10 Hardest Alakazam Pokémon Cards to Pull
Ranked by estimated pull rates from English booster packs.
Alakazam’s V, EX and ex artworks offer several takes on the spoon-wielding Psychic Pokémon. Full-art and scene-based versions are separately numbered chases. This countdown compares their estimated English odds, so a preferred illustration need not be the model’s hardest pull.
Pull rates are estimates—see how this ranking works.
Estimated odds, limited coverage. This uses the same estimates as our pull-rate calculators, including labelled rough models and very-low-confidence assumptions. It does not establish the hardest Alakazam ever printed; nearby estimates may not represent a real difference in difficulty.
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Alakazam pull rates at a glance
A larger pack figure means a lower estimated chance. Figures are rounded to two significant digits; matching rounded estimates share a rank.
| Rank | Card & set | Estimated packs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alakazam V (Full Art) 172/185Vivid Voltage · Holofoil | ~1 in 500 |
| 2 | Alakazam ex 188/165Pokémon 151 · Holofoil | ~1 in 250 |
| 3 | Alakazam ex 201/165Pokémon 151 · Holofoil | ~1 in 230 |
| 4 = | Alakazam EX (Full Art) 117/124Fates Collide · Holofoil | ~1 in 220 |
| 4 = | M Alakazam EX (Full Art) 118/124Fates Collide · Holofoil | ~1 in 220 |
| 6 = | Alakazam (1) 1/165Expedition · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 160Rough estimate |
| 6 = | Alakazam (33) 33/165Expedition · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 160Rough estimate |
| 6 = | Alakazam ex 215/091Paldean Fates · Holofoil | ~1 in 160 |
| 6 = | Alakazam E4 Lv.X 103/111Rising Rivals · Holofoil | ~1 in 160 |
| 10 | Alakazam (2) 2/144Skyridge · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 150Rough estimate |
The hardest-to-pull Alakazam countdown
#10 · Alakazam (2)
Skyridge · 2/144 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 150 packs
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$229.99 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
The e-Reader-style border is part of this Skyridge card’s visual identity. This estimate is for the reverse holo specifically; another finish can share the same artwork and collector number.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 150 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#6 (joint) · Alakazam E4 Lv.X
Rising Rivals · 103/111 · English · Holofoil
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 160 packs
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$336.25 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Where this estimate comes from
The estimated rarity frequency is divided across the eligible cards in that pool, assuming equal individual chances. It is not a measured count of this particular card.
Rotom RT subset uses about two per 36 packs from the reverse slot. LV.X also uses about two per 36 packs. Secret reprint odds are withheld. Independent pack calculations do not reproduce print-sheet collation.
#6 (joint) · Alakazam ex
Paldean Fates · 215/091 · English · Holofoil
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 160 packs
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$6.20 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Alakazam ex’s Shiny colouring appears against a white star-patterned background. Number 215/091 identifies the Paldean Fates printing, separate from the similar full-art pose in 151.
Where this estimate comes from
The estimated rarity frequency is divided across the eligible cards in that pool, assuming equal individual chances. It is not a measured count of this particular card.
Published TCGplayer opening frequencies. Specific-card rates assume an equal share of its rarity pool; these are estimates, not manufacturer odds. Common and uncommon cards use a uniform slot approximation. Ordinary reverse odds are unavailable. Independent pack calculations do not reproduce print-sheet collation.
#6 (joint) · Alakazam (33)
Expedition · 33/165 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 160 packs
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$81.39 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Expedition’s e-Reader-era design gives this printing a different look from modern cards. This entry ranks the reverse holo of the exact collector number shown, rather than every foil card with the same Pokémon name.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 159 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#6 (joint) · Alakazam (1)
Expedition · 1/165 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 160 packs
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$122.74 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Expedition’s e-Reader-era design gives this printing a different look from modern cards. This entry ranks the reverse holo of the exact collector number shown, rather than every foil card with the same Pokémon name.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 159 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#4 (joint) · M Alakazam EX (Full Art)
Fates Collide · 118/124 · English · Holofoil
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 220 packs
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$80.61 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Where this estimate comes from
The estimated rarity frequency is divided across the eligible cards in that pool, assuming equal individual chances. It is not a measured count of this particular card.
Full-art/secret sheet uses the community 88/12 allocation. BREAK, where present, occupies the reverse slot. Individual cards are approximated uniformly within each tier. Independent pack calculations do not reproduce print-sheet collation.
#4 (joint) · Alakazam EX (Full Art)
Fates Collide · 117/124 · English · Holofoil
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 220 packs
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$32.75 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Where this estimate comes from
The estimated rarity frequency is divided across the eligible cards in that pool, assuming equal individual chances. It is not a measured count of this particular card.
