singles. Browse the full deck list and buy individual cards from our UK store.
Meta share, matchup data, and tournament stats sourced from
Limitless TCG.
Pricing and availability from Monster Card Corner store inventory.
