Kadabra

Table of contents

Overview and stats
PvE and PvP analysis
Moves and best movesets
CP chart
Pokédex information
Evolution chart
Mega boosts
Power-up costs
Family and forms
Size information
Encounter data
Sprites
Pokédex entries
Frequently asked questions

Kadabra is a Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,328 CP and is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Confusion / Psybeam. It is boosted by Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Kadabra Stats and Max CP

232 ATK

117 DEF

120 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

2328 CP

Lvl 40

2059 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

1471 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

1176 CP

Lvl 15 Research

882 CP

Kadabra's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Psychic-type

#163

Great League

#1129

Kadabra Type Chart

Kadabra takes increased damage from:

Bug160.0%

Dark160.0%

Ghost160.0%

Kadabra takes reduced damage from:

Fighting62.5%

Psychic62.5%

Kadabra best moveset

Confusion + Psybeam

Confusion

Psybeam

Kadabra's best Psychic-type moveset is Confusion / Psybeam, with 10.57 DPS and 98.9 TDO. These moves are boosted by Windy weather. Kadabra ranks #163 (E Tier) as a Psychic attacker with that moveset.


1.	Confusion	Shadow Ball	11.60	108.5	9.16
2.	Psycho Cut	Shadow Ball	11.30	105.7	8.92
3.	Confusion	Dazzling Gleam	11.11	103.9	8.77
4.	Psycho Cut	Dazzling Gleam	10.59	99.0	8.36
5.	Confusion	Psybeam	10.57	98.9	8.35
6.	Psycho Cut	Psybeam	9.73	91.0	7.68

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Fast Attacks

Psycho Cut470.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Fighting
Poison
62.5%
Steel
Psychic
39.1%
Dark
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 4
Energy 7
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 4
Energy 9

Effects
Psycho Cut has no special effects.
See Psycho Cut details page ↗
Confusion19141.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Fighting
Poison
62.5%
Steel
Psychic
39.1%
Dark
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 19
Energy 14
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 0.5s - 1.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 16
Energy 14

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

Damage	4
Energy	7
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	9

Damage	19
Energy	14
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	0.5s - 1.5s

Damage	16
Energy	14

Charged Attacks

Dazzling Gleam100503.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Fighting
Dragon
Dark
62.5%
Poison
Steel
Fire
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 100
Energy 50
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 2.1s - 3.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 55

Effects
Dazzling Gleam has no special effects.
See Dazzling Gleam details page ↗
Shadow Ball100503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ghost
Psychic
62.5%
Dark
39.1%
Normal
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 100
Energy 50
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 2.4s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 50

Effects
Shadow Ball has no special effects.
See Shadow Ball details page ↗
Psybeam65503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Fighting
Poison
62.5%
Steel
Psychic
39.1%
Dark
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 65
Energy 50
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.1s - 2.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 70
Energy 60

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

Damage	100
Energy	50
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	2.1s - 3.3s

Damage	90
Energy	55

Damage	100
Energy	50
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	2.4s - 2.8s

Damage	90
Energy	50

Damage	65
Energy	50
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.1s - 2.5s

Damage	70
Energy	60

More information

The following chart shows Kadabra's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged 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.

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 Kadabra has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Kadabra CP Chart

Kadabra reaches a maximum of 2,328 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,109–1,176 CP, rising to 1,387–1,471 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 832–882 CP.

Max CP	2328 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	832 CP - 882 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	1109 CP - 1176 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	1109 CP - 1176 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	1387 CP - 1471 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

More 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 guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

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. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	29 CP	2	91 CP	3	153 CP
4	215 CP	5	277 CP	6	339 CP
7	402 CP	8	464 CP	9	526 CP
10	588 CP	11	647 CP	12	706 CP
13	765 CP	14	823 CP	15	882 CP
16	941 CP	17	1000 CP	18	1059 CP
19	1117 CP	20	1176 CP	21	1235 CP
22	1294 CP	23	1353 CP	24	1412 CP
25	1471 CP	26	1529 CP	27	1588 CP
28	1647 CP	29	1706 CP	30	1765 CP
31	1794 CP	32	1824 CP	33	1853 CP
34	1882 CP	35	1912 CP	36	1941 CP
37	1971 CP	38	2000 CP	39	2029 CP
40	2059 CP	41	2085 CP	42	2111 CP
43	2138 CP	44	2164 CP	45	2191 CP
46	2218 CP	47	2245 CP	48	2273 CP
49	2300 CP	50	2328 CP

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#64
Height	1.3 m
Weight	56.5 kg
Region	Generation 1
Can be traded	Allowed
Buddy distance	3 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	5 300
Additional Move Cost	50 50000
Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy	15 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Abra	25 Candy	Kadabra
Kadabra	100 Candy 0 Candy if traded	Alakazam
Alakazam	200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)	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.

