Is Abra Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?
Five percent encounter rate and it Teleports on turn one. AbilitySynchronize passes status conditions back to the attacker, but you'll never see it work during the catch attempt. The investment target is Kadabra at 16. Catching Abra is harder than most boss fights in FRLG.
Abra has the type edge here and should clean up Brock's team.
Kadabra trades roughly evenly with Misty's team.
Kadabra has the type edge here and should clean up Lt. Surge's team.
Alakazam resists most of Erika's coverage and hits back hard.
Alakazam resists most of Koga's coverage and hits back hard.
Alakazam has the type edge here and should clean up Sabrina's team.
Alakazam has the type edge here and should clean up Blaine's team.
Alakazam has the type edge here and should clean up Giovanni's team.
Alakazam has the type edge here and should clean up Lorelei's team.
Alakazam has the type edge here and should clean up Bruno's team.
Alakazam resists most of Agatha's coverage and hits back hard.
Alakazam has the type edge here and should clean up Lance's team.
Alakazam trades roughly evenly with Terry's team.
Catch Abra on Route 24 (walking, Lv 8-12, uncommon).
- After Brock
- TUTORNormalMega Kick12075%5
- After Erika
- TM30GhostShadow Ball80100%15
- After Sabrina
- TUTORPsychicDream Eater150100%15
- TM29PsychicPsychic135100%10
- TM04PsychicCalm Mind—100%20
- After Koga
- TM01FightingFocus Punch150100%20
- After Giovanni
- TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
- Post-Game
- TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
Your Abra should hit Level 16 before you reach Misty, at typical leveling pace.
- After Brock
- TUTORNormalMega Kick12075%5
- LV 21PsychicPsybeam98100%20
- LV 30PsychicFuture Sight180100%10
- LV 36PsychicPsychic135100%10
- After Sabrina
- TUTORPsychicDream Eater150100%15
- After Koga
- TM01FightingFocus Punch150100%20
- After Giovanni
- TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
- Post-Game
- TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
Most players are ready to trade before reaching Erika.
- STARTING (Lv 24)
- LV 24PsychicPsybeam98100%20
- After Brock
- TUTORNormalMega Kick12075%5
- After Erika
- TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
- LV 30PsychicFuture Sight180100%10
- LV 36PsychicPsychic135100%10
- After Sabrina
- TUTORPsychicDream Eater150100%15
- After Koga
- TM01FightingFocus Punch150100%20
- After Giovanni
- TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
- Post-Game
- TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
How to Get Abra in FireRed & LeafGreen
Game Corner prize (180 coins FR, 120 coins LG) or wild in grass at uncommon rates. Abra has six total encounters in both versions, but the wild ones flee with Teleport immediately.
Wild Abra may be holding when caught:
Twisted Spoon (5% chance) An item to be held by a Pokemon. A spoon imbued with telekinetic power boosts PSYCHIC-type moves.3 locations to catch Abra
Encountered via tall grass encounters
Badge 2
Badge 3
Badge 4Where To Catch Abra in FRLG
The path to Abra starts with Abra at Lv. 7-67 via walking and gift encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 2Catch or Evolve into Kadabraor evolve from Abra (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into AlakazamBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Four Island Pokemon Day Care to receive a Alakazam egg. Requires the Rainbow Pass to access Four Island.
