Stats & Training
Sp. Atk leads and Defense gets almost nothing. That's Kadabra's stat line in a nutshell. 2 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Sp. Atk EVs.
If one is nearby, an eerie shadow appears on TV screens. Seeing the shadow is said to bring bad luck.
When it uses its psychic power, it emits strong alpha waves that can ruin precision instruments.
Kadabra Weakness
Kadabra is weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Kadabra's special bulk (base 70 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 |
 Kricketot Bug | D | |
 Surskit BugWater | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Surskit builds →Shadow Ball 2x48-58% Thief 2x48-58% | ||
 Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Murkrow builds →Dark Pulse 2x94-111%KO Shadow Ball 2x63-74% Thief 2x109-129%KO Snarl 2x63-77% | ||
 Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 2x109-129%KO Shadow Ball 2x66-80% Bug Bite 2x100-120%KO Thief 2x66-80% | ||
 Misdreavus Ghost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Misdreavus builds →Shadow Ball 2x94-111%KO Dark Pulse 2x63-74% Thief 2x63-74% Payback 2x51-63% | ||
Kricketot Bug | D | |
Surskit BugWater | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Surskit builds →Shadow Ball 2x43-51% Thief 2x43-51% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Murkrow builds →Dark Pulse 2x97-115%KO Shadow Ball 2x64-77% Assurance 2x125-148%KO Thief 2x125-148%KO | ||
Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 2x122-144%KO Leech Life 2x142-168%KO Shadow Ball 2x71-85% U-turn 2x125-148%KO | ||
 Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Kricketune builds →Bug Buzz 2x79-95% X-Scissor 2x163-193%KO Bug Bite 2x125-148%KO Struggle Bug 2x45-53% | ||
 Stunky PoisonDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Stunky builds →Shadow Ball 2x38-47% Dark Pulse 2x59-70% Sucker Punch 2x115-136%KO Shadow Claw 2x77-90% | ||
Misdreavus Ghost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Misdreavus builds →Shadow Ball 2x97-115%KO Dark Pulse 2x64-77% Hex 2x79-95% Thief 2x64-77% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Murkrow builds →Dark Pulse 2x97-115%KO Shadow Ball 2x64-77% Assurance 2x125-148%KO Thief 2x125-148%KO | ||
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Absol builds →X-Scissor 2x153-181%KO Shadow Ball 2x58-68% Dark Pulse 2x86-103%KO Night Slash 2x201-238%KO | ||
Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 2x122-144%KO Leech Life 2x142-168%KO Shadow Ball 2x71-85% U-turn 2x125-148%KO | ||
Stunky PoisonDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Stunky builds →Shadow Ball 2x38-47% Dark Pulse 2x59-70% Sucker Punch 2x115-136%KO Shadow Claw 2x77-90% | ||
Misdreavus Ghost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Misdreavus builds →Shadow Ball 2x97-115%KO Dark Pulse 2x64-77% Hex 2x79-95% Thief 2x64-77% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Murkrow builds →Dark Pulse 2x93-109%KO Shadow Ball 2x61-73% Assurance 2x122-145%KO Thief 2x122-145%KO | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Absol builds →X-Scissor 2x153-181%KO Shadow Ball 2x58-68% Dark Pulse 2x86-102%KO Night Slash 2x200-236%KO | ||
Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 2x120-141%KO Leech Life 2x140-166%KO Shadow Ball 2x72-85% U-turn 2x122-145%KO | ||
Stunky PoisonDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Stunky builds →Shadow Ball 2x38-45% Dark Pulse 2x56-67% Sucker Punch 2x113-134%KO Night Slash 2x113-134%KO | ||
Misdreavus Ghost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Misdreavus builds →Shadow Ball 2x93-109%KO Dark Pulse 2x61-73% Hex 2x78-92% Thief 2x64-75% | ||
 Skuntank PoisonDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Skuntank builds →Shadow Ball 2x53-63% Dark Pulse 2x79-95% Sucker Punch 2x149-176%KO Night Slash 2x149-176%KO | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Murkrow builds →Dark Pulse 2x91-108%KO Shadow Ball 2x61-72% Assurance 2x122-143%KO Thief 2x122-143%KO | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Absol builds →X-Scissor 2x151-178%KO Shadow Ball 2x55-65% Dark Pulse 2x83-98% Night Slash 2x199-235%KO | ||
Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 2x116-137%KO Leech Life 2x138-163%KO Shadow Ball 2x70-83% U-turn 2x122-143%KO | ||
Misdreavus Ghost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Misdreavus builds →Shadow Ball 2x91-108%KO Dark Pulse 2x61-72% Hex 2x74-88% Thief 2x62-74% | ||
Skuntank PoisonDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Skuntank builds →Shadow Ball 2x53-63% Dark Pulse 2x81-95% Sucker Punch 2x150-178%KO Night Slash 2x150-178%KO | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Murkrow builds →Dark Pulse 2x91-107%KO Shadow Ball 2x60-71% Assurance 2x119-141%KO Thief 2x119-141%KO | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Absol builds →X-Scissor 2x150-178%KO Shadow Ball 2x55-65% Dark Pulse 2x83-98% Night Slash 2x197-233%KO | ||