Full-art/secret sheet uses the community 88/12 allocation. BREAK, where present, occupies the reverse slot. Individual cards are approximated uniformly within each tier. Independent pack calculations do not reproduce print-sheet collation.
#3 · Alakazam ex
Pokémon 151 · 201/165 · English · Holofoil
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 230 packs
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$56.40 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Alakazam levitates a spoon amid shelves, bottles and small household details in this richly furnished room. The special illustration rare is 201/165, a different numbered artwork from the full-art ex at 188/165.
Where this estimate comes from
The estimated rarity frequency is divided across the eligible cards in that pool, assuming equal individual chances. It is not a measured count of this particular card.
Published TCGplayer opening frequencies. Specific-card rates assume an equal share of its rarity pool; these are estimates, not manufacturer odds. Common and uncommon cards use a uniform slot approximation. Ordinary reverse odds are unavailable. Independent pack calculations do not reproduce print-sheet collation.
#2 · Alakazam ex
Pokémon 151 · 188/165 · English · Holofoil
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 250 packs
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$9.33 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Alakazam ex holds its spoons wide against a pink-and-blue full-art background. This ultra-rare 188/165 printing is separate from the indoor special illustration rare at 201/165.
Where this estimate comes from
The estimated rarity frequency is divided across the eligible cards in that pool, assuming equal individual chances. It is not a measured count of this particular card.
Published TCGplayer opening frequencies. Specific-card rates assume an equal share of its rarity pool; these are estimates, not manufacturer odds. Common and uncommon cards use a uniform slot approximation. Ordinary reverse odds are unavailable. Independent pack calculations do not reproduce print-sheet collation.
#1 · Alakazam V (Full Art)
Vivid Voltage · 172/185 · English · Holofoil
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 500 packs
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$3.68 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Alakazam V faces the viewer with two spoons spread wide against an orange full-art background. This is 172/185 from Vivid Voltage, separate from Alakazam’s later ex artworks and their rarity pools.
Where this estimate comes from
The estimated rarity frequency is divided across the eligible cards in that pool, assuming equal individual chances. It is not a measured count of this particular card.
Community opening frequencies; individual card estimates divide the category by its eligible card pool. Alternate-art allocations and ordinary reverse odds remain unavailable unless separately supported. Independent pack calculations do not reproduce print-sheet collation.
How we compare Alakazam pull rates
We compare the chance of pulling one exact card from one English pack of its release. A rarity’s overall hit rate is different from the odds of finding a particular Alakazam within that rarity. Evidence ranges from reported community openings and print-sheet models to rough comparisons and assumed rarity frequencies. Each rough estimate carries its warning beside the odds; expand its explanation for the actual basis.
Japanese cards, guaranteed promos, deck cards and box toppers are outside this ranking. Vintage editions with shared odds take one position. Distinct pack-pulled finishes can qualify separately. Prices do not affect the order, and a missing price does not remove an otherwise eligible card.
Up to ten cards are selected automatically from available estimates, with any tie at the cutoff kept together. Estimates are rounded to two significant digits for comparison, not presented as precise measurements. New cards can enter when a matching printing and estimate are available; prices refresh with the catalogue. Descriptions stay with their card when the order changes.
Alakazam pull-rate questions
Which Alakazam card is hardest to pull?
Alakazam V (Full Art) 172/185 (Vivid Voltage, Holofoil) has the lowest estimated chance among the qualifying cards here: about 1 in 500 packs. This is the current model’s ordering, including any rough assumptions labelled above. It does not cover every Alakazam ever released.
Will opening 500 packs guarantee the top-ranked card?
No. For the first card listed at rank 1, opening 500 independent packs gives an estimated 63.0% chance of at least one copy. The average waiting time is not a promise; actual packs and factory collation can behave differently from this model.
Is the hardest Alakazam to pull also the most expensive?
Not necessarily. Artwork, demand, condition and how much product exists also matter to collectors. This guide ranks estimated pack odds. Our most expensive Alakazam guide compares available raw prices instead.
Do a booster box or an Elite Trainer Box guarantee a Alakazam?
These estimates do not establish any product-level guarantee. A named Alakazam promo included in a product is separate from the random cards inside its booster packs. Use the exact-card calculator to explore pack quantities and its stated assumptions.
Why can a reverse-holo Alakazam rank above a rarer-looking card?
This compares one exact printing. A large reverse-holo pool can make a particular card’s modelled chance small even when reverse holos overall are common. Most of these estimates assume equal chances within the pool. That does not prove this Pokémon is short-printed, and it does not describe the ordinary non-holo version.