Pokemon Guide
Kadabra is a Psychic-type Pokemon known for its spoon, high Special Attack and evolution from Abra. This guide covers Kadabra’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Kadabra guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
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| Evolution | Locations |
| FAQ |
Kadabra is the evolved form of Abra and evolves at Level 16. It is known for its spoon, psychic power and role as the middle stage of the Abra evolution line.
Competitive Overview
Kadabra can be a useful offensive Psychic-type in limited formats thanks to high Special Attack, good Speed and Magic Guard.
Kadabra’s biggest strengths are strong special attacks and fast pressure. Its biggest issue is low physical bulk, which makes it vulnerable to priority and strong physical hits.
Here are the key facts to know about Kadabra, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Kadabra
National Dex
#0064
Type
Psychic
Species
Psi Pokemon
Height
4’03” / 1.3 m
130 cm
Weight
124.6 lbs / 56.5 kg
56.5 kg
Abilities
Synchronize, Inner Focus, Magic Guard
Kadabra has high Special Attack and good Speed, but weak physical bulk. It usually works best as a fast special attacker.
Kadabra uses Psychic, Ghost, Fighting, Grass and Fairy coverage across Pokemon games. These are some of Kadabra’s most useful and recognizable moves.
A reliable Psychic-type attack and one of the Abra line’s strongest common moves.
A Psychic-type attack that targets the opponent’s Defense instead of Special Defense.
A lower-power Psychic-type move that can confuse the target.
Coverage against Ghost and Psychic-type Pokemon.
Coverage against Dark, Steel, Rock, Normal and Ice-type Pokemon.
Coverage against Water, Ground and Rock-type Pokemon.
Boosts Special Attack and Special Defense for setup-focused sets.
Fairy-type coverage against Dragon, Fighting and Dark-type Pokemon.
Kadabra can learn a different move pool depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Kadabra’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Kadabra is a Psychic-type Pokemon. This gives it resistances to Fighting and Psychic-type moves, but leaves it weak to Bug, Ghost and Dark-type attacks.
Type
Psychic
Weaknesses
Bug, Ghost, Dark
Resistances
Fighting, Psychic
Immunity
None
None
Kadabra’s abilities support status reflection, flinch protection or protection from indirect damage.
Passes certain status conditions back to the opponent that caused them.
Prevents Kadabra from flinching.
Prevents indirect damage when this hidden ability is available.
Kadabra evolves from Abra at Level 16. Kadabra evolves into Alakazam through trading or compatible evolution methods depending on the game.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Abra at Level 16
Stage 3
Evolves from Kadabra by trade or compatible evolution methods
Kadabra’s availability changes by game. It is commonly obtained by evolving Abra, though some games allow Kadabra to be caught directly.
| Game | Where to Find Kadabra |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Cerulean Cave or evolve Abra, depending on the Pokemon in the line. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Cerulean Cave or evolve Abra, depending on the Pokemon in the line. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Route 8 for Kadabra, or evolve Abra depending on the Pokemon in the line. |
| Game | Where to Find Kadabra |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Route 8 or evolve Abra. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Route 8 or evolve Abra. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Route 8 or evolve Abra. |
| Game | Where to Find Kadabra |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Evolve Abra or trade from another compatible game. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Evolve Abra or trade from another compatible game. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Evolve Abra or trade from another compatible game. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Cerulean Cave or evolve Abra. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Cerulean Cave or evolve Abra. |
| Game | Where to Find Kadabra |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Route 215, Victory Road or evolve Abra. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Route 215, Victory Road or evolve Abra. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Route 215 or evolve Abra. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Route 8, Cerulean Cave or evolve Abra. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Route 8, Cerulean Cave or evolve Abra. |
| Game | Where to Find Kadabra |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
Evolve Abra or trade from another compatible game. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Evolve Abra or trade from another compatible game. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Evolve Abra or trade from another compatible game. |
| Game | Where to Find Kadabra |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Evolve Abra. |
 Pokemon Y |
Evolve Abra. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Evolve Abra. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Abra. |
| Game | Where to Find Kadabra |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Poke Pelago or evolve Abra. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Poke Pelago or evolve Abra. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Evolve Abra. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Evolve Abra. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Routes 7 and 8 or evolve Abra. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Routes 7 and 8 or evolve Abra. |
| Game | Where to Find Kadabra |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Fields of Honor and Isle of Armor areas, or evolve Abra. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Fields of Honor and Isle of Armor areas, or evolve Abra. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Route 215, Victory Road, Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern or evolve Abra. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Route 215, Victory Road, Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern or evolve Abra. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Sandgem Flats, Lake Acuity and Space-Time Distortions, depending on the Pokemon in the line. |
| Game | Where to Find Kadabra |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Trade or transfer from another compatible game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Trade or transfer from another compatible game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Evolve Abra at Level 16, or obtain through the Abra line locations in Lumiose City. |
| Game | Where to Find Kadabra |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Kadabra. This FAQ is visible on-page content only.
Kadabra is a Psychic-type Pokemon.
Kadabra is weak to Bug, Ghost and Dark-type moves.
Kadabra evolves from Abra at Level 16.
Kadabra evolves into Alakazam through trading or compatible evolution methods depending on the game.
Kadabra’s abilities are Synchronize, Inner Focus and Magic Guard.
Kadabra’s best moves often include Psychic, Psyshock, Psybeam, Shadow Ball, Focus Blast, Energy Ball, Calm Mind and Dazzling Gleam.
Kadabra is fragile, but its high Special Attack and Speed make it dangerous in some formats.
Kadabra can be obtained through the Abra line in Pokemon Legends Z-A.
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