Kadabra

Official artwork of KadabraPsychic Shiny Pokémon icon

Kadabra is a Psychic-type Pokémon with a Max CP of 2328 in Pokémon GO. Kadabra's best moveset is Confusion and Shadow Ball. It is weather boosted by Windy weather, and it was originally found in the Kanto region. Shiny Kadabra is available in Pokémon GO.

Kadabra is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type moves. It takes reduced damage from Fighting and Psychic-type moves.

Stats

Max CP2328 CP
Attack232 ATK
Defense117 DEF
Stamina120 STA
Weather Boost
  • windyWindy
ReleasedYes Yes
Shiny releasedKadabra can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
Buddy distance3 km
Pokédex informationPokédex information
Pokédex Number#64
Height1.3 m
Weight56.5 kg
RegionKanto Generation 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Catch Rate20%
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
5 Candy
300 Stardust
Additional Move Cost
50 Candy
50000 Candy
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
15 Mega Energy

Kadabra type chart

Takes increased damage
BugBug160.0%
DarkDark160.0%
GhostGhost160.0%
Takes decreased damage
FightingFighting62.5%
PsychicPsychic62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

Kadabra's best moves and movesets

Moves

Kadabra's best moveset is Confusion and Shadow Ball, with 14.15 DPS (damage per second) and 175.0 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Windy and Fog weather.

Best Kadabra moves
DPS14.15
TDO175.03
Score16.4
Weather Boost
  • windy
  • fog
Pro tip by Professor WillowIf you are unable to get Kadabra with its best moveset, we recommend to use Psycho Cut/Shadow Ball. You will lose around 0.4% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Kadabra's strongest moveset (Confusion/Shadow Ball).

Kadabra moves comparison

The following chart shows Kadabra's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Kadabra's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.PsychicConfusion GhostShadow Ball 14.15175.016.4
      2.PsychicPsycho Cut GhostShadow Ball 14.09174.316.4
      3.PsychicConfusion FairyDazzling Gleam 13.26164.015.4
      4.PsychicPsycho Cut FairyDazzling Gleam 13.05161.415.2
      5.PsychicConfusion PsychicPsybeam 12.47154.314.5
      6.PsychicPsycho Cut PsychicPsybeam 12.09149.514.0

      Fast Attacks

      • PsychicPsycho Cut5Damage8Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Psycho Cut
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • PoisonPoison
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 39.1%
          • DarkDark
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage5
        Energy8
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration0.6s
        Damage window0.4s - 0.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage3
        Energy9

        Effects
        Psycho Cut has no special effects.
        See Psycho Cut details page ↗
      • PsychicConfusion20Damage15Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Confusion
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • PoisonPoison
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 39.1%
          • DarkDark
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage20
        Energy15
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration1.6s
        Damage window0.6s - 1.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage16
        Energy12

        Effects
        Confusion has no special effects.
        See Confusion details page ↗

      Charged Moves

      • PsychicPsybeam70Damage50Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Psybeam
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • PoisonPoison
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 39.1%
          • DarkDark
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage70
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration3.2s
        Damage window1.3s - 2.7s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy60

        Effects
        Psybeam has no special effects.
        See Psybeam details page ↗
      • GhostShadow Ball100Damage50Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Shadow Ball
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • DarkDark
        • 39.1%
          • NormalNormal
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage100
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window2.4s - 2.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage100
        Energy55

        Effects
        Shadow Ball has no special effects.
        See Shadow Ball details page ↗
      • FairyDazzling Gleam100Damage50Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Dazzling Gleam
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • DragonDragon
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • PoisonPoison
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage100
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration3.5s
        Damage window2.1s - 3.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage110
        Energy70

        Effects
        Dazzling Gleam has no special effects.
        See Dazzling Gleam details page ↗
      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Kadabra has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Kadabra Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

      Kadabra's Max CP is at Level 50. Kadabra Combat Power values in Pokémon GO Raids, Eggs, and Field Research encounter can be found below.

      Max CPMax CP2328 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch832 CP - 882 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs1109 CP - 1176 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids1109 CP - 1176 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
      • windyWindy
      1387 CP - 1471 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Kadabra Max CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Kadabra Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
      129 CP291 CP3153 CP
      4215 CP5277 CP6339 CP
      7402 CP8464 CP9526 CP
      10588 CP11647 CP12706 CP
      13765 CP14823 CP15882 CP
      16941 CP171000 CP181059 CP
      191117 CP201176 CP211235 CP
      221294 CP231353 CP241412 CP
      251471 CP261529 CP271588 CP
      281647 CP291706 CP301765 CP
      311794 CP321824 CP331853 CP
      341882 CP351912 CP361941 CP
      371971 CP382000 CP392029 CP
      402059 CP412085 CP422111 CP
      432138 CP442164 CP452191 CP
      462218 CP472245 CP482273 CP
      492300 CP502328 CP

      Kadabra evolution chart

      Family
      PokémonRequiresEvolution
      Thumbnail image of AbraAbra
      • Candy Icon25 Candy
      Thumbnail image of KadabraKadabra
      Thumbnail image of KadabraKadabra
      • Candy Icon100 Candy
      • Trade Icon0 Candy if traded
      Thumbnail image of AlakazamAlakazam
      Thumbnail image of AlakazamAlakazam
      • Mega Evolution Icon200 / 40 Mega Energy
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AlakazamMega Pokémon iconMega Alakazam
      • Abra evolves into Kadabra which costs 25 Candy.
      • Kadabra evolves into Alakazam which costs 100 Candy.
      • Alakazam can Mega evolve into Mega Alakazam. Evolving Mega Alakazam costs 200 Mega energy the first time, and 40 energy every other time.

