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 stares at its silver spoon to focus its mind. It emits more alpha waves while doing so.
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)
 Spiritomb GhostDark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Spiritomb builds →Feint Attack 2x127-150%KO Ominous Wind 2x75-89% Thief 2x127-150%KO Pursuit 2x88-103%KO | ||
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Absol builds →Shadow Claw 2x133-156%KO Thief 2x170-202%KO Pursuit 2x114-136%KO | ||
 Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Kricketune builds →Leech Life 2x163-192%KO Fury Cutter 2x83-98% | ||
 Pineco Bug | D | |
 Combee Bug | D | |
 Gengar GhostPoison | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x132-156%KO Sucker Punch 2x78-93% Shadow Claw 2x118-140%KO Shadow Punch 2x100-119%KO | ||
Spiritomb GhostDark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Spiritomb builds →Shadow Ball 2x100-119%KO Feint Attack 2x132-156%KO Ominous Wind 2x77-90% Thief 2x132-156%KO | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Absol builds →Shadow Ball 2x58-68% Shadow Claw 2x134-159%KO Bite 2x174-205%KO Thief 2x174-205%KO | ||
 Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Scyther builds →U-turn 2x178-210%KO Thief 2x101-121%KO Pursuit 2x70-82% Fury Cutter 2x104-123%KO | ||
 Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Nuzleaf builds →Shadow Ball 2x51-60% Thief 2x108-127%KO Payback 2x90-107%KO | ||
Gengar GhostPoison | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x132-156%KO Sucker Punch 2x78-93% Shadow Claw 2x118-140%KO Shadow Punch 2x100-119%KO | ||
Spiritomb GhostDark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Spiritomb builds →Shadow Ball 2x100-119%KO Feint Attack 2x132-156%KO Ominous Wind 2x77-90% Thief 2x132-156%KO | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Absol builds →Shadow Ball 2x58-68% Shadow Claw 2x134-159%KO Bite 2x174-205%KO Thief 2x174-205%KO | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Nuzleaf builds →Shadow Ball 2x51-60% Thief 2x108-127%KO Payback 2x90-107%KO | ||
 Houndour DarkFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Houndour builds →Shadow Ball 2x60-71% Bite 2x97-115%KO Thief 2x97-115%KO Payback 2x79-95% | ||
Gengar GhostPoison | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x129-153%KO Sucker Punch 2x75-89% Shadow Claw 2x113-134%KO Shadow Punch 2x99-117%KO | ||
Spiritomb GhostDark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Spiritomb builds →Shadow Ball 2x97-114%KO Sucker Punch 2x149-176%KO Feint Attack 2x127-150%KO Ominous Wind 2x74-88% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Absol builds →X-Scissor 2x151-178%KO Shadow Ball 2x55-65% Shadow Claw 2x133-157%KO Bite 2x172-202%KO | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Nuzleaf builds →Shadow Ball 2x48-57% Feint Attack 2x104-124%KO Thief 2x104-124%KO Payback 2x88-104%KO | ||
Houndour DarkFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Houndour builds →Shadow Ball 2x59-70% Bite 2x93-111%KO Feint Attack 2x93-111%KO Thief 2x93-111%KO | ||
Spiritomb GhostDark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Spiritomb builds →Shadow Ball 2x98-116%KO Sucker Punch 2x148-174%KO Feint Attack 2x127-150%KO Ominous Wind 2x74-89% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Absol builds →X-Scissor 2x150-178%KO Shadow Ball 2x55-65% Shadow Claw 2x132-155%KO Bite 2x168-199%KO | ||
 Sneasel DarkIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Sneasel builds →X-Scissor 2x114-135%KO Shadow Ball 2x33-39% Shadow Claw 2x100-118%KO Feint Attack 2x130-153%KO | ||
 Sableye DarkGhost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Sableye builds →Shadow Ball 2x74-89% Shadow Claw 2x127-150%KO Knock Off 2x119-141%KO Feint Attack 2x109-129%KO | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Nuzleaf builds →Shadow Ball 2x46-55% Feint Attack 2x104-122%KO Thief 2x104-122%KO Payback 2x86-101%KO | ||
Spiritomb GhostDark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Spiritomb builds →Dark Pulse 2x99-117%KO Shadow Ball 2x99-117%KO Sucker Punch 2x155-183%KO Feint Attack 2x135-159%KO | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Absol builds →X-Scissor 2x157-186%KO Shadow Ball 2x57-68% Sucker Punch 2x208-245%KO Shadow Claw 2x138-163%KO | ||
Sneasel DarkIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Sneasel builds →X-Scissor 2x121-143%KO Shadow Ball 2x34-40% Shadow Claw 2x106-125%KO Feint Attack 2x137-162%KO | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Sableye builds →Shadow Ball 2x77-91% Shadow Claw 2x133-157%KO Knock Off 2x123-146%KO Feint Attack 2x115-136%KO | ||
Houndour DarkFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Houndour builds →Crunch 2x128-151%KO Shadow Ball 2x60-71% Bite 2x97-115%KO Feint Attack 2x97-115%KO | ||
In Platinum, 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 | ||
Platinum 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.
Platinum Kadabra Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 4.
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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 Platinum
Kadabra starts showing up in mid-game routes at decent spawn rates across 1 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Kadabra in Platinum
Abra is your first catch on the way to Kadabra. You'll find walking and trade encounters from Lv. 4-22 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch AbraRoute 203Grass Lv.4-5 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 215Grass Lv.19 RouteUncommonMidOreburgh City - North West houseIn-game trade CityLimitedTrade for (give Machop)
Step 2Kadabra ✓Route 215Grass Lv.21-22 RouteUncommonMidor 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 Platinum, 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 Platinum, 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