Abra
Abra is a Psychic type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0063 |
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| Type | Psychic |
| Species | Psi Pokémon |
| Height | 0.9 m (2′11″) |
| Weight | 19.5 kg (43.0 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Synchronize 2. Inner Focus Magic Guard (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0063 (Yellow/Red/Blue) 0089 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0039 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0063 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0020 (Diamond/Pearl) 0020 (Platinum) 0089 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0102 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0040 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0042 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0049 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0063 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0020 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0058 (Legends: Arceus) 0062 (Legends: Z-A) 0031 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Sp. Atk |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 200 (26.1% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 62 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Human-Like |
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| Gender | 75% male, 25% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| 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 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Abra changes
- In Generation 1, Abra has a base Special stat of 105.
- In Generations 1-3, Abra has a base experience yield of 73.
- In Generation 4, Abra has a base experience yield of 75.
- In Generations 2-7, Abra has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Red Blue |
Using its ability to read minds, it will identify impending danger and TELEPORT to safety. |
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| Yellow | Sleeps 18 hours a day. If it senses danger, it will teleport itself to safety even as it sleeps. |
| Gold | 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. |
| 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. |
| Emerald | A POKéMON that sleeps 18 hours a day. Observation revealed that it uses TELEPORT to change its location once every hour. |
| 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 | Using its psychic power is such a strain on its brain that it needs to sleep for 18 hours a day. |
| HeartGold | It senses impending attacks and teleports away to safety before the actual attacks can strike. |
| SoulSilver | If it decides to teleport randomly, it evokes the illusion that it has created copies of itself. |
| 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. |
| X | It sleeps for 18 hours a day. It uses a variety of extrasensory powers even while asleep. |
| Y | It senses impending attacks and teleports away to safety before the actual attacks can strike. |
| Omega 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. |
| Alpha 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. |
| Sun | It sleeps 18 hours a day. Even while sleeping, it will teleport itself to treetops and pick and eat berries there. |
| Moon | It can teleport itself to safety while it’s asleep, but when it wakes, it doesn’t know where it is, so it panics. |
| Ultra Sun | It uses various psychic powers even while it’s sleeping, so you can’t tell whether or not it’s awake. |
| Ultra Moon | It can read others’ minds and will teleport away when danger approaches. You must clear your mind if you want to catch it. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Sleeps 18 hours a day. If it senses danger, it will teleport itself to safety even as it sleeps. |
| Sword | This Pokémon uses its psychic powers while it sleeps. The contents of Abra’s dreams affect the powers that the Pokémon wields. |
| Shield | Abra can teleport in its sleep. Apparently the more deeply Abra sleeps, the farther its teleportations go. |
| Brilliant Diamond | It sleeps for 18 hours a day. Even when awake, it teleports itself while remaining seated. |
| Shining Pearl | Even while asleep, it maintains a telepathic radar. It teleports when it is threatened. |
| Legends: Arceus | Spends 18 hours of the day sleeping. Even while asleep, Abra can control its psychic powers—should danger approach, the Pokémon will simply teleport away. |
Moves learned by Abra
Moves learnt by level up
Abra learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
Egg moves
Abra does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Abra is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 06 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
| 08 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 23 | Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
| 24 | Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
| 26 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 27 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 29 | Fire Punch | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
| 31 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 33 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 35 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 51 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 59 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 63 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 74 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 85 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 87 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| 92 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 80 | 100 | |
| 95 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 99 | Metronome | Normal | — | — |
Moves learnt by level up
Abra learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Move Tutor moves
Abra can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
| Charge Beam | Electric | 50 | 90 | |
| Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 80 | 100 | |
| Drain Punch | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| Fire Punch | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
| Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
| Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
| Tri Attack | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 |
Abra sprites
| Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Abra
| Red Blue |
Route 24, 25, Celadon City |
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| Yellow | Route 5, 6, 7, 8, Celadon City |
| Gold Silver |
Route 5, 6, 8, 24, 25, 34, 35, Goldenrod City |
| Crystal | Route 5, 7, 8, 24, 34, 35, Goldenrod City |
| Ruby Sapphire |
Granite Cave |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Route 24, 25, Celadon City |
| Emerald | Route 116, Granite Cave |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Route 203, 215, Oreburgh City |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Route 5, 6, 8, 24, 25, 34, 35, Goldenrod City |
| Black | Trade/migrate from another game |
| White | White Forest |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Breed Kadabra/Alakazam |
| X Y |
Route 5 |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Granite Cave |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Route 2, Hau'oli City |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Route 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Sword Shield |
Fields of Honor |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Route 203, 215 |
| Legends: Arceus | Sandgem Flats, Lake Acuity, Windswept Run |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Abra questions
- How do I teach my ABRA moves when it only knows teleport?
- Why are there no new cards for Abra, Kadabra, and Alakazam?
- What is a good LC moveset for Abra?
- Do Abra that can be caught in the Entree Forest have a chance of holding a TwistedSpoon?
- All episodes with any Pokemon from the Abra chain or the Gastly chain?
- Is this normal for ORAS?
- Why does Abra use Focus Punch in LC?
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Other languages
| English | Abra |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ケーシィ (Casey) |
| German | Abra |
| French | Abra |
| Italian | Abra |
| Spanish | Abra |
| Korean | 캐이시 (kaeisi) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 凯西 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 凱西 |
| English |
Psi Pokémon |
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| Japanese | ねんりきポケモン |
| German | Psi-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Psy |
| Italian | Pokémon Psico |
| Spanish | Pokémon Psi |
| Korean | 초능력포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 念力宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 念力寶可夢 |
Name origin
- abracadabra
- magical word, sometimes used with ‘alakazam’