      Mega Pokémon that boost Kadabra

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Kadabra's Psychic-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Kadabra.

      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AlakazamMega Pokémon iconMega Alakazam
      Psychic
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SlowbroMega Pokémon iconMega Slowbro
      WaterPsychic
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega GardevoirMega Pokémon iconMega Gardevoir
      PsychicFairy
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega MedichamMega Pokémon iconMega Medicham
      FightingPsychic
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LatiasMega Pokémon iconMega Latias
      DragonPsychic
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LatiosMega Pokémon iconMega Latios
      DragonPsychic
      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre and Groudon
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Kadabra Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Kadabra in Pokémon GO is 24.03%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 50.38% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 65.04%.

      CogConfigure
              NormalNiceGreatExcellent
              No Berry
              -24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
              Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
              Razz BerryRazz Berry
              -33.78%37.75%46.11%53.35%
              Curve50.38%55.33%65.04%72.65%
              Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
              - 39.02%43.38%52.38%59.95%
              Curve56.87%61.98%71.67%78.89%
              Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
              - 49.69%54.62%64.32%71.94%
              Curve68.90%73.89%82.65%88.47%
              InfoMore information

              Catch probability with multiple throws

              In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Kadabra, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

              To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

              Catch rate formula

              Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

              • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
              • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

              There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

              Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

              Catch rate multipliers

              The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

              MultiplierAmount
              Razz Berry1.5
              Silver Pinap Berry1.8
              Golden Razz Berry2.5
              Curveball1.7
              Nice Throw1.15
              Great Throw1.5
              Excellent Throw1.85
              PokéBall1.0
              Premier Ball1.0
              Great Ball1.5
              Ultra Ball2.0
              Bronze medal1.1
              Silver medal1.2
              Gold medal1.3

              List of Kadabra costumes

              Photobomb

              A list of Kadabra costumes available in Pokémon GO.

              No costume sprites available

              Kadabra high resolution sprites

              Photobomb

              A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Kadabra. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

              Kadabra Pokédex entries

              Kanto
              VersionsPokédex entry
              Red, BlueIt emits special alpha waves from its body that induce headaches just by being close by.
              YellowMany odd things happen if this POKéMON is close by. For example, it makes clocks run backwards.
              GoldIt possesses strong spiritual power. The more danger it faces, the stronger its psychic power.
              SilverIf it uses its abilities, it emits special alpha waves that cause machines to malfunction.
              CrystalWhen it closes its eyes, twice as many alpha parti­ cles come out of the surface of its body.
              RubyKADABRA 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.
              SapphireKADABRA holds a silver spoon in its hand. The spoon is used to amplify the alpha waves in its brain. Without the spoon, the POKéMON is said to be limited to half the usual amount of its telekinetic powers.
              EmeraldIt is rumored that a boy with psychic abilities suddenly transformed into KADABRA while he was assisting research into extrasensory powers.
              FireRedIt happened one morning - a boy with extrasensory powers awoke in bed transformed into KADABRA.
              LeafGreenIt emits special alpha waves from its body that induce headaches just by being close.
              DiamondIf one is nearby, an eerie shadow appears on TV screens. Seeing the shadow is said to bring bad luck.
              PearlWhen it uses its psychic power, it emits strong ha waves that can ruin precision devices.
              Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2It stares at its silver spoon to focus its mind. It emits more alpha waves while doing so.
              HeartGoldIt possesses strong spiritual power. The more danger it faces, the stronger its psychic power.
              SoulSilverIf it uses its abilities, it emits special alpha waves that cause machines to malfunction.
              XWhen it uses its psychic power, it emits strong alpha waves that can ruin precision devices.
              YIf it uses its abilities, it emits special alpha waves that cause machines to malfunction.
              Omega RubyKadabra 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.
              Alpha SapphireKadabra holds a silver spoon in its hand. The spoon is used to amplify the alpha waves in its brain. Without the spoon, the Pokémon is said to be limited to half the usual amount of its telekinetic powers.
              SunA theory exists that this Pokémon was a young boy who couldn’t control his psychic powers and ended up transformed into this Pokémon.
              MoonKadabra’s presence infests televisions and monitors with creepy shadows that bring bad luck.
              Ultra SunIt stares at a silver spoon to amplify its psychic powers before it lets loose. Apparently, gold spoons are no good.
              Ultra MoonIt possesses strong mental capabilities, but its psychic powers are halved when it’s not holding a silver spoon.
              Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!Many odd things happen if this Pokémon is close by. For example, it makes clocks run backward.
              SwordUsing its psychic power, Kadabra levitates as it sleeps. It uses its springy tail as a pillow.
              ShieldThis Pokémon’s telekinesis is immensely powerful. To prepare for evolution, Kadabra stores up psychic energy in the star on its forehead.
              Legends: ArceusThere are rumors that a child with mystical powers became a Kadabra; however, this remains unverified. I suspect that the spoon Kadabra holds enhances its brain waves.