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TL;DR. Abra is a pure psychic-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 310. Using its ability to read minds, it will identify impending danger and TELEPORT to safety.
Psychic
Using its ability to read minds, it will identify impending danger and TELEPORT to safety.
Height0.9 m
Weight19.5 kg
AbilitiesSynchronize, Inner Focus
HiddenMagic Guard
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 310. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 25
Attack 20
Defense 15
Sp. Attack 105
Sp. Defense 55
Speed 90
Total310
310 base stat total, the 804th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 85th among Psychic-types.
105 base Special Attack, Abra's strongest stat, ranking 30th of 102 Psychic-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Abra on Daily Pokémon
Abra was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Abra in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Abra reaches 1,342 CP at level 40 and 1,535 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack195
GO Defense82
GO Stamina93
Max CP (L40)1,342
Max CP (L50)1,517
Best buddy (L51)1,535
Raid catch CP 712–767 (L20). Weather boosted 890–958 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Abra first appeared on June 13, 2019, during Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Chicago.
- Abra
- Abra
- Alakazam by encounter; Mega Alakazam
- Dynamax
- Kadabra by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Aug 4 to Aug 16, 2023, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4 to Aug 16, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jul 15 to Jul 16, 2023 | 1-star | Catching Some Z's |
| Jan 1 to Jan 10, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jul 22 to Aug 10, 2022 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
Quick answers
Common questions about Abra.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Abra, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Abra?
Abra is a pure Psychic-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Abra weak to?
Abra takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Abra resistant to?
Abra resists Fighting, Psychic. It has no full immunities.
How does Abra evolve?
Abra evolves into Kadabra (Level 16).
What generation is Abra from?
Abra was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0063.
What are Abra's base stats?
Abra has HP 25, Attack 20, Defense 15, Special Attack 105, Special Defense 55, and Speed 90. Total base stat total: 310.
What are Abra's abilities?
Abra can have the abilities Synchronize, Inner Focus, plus the Hidden Ability Magic Guard.
Is Abra legendary or mythical?
No. Abra is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Abra's best stat?
Abra's highest base stat is Special Attack at 105, which ranks 30th of 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.
Is Abra good?
Abra has a base stat total of 310, the 804th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 85th among Psychic-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Abra as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Abra is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Bug Ghost Dark
½× Resists
Fighting Psychic
Comparison
Abra vs. the average Psychic-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Abra | Psychic avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 25 | 74 | -49 |
| Attack | 20 | 67 | -47 |
| Defense | 15 | 73 | -58 |
| Special Attack | 105 | 88 | +17 |
| Special Defense | 55 | 84 | -29 |
| Speed | 90 | 72 | +18 |
| Total | 310 | 458 | -148 |
Game appearances
Abra appears in 37 games.
Every mainline release where Abra is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen I
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
Gen II
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
Gen III
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
Gen VI
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
Gen VIII
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
Gen IX
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it
How to get Abra.
Every main-series game Abra is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletNot in the game
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildVert District: Vert Sector 8
- WildBleu District: Wild Zone 5
- WildMagenta District: Magenta Sector 6, Magenta Sector 7
- WildRouge District: Rouge Sector 6, Rouge Sector 8
- WildJaune District: Jaune Sector 5
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (1★ & 3★ Psychic-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainable
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- WildFields of Honor (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidSoothing Wetlands, Challenge Beach (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 203 and 215
- In-game tradeTrade Machop in Oreburgh City
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildObsidian Fieldlands: Windswept Run, Sandgem Flats, massive mass outbreaks
- WildAlabaster Icelands: Lake Acuity, massive mass outbreaks
Generation VIIObtainable
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildRoute 2, Hau'oli City
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildRoutes 5, 6, 7 and 8
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 5
- WildFriend Safari (Psychic) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildGranite Cave
Generation VObtainableTrade
- BlackTrade
- WhiteObtainable
- WildWhite Forest
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- BreedAlakazam
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoutes 203 and 215
- In-game tradeTrade Machop in Oreburgh City
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 5, 6, 8, 24, 25, 34, 35
- GiftGoldenrod Game Corner
- WildSafari Zone (Plains, default)
Generation IIIObtainable
- Ruby · SapphireObtainable
- WildGranite Cave
- EmeraldObtainable
- WildRoute 116, Granite Cave
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- WildRoutes 24 and 25
- GiftCeladon City (Rocket Game Corner)
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · SilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 5, 6, 8, 24, 25, 34, 35
- GiftGoldenrod Game Corner (200 coins)
- CrystalObtainable
- WildRoutes 5, 7, 8, 24, 34, 35
- GiftGoldenrod Game Corner (100 coins)
Generation IObtainable
- Red · BlueObtainable
- WildRoutes 24 and 25
- GiftCeladon City (Rocket Game Corner)
- YellowObtainable
- WildRoutes 5, 6, 7, 8
- GiftCeladon City (Rocket Game Corner)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Legends: Arceus; Legends: Z-A; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime
Abra appears in 18 episodes.
From EP022 (1997-08-26) through JN087 (2021-11-12).
TCG Pocket appearances
Abra in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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