Kadabra - Generation 4 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Kadabra can learn in Generation 4, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon Diamond
  • Pokémon Pearl
  • Pokémon Platinum
  • Pokémon HeartGold
  • Pokémon SoulSilver

At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.

Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.

Moves learnt by level up

Kadabra learns the following moves in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
1KinesisPsychicStatus 80
1TeleportPsychicStatus
16ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
18DisableNormalStatus 80
22Miracle EyePsychicStatus
24PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
28ReflectPsychicStatus
30RecoverNormalStatus
34Psycho CutPsychicPhysical 70 100
36Role PlayPsychicStatus
40PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
42Future SightPsychicSpecial 80 90
46TrickPsychicStatus 100

Egg moves

Kadabra learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BarrierPsychicStatus
EncoreNormalStatus 100
Fire PunchFirePhysical 75 100
Guard SwapPsychicStatus
Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
Knock OffDarkPhysical 20 100
Power TrickPsychicStatus
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical 75 100

Moves learnt by HM

Kadabra does not learn any HMs in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.

Moves learnt by TM

Kadabra is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl:

Transfer-only moves

Kadabra can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
CounterFightingPhysical 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
DynamicPunchFightingPhysical 100 50 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega KickNormalPhysical 120 75 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega PunchNormalPhysical 80 85 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MetronomeNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
Seismic TossFightingPhysical 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor

Moves learnt by level up

Kadabra learns the following moves in Pokémon Platinum at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
1KinesisPsychicStatus 80
1TeleportPsychicStatus
16ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
18DisableNormalStatus 80
22Miracle EyePsychicStatus
24PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
28ReflectPsychicStatus
30RecoverNormalStatus
34Psycho CutPsychicPhysical 70 100
36Role PlayPsychicStatus
40PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
42Future SightPsychicSpecial 80 90
46TrickPsychicStatus 100

Egg moves

Kadabra learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Platinum. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BarrierPsychicStatus
EncoreNormalStatus 100
Fire PunchFirePhysical 75 100
Guard SwapPsychicStatus
Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
Knock OffDarkPhysical 20 100
Power TrickPsychicStatus
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical 75 100

Move Tutor moves

Kadabra can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Platinum from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Fire PunchFirePhysical 75 100
Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
Knock OffDarkPhysical 20 100
Signal BeamBugSpecial 75 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 40 100
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical 75 100
TrickPsychicStatus 100
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90

Moves learnt by HM

Kadabra does not learn any HMs in Pokémon Platinum.

Moves learnt by TM

Kadabra is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Platinum:

Transfer-only moves

Kadabra can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Platinum.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
CounterFightingPhysical 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
DynamicPunchFightingPhysical 100 50 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega KickNormalPhysical 120 75 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega PunchNormalPhysical 80 85 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MetronomeNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
Seismic TossFightingPhysical 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor

Moves learnt by level up

Kadabra learns the following moves in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
1KinesisPsychicStatus 80
1TeleportPsychicStatus
16ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
18DisableNormalStatus 80
22Miracle EyePsychicStatus
24PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
28ReflectPsychicStatus
30RecoverNormalStatus
34Psycho CutPsychicPhysical 70 100
36Role PlayPsychicStatus
40PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
42Future SightPsychicSpecial 80 90
46TrickPsychicStatus 100

Egg moves

Kadabra learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BarrierPsychicStatus
EncoreNormalStatus 100
Fire PunchFirePhysical 75 100
Guard SwapPsychicStatus
Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
Knock OffDarkPhysical 20 100
Power TrickPsychicStatus
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical 75 100

Move Tutor moves

Kadabra can be taught these attacks in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Fire PunchFirePhysical 75 100
GravityPsychicStatus
HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
Knock OffDarkPhysical 20 100
Magic CoatPsychicStatus
Role PlayPsychicStatus
Signal BeamBugSpecial 75 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 40 100
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical 75 100
TrickPsychicStatus 100
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90

Moves learnt by HM

Kadabra does not learn any HMs in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.

Moves learnt by TM

Kadabra is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver:

Transfer-only moves

Kadabra can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
CounterFightingPhysical 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
DynamicPunchFightingPhysical 100 50 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega KickNormalPhysical 120 75 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega PunchNormalPhysical 80 85 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MetronomeNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
Seismic TossFightingPhysical 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor

Kadabra egg move parents

Kadabra's egg groups: Human-Like

The egg moves for Kadabra are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.

You will need to breed a female Kadabra with a compatible male Pokémon, with the male (for Gen 2-5) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Kadabra with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.

Barrier

Encore

Fire Punch

Guard Swap

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Ice Punch

Knock Off

Power Trick

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Thunder Punch