Alakazam secures wins versus almost every physical attacker with the combo of Barrier, Recover, and Encore.
Machamp beats Electric types like Crunch Raikou and Shadow Ball Jolteon that threaten Alakazam. It also covers Blissey, Steelix, and Tyranitar. Fire Blast can be used over EQ for a better matchup against Heracross.
Raikou beats most opposing Alakazam with Crunch and naturally covers bulky waters that threaten Machamp. Rest is used to beat Toxic users and draw out battles so it can fish for Crunch drops.
Reflect plus Magnet Thunderbolt beats Heracross, but Raikou has several other good options. Thunder maxes out damage, Zap Cannon can paralyze Light Screen Alakazam, or Psych Up can be used as an additional Jolteon check.
