Abra Best Moveset
25 HP and 15 Defense mean literally any physical attack ends things. 105 Sp. Atk fires surprisingly hard Psychic TermStab when it gets the chance, and 90 Speed keeps cooldowns tight. The moveset lands one or two hits before going down. Mega Alakazam is two evolutions away.
105 Sp. Atk on a first-stage Pokemon in Gen I (Red & Blue). Teleport was useless. 25 HP and 15 Defense meant any physical attack was lethal.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Psychic
- Thunder Wave
- Seismic Toss
- Flash
Recommended Teammates
Same 105 Special attack in Gen II (Gold & Silver). Psychic hit hard from a pre-evolution, but 25 HP crumbled to any contact.
Utility Moveset
- Psychic
- Ice Punch
- Thunder Punch
- Fire Punch
Recommended Teammates
Three gens of glass cannon pre-evolution in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Inner Focus blocked flinch. Didn't matter when one hit ended Abra anyway.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Psychic
- Thunder Punch
- Calm Mind
- Fire Punch
Recommended Teammates
Abra saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). Abra maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Synchronize with Choice Specs, favoring a Timid nature.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Psychic
- Shadow Ball
- Energy Ball
- Signal Beam
Recommended Teammates
Abra saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Abra maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Magic Guard with Focus Sash, favoring a Hasty nature.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Psychic
- Shadow Ball
- Hidden Power Fighting
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Abra saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Abra maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Synchronize with Leftovers, favoring a Hardy nature.
Utility Moveset
- Psychic
- Teleport
- Protect
- Psyshock
Recommended Teammates
Abra saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Abra maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Magic Guard with Focus Sash, favoring a Timid nature.
Special Attacker Moveset
- Psychic
- Trick Room
- Encore
- Dazzling Gleam
Recommended Teammates
Abra saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Abra maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Magic Guard with Focus Sash, favoring a Timid nature.
Special Attacker Moveset
- Psychic
- Dazzling Gleam
- Psychic Terrain
- Energy Ball
Recommended Teammates
Abra Weakness
Abra's Psychic typing leaves it vulnerable to Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Abra's special bulk (base 55 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
What is Abra Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Abra
Scizor can KO Abra with U-turn (705-829%). Gengar threatens a KO with Shadow Ball (223-262%). Tyranitar's Knock Off also KOs at 669-787%.
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Abra View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch202-237%KO Knock Off 2x436-513%KO U Turn 2x705-829%KO Close Combat201-237%KO | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Abra View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x223-262%KO Sludge Bomb125-147%KO | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Abra View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off 2x669-787%KO Stone Edge514-605%KO | ||
Evolution
Abra is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Kadabra first, then eventually reaches Alakazam. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via one egg group. The evolved forms gain up to 190 total stats over Abra. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Abra easily with 70 breeding partners from the Humanshape egg group.
How to Get Abra
Abra's 3-stage chain starts with Abra, which appears in the wild in the locations below. Level through 3 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
Where To Catch Abra in LZA
Abra is your first catch on the way to Abra. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 12-65 across 3 total spots in the chain.
Abra's 3-stage chain starts with Abra, which appears in the wild in the locations below. Level through 3 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
Where To Catch Abra in PLA
Abra is your first catch on the way to Abra. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 9-55 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Abra ✓Windswept RunLv.9-12GrassRate 15%Lake AcuityLv.12-15GrassRate 15%Sandgem FlatsLv.12-15GrassRate 15%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into KadabraSandgem FlatsLv.16-19GrassRate 15%Space-Time Distortion - Cobalt CoastlandsLv.40-55CaveRate 15%Lake AcuityLv.49-52GrassRate 15%or evolve from Abra (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into AlakazamSandgem FlatsLv.12-33GrassRate 15%Space-Time Distortion - Cobalt CoastlandsLv.40-55CaveRate 5%or evolve from Kadabra (Step 2)
The chain to Abra requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Abra in the wild and level through the stages, but line up the trade first. The rest of the chain runs on levels alone.
Where To Catch Abra in BDSP
To get Abra, start by catching Abra through walking encounters at Lv. 4-47. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Abra ✓Route 203Lv.4-5GrassRate 15%Route 215Lv.20GrassRate 10%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into KadabraRoute 215Lv.20-22GrassRate 15%Dazzling CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires DefogStargleam CavernLv.25-29CaveRequires DefogVictory Road - 2FLv.45-47CaveRate 25%or evolve from Abra (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into Alakazam
A trade step sits in Abra's 3-stage chain from Abra. The step cards below map each stage with catch locations and evolution methods. Abra shows up in the wild, so the starting catch is the easy part.
Where To Catch Abra in SwSh
The path to Abra starts with Abra at Lv. 10-15 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Abra ✓Fields of HonorLv.10-15OverworldRate 5%RainingFields of HonorLv.10-15OverworldRate 5%SnowstormFields of HonorLv.10-15OverworldRate 5%Intense SunFields of HonorLv.10-15OverworldRate 5%Heavy FogFields of HonorLv.10-15OverworldRate 5%SnowingFields of HonorLv.10-15OverworldRate 5%OvercastFields of HonorLv.10-15OverworldRate 5%SandstormFields of HonorLv.10-15OverworldRate 5%ThunderstormFields of HonorLv.10-15OverworldRate 5%Normal Weather
Step 3Evolve into Alakazam
Base Stats
Abra's all-in on Sp. Atk at the expense of Defense. The special lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 1 Sp. Atk EV and follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
This Pokémon uses its psychic powers while it sleeps. The contents of Abra’s dreams affect the powers that the Pokémon wields.
Abra Guide
Abra does the job early-game if you need a Psychic type on your team. Evolve it into Kadabra before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Abra has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 21 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
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- Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves