Kadabra
Kadabra is a Psychic type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Psi Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 064 |
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Type | Psychic |
Species | Psi Pokémon |
Height | 1.3 m (4′03″) |
Weight | 56.5 kg (124.6 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Synchronize 2. Inner Focus Magic Guard (hidden ability) |
Local № | 064 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 090 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 040 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 064 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 021 (Diamond/Pearl) 021 (Platinum) 090 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 103 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 041 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 043 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 050 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 064 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 032 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
EV yield | 2 Special Attack |
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Catch rate | 100 (13.1% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 140 |
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 | 40 | 190 | 284 | |
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Attack | 35 | 67 | 185 | |
Defense | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
Sp. Atk | 120 | 220 | 372 | |
Sp. Def | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
Speed | 105 | 193 | 339 | |
Total | 400 | 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
Kadabra changes
- In Generation 1, Kadabra has a base Special stat of 120.
- In Generations 1-4, Kadabra has a base experience yield of 145.
- In Generations 2-7, Kadabra has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Red Blue | It emits special alpha waves from its body that induce headaches just by being close by. |
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Yellow | Many odd things happen if this POKéMON is close by. For example, it makes clocks run backwards. |
Gold | It possesses strong spiritual power. The more danger it faces, the stronger its psychic power. |
Silver | If it uses its abilities, it emits special alpha waves that cause machines to malfunction. |
Crystal | When it closes its eyes, twice as many alpha particles come out of the surface of its body. |
Ruby | KADABRA emits a peculiar alpha wave if it develops a headache. Only those people with a particularly strong psyche can hope to become a TRAINER of this POKéMON. |
Sapphire | KADABRA holds a silver spoon in its hand. The spoon is used to amplify the alpha waves in its brain. Without the spoon, the POKéMON is said to be limited to half the usual amount of its telekinetic powers. |
FireRed | It happened one morning - a boy with extrasensory powers awoke in bed transformed into KADABRA. |
LeafGreen | It emits special alpha waves from its body that induce headaches just by being close. |
Emerald | It is rumored that a boy with psychic abilities suddenly transformed into KADABRA while he was assisting research into extrasensory powers. |
Diamond | If one is nearby, an eerie shadow appears on TV screens. Seeing the shadow is said to bring bad luck. |
Pearl | When it uses its psychic power, it emits strong ha waves that can ruin precision devices. |
Platinum | It stares at its silver spoon to focus its mind. It emits more alpha waves while doing so. |
HeartGold | It possesses strong spiritual power. The more danger it faces, the stronger its psychic power. |
SoulSilver | If it uses its abilities, it emits special alpha waves that cause machines to malfunction. |
Black White Black 2 White 2 | It stares at its silver spoon to focus its mind. It emits more alpha waves while doing so. |
X | When it uses its psychic power, it emits strong alpha waves that can ruin precision devices. |
Y | If it uses its abilities, it emits special alpha waves that cause machines to malfunction. |
Omega Ruby | Kadabra emits a peculiar alpha wave if it develops a headache. Only those people with a particularly strong psyche can hope to become a Trainer of this Pokémon. |
Alpha Sapphire | Kadabra holds a silver spoon in its hand. The spoon is used to amplify the alpha waves in its brain. Without the spoon, the Pokémon is said to be limited to half the usual amount of its telekinetic powers. |
Sun | A theory exists that this Pokémon was a young boy who couldn’t control his psychic powers and ended up transformed into this Pokémon. |
Moon | Kadabra’s presence infests televisions and monitors with creepy shadows that bring bad luck. |
Ultra Sun | It stares at a silver spoon to amplify its psychic powers before it lets loose. Apparently, gold spoons are no good. |
Ultra Moon | It possesses strong mental capabilities, but its psychic powers are halved when it’s not holding a silver spoon. |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | Many odd things happen if this Pokémon is close by. For example, it makes clocks run backward. |
Sword | Using its psychic power, Kadabra levitates as it sleeps. It uses its springy tail as a pillow. |
Shield | This Pokémon’s telekinesis is immensely powerful. To prepare for evolution, Kadabra stores up psychic energy in the star on its forehead. |
Moves learned by Kadabra
Moves learnt by level up
Kadabra learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Confusion | Psychic | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
1 | Disable | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Kinesis | Psychic | ![]() | — | 80 |
1 | Teleport | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
5 | Psybeam | Psychic | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
10 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
15 | Ally Switch | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Psycho Cut | Psychic | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
25 | Recover | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
30 | Psyshock | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
35 | Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
40 | Role Play | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Future Sight | Psychic | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
50 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Moves learnt on evolution
Kadabra learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).
