Stats & Training
Sp. Atk leads and Defense gets almost nothing. That's Kadabra's stat line in a nutshell. 2 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Sp. Atk EVs.
It stares at a silver spoon to amplify its psychic powers before it lets loose. Apparently, gold spoons are no good.
It possesses strong mental capabilities, but its psychic powers are halved when it’s not holding a silver spoon.
Kadabra Weakness
Kadabra is weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Kadabra's special bulk (base 70 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 |
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x226-266%KO Throat Chop 2x215-253%KO Bite 2x162-190%KO Lick 2x54-64% | ||
 Zoroark Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Zoroark builds →Foul Play 2x235-277%KO Night Daze 2x133-157%KO U-turn 2x117-137%KO Night Slash 2x175-206%KO | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Mandibuzz builds →Dark Pulse 2x69-81% Feint Attack 2x102-120%KO Thief 2x102-120%KO | ||
 Malamar DarkPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Malamar builds →Foul Play 2x210-248%KO Night Slash 2x155-183%KO Thief 2x135-159%KO Payback 2x113-133%KO | ||
 Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Murkrow builds →Foul Play 2x197-232%KO Sucker Punch 2x146-172%KO Assurance 2x126-149%KO Feint Attack 2x126-149%KO | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Chandelure can KO Kadabra with Shadow Ball (173-204%). Hydreigon threatens a KO with Dark Pulse (156-183%). Volcarona deals 51-61% with Giga Drain.
 Chandelure GhostFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x173-204%KO Flamethrower97-114%KO | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Hydreigon builds →Draco Meteor125-148%KO Dark Pulse 2x156-183%KO U Turn 2x105-124%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain51-61% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Kadabra View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x334-394%KO Ice Shard103-121%KO Pursuit 2x206-243%KO | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Evolution
Sitting between Abra and Alakazam, Kadabra is part of a chain that requires a trade. Not your typical level-up setup. HP has grown the most so far (+15), but there's still another 100 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Kadabra to get Abra eggs easily using 56 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Ally Switch, Barrier, Encore and 10 more.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Kadabra Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 12 types means almost nothing walls Kadabra cleanly, with Future Sight and Dream Eater anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Kadabra in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Kadabra doesn't appear wild. Catch Abra instead, it shows up at decent rates. Evolve it at level 16 to get Kadabra. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Kadabra in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
The path to Kadabra starts with Abra at Lv. 6-9 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch AbraHau'oli City - Shopping DistrictUltra MoonGrass Lv.6-9 City20%EarlyHau'oli City - Shopping DistrictUltra SunGrass Lv.6-9 City20%EarlyRoute 2 - SouthUltra MoonGrass Lv.6-9 Route10%EarlyRoute 2 - SouthUltra SunGrass Lv.6-9 Route10%Early
Step 2Kadabra ✓
Kadabra Guide
Kadabra is meant to evolve into Alakazam. At 400 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Kadabra's biggest threats include Scyther (Bug), Misdreavus (Ghost), and Tyranitar (Dark), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Kadabra's base 105 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Magic Guard is what you want on Kadabra. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Synchronize, Inner Focus) work on paper but Magic Guard is what makes Kadabra worth using. With base 105 Speed, Magic Guard gives Kadabra an edge before opponents can react.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Magic Guard is the hidden ability. It protects against damage not directly caused by a move. Worth hunting for if you want Kadabra to compete at a higher level.
Game Availability
One of the original 151, Kadabra has appeared in 21 games — nearly every mainline game. From Red & Blue through the latest titles, it's rarely been left out of a regional Pokedex.
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