 Sneasel DarkIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Sneasel builds →X-Scissor 2x114-135%KO Shadow Ball 2x33-39% Dark Pulse 2x49-58% Shadow Claw 2x100-118%KO | ||
Misdreavus Ghost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Misdreavus builds →Shadow Ball 2x91-107%KO Dark Pulse 2x60-71% Hex 2x74-89% Thief 2x62-73% | ||
Skuntank PoisonDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Skuntank builds →Shadow Ball 2x53-63% Dark Pulse 2x81-95% Sucker Punch 2x150-178%KO Night Slash 2x150-178%KO | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Murkrow builds →Dark Pulse 2x91-107%KO Shadow Ball 2x60-71% Assurance 2x119-141%KO Thief 2x119-141%KO | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Absol builds →X-Scissor 2x150-178%KO Shadow Ball 2x55-65% Dark Pulse 2x83-98% Night Slash 2x197-233%KO | ||
Sneasel DarkIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Sneasel builds →X-Scissor 2x114-135%KO Shadow Ball 2x33-39% Dark Pulse 2x49-58% Shadow Claw 2x100-118%KO | ||
Misdreavus Ghost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Misdreavus builds →Shadow Ball 2x91-107%KO Dark Pulse 2x60-71% Hex 2x74-89% Thief 2x62-73% | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scizor can KO Kadabra with Knock Off (113-133%). Weavile threatens a KO with Knock Off (174-205%).
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch52-62% Knock Off 2x113-133%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x174-205%KO Ice Shard54-63% | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution
Sitting between Abra and Alakazam, Kadabra is part of a chain that requires a trade. Not your typical level-up setup. HP has grown the most so far (+15), but there's still another 100 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Kadabra to get Abra eggs easily using 39 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Ally Switch, Confusion, Encore and 9 more.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Kadabra Best Moveset
Magic Guard helps Kadabra stick around while dealing real damage. Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, max HP and Speed EVs for the right balance, and Light Screen as the main threat. Not the fastest, but it doesn't need to be.
Best Build
Kadabra best EVs are HP and Speed
Wall Moveset
- Light Screen
- Reflect
- Recover
- Psych Up
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Kadabra cleanly, with Future Sight and Dream Eater anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Kadabra in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Kadabra's scattered across 8 spots in mid-game routes with decent spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Where To Catch Kadabra in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Abra is your first catch on the way to Kadabra. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 4-47 across 12 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch AbraRoute 203Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.4-5 Route15%EarlyRoute 203Shining PearlGrass Lv.4-5 Route15%EarlyRoute 215Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.20 Route10%MidRoute 215Shining PearlGrass Lv.20 Route10%Mid
Step 2Kadabra ✓Route 215Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.20-22 Route15%MidRoute 215Shining PearlGrass Lv.20-22 Route15%MidDazzling CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires DefogDazzling CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires DefogStargleam CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires DefogStargleam CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires DefogVictory Road - 2FShining PearlGrass Lv.45-47 Cave25%LateVictory Road - 2FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.45-47 Cave25%Lateor evolve from Abra (Step 1)
Kadabra Guide
Kadabra is meant to evolve into Alakazam. At 400 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Kadabra's biggest threats include Scyther (Bug), Misdreavus (Ghost), and Tyranitar (Dark), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Kadabra's base 105 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Magic Guard is what you want on Kadabra. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Synchronize, Inner Focus) work on paper but Magic Guard is what makes Kadabra worth using. With base 105 Speed, Magic Guard gives Kadabra an edge before opponents can react.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Magic Guard is the hidden ability. It protects against damage not directly caused by a move. Worth hunting for if you want Kadabra to compete at a higher level.
Game Availability
One of the original 151, Kadabra has appeared in 21 games — nearly every mainline game. From Red & Blue through the latest titles, it's rarely been left out of a regional Pokedex.
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