Egg moves
Kadabra learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Kadabra egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Confusion | Psychic | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Guard Split | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Magic Coat | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Kadabra can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Expanding Force | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Kadabra is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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00 | Mega Punch | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 85 |
01 | Mega Kick | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 75 |
03 | Fire Punch | Fire | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
04 | Ice Punch | Ice | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
05 | Thunder Punch | Electric | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
14 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
17 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
19 | Safeguard | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
23 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
24 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
31 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
40 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
59 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
60 | Power Swap | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
61 | Guard Swap | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
62 | Speed Swap | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
63 | Drain Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
69 | Psycho Cut | Psychic | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
70 | Trick Room | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
71 | Wonder Room | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
72 | Magic Room | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
76 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
91 | Psychic Terrain | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Moves learnt by TR
Kadabra is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
11 | Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
14 | Metronome | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
19 | Tri Attack | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
20 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
25 | Psyshock | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
26 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
30 | Encore | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
31 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
33 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
34 | Future Sight | Psychic | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
37 | Taunt | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
38 | Trick | Psychic | ![]() | — | 100 |
40 | Skill Swap | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
49 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
65 | Energy Ball | Grass | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
69 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 90 |
77 | Grass Knot | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
81 | Foul Play | Dark | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
83 | Ally Switch | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
92 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Kadabra learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Confusion | Psychic | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
1 | Disable | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Flash | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Kinesis | Psychic | ![]() | — | 80 |
1 | Psybeam | Psychic | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
1 | Teleport | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
6 | Disable | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
13 | Flash | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
19 | Night Shade | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
26 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
32 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Recover | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Kadabra learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee (regardless of level).
Moves learnt by TM
Kadabra is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
02 | Taunt | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
04 | Teleport | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
05 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
06 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
07 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
08 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
09 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
10 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
12 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
15 | Seismic Toss | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
16 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
19 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
21 | Foul Play | Dark | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
23 | Thunder Punch | Electric | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
27 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
28 | Tri Attack | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
31 | Fire Punch | Fire | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
32 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
33 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
35 | Ice Punch | Ice | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
40 | Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
43 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
59 | Dream Eater | Psychic | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
Kadabra sprites
Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Shiny | — |
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Where to find Kadabra
Red Blue |
Cerulean Cave |
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Yellow | Route 8 |
Gold Silver Crystal |
Route 8 |
Ruby Sapphire |
Evolve Abra |
FireRed LeafGreen |
Cerulean Cave |
Emerald | Evolve Abra |
Diamond Pearl |
Route 215, Victory Road |
Platinum | Route 215 |
HeartGold SoulSilver |
Route 8, Cerulean Cave |
Black | Trade/migrate from another game |
White Black 2 White 2 |
Evolve Abra |
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Abra |
Sun Moon |
Poké Pelago |
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Evolve Abra |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Route 7, 8 |
Sword Shield |
Evolve Abra |
Answers to Kadabra questions
- Why was Kadabra sued?
- Can Kadabra learn ice/fire/thunder/mach punch when we breed it with a Hitmonchan in Crystal version?
- Where is Kadabra in Y?
- Why was alakazam and kadabra both in uubl in rse?
- Evolution without trade?
- What is a good nature for a Kadabra with high attack?
- Why isn't Kadabra in the anime ?
- Should I level up my Kadabra first or should I evolve it immediately?
- Where do I go to reteach calm mind to my Kadabra in Diamond Version?
- Why didn't my Kadabra stop evolving?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Kadabra |
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Japanese | ユンゲラー (Yungerer) |
German | Kadabra |
French | Kadabra |
Name origin
- abracadabra
- magical word, sometimes used with ‘alakazam’