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 happened one morning - a boy with extrasensory powers awoke in bed transformed into KADABRA.
It emits special alpha waves from its body that induce headaches just by being close.
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
 Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Haunter builds →Shadow Ball 2x113-133%KO Shadow Punch 2x83-99% Thief 2x60-71% Lick 2x44-52% | ||
 Scyther Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Scyther builds →Thief 2x35-42% Pursuit 2x23-28% Fury Cutter 2x103-123%KO | ||
 Pinsir Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift | ||
 Venomoth BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Venomoth builds →Leech Life 2x135-159%KO Silver Wind 2x102-120%KO Thief 2x50-59% | ||
 Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Parasect builds →Leech Life 2x182-214%KO Thief 2x37-43% | ||
 Paras BugGrass | D | |
Paras BugGrass | D | |
Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Haunter builds →Shadow Ball 2x107-127%KO Shadow Punch 2x82-97% Thief 2x59-70% Lick 2x42-51% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Scyther builds →Thief 2x35-42% Pursuit 2x24-28% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift | ||
Paras BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Paras builds →Leech Life 2x135-161%KO Thief 2x31-37% | ||
Venomoth BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Venomoth builds →Leech Life 2x132-156%KO Silver Wind 2x100-118%KO Thief 2x49-58% | ||
Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Parasect builds →Leech Life 2x173-205%KO Thief 2x35-43% | ||
Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Haunter builds →Shadow Ball 2x109-129%KO Shadow Punch 2x84-99% Thief 2x59-71% Lick 2x44-53% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Scyther builds →Thief 2x35-43% Pursuit 2x25-30% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift | ||
Venomoth BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Venomoth builds →Leech Life 2x132-156%KO Silver Wind 2x100-118%KO Thief 2x49-58% | ||
Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Parasect builds →Leech Life 2x173-205%KO Thief 2x35-43% | ||
Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Haunter builds →Shadow Ball 2x109-129%KO Shadow Punch 2x84-99% Thief 2x59-71% Lick 2x44-53% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Scyther builds →Thief 2x35-43% Pursuit 2x25-30% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift | ||
Venomoth BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Venomoth builds →Leech Life 2x130-154%KO Silver Wind 2x98-116%KO Thief 2x48-57% | ||
Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Parasect builds →Leech Life 2x175-206%KO Thief 2x36-42% | ||
Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Haunter builds →Shadow Ball 2x107-127%KO Shadow Punch 2x82-96% Thief 2x57-68% Lick 2x41-50% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Scyther builds →Thief 2x34-40% Pursuit 2x23-28% Fury Cutter 2x100-118%KO | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift | ||
Venomoth BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Venomoth builds →Leech Life 2x135-159%KO Silver Wind 2x102-120%KO Thief 2x50-59% | ||
Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Parasect builds →Leech Life 2x182-214%KO Thief 2x37-43% | ||
Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Haunter builds →Shadow Ball 2x113-133%KO Shadow Punch 2x83-99% Thief 2x60-71% Lick 2x44-52% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Scyther builds →Thief 2x35-42% Pursuit 2x23-28% Fury Cutter 2x103-123%KO | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, 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 | ||
FireRed & LeafGreen 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.
FireRed & LeafGreen 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 FireRed & LeafGreen
Kadabra appears at high spawn rates across 4 spots in endgame routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Kadabra in FireRed & LeafGreen
Abra is your first catch on the way to Kadabra. You'll find walking and gift encounters from Lv. 7-67 across 10 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch AbraRoute 24FireRedGrass Lv.8-12 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 24LeafGreenGrass Lv.8-12 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 25LeafGreenGrass Lv.9-12 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 25FireRedGrass Lv.9-12 RouteUncommonEarlyCeladon City - Game CornerLeafGreenGift from NPC Lv.7 CityLimitedEarlyPurchase: 120 coinsCeladon City - Game CornerFireRedGift from NPC Lv.9 CityLimitedEarlyPurchase: 180 coins
Step 2Kadabra ✓Cerulean Cave - B1FFireRedGrass Lv.58-67 CaveCommonPostCerulean Cave - B1FLeafGreenGrass Lv.58-67 CaveCommonPostCerulean Cave - 2FFireRedGrass Lv.55-64 CaveUncommonPostCerulean Cave - 2FLeafGreenGrass Lv.55-64 CaveUncommonPostor 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 FireRed & LeafGreen, 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 FireRed & LeafGreen, 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