For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section. |
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Kadabra (disambiguation). |
Kadabra
Psi Pokémon |
ユンゲラー
Yungerer |
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#064 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Synchronize or Inner Focus |
Magic Guard
Hidden Ability |
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 2 |
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HP |
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Atk |
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Def |
2
Sp.Atk |
0
Sp.Def |
0
Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation I
- Generation II
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Kadabra (Japanese: ユンゲラー Yungerer) is a Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves from Abra starting at level 16 and evolves into Alakazam when traded.
From Generation IV onward, holding an Everstone will not prevent Kadabra from evolving when traded.
Biology
Kadabra is a primarily yellow, humanoid Pokémon. It has two long, pointed ears on top of its head, a red star on its forehead, narrow, deep-set eyes, and wide cheeks leading down to a thin snout. Extending from each side of its snout are two mustache-like tufts of fur; a male will have a longer mustache than a female. Kadabra's torso is segmented with bulky shoulders, a thick, brown chest, and a small abdomen marked by three red, wavy lines. Attached to the Pokémon's abdomen is a large, thick tail encircled with a brown band near its base. Its arms are thin with brown elbows and end in three-fingered hands with white claws. Its legs have prominent knees and large, three-toed feet, also ending in white claws. Two of its toes face forward and one backward. Kadabra is always seen carrying a silver spoon, which amplifies its telekinetic powers. A gold spoon does not work as an amplifier and Kadabra is only half as strong without a spoon. It is able to bend its spoon to use Kinesis, its signature move.
Kadabra emits alpha waves strong enough to induce headaches, and can even cause clocks to run backwards, machines to malfunction, and delicate devices to cease functioning altogether. The waves increase further in strength the more danger Kadabra faces. By closing its eyes, it can double the number of alpha particles it emits. When it has a headache, the alpha waves become unusual. All of Kadabra's brain cells work in unison while it uses its powers. It sleeps while levitating, using its springy tail like a pillow. It can store up psychic energy inside its star in preparation for its evolution. There is a theory that Kadabra was born from a transformed human child who could not control his powers. Kadabra lives in urban areas.
In the anime
Major appearances
Sabrina's Kadabra
Sabrina, the Gym Leader of Saffron City, has a Kadabra that evolved from an Abra in Abra and the Psychic Showdown and was used against Ash. It reappeared in Haunter versus Kadabra during Ash's rematch with Sabrina.
Minor appearances
In The Mandarin Island Miss Match, a Trainer's Kadabra was defeated in a battle by Prima's Cloyster.
A Kadabra appeared in a fantasy in The Rivalry Revival.
In Fear Factor Phony, a Kadabra lived at an abandoned mining colony. This marks the last physical appearance of Kadabra in the anime to date.
A Kadabra made a brief cameo in the intro sequence of Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, along with every other Pokémon from the first five generations, excluding Genesect.
Pokédex entries
Entry |
EP022 |
Kadabra |
Ash's Pokédex |
Kadabra, a Psychic Pokémon. The evolved form of Abra. Employs powerful telekinetic attacks. |
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In the manga
Kadabra in
Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Sabrina's Kadabra
Sabrina owns a Kadabra, which debuted in Meanwhile...Vileplume!.
In Off Course with Corsola, a Kadabra was in a Poké Ball at Oak's Laboratory in Cherrygrove City.
In The Last Battle XIII, a Kadabra was sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
A Kadabra appeared in Mind-Boggling with Medicham.
The Battle Tower rented a Kadabra, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII.
Much later, in Softening Up Kakuna, Uprooting Seedot, and Outlasting Ledian, Kadabra was one of the Pokémon that Platinum rented during the Battle Factory challenge.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
Hareta's Kadabra was seen in Team Galactic's Ultimate Warrior.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
- Main article: Sabrina's Kadabra
Sabrina's Kadabra appeared in The Life-or-Death Magic Duel!!, where it challenged Clefairy to a magic duel and lost.
