Stats & Training
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.
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.
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.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Poochyena Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Poochyena builds →Bite 2x49-59% Thief 2x49-59% | ||
 Nincada BugGround | D | |
 Surskit BugWater | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 102 Surfing | ||
 Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Volbeat Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Volbeat builds →Signal Beam 2x210-247%KO Thief 2x44-52% | ||
 Illumise Bug | C | |
 Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Poochyena Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Poochyena builds →Bite 2x48-58% Thief 2x48-58% | ||
Nincada BugGround | D | |
Volbeat Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Volbeat builds →Signal Beam 2x212-250%KO Thief 2x42-52% | ||
Illumise Bug | C | |
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Nuzleaf builds →Feint Attack 2x73-86% Thief 2x73-86% | ||
Poochyena Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Poochyena builds →Bite 2x50-59% Thief 2x50-59% | ||
Nincada BugGround | D | |
Volbeat Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Volbeat builds →Signal Beam 2x213-252%KO Thief 2x43-52% | ||
Illumise Bug | C | |
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Nuzleaf builds →Feint Attack 2x77-91% Thief 2x77-91% | ||
Poochyena Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Poochyena builds →Bite 2x51-61% Thief 2x51-61% | ||
Nincada BugGround | D | |
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Absol builds →Shadow Ball 2x252-298%KO Bite 2x89-106%KO Thief 2x89-106%KO | ||
 Duskull Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Duskull builds →Shadow Ball 2x155-183%KO Thief 2x33-39% Pursuit 2x22-27% Astonish 2x62-73% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Nuzleaf builds →Shadow Ball 2x152-180%KO Feint Attack 2x77-91% Thief 2x77-91% | ||
Poochyena Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Poochyena builds →Shadow Ball 2x128-151%KO Bite 2x49-59% Thief 2x49-59% | ||
 Shuppet Ghost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Shuppet builds →Shadow Ball 2x241-285%KO Knock Off 2x55-66% Feint Attack 2x51-61% Thief 2x51-61% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Absol builds →Shadow Ball 2x252-297%KO Bite 2x87-103%KO Thief 2x87-103%KO | ||
Poochyena Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Poochyena builds →Crunch 2x64-76% Shadow Ball 2x126-149%KO Bite 2x49-59% Thief 2x49-59% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Nuzleaf builds →Shadow Ball 2x152-179%KO Feint Attack 2x76-90% Thief 2x76-90% | ||
Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Shuppet Ghost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Shuppet builds →Shadow Ball 2x240-283%KO Knock Off 2x56-67% Feint Attack 2x52-62% Thief 2x52-62% | ||
In Ruby & Sapphire, Gengar can KO Abra with Explosion (212-249%). Forretress threatens a KO with Explosion (306-361%). Houndoom's Crunch also KOs at 197-232%.
 Gengar GhostPoison | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Abra View Gengar builds →Thunderbolt83-98% Explosion212-249%KO | ||
 Forretress BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Abra View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin62-73% Explosion306-361%KO Earthquake123-145%KO | ||
 Houndoom DarkFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Abra View Houndoom builds →Pursuit 2x100-118%KO Fire Blast135-159%KO Crunch 2x197-232%KO | ||
 Dusclops Ghost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Abra View Dusclops builds →Shadow Ball 2x216-254%KO | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySwarm ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves View Scizor builds →
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Ruby & Sapphire 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 a decent partner pool 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 28 breeding partners from the Humanshape egg group. Pass egg moves like Barrier, Encore, Fire Punch and 3 more to offspring.
Ruby & Sapphire Abra Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Barrier and Encore from the egg pool give Abra something extra. Pair those with Psychic for STAB and coverage across 8 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Ruby & Sapphire Abra Locations
Abra starts showing up in early-game routes at moderate rates across 8 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Abra in Ruby & Sapphire
You can catch Abra through 8 walking encounters from Lv. 8-10, but availability differs between Ruby and Sapphire. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
Abra Guide
Level 16 gets you Kadabra. Quick enough that Abra barely slows you down.
In Ruby & Sapphire, 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.
You can find Abra in Ruby & Sapphire. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 20 other games across the series.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves