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Shadow Abra

Shadow Abra (Shadow)Psychic
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Shadow Abra is a Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,342 CP and is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Zen Headbutt / Signal Beam. It is boosted by Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Abra Stats and Max CP

195 ATK
82 DEF
93 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1517 CP
Lvl 40
1342 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
958 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
767 CP
Lvl 15 Research
575 CP

Shadow Abra's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Shadow Abra PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Even in the main series games, all Abra does is teleport itself to safety. That's exactly that Shadow Abra should do when put in a Raid battle or Gym.

Shadow Abra PvP Analysis

With an ATK stat of 195, Abra has one of the highest offensive numbers for a Pokémon that maxes out at only 1517 CP. The Shadow boost pushes the ATK even further, making this Pokémon one of the most fragile entries to this format. Besides, it doesn't even have decent PvP Fast Moves.

All these traits make Shadow Abra completely unviable in PvP, so focus only on evolving it all the way to Shadow Alakazam.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
PsychicPsychic-type
#246

Shadow Abra Type Chart

Shadow Abra takes increased damage from:Shadow Abra takes increased damage from:

BugBug160.0%
DarkDark160.0%
GhostGhost160.0%

Shadow Abra takes reduced damage from:Shadow Abra takes reduced damage from:

FightingFighting62.5%
PsychicPsychic62.5%

Shadow Abra best moveset

Moves

Zen Headbutt + Signal Beam

Psychic
PsychicZen Headbutt
BugSignal Beam
Shadow Abra's best Psychic-type moveset is Zen Headbutt / Signal Beam, with 8.26 DPS and 37.7 TDO. These moves are boosted by Windy and Rain weather. Shadow Abra ranks #246 (F Tier) as a Psychic attacker with that moveset.
1.PsychicZen HeadbuttPsychicPsyshock5.358.2637.7
2.PsychicZen HeadbuttGhostShadow Ball5.358.2637.7
3.PsychicZen HeadbuttBugSignal Beam5.358.2637.7
4.ElectricCharge BeamPsychicPsyshock2.984.6221.1
5.ElectricCharge BeamGhostShadow Ball2.984.6221.1
6.ElectricCharge BeamBugSignal Beam2.984.6221.1
7.PsychicZen HeadbuttNormalFrustration00.100
8.ElectricCharge BeamNormalFrustration00.100
1–8 of 8

Fast Attacks

  • ElectricCharge Beam7141.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Charge Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • GrassGrass
      • ElectricElectric
      • DragonDragon
    • 39.1%
      • GroundGround
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage7
    Energy14
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage6
    Energy11

    Effects
    Charge Beam has no special effects.
    See Charge Beam details page ↗
  • PsychicZen Headbutt1191.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Zen Headbutt
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage11
    Energy9
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage8
    Energy6

    Effects
    Zen Headbutt has no special effects.
    See Zen Headbutt details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • BugSignal Beam75503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Signal Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage75
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.9s - 2.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy55

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Signal Beam has a 20.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Signal Beam details page ↗
  • GhostShadow Ball100503.0s
    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
    Damage90
    Energy50

    Effects
    Shadow Ball has no special effects.
    See Shadow Ball details page ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
  • PsychicPsyshock60332.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Psyshock
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage60
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.8s - 2.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy40

    Effects
    Psyshock has no special effects.
    See Psyshock details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

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

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Abra has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Abra CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Abra reaches a maximum of 1,342 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 669–767 CP, rising to 836–958 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 534–575 CP.

Max CPMax CP1342 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch534 CP - 575 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs712 CP - 767 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids669 CP - 767 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
836 CP - 958 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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 guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
118 CP259 CP3100 CP
4140 CP5181 CP6221 CP
7262 CP8302 CP9343 CP
10383 CP11422 CP12460 CP
13498 CP14537 CP15575 CP
16613 CP17652 CP18690 CP
19728 CP20767 CP21805 CP
22843 CP23882 CP24920 CP
25958 CP26997 CP271035 CP
281074 CP291112 CP301150 CP
311169 CP321189 CP331208 CP
341227 CP351246 CP361265 CP
371284 CP381304 CP391323 CP
401342 CP411359 CP421376 CP
431393 CP441411 CP451428 CP
461446 CP471463 CP481481 CP
491499 CP501517 CP

Pokédex information

Kanto
Pokédex Number#63
Height0.9 m
Weight19.5 kg
RegionGeneration 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate99%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
Candy15 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
AbraAbra
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
KadabraKadabra
KadabraKadabra
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
  • Trade Icon0 Candy if traded
AlakazamAlakazam
AlakazamAlakazam
  • 200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)
Mega Alakazam (Mega)Mega Alakazam
  • Abra evolves into Kadabra which costs 25 Candy.
  • Kadabra evolves into Alakazam which costs 100 Candy.
  • Alakazam can transform into Mega Alakazam through Mega Evolution. This costs 200 energy the first time and 40 energy each subsequent time.
How to purify Shadow Abra
Purification cost3 Candy
3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Abra

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

Psychic Psychic

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega 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 Bonus –While 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, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Abra Candy360 Shadow Abra Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Abra Candy12 Shadow Abra Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Abra Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Abra Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Abra Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Abra Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Abra Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Abra Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Abra Candy-

Shadow Abra Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Abra from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Abra in Pokémon GO.

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Shadow Abra family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Abra in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

AbraAbra
KadabraKadabra
AlakazamAlakazam
Dynamax Abra (Dynamax)Dynamax Abra
Dynamax Kadabra (Dynamax)Dynamax Kadabra
Dynamax Alakazam (Dynamax)Dynamax Alakazam
Mega Alakazam (Mega)Mega Alakazam
Shadow Abra (Shadow)Shadow Abra
Shadow Kadabra (Shadow)Shadow Kadabra
Shadow Alakazam (Shadow)Shadow Alakazam

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_PSYCHIC
Movement Timer29s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer10s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance0.6
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Abra

Shadow Abra high resolution sprites

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

Official artwork

Shadow Abra Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow Abra Pokédex entries

Kanto
VersionsPokédex entry
Red, BlueUsing its ability to read minds, it will identify impending danger and TELEPORT to safety.
YellowSleeps 18 hours a day. If it senses danger, it will teleport itself to safety even as it sleeps.
GoldIt senses impend­ ing attacks and TELEPORTS away to safety before the actual attacks can strike.
SilverIf it decides to TELEPORT randomly, it creates the illusion that it has created copies of itself.
CrystalIt hypnotizes itself so that it can teleport away when it senses danger, even if it is asleep.
RubyABRA sleeps for eighteen 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.
SapphireABRA needs to sleep for eighteen hours a day. If it doesn’t, this POKéMON loses its ability to use telekinetic powers. If it is attacked, ABRA escapes using TELEPORT while it is still sleeping.
EmeraldA POKéMON that sleeps 18 hours a day. Observation revealed that it uses TELEPORT to change its location once every hour.
FireRedIt sleeps for 18 hours a day. It uses a variety of extrasensory powers even while asleep.
LeafGreenUsing its ability to read minds, it will sense impending danger and TELEPORT to safety.
DiamondIt sleeps for 18 hours a day. Even when awake, it teleports itself while remaining seated.
PearlEven while asleep, it maintains a telepathic radar. It teleports when it is threatened.
Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2Using its psychic power is such a strain on its brain that it needs to sleep for 18 hours a day.
HeartGoldIt senses impending attacks and teleports away to safety before the actual attacks can strike.
SoulSilverIf it decides to teleport randomly, it evokes the illusion that it has created copies of itself.
XIt sleeps for 18 hours a day. It uses a variety of extrasensory powers even while asleep.
YIt senses impending attacks and teleports away to safety before the actual attacks can strike.
Omega RubyAbra sleeps for eighteen 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.
Alpha SapphireAbra needs to sleep for eighteen hours a day. If it doesn’t, this Pokémon loses its ability to use telekinetic powers. If it is attacked, Abra escapes using Teleport while it is still sleeping.
SunIt sleeps 18 hours a day. Even while sleeping, it will teleport itself to treetops and pick and eat berries there.
MoonIt can teleport itself to safety while it’s asleep, but when it wakes, it doesn’t know where it is, so it panics.
Ultra SunIt uses various psychic powers even while it’s sleeping, so you can’t tell whether or not it’s awake.
Ultra MoonIt can read others’ minds and will teleport away when danger approaches. You must clear your mind if you want to catch it.
Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!Sleeps 18 hours a day. If it senses danger, it will teleport itself to safety even as it sleeps.
SwordThis Pokémon uses its psychic powers while it sleeps. The contents of Abra’s dreams affect the powers that the Pokémon wields.
ShieldAbra can teleport in its sleep. Apparently the more deeply Abra sleeps, the farther its teleportations go.
Legends: ArceusSpends 18 hours of the day sleeping. Even while asleep, Abra can control its psychic powers—should danger approach, the Pokémon will simply teleport away.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Abra’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Psychic-type Pokémon, Shadow Abra is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type moves.

What are the best moves for Shadow Abra in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Abra in Pokémon GO are Zen Headbutt and Psyshock. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 8.264 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 37.703.

How does Shadow Abra perform in Raids?

Shadow Abra's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Shadow Abra rank as a Psychic-type attacker?

Shadow Abra is an F-Tier Psychic-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Abra?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Abra: Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Medicham, Mega Metagross, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Gallade, Mega Delphox, and Mega Malamar.

What is Shadow Abra’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Abra’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1342 CP and 1517 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Abra be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Abra can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Abra Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Abra cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.