Name origin

abracadabra
magical word, sometimes used with ‘alakazam’


Abra artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 063
Type Psychic
Species Psi Pokémon
Height 2′11″ (0.89m)
Weight 43 lbs (19.5 kg)
Abilities Inner Focus
Synchronize
Magic Guard (Dream World)
Local № 063 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen)
089 (Gold, Silver, Crystal)
039 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald)
020 (Diamond, Pearl)
020 (Platinum)
089 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese Kesyi

Breeding

Egg Groups Human-Like
Gender 75% male, 25% female
Egg cycles 21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield 1 Special Attack
Catch rate 200 (26.1% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 75
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Type defenses

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Abra stats

The base stats for Abra are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 25
160 - 254
Attack 20
40 - 152
Defense 15
31 - 141
Sp. Atk 105
193 - 339
Sp. Def 55
103 - 229
Speed 90
166 - 306
Total 310

Pokedex descriptions

Red
Blue
Using its ability to read minds, it will identify impending danger and TELEPORT to safety.
Yellow Sleeps 18 hours a day. If it senses danger, it will teleport itself to safety even as it sleeps.
Gold
HeartGold
It senses impending attacks and TELEPORTS away to safety before the actual attacks can strike.
Silver If it decides to TELEPORT randomly, it creates the illusion that it has created copies of itself.
Crystal It hypnotizes itself so that it can teleport away when it senses danger, even if it is asleep.
Ruby ABRA sleeps for eighteen hours a day. However, it can sense the presence of foes even while it is sleeping. In such a situation, this POKéMON immediately teleports to safety.
Sapphire ABRA needs to sleep for eighteen hours a day. If it doesn’t, this POKéMON loses its ability to use telekinetic powers. If it is attacked, ABRA escapes using TELEPORT while it is still sleeping.
Emerald A POKéMON that sleeps 18 hours a day. Observation revealed that it uses TELEPORT to change its location once every hour.
FireRed It sleeps for 18 hours a day. It uses a variety of extrasensory powers even while asleep.
LeafGreen Using its ability to read minds, it will sense impending danger and TELEPORT to safety.
Diamond It sleeps for 18 hours a day. Even when awake, it teleports itself while remaining seated.
Pearl Even while asleep, it maintains a telepathic radar. It teleports when it is threatened.
Platinum
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
Using its psychic power is such a strain on its brain that it needs to sleep for 18 hours a day.
SoulSilver If it decides to teleport randomly, it evokes the illusion that it has created copies of itself.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Abra learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 TeleportPsychicStatus--

Egg moves

Abra learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Abra egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Fire PunchFirePhysical75100
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100
BarrierPsychicStatus--
EncoreNormalStatus-100
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
Skill SwapPsychicStatus--
Power TrickPsychicStatus--
Guard SwapPsychicStatus--
Guard SplitPsychicStatus--

Abra learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Abra egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Fire PunchFirePhysical75100
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100
BarrierPsychicStatus--
EncoreNormalStatus-100
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
Power TrickPsychicStatus--
Guard SwapPsychicStatus--

Move Tutor moves

Abra can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Fire PunchFirePhysical75100
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
TrickPsychicStatus-100
Role PlayPsychicStatus--
Magic CoatPsychicStatus--
RecycleNormalStatus--
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
Skill SwapPsychicStatus--
SnatchDarkStatus--
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
GravityPsychicStatus--
Drain PunchFightingPhysical75100
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090
Wonder RoomPsychicStatus--
Magic RoomPsychicStatus--
Foul PlayDarkPhysical95100

Abra can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Fire PunchFirePhysical75100
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
TrickPsychicStatus-100
Role PlayPsychicStatus--
Magic CoatPsychicStatus--
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
GravityPsychicStatus--
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090

Moves learnt by HM

Abra does not learn any HM moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Abra is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
3 PsyshockPsychicSpecial80100
4 Calm MindPsychicStatus--
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
12 TauntDarkStatus-100
16 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
19 TelekinesisPsychicStatus--
20 SafeguardNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
33 ReflectPsychicStatus--
41 TormentDarkStatus-100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
51 Ally SwitchPsychicStatus--
53 Energy BallGrassSpecial80100
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
57 Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090
63 EmbargoDarkStatus-100
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
73 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
85 Dream EaterPsychicSpecial100100
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
92 Trick RoomPsychicStatus--

Abra is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Focus PunchFightingPhysical150100
4 Calm MindPsychicStatus--
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
12 TauntDarkStatus-100
16 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
20 SafeguardNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
23 Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
33 ReflectPsychicStatus--
34 Shock WaveElectricSpecial60
41 TormentDarkStatus-100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 Skill SwapPsychicStatus--
49 SnatchDarkStatus--
53 Energy BallGrassSpecial80100
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
57 Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090
58 EndureNormalStatus--
60 Drain PunchFightingPhysical75100
63 EmbargoDarkStatus-100
67 RecycleNormalStatus--
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
73 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
85 Dream EaterPsychicSpecial100100
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
92 Trick RoomPsychicStatus--

Abra sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Abra normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Abra shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Abra normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Abra shiny sprite

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Where to find Abra

Red
Blue
Route 24, 25
Yellow Route 5, 6, 7, 8
Gold
Silver
Route 5, 6, 8, 24, 25, 34, 35
Crystal Route 5, 7, 8, 24, 34, 35
Sapphire
Ruby
Granite Cave
FireRed
LeafGreen
Route 24, 25
Emerald Route 116, Granite Cave
Pearl
Diamond
Route 203, 215
Platinum Route 203, 215
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Route 5, 6, 8, 24, 25, 34, 35
White
Black
White Forest

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★ ★ ★ ★
Power
Skill ★ ★ ★
Stamina ★ ★ ★
Jump ★ ★ ★ ★

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Answers to Abra questions