Abra
#63 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Abra
The best moves for Abra are Zen Headbutt and Shadow Ball when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Charge Beam and Psyshock deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
Evolution
There are 4 Pokémon in the Abra family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Abra evolves into Kadabra for 25 Candy, then into Alakazam for 100 Candy.
- Evolving Mega Alakazam costs 200 Mega Energy the first time, and 40 Mega Energy every time after.
Game images
Abra, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Abra is a Psychic Pokémon. It is weak to Bug, Ghost and Dark moves. Abra's best moveset is Zen Headbutt & Shadow Ball and it has a Max CP of 1,517. Abra evolves into Kadabra.
About
"Abra sleeps for 18 hours a day. However, it can sense the presence of foes even while it is sleeping. In such a situation, this Pokémon immediately teleports to safety."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Zen Headbutt | 11 | 13.2 |
| Charge Beam | 7 | 7 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psyshock | 60 | 3 | 2.18 |
| Shadow Ball | 100 | 2 | 2 |
| Signal Beam | 75 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Zen Headbutt
13.2 DPS
|
Shadow Ball
33.3 DPS
|
9.7 | 100% |
|
Zen Headbutt
13.2 DPS
|
Psyshock
28.8 DPS
|
9.4 | 97% |
|
Charge Beam
7 DPS
|
Shadow Ball
33.3 DPS
|
9.1 | 94% |
|
Charge Beam
7 DPS
|
Psyshock
28.8 DPS
|
8.8 | 90% |
|
Zen Headbutt
13.2 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
8.7 | 89% |
|
Zen Headbutt
13.2 DPS
|
Signal Beam
25 DPS
|
8.4 | 86% |
|
Charge Beam
7 DPS
|
Signal Beam
25 DPS
|
7.4 | 76% |
|
Charge Beam
7 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
7.3 | 75% |
|
Zen Headbutt
13.2 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
6.6 | 68% |
|
Charge Beam
7 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
3.7 | 38% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Abra?
Abra is weak to Bug, Ghost and Dark moves.
The best counter to Abra is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, followed by Dawn Wings Necrozma, Mega Chandelure and Mega Beedrill.
The top Abra counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Gengar | 100% | |
| Dawn Wings Necrozma | 99% | |
| Dawn Wings Necrozma | 99% | |
| Mega Gengar | 96% | |
| Mega Gengar | 96% | |
| Mega Gengar | 95% | |
| Mega Chandelure | 95% | |
| Mega Beedrill | 95% | |
| Mega Absol | 93% | |
| Mega Beedrill | 92% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
195 |
| Defense |
|
82 |
| Stamina |
|
93 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 85 |
Size
| Height | 0.9 m |
| Weight | 19.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
575 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
767 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,150 |
|
Level 40 |
1,342 |
|
Level 50 |
1,517 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 958 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,246 |




