Stats & Training
Abra's all-in on Sp. Atk at the expense of Defense. The special lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 1 Sp. Atk EV and follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It sleeps for 18 hours a day. It uses a variety of extrasensory powers even while asleep.
Using its ability to read minds, it will sense impending danger and TELEPORT to safety.
Abra Weakness
Abra's Psychic typing leaves it vulnerable to Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Abra's special bulk (base 55 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Haunter builds →Shadow Ball 2x183-216%KO Shadow Punch 2x137-162%KO Thief 2x83-98% Lick 2x71-84% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Scyther builds →Thief 2x47-56% Pursuit 2x32-38% Fury Cutter 2x170-201%KO | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift | ||
Venomoth BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Venomoth builds →Leech Life 2x221-261%KO Silver Wind 2x168-198%KO Thief 2x68-80% | ||
Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Parasect builds →Leech Life 2x298-351%KO Thief 2x51-60% | ||
Paras BugGrass | D | |
Paras BugGrass | D | |
Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Haunter builds →Shadow Ball 2x168-198%KO Shadow Punch 2x127-150%KO Thief 2x79-94% Lick 2x65-77% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Scyther builds →Thief 2x45-55% Pursuit 2x32-39% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift | ||
Paras BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Paras builds →Leech Life 2x218-256%KO Thief 2x40-48% | ||
Venomoth BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Venomoth builds →Leech Life 2x210-248%KO Silver Wind 2x158-187%KO Thief 2x68-81% | ||
Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Parasect builds →Leech Life 2x277-326%KO Thief 2x51-61% | ||
Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Haunter builds →Shadow Ball 2x177-209%KO Shadow Punch 2x132-157%KO Thief 2x83-99% Lick 2x70-83% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Scyther builds →Thief 2x49-58% Pursuit 2x33-41% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift | ||
Venomoth BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Venomoth builds →Leech Life 2x210-248%KO Silver Wind 2x158-187%KO Thief 2x68-81% | ||
Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Parasect builds →Leech Life 2x277-326%KO Thief 2x51-61% | ||
Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Haunter builds →Shadow Ball 2x177-209%KO Shadow Punch 2x132-157%KO Thief 2x83-99% Lick 2x70-83% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Scyther builds →Thief 2x49-58% Pursuit 2x33-41% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift | ||
Venomoth BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Venomoth builds →Leech Life 2x212-249%KO Silver Wind 2x161-189%KO Thief 2x65-78% | ||
Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Parasect builds →Leech Life 2x284-335%KO Thief 2x47-57% | ||
Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Haunter builds →Shadow Ball 2x177-208%KO Shadow Punch 2x134-158%KO Thief 2x78-93% Lick 2x69-82% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Scyther builds →Thief 2x46-55% Pursuit 2x32-38% Fury Cutter 2x163-193%KO | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift | ||
Venomoth BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Venomoth builds →Leech Life 2x221-261%KO Silver Wind 2x168-198%KO Thief 2x68-80% | ||
Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Parasect builds →Leech Life 2x298-351%KO Thief 2x51-60% | ||
Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Haunter builds →Shadow Ball 2x183-216%KO Shadow Punch 2x137-162%KO Thief 2x83-98% Lick 2x71-84% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abra View Scyther builds →Thief 2x47-56% Pursuit 2x32-38% Fury Cutter 2x170-201%KO | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Gengar can KO Abra with Explosion (212-249%). Forretress threatens a KO with Explosion (306-361%). Houndoom's Crunch also KOs at 197-232%.
Gengar GhostPoison | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Abra View Gengar builds →Thunderbolt83-98% Explosion212-249%KO | ||
Forretress BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Abra View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin62-73% Explosion306-361%KO Earthquake123-145%KO | ||
Houndoom DarkFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Abra View Houndoom builds →Pursuit 2x100-118%KO Fire Blast135-159%KO Crunch 2x197-232%KO | ||
Dusclops Ghost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Abra View Dusclops builds →Shadow Ball 2x216-254%KO | ||
Scizor BugSteel | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySwarm ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves View Scizor builds →
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FireRed & LeafGreen Evolution
Abra is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Kadabra first, then eventually reaches Alakazam. For breeding, average hatch time with a decent partner pool via one egg group. The evolved forms gain up to 190 total stats over Abra. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Abra easily with 28 breeding partners from the Humanshape egg group. Pass egg moves like Barrier, Encore, Fire Punch and 3 more to offspring.
FireRed & LeafGreen Abra Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 3.
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Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Barrier and Encore from the egg pool give Abra something extra. Pair those with Dream Eater and Psychic for STAB and coverage across 8 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
FireRed & LeafGreen Abra Locations
decent spawn rates for Abra across 6 locations in early-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Abra in FireRed & LeafGreen
Before you go hunting for Abra, check which of the 6 spots belong to your version. FireRed and LeafGreen each have different walking and gift encounters at Lv. 7-12.
Abra Guide
Level 16 gets you Kadabra. Quick enough that Abra barely slows you down.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Abra does the job early-game if you need a Psychic type on your team. Evolve it into Kadabra before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
You can find Abra in FireRed & LeafGreen. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 20 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Abra has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 21 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut

Red & Blue - Gen 2GS

Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS

Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG

FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS

HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP

Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW

Black & White - Gen 5B2W2

Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY

X & Y - Gen 6ORAS

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM

Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh

Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW

Winds & Waves