A Kadabra appeared in Aim to be the No. 1 Pokémon!.
A Kadabra appeared in Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament!, where it was one of the Pokémon that took part in a baseball match. It was seen with Green during the game.
In the TCG
- Main article: Kadabra (TCG)
In the TFG
One Kadabra figure has been released.
Game data
Pokédex entries
Generation I |
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Kanto
#064 |
Red |
It emits special alpha waves from its body that induce headaches just by being close by. |
Blue |
Yellow |
Many odd things happen if this Pokémon is close by. For example, it makes clocks run backwards. |
Stadium |
When it uses psychic power, all its brain cells work in unison to generate powerful alpha waves. |
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Generation II |
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Johto
#090 |
Gold |
It possesses strong spiritual power. The more danger it faces, the stronger its psychic power. |
Silver |
If it uses its abilities, it emits special alpha 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. |
Stadium 2 |
It possesses strong spiritual power. The more danger it faces, the stronger its psychic power. |
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Generation III |
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Hoenn
#040 |
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Kanto
#064 |
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. |
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. |
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Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
#021 |
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Johto
#090 |
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 alpha waves that can ruin precision devices. |
Platinum |
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. |
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Generation V |
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Unova
#— |
Black |
It stares at its silver spoon to focus its mind. It emits more alpha waves while doing so. |
White |
Black 2 |
It stares at its silver spoon to focus its mind. It emits more alpha waves while doing so. |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
Central #103 |
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Hoenn
#041 |
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. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
SM: #043 |
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Alola
USUM: #050 |
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Kanto
#064 |
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 |
Many odd things happen if this Pokémon is close by. For example, it makes clocks run backward. |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
Isle of Armor #032 |
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. |
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Game locations
Generation I |
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Red |
Blue |
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Blue (Japan) |
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Yellow |
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Generation III |
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Ruby |
Sapphire |
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Emerald |
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FireRed |
LeafGreen |
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Colosseum |
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XD |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Pal Park |
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Generation V |
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Black |
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White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
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Expansion Pass |
Fields of Honor, Soothing Wetlands (Wanderer)
Soothing Wetlands, Challenge Beach (Max Raid Battle)
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) |
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In side games
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Generation II |
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games. |
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Generation III |
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Pinball: R&S |
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Trozei! |
Phobosphere, Mr. Who's Den |
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MD Red |
MD Blue |
Buried Relic (B40F-B49F), Wish Cave (B46F-B50F), Solar Cave (B13F-B20F) |
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Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
Treeshroud Forest (1F-9F), Spacial Rift (B1F-B9F, B11F-B15F, Deep Spacial Rift B1F-B4F, B6F-B9F), Lost Wilderness (B1F-B17F) |
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MD Sky |
Treeshroud Forest (1F-9F), Spacial Rift (B1F-B9F, B11F-B15F, Deep Spacial Rift B1F-B4F, B6F-B9F), Lost Wilderness (B1F-B17F) |
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Rumble |
Eternal Tower (Normal Mode B & A, Advanced Mode C & A) |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
Tower: Challenger's Ground (post-ending) |
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Conquest |
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Rumble U |
Toy Collection: Guided by Pichu |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
Event: Pokémon Safari (Sixth release) |
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Rumble World |
Sapphire Sea: Blue Tower (All Areas, Entrance Boss) |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Charizard Sea2019, Gengar Sea, Mimikyu Sea, Rowlet Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Charizard SeaFinal, Mimikyu SeaFinal, Rowlet SeaFinal |
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Held items
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Red* |
Blue* |
Berry (100%) |
Yellow* |
TwistedSpoon (100)% |
FireRed |
LeafGreen |
TwistedSpoon (5%) |
Diamond |
Pearl |
TwistedSpoon (5%) |
Platinum |
HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
TwistedSpoon (5%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
40
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100 - 147 |
190 - 284 |
Attack:
35
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36 - 95 |
67 - 185 |
Defense:
30
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31 - 90 |
58 - 174 |
Sp. Atk:
120
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112 - 189 |
220 - 372 |
Sp. Def:
70
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67 - 134 |
130 - 262 |
Speed:
105
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99 - 172 |
193 - 339 |
Total:
400
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 120.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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Notes: |
- In Generation I, the effectiveness of Ghost-type moves is 0×.