Mega Pokémon that boost Kadabra

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

Psychic

More 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

Power-Up Calculator

	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
LVL 50	520,000	304	296
LVL 40	280,000	304	10
LVL 35	190,000	196	-
LVL 30	125,000	126	-
LVL 25	80,000	87	-
LVL 20	47,500	58	-
LVL 15	25,500	38	-
LVL 10	11,000	19	-
LVL 5	3,000	9	-

Kadabra Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Kadabra from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Kadabra in Pokémon GO.

Complete Kadabra Power Up Costs Table

LVL	Power Ups	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL	Total Stardust	Total Candy	Total Candy XL
1	1	200	1	-	200	1	-
1.5	2	200	1	-	400	2	-
2	3	200	1	-	600	3	-
2.5	4	200	1	-	800	4	-
3	5	400	1	-	1,200	5	-
3.5	6	400	1	-	1,600	6	-
4	7	400	1	-	2,000	7	-
4.5	8	400	1	-	2,400	8	-
5	9	600	1	-	3,000	9	-
5.5	10	600	1	-	3,600	10	-
6	11	600	1	-	4,200	11	-
6.5	12	600	1	-	4,800	12	-
7	13	800	1	-	5,600	13	-
7.5	14	800	1	-	6,400	14	-
8	15	800	1	-	7,200	15	-
8.5	16	800	1	-	8,000	16	-
9	17	1,000	1	-	9,000	17	-
9.5	18	1,000	1	-	10,000	18	-
10	19	1,000	1	-	11,000	19	-
10.5	20	1,000	1	-	12,000	20	-
11	21	1,300	2	-	13,300	22	-
11.5	22	1,300	2	-	14,600	24	-
12	23	1,300	2	-	15,900	26	-
12.5	24	1,300	2	-	17,200	28	-
13	25	1,600	2	-	18,800	30	-
13.5	26	1,600	2	-	20,400	32	-
14	27	1,600	2	-	22,000	34	-
14.5	28	1,600	2	-	23,600	36	-
15	29	1,900	2	-	25,500	38	-
15.5	30	1,900	2	-	27,400	40	-
16	31	1,900	2	-	29,300	42	-
16.5	32	1,900	2	-	31,200	44	-
17	33	2,200	2	-	33,400	46	-
17.5	34	2,200	2	-	35,600	48	-
18	35	2,200	2	-	37,800	50	-
18.5	36	2,200	2	-	40,000	52	-
19	37	2,500	2	-	42,500	54	-
19.5	38	2,500	2	-	45,000	56	-
20	39	2,500	2	-	47,500	58	-
20.5	40	2,500	2	-	50,000	60	-
21	41	3,000	3	-	53,000	63	-
21.5	42	3,000	3	-	56,000	66	-
22	43	3,000	3	-	59,000	69	-
22.5	44	3,000	3	-	62,000	72	-
23	45	3,500	3	-	65,500	75	-
23.5	46	3,500	3	-	69,000	78	-
24	47	3,500	3	-	72,500	81	-
24.5	48	3,500	3	-	76,000	84	-
25	49	4,000	3	-	80,000	87	-
25.5	50	4,000	3	-	84,000	90	-
26	51	4,000	4	-	88,000	94	-
26.5	52	4,000	4	-	92,000	98	-
27	53	4,500	4	-	96,500	102	-
27.5	54	4,500	4	-	101,000	106	-
28	55	4,500	4	-	105,500	110	-
28.5	56	4,500	4	-	110,000	114	-
29	57	5,000	4	-	115,000	118	-
29.5	58	5,000	4	-	120,000	122	-
30	59	5,000	4	-	125,000	126	-
30.5	60	5,000	4	-	130,000	130	-
31	61	6,000	6	-	136,000	136	-
31.5	62	6,000	6	-	142,000	142	-
32	63	6,000	6	-	148,000	148	-
32.5	64	6,000	6	-	154,000	154	-
33	65	7,000	8	-	161,000	162	-
33.5	66	7,000	8	-	168,000	170	-
34	67	7,000	8	-	175,000	178	-
34.5	68	7,000	8	-	182,000	186	-
35	69	8,000	10	-	190,000	196	-
35.5	70	8,000	10	-	198,000	206	-
36	71	8,000	10	-	206,000	216	-
36.5	72	8,000	10	-	214,000	226	-
37	73	9,000	12	-	223,000	238	-
37.5	74	9,000	12	-	232,000	250	-
38	75	9,000	12	-	241,000	262	-
38.5	76	9,000	12	-	250,000	274	-
39	77	10,000	15	-	260,000	289	-
39.5	78	10,000	15	-	270,000	304	-
40	79	10,000	-	10	280,000	304	10
40.5	80	10,000	-	10	290,000	304	20
41	81	11,000	-	10	301,000	304	30
41.5	82	11,000	-	10	312,000	304	40
42	83	11,000	-	12	323,000	304	52
42.5	84	11,000	-	12	334,000	304	64
43	85	12,000	-	12	346,000	304	76
43.5	86	12,000	-	12	358,000	304	88
44	87	12,000	-	15	370,000	304	103
44.5	88	12,000	-	15	382,000	304	118
45	89	13,000	-	15	395,000	304	133
45.5	90	13,000	-	15	408,000	304	148
46	91	13,000	-	17	421,000	304	165
46.5	92	13,000	-	17	434,000	304	182
47	93	14,000	-	17	448,000	304	199
47.5	94	14,000	-	17	462,000	304	216
48	95	14,000	-	20	476,000	304	236
48.5	96	14,000	-	20	490,000	304	256
49	97	15,000	-	20	505,000	304	276
49.5	98	15,000	-	20	520,000	304	296

Kadabra family

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

Size information

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.64 m	0.65 m	1.3 m	1.95 m	2.28 m

Kadabra's height ranges from 0.64 m to 2.28 m, with the average being 1.3 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Kadabra in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.637 m	0.65 m
XXS	2′01″	2′02″
XS	0.65 m	1.3 m
XS	2′02″	4′03″
M	0.975 m	1.625 m
M	3′02″	5′04″
XL	1.625 m	1.95 m
XL	5′04″	6′05″
XXL	1.95 m	2.275 m
XXL	6′05″	7′06″

Encounter data

Movement type	MOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer	6s
Jump Time	2s
Attack Probability	10.0%
Attack Timer	17s
Dodge Probability	15.0%
Dodge Duration	0.0s
Dodge Distance	1
Min Action Frequency	1s
Max Action Frequency	2s

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Kadabra

Kadabra high resolution sprites

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.

Wallpaper

Kadabra Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Red, Blue	It emits special alpha waves from its body thatinduce headaches just by being close by.
Yellow	Many odd things happen if this POKéMON is closeby. For example, it makes clocks run backwards.
Gold	It possesses strong spiritual power. The moredanger it faces, the stronger its psychic power.
Silver	If it uses its abilities, it emits specialalpha waves that cause machines to malfunction.
Crystal	When it closes its eyes, twice as many alpha particles come out of the surface of its body.
Ruby	KADABRA emits a peculiar alpha wave if it develops a headache. Only those people with a particularly strongpsyche can hope to become a TRAINER of this POKéMON.
Sapphire	KADABRA 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.
Emerald	It is rumored that a boy with psychic abilities suddenly transformed into KADABRA while he was assisting research into extrasensory powers.
FireRed	It happened one morning - a boy with extrasensory powers awoke in bed transformed into KADABRA.
LeafGreen	It emits special alpha waves from its body that induce headaches just by being close.
Diamond	If one is nearby, an eerie shadow appears on TV screens. Seeing the shadow is said to bring bad luck.
Pearl	When it uses its psychic power, it emits strong ha waves that can ruin precision devices.
Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2	It stares at its silver spoon to focus its mind. It emits more alpha waves while doing so.
HeartGold	It possesses strong spiritual power. The more danger it faces, the stronger its psychic power.
SoulSilver	If it uses its abilities, it emits special alpha waves that cause machines to malfunction.
X	When it uses its psychic power, it emits strong alpha waves that can ruin precision devices.
Y	If it uses its abilities, it emits special alpha waves that cause machines to malfunction.
Omega Ruby	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.
Alpha Sapphire	Kadabra 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.
Sun	A theory exists that this Pokémon was a young boy who couldn’t control his psychic powers and ended up transformed into this Pokémon.
Moon	Kadabra’s presence infests televisions and monitors with creepy shadows that bring bad luck.
Ultra Sun	It stares at a silver spoon to amplify its psychic powers before it lets loose. Apparently, gold spoons are no good.
Ultra Moon	It 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.
Sword	Using its psychic power, Kadabra levitates as it sleeps. It uses its springy tail as a pillow.
Shield	This Pokémon’s telekinesis is immensely powerful. To prepare for evolution, Kadabra stores up psychic energy in the star on its forehead.
Legends: Arceus	There 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Kadabra’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

What are the best moves for Kadabra in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Kadabra in Pokémon GO are Confusion and Shadow Ball. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 11.601 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 108.511.

How does Kadabra perform in Raids?

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

How does Kadabra rank as a Psychic-type attacker?

Kadabra is an E-Tier Psychic-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Kadabra?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Kadabra: Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Medicham, Mega Metagross, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Gallade, Mega Delphox, and Mega Malamar.

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

Kadabra’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2059 CP and 2328 CP at Level 50.

Can Kadabra be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Kadabra can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Kadabra Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Kadabra can Dynamax in Pokémon GO.