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 stat exp.
When it closes its eyes, twice as many alpha particles come out of the surface of its body.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
 Pinsir Bug | C | |
 Ariados BugPoison | C | |
 Beedrill BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Beedrill builds →Fury Cutter 2x90-106%KO Twineedle 2x56-68% | ||
 Gastly GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Gastly builds →Shadow Ball 2x94-111%KO Lick 2x40-48% | ||
 Venonat BugPoison | D | |
Ariados BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Ariados builds →Leech Life 2x165-196%KO Thief 2x36-43% | ||
Gastly GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Gastly builds →Shadow Ball 2x88-104%KO Thief 2x53-64% Lick 2x37-44% | ||
 Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Scyther builds →Thief 2x33-40% Pursuit 2x24-29% Fury Cutter 2x97-116%KO | ||
Venonat BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Venonat builds →Leech Life 2x115-136%KO Thief 2x29-35% | ||
 Paras BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Paras builds →Leech Life 2x139-164%KO Thief 2x31-37% Fury Cutter 2x71-84% | ||
Ariados BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Ariados builds →Leech Life 2x161-191%KO Thief 2x36-44% | ||
Gastly GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Gastly builds →Shadow Ball 2x86-101%KO Thief 2x52-62% Lick 2x36-43% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Scyther builds →Thief 2x35-42% Pursuit 2x23-29% Fury Cutter 2x99-117%KO | ||
Venonat BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Venonat builds →Leech Life 2x112-132%KO Thief 2x29-34% | ||
Paras BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Paras builds →Leech Life 2x132-156%KO Thief 2x30-36% Fury Cutter 2x69-82% | ||
 Venomoth BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Venomoth builds →Leech Life 2x125-148%KO Thief 2x48-57% | ||
Ariados BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Ariados builds →Leech Life 2x161-191%KO Thief 2x36-44% | ||
Gastly GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Gastly builds →Shadow Ball 2x86-101%KO Thief 2x52-62% Lick 2x36-43% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Scyther builds →Thief 2x35-42% Pursuit 2x23-29% Fury Cutter 2x99-117%KO | ||
Paras BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Paras builds →Leech Life 2x132-156%KO Thief 2x30-36% Fury Cutter 2x69-82% | ||
 Sneasel DarkIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Sneasel builds →Shadow Ball 2x112-132%KO Feint Attack 2x39-47% Thief 2x39-47% Fury Cutter 2x57-68% | ||
Venomoth BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Venomoth builds →Leech Life 2x125-148%KO Thief 2x48-57% | ||
Ariados BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Ariados builds →Leech Life 2x161-191%KO Thief 2x36-44% | ||
Gastly GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Gastly builds →Shadow Ball 2x86-101%KO Thief 2x52-62% Lick 2x36-43% | ||
Paras BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Paras builds →Leech Life 2x132-156%KO Thief 2x30-36% Fury Cutter 2x69-82% | ||
In Crystal, Forretress can KO Kadabra with Explosion (182-214%). Umbreon's Pursuit hits Kadabra for 36-42%.
 Forretress BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Forretress builds →Explosion182-214%KO Rapid Spin37-43% | ||
 Umbreon Dark | B | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Umbreon builds →Pursuit 2x36-42% | ||
 Misdreavus Ghost | B | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves View Misdreavus builds →
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Crystal 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 15 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Barrier, Encore, Light Screen.
Crystal Kadabra Best Moveset
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Psychic
- Recover
- Swagger
- Ice Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding opens up real options for Kadabra. Barrier and Encore come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Future Sight and Dream Eater and coverage across 8 types.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Kadabra in Crystal
You'll want mid-game access before hunting Kadabra. Moderate rates across 1 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Where To Catch Kadabra in Crystal
The path to Kadabra starts with Abra at Lv. 5-18 via walking and gift encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 1Catch AbraRoute 5Grass Lv.12-14 Route15%EarlyRoute 34Grass Lv.10 Route10%EarlyRoute 35Grass Lv.10 Route10%EarlyRoute 24Grass Lv.12 Route10%EarlyGoldenrod City - Game CornerGift from NPC Lv.5 CityLimitedEarlyPurchase: 100 coinsRoute 8Grass Lv.16 Route20%MidRoute 7Grass Lv.16 Route5%Mid
Step 2Kadabra ✓Route 8Grass Lv.18 Route5%Midor 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 Crystal, 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.
Base 105 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Kadabra is a special attacker with base 120 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Fragile, can't afford to take many hits. Best used as a support.
For Crystal, you can run Kadabra through the first few routes without issues. 400 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Alakazam as fast as you can.
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