Alakazam's Sleep Power Ranking: S Tier Dream Shard Farming Guide

## Alakazam in Pokemon Sleep: A Dream Shard Dynamo? (Tier List & Guide)

Pokemon Sleep has trainers everywhere optimizing their sleep schedules and building dream teams. One Pokemon that consistently sparks debate is Alakazam. Can this Psychic-type powerhouse translate its battle prowess into bedtime bonuses? This guide breaks down Alakazam's viability in Pokemon Sleep, offering a tiered ranking based on its skills and ingredient drops, alongside tips for maximizing its Dream Shard potential.


### Alakazam's Strengths and Weaknesses in Pokemon Sleep

**Strengths:**

* **Ingredient Magnet S:** Its main skill, Ingredient Magnet S, provides a chance to find extra ingredients when triggered, which are crucial for cooking powerful dishes that attract rarer Pokemon.

* **Psychic Typing:** Psychic types have a higher chance of appearing during specific sleep styles, potentially increasing the frequency of other Psychic types in your sleep dex.

* **Access to good ingredients:** Depending on the individual Alakazam, the ingredients it provides can be very useful for powerful recipes like Honey and Mushrooms.

**Weaknesses:**

* **Rarity:** Evolving Abra into Kadabra and then into Alakazam requires significant investment, both in sleep hours and evolution items.

* **Low Energy Recovery:** Like many evolved Pokemon, Alakazam starts with a slightly lower maximum energy, making strategic energy management crucial.

* **Ingredient Focus:** While Ingredient Magnet is helpful, it doesn't directly boost Snorlax's strength like Berry Finder or Cooking Power-Up.

### Alakazam Tier List for Pokemon Sleep

**S Tier: God Tier Dream Shard Farming**

* **Description:** These Alakazam have perfect subskills and natures for maximizing ingredient yields. Think Berry Finding S, Ingredient Finder M/S, and a nature that boosts ingredient finding. They are rare, but incredibly effective.

**A Tier: Excellent Ingredient Support**

* **Description:** These Alakazam possess a useful combination of subskills and nature. They reliably trigger Ingredient Magnet S and provide consistent ingredient drops, contributing significantly to meal preparation.

* **Examples of subskills:** Ingredient Finder S/M, Skill Level Up S/M, Helping Bonus

**B Tier: Good, but Could Be Better**

* **Description:** These Alakazam have decent stats, but lack crucial ingredient-focused subskills or are hindered by a nature that lowers ingredient finding. Still helpful, but not optimal.

**C Tier: Niche Use Only**

* **Description:** These Alakazam are generally not worth investing in. They may have a detrimental nature or lack any significant subskills that support ingredient gathering.

### Maximizing Alakazam's Potential

1. **Nature Selection:** Ideally, you'll want a nature that boosts ingredient finding chance (e.g., Lonely, Adamant, Naughty, Brave) and *doesn't* decrease energy recovery. Adamant is generally considered optimal.

2. **Subskill Prioritization:** Focus on subskills that increase ingredient finding or skill trigger chance. Berry Finding S can also be helpful.

3. **Team Synergy:** Pair Alakazam with other Pokemon that offer complementary skills. Berry specialists like Pikachu can provide a constant stream of berries, while cooking power-up Pokemon will amplify the effects of the dishes you make with Alakazam's ingredients.

4. **Strategic Meal Planning:** Use Alakazam's ingredients to cook meals that give you the biggest boost in Snorlax's strength. Consider recipes that match Snorlax's favorite berries for maximum effect.



### Alternative Ingredient Finders

If you can't find a great Alakazam, consider using other Pokemon with ingredient-focused skills. Some good alternatives include:

* **Diglett Line:** Known for its mushroom drops.

* **Butterfree Line:** Can find honey, which is essential for many high-value recipes.

* **Greedent Line:** Another good option for ingredient gathering, especially when specific recipe ingredients are required.


### Conclusion

Alakazam can be a valuable asset in Pokemon Sleep, particularly for ingredient gathering. However, its effectiveness is heavily dependent on its nature and subskills. Aim for a nature that boosts ingredient finding and prioritize subskills that increase ingredient yield or skill trigger chance. With the right build, Alakazam can significantly contribute to your team's success.

What are your thoughts on Alakazam in Pokemon Sleep? Share your experiences and strategies in the comments below!