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Move |
1 |
Confusion |
Psychic |
Special |
50 |
100% |
25 |
1 |
Kinesis |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
80% |
15 |
1 |
Disable |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
1 |
Teleport |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
Evo. |
Confusion |
Psychic |
Special |
50 |
100% |
25 |
5 |
Psybeam |
Psychic |
Special |
65 |
100% |
20 |
10 |
Reflect |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
15 |
Ally Switch |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
20 |
Psycho Cut |
Psychic |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
25 |
Recover |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
30 |
Psyshock |
Psychic |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
35 |
Psychic |
Psychic |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
40 |
Role Play |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
45 |
Future Sight |
Psychic |
Special |
120 |
100% |
10 |
50 |
Calm Mind |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kadabra
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kadabra
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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By TM/TR
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Move |
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TM00 |
Mega Punch |
Normal |
Physical |
80 |
85% |
20 |
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TM01 |
Mega Kick |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
75% |
5 |
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TM03 |
Fire Punch |
Fire |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
15 |
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TM04 |
Ice Punch |
Ice |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
15 |
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TM05 |
Thunder Punch |
Electric |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
15 |
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TM14 |
Thunder Wave |
Electric |
Status |
— |
90% |
20 |
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TM17 |
Light Screen |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TM18 |
Reflect |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TM19 |
Safeguard |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
25 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM23 |
Thief |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM33 |
Rain Dance |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM34 |
Sunny Day |
Fire |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM40 |
Swift |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
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TM59 |
Fling |
Dark |
Physical |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TM60 |
Power Swap |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM61 |
Guard Swap |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM62 |
Speed Swap |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM63 |
Drain Punch |
Fighting |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
10 |
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TM69 |
Psycho Cut |
Psychic |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM70 |
Trick Room |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM71 |
Wonder Room |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM72 |
Magic Room |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM91 |
Psychic Terrain |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR01 |
Body Slam |
Normal |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
15 |
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TR11 |
Psychic |
Psychic |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR14 |
Metronome |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR19 |
Tri Attack |
Normal |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR25 |
Psyshock |
Psychic |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR30 |
Encore |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
5 |
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TR31 |
Iron Tail |
Steel |
Physical |
100 |
75% |
15 |
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TR33 |
Shadow Ball |
Ghost |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR34 |
Future Sight |
Psychic |
Special |
120 |
100% |
10 |
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TR37 |
Taunt |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TR38 |
Trick |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TR40 |
Skill Swap |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR49 |
Calm Mind |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR65 |
Energy Ball |
Grass |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR69 |
Zen Headbutt |
Psychic |
Physical |
80 |
90% |
15 |
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TR77 |
Grass Knot |
Grass |
Special |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TR81 |
Foul Play |
Dark |
Physical |
95 |
100% |
15 |
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TR83 |
Ally Switch |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
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TR92 |
Dazzling Gleam |
Fairy |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kadabra
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kadabra
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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By breeding
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Move |
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Confusion |
Psychic |
Special |
50 |
100% |
25 |
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Guard Split |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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Magic Coat |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Kadabra in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Kadabra in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kadabra
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kadabra
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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By tutoring
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Move |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Expanding Force |
Psychic |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kadabra
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kadabra
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By a prior evolution
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Stage |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions. |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kadabra
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kadabra
