Kadabra

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpA.

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 105); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

At max Speed, Kadabra outspeeds 22 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Kadabra against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first

Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		Kadabra · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
157		Kadabra · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
125		Kadabra · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

• Synchronize

  If another Pokémon burns/poisons/paralyzes this Pokémon, it also gets that status.

  Everything about Synchronize →
  Other Pokémon with Synchronize 16

  AbraAlakazamMewNatuXatuEspeonUmbreonRaltsKirliaGardevoirMunnaMusharnaElgyemBeheeyemIndeedeeRabsca
• Inner Focus

  This Pokémon cannot be made to flinch. Immune to Intimidate.

  Everything about Inner Focus →
  Other Pokémon with Inner Focus 35

  ZubatGolbatAbraAlakazamFarfetch’dDrowzeeHypnoHitmonchanKangaskhanDragoniteCrobatUmbreonGirafarigSneaselRaikouEnteiSuicuneSnoruntGlalieRioluLucarioMega GalladeThrohSawkDarumakaMienfooMienshaoPawniardBisharpMudbrayMudsdaleOranguruIndeedeeKubfuAnnihilape
• Magic Guard, hidden ability

  This Pokémon can only be damaged by direct attacks.

  Everything about Magic Guard →
  Other Pokémon with Magic Guard 9

  ClefairyClefableAbraAlakazamCleffaSigilyphSolosisDuosionReuniclus

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

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Category

Psi Pokémon

Debut

Kanto · Red & Green (JP)

Color

Brown

Shape

Upright

Habitat

Urban

Pal Park area

Field

1. 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.

   Legends: ArceusRead

2. This Pokémon’s telekinesis is immensely powerful. To prepare for evolution, Kadabra stores up psychic energy in the star on its forehead.

   Shield

3. Using its psychic power, Kadabra levitates as it sleeps. It uses its springy tail as a pillow.

   Sword

4. Many odd things happen if this Pokémon is close by. For example, it makes clocks run backward.

   Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!

5. It possesses strong mental capabilities, but its psychic powers are halved when it’s not holding a silver spoon.

   Ultra Moon

6. It stares at a silver spoon to amplify its psychic powers before it lets loose. Apparently, gold spoons are no good.

   Ultra Sun

7. Kadabra’s presence infests televisions and monitors with creepy shadows that bring bad luck.

   Moon

8. A theory exists that this Pokémon was a young boy who couldn’t control his psychic powers and ended up transformed into this Pokémon.

   Sun

9. When it uses its psychic power, it emits strong alpha waves that can ruin precision devices.

   X

10. It stares at its silver spoon to focus its mind. It emits more alpha waves while doing so.

    Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

11. When it uses its psychic power, it emits strong ha waves that can ruin precision devices.

    Pearl

12. If one is nearby, an eerie shadow appears on TV screens. Seeing the shadow is said to bring bad luck.

    Diamond

13. It emits special alpha waves from its body that induce headaches just by being close.

    LeafGreen

14. It happened one morning - a boy with extrasensory powers awoke in bed transformed into KADABRA.

    FireRed

15. It is rumored that a boy with psychic abilities suddenly transformed into KADABRA while he was assisting research into extrasensory powers.

    Emerald

16. 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.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire

17. 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.

    Ruby · Omega Ruby

18. When it closes its eyes, twice as many alpha parti­ cles come out of the surface of its body.

    Crystal

19. If it uses its abilities, it emits special alpha waves that cause machines to malfunction.

    Silver · SoulSilver · Y

20. It possesses strong spiritual power. The more danger it faces, the stronger its psychic power.

    Gold · HeartGold

21. Many odd things happen if this Pokémon is close by. For example, it makes clocks run backwards.

    Yellow

22. It emits special alpha waves from its body that induce headaches just by being close by.

    Red · Blue

Names around the world

English

Kadabra

Japanese

ユンゲラー

Japanese (romaji)

Yungerer

Korean

윤겔라

Chinese (Traditional)

勇基拉

Chinese (Simplified)

勇基拉

French

Kadabra

German

Kadabra

Spanish

Kadabra

Italian

Kadabra

EV yield

2 SpA

Catch rate

100 ≈13.1% with a Poké Ball at full HP

Base friendship

70

Base experience

140

Growth rate

Medium Slow

Egg groups

Human-Like

Gender

♂ 75%♀ 25%

Hatch time

20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

HOME 3D model

Evolves from Abra: Level 16.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.