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.
It is rumored that a boy with psychic abilities suddenly transformed into KADABRA while he was assisting research into extrasensory powers.
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
In Emerald, Forretress can KO Kadabra with Explosion (182-214%). Houndoom threatens a KO with Crunch (142-167%). Dusclops's Shadow Ball also KOs at 129-152%.
 Forretress BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin37-43% Explosion182-214%KO Earthquake73-86% | ||
 Houndoom DarkFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Houndoom builds →Pursuit 2x71-84% Fire Blast97-114%KO Crunch 2x142-167%KO | ||
 Dusclops Ghost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Dusclops builds →Shadow Ball 2x129-152%KO | ||
Emerald 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 28 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Barrier, Encore, Fire Punch and 3 more.
Emerald Kadabra Best Moveset
utility options gives Kadabra answers even while choice-locked. Choice Band provides raw power at the cost of move flexibility, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs with Synchronize mean every prediction that lands hits hard.
Best Build
Kadabra best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Attacker Moveset
- Trick
- Fire Punch
- Psychic
- Role Play
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 Emerald
Kadabra doesn't appear wild. Catch Abra instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it at level 16 to get Kadabra. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Kadabra in Emerald
Abra is your first catch on the way to Kadabra. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 7-10 across 5 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch AbraRoute 116Grass Lv.7 Route10%EarlyGranite Cave - 1FGrass Lv.8 Cave10%EarlyGranite Cave - 1F Room 2Grass Lv.8 Cave10%EarlyGranite Cave - B1FGrass Lv.9 Cave10%EarlyGranite Cave - B2FGrass Lv.10 Cave10%Early
Step 2Kadabra ✓
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 Emerald, 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 Emerald, 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