Diego Cassiraga alakazam decklist: 2026 Setup Guide

The Diego Cassiraga alakazam decklist is an Alakazam Dudunsparce build that finished 2nd place at the World Championship San Francisco tournament held from August 28–30, 2026. The event listing records 797 players and a 12-2-2 result for Diego Cassiraga.

The deck is built around a Psychic evolution line supported by a compact Dudunsparce package. Its list combines consistent search, recovery, hand support, disruption, and several utility attackers or support Pokémon. Rather than relying on a large bench of different attackers, the build concentrates on establishing its main evolution line while using trainer cards to maintain access to key pieces.

The published decklist contains 60 cards:

The official-style event page can be reviewed through the Diego Cassiraga World Championship San Francisco decklist.

The Pokémon section is the clearest expression of the deck’s priorities. Four copies each of Abra and Kadabra maximize the chance of opening or finding the early stages, while three Alakazam copies provide the main evolution-stage payoff. The line is supported by Rare Candy, giving the deck an additional route from Abra directly into Alakazam when the timing and board state allow it.

The Dudunsparce package is evenly split at three Dunsparce and three Dudunsparce. This makes the secondary line more than a single-copy utility option. It is a meaningful part of the list’s setup plan and gives the deck another way to develop resources while preparing its primary attacker.

The one-of Pokémon should not be treated as interchangeable filler. Dedenne, Fezandipiti ex, and Shaymin each occupy a limited deck slot, so they are best viewed as situational resources. Their value depends on the matchup, the current hand, and whether the deck needs additional support rather than another copy of the main line.

The four Rare Candy copies reinforce this approach. With four Abra, four Kadabra, three Alakazam, and three Rare Candy, the list has several ways to convert early basics into a developed board. That does not eliminate the need to sequence carefully: evolving through Kadabra can preserve flexibility, while Rare Candy can accelerate development when the direct evolution route is more valuable.

The trainer suite contains 11 Supporters and 21 Items, giving the deck a broad utility package. Dawn appears at four copies, Hilda at three, Boss’s Orders at two, and Lana’s Aid and Eri at one each. The high Dawn count indicates that early hand development is a major priority, while Hilda adds another substantial Supporter presence for continued access to resources.

The item package is especially structured. Buddy-Buddy Poffin and Poké Pad are both included at four copies, creating a strong foundation for basic Pokémon access and item-based consistency. Rare Candy appears at three copies, matching the deck’s desire to reach Alakazam efficiently.

The four Battle Cage copies are one of the most important structural details in the list. A full playset means the card is not merely a late-game option; it is part of the deck’s expected operating pattern. The same principle applies to Telepathic Psychic Energy in the Energy section. High-count cards usually deserve early planning because drawing them at the correct time can determine whether the deck develops smoothly.

The list’s trainer package rewards deliberate sequencing. Buddy-Buddy Poffin is strongest when it establishes multiple future options, while Poké Pad becomes more valuable when the player already understands which card type is missing. Rare Candy should be considered alongside the number of Alakazam targets remaining, not played automatically whenever it appears.

The Energy count is compact at six cards: four Telepathic Psychic Energy, one Psychic Energy, and one Enriching Energy. The four-copy Telepathic Psychic Energy package is the clear foundation, while the single Psychic Energy and single Enriching Energy add narrower options to the attachment mix.

The list also uses two Air Balloon, one Lucky Helmet, and four Battle Cage. Air Balloon supplies mobility, Lucky Helmet is a one-copy tool choice, and Battle Cage occupies the largest tool or field-support allocation in the published list.

For testing, measure the deck by board quality rather than by isolated opening hands. A strong test result should answer practical questions:

• How often can the list establish at least one Abra and one Dunsparce?
• How frequently is Alakazam ready on the turn it is needed?
• Does the six-card Energy package support the intended attack rhythm?
• Can the deck retain a recovery route after using several support Pokémon?
• Are Boss’s Orders and Enhanced Hammer being held for meaningful targets?

The published list should be copied exactly before making changes. The counts are purposeful: four copies of several foundational cards, three copies for the evolution lines and Rare Candy, and one-copy inclusions for specialized effects. Changing a single card can alter the balance between setup, disruption, mobility, and recovery.

Use this list as a reference point for controlled testing rather than changing multiple categories at once. If the deck misses basics, examine the search and Pokémon counts. If it develops but cannot maintain pressure, review Energy access and recovery. If it struggles to answer opposing resources, test the timing of Enhanced Hammer, Eri, and Boss’s Orders before assuming the counts must change.

A useful review log should include the opening hand, the first Pokémon established, the first evolution route selected, and the turn when the deck first achieved a stable attacking position. This creates a clearer picture of the build than relying on memory after several games.