Stats & Training
Special leads and Defense gets almost nothing. That's Kadabra's stat line in a nutshell. 3 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Special stat exp.
It emits special alpha waves from its body that induce headaches just by being close by.
It emits special alpha waves from its body that induce headaches just by being close by.
Kadabra Weakness
Kadabra has no type weaknesses thanks to its unique defensive typing. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Only 15 types exist — Dark, Steel, and Fairy are absent
- Ghost has no effect on Psychic (a known bug, fixed in Gen II)
- Special stat governs both offense and defense — no Sp.Atk / Sp.Def split
Red & Blue Evolution
Kadabra sits between Abra and Alakazam in this three-stage chain. A Psychic type at 450 stats that can't breed. Special has grown the most so far (+65), but there's still another 50 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Red & Blue Kadabra Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
TMs carry this one. Kadabra learns Psychic and Psybeam naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Fighting and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Kadabra in Red & Blue
moderate rates for Kadabra across 4 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Kadabra in Red & Blue
The path to Kadabra starts with Abra at Lv. 6-51 via walking and gift encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch AbraRoute 24BlueGrass Lv.8-12 Route20%EarlyRoute 24RedGrass Lv.8-12 Route20%EarlyRoute 25RedGrass Lv.10-12 Route15%EarlyRoute 25BlueGrass Lv.10-12 Route15%EarlyCeladon City - Game CornerBlueGift from NPC Lv.6 CityLimitedEarlyPurchase: 120 coinsCeladon City - Game CornerRedGift from NPC Lv.9 CityLimitedEarlyPurchase: 180 coins
Step 2Kadabra ✓Cerulean Cave - 2FBlueGrass Lv.51 Cave10%PostCerulean Cave - 2FRedGrass Lv.51 Cave10%PostCerulean Cave - 1FBlueGrass Lv.49 Cave5%PostCerulean Cave - 1FRedGrass Lv.49 Cave5%Postor evolve from Abra (Step 1)
Kadabra Guide
Kadabra is meant to evolve into Alakazam. At 450 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Kadabra has no type weaknesses, making it hard to counter through typing alone. Focus on status moves, entry hazards, or raw neutral damage to take it down.
Base 105 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Kadabra is a special attacker with base 120 Special. Best used as a sweeper.
For Red & Blue, you can run Kadabra through the first few routes without issues. 450 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.
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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