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No. 0064 · Generation I · Kanto

Kadabra

The Psi Pokémon

TL;DR. Kadabra is a pure psychic-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 400. It emits special alpha waves from its body that induce headaches just by being close by.

Psychic

It emits special alpha waves from its body that induce headaches just by being close by.

Height1.3 m

Weight56.5 kg

AbilitiesSynchronize, Inner Focus

HiddenMagic Guard

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 400. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 40

Attack 35

Defense 30

Sp. Attack 120

Sp. Defense 70

Speed 105

Total400

400 base stat total, the 633rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 70th among Psychic-types.

120 base Special Attack, Kadabra's strongest stat, ranking 21st of 102 Psychic-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Kadabra 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, Kadabra reaches 2,059 CP at level 40 and 2,355 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack232

GO Defense117

GO Stamina120

Max CP (L40)2,059

Max CP (L50)2,328

Best buddy (L51)2,355

Raid catch CP 1,109–1,176 (L20). Weather boosted 1,387–1,471 (L25).

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Competitive

Kadabra in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Kadabra across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #1080 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #1080 52.9 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Kadabra.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Kadabra, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Kadabra?

Kadabra is a pure Psychic-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Kadabra weak to?

Kadabra takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Kadabra resistant to?

Kadabra resists Fighting, Psychic. It has no full immunities.

How does Kadabra evolve?

Kadabra evolves from Abra (Level 16). Kadabra evolves into Alakazam (Trade).

What generation is Kadabra from?

Kadabra was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0064.

What are Kadabra's base stats?

Kadabra has HP 40, Attack 35, Defense 30, Special Attack 120, Special Defense 70, and Speed 105. Total base stat total: 400.

What are Kadabra's abilities?

Kadabra can have the abilities Synchronize, Inner Focus, plus the Hidden Ability Magic Guard.

Is Kadabra legendary or mythical?

No. Kadabra is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Kadabra's best stat?

Kadabra's highest base stat is Special Attack at 120, which ranks 21st of 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.

Is Kadabra good?

Kadabra has a base stat total of 400, the 633rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 70th among Psychic-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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