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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Gen. |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Barrier × |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Bide × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Captivate × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Charge Beam |
Electric |
Special |
50 |
90% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Counter |
Fighting |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Curse |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Dig |
Ground |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double-Edge |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Dream Eater |
Psychic |
Special |
100 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Dynamic Punch |
Fighting |
Physical |
100 |
50% |
5 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Embargo × |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Flash × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Focus Punch |
Fighting |
Physical |
150 |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Gravity |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Headbutt |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Knock Off |
Dark |
Physical |
65 |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mimic |
Normal |
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—% |
10 |
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II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Miracle Eye × |
Psychic |
Status |
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—% |
40 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Natural Gift × |
Normal |
Physical |
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100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Night Shade |
Ghost |
Special |
— |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Nightmare × |
Ghost |
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100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Power Trick |
Psychic |
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—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Psych Up |
Normal |
Status |
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—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Psycho Shift |
Psychic |
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100% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Psywave × |
Psychic |
Special |
— |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rage × |
Normal |
Physical |
20 |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Recycle |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Seismic Toss |
Fighting |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Shock Wave |
Electric |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Signal Beam × |
Bug |
Special |
75 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Skull Bash |
Normal |
Physical |
130 |
100% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Snatch × |
Dark |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Submission |
Fighting |
Physical |
80 |
80% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Take Down |
Normal |
Physical |
90 |
85% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Telekinesis × |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Torment |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Zap Cannon |
Electric |
Special |
120 |
50% |
5 |
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- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kadabra
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kadabra
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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TCG-only moves
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Confuse Ray |
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Side game data
Evolution
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For other sprites and images, please see
Kadabra images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Kadabra was originally known as "Pocus".
- Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia says that Kadabra's Pokedex entry from Pokémon Red and Green is a reference to an in-universe novel "Transformation" that won the 2nd Pokémon Literary Award.
- Kadabra has not been printed as a TCG card since the English Skyridge expansion in 2003. This may be the result of Nintendo and Pokémon Card Laboratories' desire to avoid further litigation from Uri Geller regarding his claim that Kadabra is a parody of him. However, on November 28, 2020, Geller released an apology on Twitter announcing that he would allow Nintendo to print cards featuring Kadabra again.
- Due to the now-lifted limitation, Kadabra is also the only Stage 1 Pokémon that can be skipped by its Basic evolution, introduced with a particular Abra card able to evolve itself directly into Alakazam.
- For possibly the same reason, Kadabra has not made any anime appearances since Fear Factor Phony aired in the United States in 2006, except a small cameo in the "World of Pokémon" opening of Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice.
- Kadabra also did not appear in Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, whereas Abra and Alakazam did.
- From Generation IV onward, the Everstone fails to prevent Kadabra from evolving by trade.
Origin
Kadabra appears to be based on magicians and spoon benders. It also shares similarities with goats and foxes, two animals mythologically tied to magic. The symbols on Kadabra's forehead and abdomen appear to be references to Zener cards, a small deck of symbols used in experiments to test for extrasensory perception and clairvoyance in the early 1930s. The "Transformation" novel about Kadabra may be based on Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis.
Name origin
Kadabra is part of an incantation used in stage magic, Abracadabra.
The Japanese names of the Abra line appears to be based on famous mystics. Yungerer appears to be a corruption of Uri Geller (with リ ri replaced by the visually similar ン n), who claims to have the ability to bend spoons with his mind. As a result, Geller sued Nintendo for using his likeness in a character.
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
ユンゲラー Yungerer |
From a corruption of Uri Geller |
French |
Kadabra |
Same as English name |
Spanish |
Kadabra |
Same as English name |
German |
Kadabra |
Same as English name |
Italian |
Kadabra |
Same as English name |
Korean |
윤겔라 Yunghelar |
Transcription of Japanese name |
Cantonese Chinese |
勇基拉 Yúhnggēilāai*
尤基納 Yàuhgēinaahp'* |
Transcription of Japanese name |
Mandarin Chinese |
勇基拉 Yǒngjīlā*
勇吉拉 Yǒngjílā* |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Hebrew |
קדברה Kadabra |
Transcription of English name |
Hindi |
कदाबरा Kadabra |
Transcription of English name |
Russian |
Кадабра Kadabra |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
ยุนเกเรอร์ Yunkeroe |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
External links
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