Damage Swap. What do you think of when that occurs? Stall. Well, Alakazam can also be used as an attacker. Not him himself, his pkmn power. Think about this: 120 damage for 3 energy. 90 damage for 1 energy. I'm thinking of Heracross and Gyarados here.

Now, that wasn't a typppppppo when I said Heracross. Think about this: Attach a Gold Berry. Swap damage to him until he's got 20 left.Now, use Megahorn. If you get tails, 40 damage is gone. Kapoof. If you get heads, 40 damage is still gone.Kapoof. And your opponent has 120 damage. The only Pokemon that could survive that is the wall: Steelix. So, how do you get around him? Gyarados and Recall. Recall Flail with 9 counters on him. 90 damage.