Kadabra
#64 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Kadabra
The best moves for Kadabra are Confusion and Shadow Ball when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Confusion and Return deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
15.2DPS
33.3DPS
Defending
15.2DPS
33.3DPS
Evolution
There are 4 Pokémon in the Abra family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Kadabra evolves from Abra for 25 Candy, and into Alakazam for 100 Candy, then temporarily into Mega Alakazam.
- If Kadabra was obtained in a trade, it can evolve into Alakazam for no Candy.
- Evolving Mega Alakazam costs 200 Mega Energy the first time. Doing it again during the rest period that follows costs up to 40 Mega Energy, and less at higher Mega Levels.
- Purified Pokémon cost less to evolve: Abra for 22 Candy, Kadabra for 90 Candy.
Game images
Kadabra, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Kadabra is a Psychic Pokémon which evolves from Abra. It is weak to Bug, Ghost and Dark moves. Kadabra's best moveset is Confusion & Shadow Ball and it has a Max CP of 2,328. Kadabra evolves into Alakazam.
About
"Kadabra emits a peculiar alpha wave if it develops a headache. Only those people with a particularly strong psyche can hope to become a Trainer of this Pokémon."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Confusion | 19 | 15.2 |
| Psycho Cut | 4 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Ball | 100 | 2 | 2 |
| Dazzling Gleam | 100 | 2 | 2 |
| Psybeam | 65 | 2 | 1.56 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
| Max Move | Lv 1 | Lv 2 | Lv 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Mindstorm from Confusion, Psycho Cut | 250 | 300 | 350 |
| Max Guard shield HP | 20 | 40 | 60 |
| Max Spirit heal, % of max HP | 8% | 12% | 16% |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Confusion
15.2 DPS
|
Shadow Ball
33.3 DPS
|
12.1 | 100% |
|
Psycho Cut
9.6 DPS
|
Shadow Ball
33.3 DPS
|
11.7 | 97% |
|
Confusion
15.2 DPS
|
Dazzling Gleam
28.6 DPS
|
11.4 | 94% |
|
Confusion
15.2 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
11 | 91% |
|
Psycho Cut
9.6 DPS
|
Dazzling Gleam
28.6 DPS
|
10.9 | 90% |
|
Confusion
15.2 DPS
|
Psybeam
26 DPS
|
10.6 | 88% |
|
Psycho Cut
9.6 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
10 | 83% |
|
Psycho Cut
9.6 DPS
|
Psybeam
26 DPS
|
9.9 | 82% |
|
Confusion
15.2 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
8.6 | 71% |
|
Psycho Cut
9.6 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
6.2 | 52% |
Counters & Raids
Top Kadabra counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Kadabra Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.39
- 2 0.4
- 3 0.43
- 4 0.45
- 5 0.48
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Chandelure with Hex and Ominous Wind+.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
232 |
| Defense |
|
117 |
| Stamina |
|
120 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 106 |
| Level 50 | 113 |
Average size
| Height | 1.3 m |
| Weight | 56.5 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 50,000 |
| Candy | 50 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 3,000 |
| Candy | 3 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
882 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,176 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,765 |
|
Level 40 |
2,059 |
|
Level 50 |
2,328 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,471 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,912 |