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.
- Evolving Mega Alakazam costs 200 Mega Energy the first time, and 40 Mega Energy every time after.
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 |
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
What counters Kadabra?
Kadabra is weak to Bug, Ghost and Dark moves.
The best counter to Kadabra is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, followed by Dawn Wings Necrozma, Mega Chandelure and Mega Beedrill.
The top Kadabra 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 |
|
232 |
| Defense |
|
117 |
| Stamina |
|
120 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 106 |
Size
| Height | 1.3 m |
| Weight | 56.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| 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 |