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
What is Abra Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Abra
 Butterfree Bug | C | |
 Beedrill BugPoison | C | |
 Paras BugGrass | C | |
Butterfree Bug | C | |
Beedrill BugPoison | C | |
Paras BugGrass | C | |
 Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Haunter builds →Shadow Ball 2x168-198%KO Thief 2x55-65% | ||
Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Butterfree builds →Shadow Ball 2x106-126%KO Thief 2x45-55% | ||
 Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Parasect builds →Leech Life 2x73-87% Thief 2x35-42% | ||
Beedrill BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Beedrill builds →Twineedle 2x85-102%KO Thief 2x29-35% | ||
 Venomoth BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Venomoth builds →Silver Wind 2x158-187%KO Thief 2x46-55% | ||
Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Haunter builds →Shadow Ball 2x177-209%KO Thief 2x57-67% | ||
Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Butterfree builds →Shadow Ball 2x107-128%KO Thief 2x46-55% | ||
Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Parasect builds →Leech Life 2x74-87% Thief 2x33-41% | ||
Beedrill BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Beedrill builds →Twineedle 2x88-104%KO Pursuit 2x29-35% | ||
Venomoth BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Venomoth builds →Silver Wind 2x158-187%KO Thief 2x46-55% | ||
Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Haunter builds →Shadow Ball 2x177-209%KO Thief 2x57-67% | ||
Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Butterfree builds →Shadow Ball 2x107-128%KO Thief 2x46-55% | ||
Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Parasect builds →Leech Life 2x74-87% Thief 2x33-41% | ||
Beedrill BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Beedrill builds →Twineedle 2x88-104%KO Pursuit 2x29-35% | ||
Venomoth BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Venomoth builds →Silver Wind 2x161-189%KO Thief 2x44-53% | ||
Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Butterfree builds →Silver Wind 2x123-145%KO Shadow Ball 2x108-128%KO Thief 2x44-53% | ||
Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Haunter builds →Shadow Ball 2x177-208%KO Thief 2x54-63% | ||
Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Parasect builds →Leech Life 2x75-88% Thief 2x32-38% | ||
Beedrill BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Beedrill builds →Twineedle 2x88-104%KO Pursuit 2x26-32% | ||
Venomoth BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Venomoth builds →Silver Wind 2x168-198%KO Thief 2x45-54% | ||
Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Butterfree builds →Silver Wind 2x130-153%KO Shadow Ball 2x113-134%KO Thief 2x45-54% | ||
Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Haunter builds →Shadow Ball 2x183-216%KO Thief 2x56-66% | ||
Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Parasect builds →Leech Life 2x76-90% Thief 2x34-40% | ||
Beedrill BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Beedrill builds →Twineedle 2x91-108%KO Pursuit 2x28-34% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Heracross builds →Megahorn 2x579-682%KO Thief 2x26-31% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | S | |
Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Haunter builds →Shadow Ball 2x188-221%KO Thief 2x56-66% | ||
Venomoth BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Venomoth builds →Silver Wind 2x171-201%KO Thief 2x46-54% | ||
 Yanma Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Yanma builds →Shadow Ball 2x151-178%KO Thief 2x40-47% | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Gengar can KO Abra with Explosion (210-248%). Tyranitar threatens a KO with Rock Slide (256-302%).
 Gengar GhostPoison | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Abra View Gengar builds →Thunderbolt82-97% Explosion210-248%KO | ||
Tyranitar RockDark | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Abra View Tyranitar builds →Rock Slide256-302%KO Earthquake227-268%KO | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySwarm ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves View Scizor builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Abra View Arbok builds →Sludge Bomb147-173%KO Earthquake163-192%KO Body Slam139-164%KO | ||
Abra Evolutions
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.
FRLG Abra Best Moveset
105 Sp. Atk is remarkable for a pre-evolution, but 25 HP and 15 Defense mean one hit ends everything. AbilitySynchronize passes status conditions back. Teleport is the only reliable option. Two evolutions from Alakazam's dominant moveset.
Best Build
Abra best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Psychic
- Thunder Punch
- Calm Mind
- Fire Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
The natural movepool does the job, but Barrier and Encore from the egg pool give Abra something extra. Pair those with Dream Eater and Psychic for STAB and coverage across 8 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
It sleeps for 18 hours a day. It uses a variety of extrasensory powers even while asleep.
Using its ability to read minds, it will sense impending danger and TELEPORT to safety.
Abra FireRed & LeafGreen Guide
Abra costs 120 Coins in LeafGreen. Abra costs 180 Coins in FireRed. Earn coins by playing the slot machines on the Game Corner floor or buying them at the counter (1,000 coins for ₽10,000).
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 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