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 possesses strong spiritual power. The more danger it faces, the stronger its psychic power.
If it uses its abilities, it emits special alpha waves that cause machines to malfunction.
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Absol builds →X-Scissor 2x146-173%KO Shadow Claw 2x131-154%KO Pursuit 2x112-133%KO | ||
 Gastly GhostPoison | C | |
 Paras BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Paras builds →Leech Life 2x140-167%KO X-Scissor 2x140-167%KO | ||
 Ledyba Bug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Ledyba builds →U-turn 2x63-75% Silver Wind 2x48-58% | ||
 Spinarak BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Spinarak builds →Leech Life 2x127-150%KO Shadow Sneak 2x44-54% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Absol builds →X-Scissor 2x153-181%KO Shadow Ball 2x60-71% Shadow Claw 2x134-158%KO Payback 2x147-174%KO | ||
 Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Scyther builds →X-Scissor 2x200-237%KO U-turn 2x176-208%KO Silver Wind 2x56-68% Pursuit 2x68-81% | ||
 Pinsir Bug | C | |
 Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Kricketune builds →Leech Life 2x168-198%KO X-Scissor 2x168-198%KO Silver Wind 2x56-68% Fury Cutter 2x85-102%KO | ||
 Beedrill BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Beedrill builds →X-Scissor 2x173-203%KO U-turn 2x152-179%KO Silver Wind 2x48-58% Payback 2x73-87% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Absol builds →X-Scissor 2x149-176%KO Shadow Ball 2x56-67% Shadow Claw 2x131-155%KO Bite 2x169-200%KO | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Scyther builds →X-Scissor 2x193-228%KO U-turn 2x169-200%KO Silver Wind 2x51-60% Pursuit 2x65-77% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Kricketune builds →Leech Life 2x159-188%KO X-Scissor 2x159-188%KO Silver Wind 2x51-60% Fury Cutter 2x81-96% | ||
Beedrill BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Beedrill builds →X-Scissor 2x165-196%KO U-turn 2x145-172%KO Silver Wind 2x47-56% Payback 2x69-83% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Absol builds →X-Scissor 2x157-186%KO Shadow Ball 2x59-70% Shadow Claw 2x136-161%KO Bite 2x177-210%KO | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Scyther builds →X-Scissor 2x205-242%KO U-turn 2x181-213%KO Silver Wind 2x54-65% Pursuit 2x69-82% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Kricketune builds →Leech Life 2x169-199%KO X-Scissor 2x169-199%KO Silver Wind 2x54-65% Fury Cutter 2x86-101%KO | ||
Beedrill BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Beedrill builds →X-Scissor 2x175-206%KO U-turn 2x153-181%KO Assurance 2x88-104%KO Silver Wind 2x48-58% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Absol builds →X-Scissor 2x151-178%KO Shadow Ball 2x56-67% Shadow Claw 2x132-156%KO Bite 2x169-200%KO | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Scyther builds →X-Scissor 2x198-233%KO U-turn 2x175-207%KO Thief 2x100-119%KO Silver Wind 2x49-59% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Pinsir builds →X-Scissor 2x220-259%KO Thief 2x111-131%KO | ||
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Kricketune builds →Leech Life 2x163-193%KO X-Scissor 2x163-193%KO Silver Wind 2x49-59% Fury Cutter 2x84-100%KO | ||
Beedrill BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Beedrill builds →X-Scissor 2x169-200%KO U-turn 2x147-174%KO Assurance 2x85-101%KO Silver Wind 2x47-56% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Absol builds →X-Scissor 2x155-183%KO Shadow Ball 2x57-68% Shadow Claw 2x137-162%KO Bite 2x176-207%KO | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Scyther builds →X-Scissor 2x203-239%KO U-turn 2x179-211%KO Thief 2x102-121%KO Silver Wind 2x54-64% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Pinsir builds →X-Scissor 2x228-268%KO Thief 2x114-134%KO | ||
 Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Butterfree builds →Bug Buzz 2x111-131%KO Shadow Ball 2x66-79% U-turn 2x91-109%KO Silver Wind 2x76-89% | ||
Beedrill BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Beedrill builds →X-Scissor 2x173-204%KO U-turn 2x151-179%KO Assurance 2x86-102%KO Silver Wind 2x46-54% | ||
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Gengar can KO Kadabra with Shadow Ball (208-245%). Forretress threatens a KO with Explosion (183-215%). Weavile's Pursuit also KOs at 138-163%.
 Gengar GhostPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x208-245%KO Focus Blast52-61% Explosion163-192%KO | ||
 Forretress BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin37-43% Explosion183-215%KO Payback 2x74-87% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Weavile builds →Ice Shard69-81% Pursuit 2x138-163%KO | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver 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 Barrier, Encore, Fire Punch and 5 more.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Kadabra Best Moveset
Best Build
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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
Transfer Moves
How to Get Kadabra in HeartGold & SoulSilver
6 encounter spots for Kadabra at decent spawn rates starting from early-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Kadabra in HeartGold & SoulSilver
To get Kadabra, start by catching Abra through walking and gift encounters at Lv. 9-46. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch AbraRoute 24HeartGoldGrass Lv.9 RouteUncommonEarlyMorningRoute 24SoulSilverGrass Lv.9 RouteUncommonEarlyMorningRoute 25SoulSilverGrass Lv.9 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 25HeartGoldGrass Lv.9 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 34HeartGoldGrass Lv.10 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 34SoulSilverGrass Lv.10 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 35HeartGoldGrass Lv.10 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 35SoulSilverGrass Lv.10 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 24HeartGoldGrass Lv.10 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 24SoulSilverGrass Lv.10 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 5HeartGoldGrass Lv.12-14 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 5SoulSilverGrass Lv.12-14 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 6HeartGoldGrass Lv.12-14 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 6SoulSilverGrass Lv.12-14 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 8HeartGoldGrass Lv.15 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 8SoulSilverGrass Lv.15 RouteUncommonEarlyGoldenrod City - Game CornerHeartGoldGift from NPC Lv.15 CityLimitedEarlyPurchase: 200 coinsGoldenrod City - Game CornerSoulSilverGift from NPC Lv.15 CityLimitedEarlyPurchase: 200 coins
Step 2Kadabra ✓Route 8SoulSilverGrass Lv.15 RouteRareEarlyRoute 8HeartGoldGrass Lv.15 RouteRareEarlyCerulean Cave - 2FHeartGoldGrass Lv.42 CaveUncommonLateCerulean Cave - 2FSoulSilverGrass Lv.42 CaveUncommonLateCerulean Cave - B1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.46 CaveUncommonPostCerulean Cave - B1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.46 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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.
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- 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