0064 (Yellow/Red/Blue)0090 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)0040 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)0064 (FireRed/LeafGreen)0021 (Diamond/Pearl)0021 (Platinum)0090 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)0103 (X/Y — Central Kalos)0041 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)0043 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)0050 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)0064 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)0021 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl)0059 (Legends: Arceus)0063 (Legends: Z-A)0032 (The Isle of Armor)
Training
EV yield
2 Sp. Atk
Catch rate
100 (13.1% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship
50 (normal)
Base Exp.
140
Growth Rate
Medium Slow
Breeding
Egg Groups
Human-Like
Gender
75% male, 25% female
Egg cycles
20 (4,884–5,140 steps)
Base stats
HP
40
190
284
Attack
35
67
185
Defense
30
58
174
Sp. Atk
120
220
372
Sp. Def
70
130
262
Speed
105
193
339
Total
400
Min
Max
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
In Generation 1, Kadabra has a base Special stat of 120.
In Generations 1-4, Kadabra has a base experience yield of 145.
In Generations 2-7, Kadabra has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
RedBlue
It emits special alpha waves from its body that induce headaches just by being close by.
Yellow
Many odd things happen if this POKéMON is close by. For example, it makes clocks run backwards.
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.
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.
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.
Emerald
It is rumored that a boy with psychic abilities suddenly transformed into KADABRA while he was assisting research into extrasensory powers.
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
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.
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2
It stares at its silver spoon to focus its mind. It emits more alpha waves while doing so.
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 PikachuLet'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.
Brilliant Diamond
If one is nearby, an eerie shadow appears on TV screens. Seeing the shadow is said to bring bad luck.
Shining Pearl
When it uses its psychic power, it emits strong alpha waves that can ruin precision instruments.
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.
Moves learned by Kadabra
In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Legends: Z-A Legends: Arceus
Moves learnt by level up
Kadabra learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1
Psybeam
Psychic
65
100
1
Teleport
Psychic
—
—
10
Reflect
Psychic
—
—
20
Psycho Cut
Psychic
70
100
25
Recover
Normal
—
—
30
Psyshock
Psychic
80
100
35
Psychic
Psychic
90
100
40
Safeguard
Normal
—
—
45
Future Sight
Psychic
120
100
50
Calm Mind
Psychic
—
—
Moves learnt on evolution
Kadabra learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A (regardless of level).
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Confusion
Psychic
50
100
Moves learnt by TM
Kadabra is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
03
Psyshock
Psychic
80
100
06
Calm Mind
Psychic
—
—
08
Thunder Wave
Electric
—
90
16
Light Screen
Psychic
—
—
17
Protect
Normal
—
—
23
Thunder Punch
Electric
75
100
24
Ice Punch
Ice
75
100
26
Energy Ball
Grass
90
100
27
Swift
Normal
60
∞
29
Fire Punch
Fire
75
100
31
Reflect
Psychic
—
—
32
Double Team
Normal
—
—
33
Body Slam
Normal
85
100
35
Endure
Normal
—
—
51
Safeguard
Normal
—
—
59
Zen Headbutt
Psychic
80
90
60
Future Sight
Psychic
120
100
63
Psychic
Psychic
90
100
74
Shadow Ball
Ghost
80
100
85
Substitute
Normal
—
—
87
Iron Tail
Steel
100
75
92
Dazzling Gleam
Fairy
80
100
95
Taunt
Dark
—
100
99
Metronome
Normal
—
—
109
Facade
Normal
70
100
127
Dream Eater
Psychic
100
100
130
Charge Beam
Electric
50
90
131
Drain Punch
Fighting
75
100
147
Tri Attack
Normal
80
100
Moves learnt by level up
Kadabra learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
?
Confusion
Psychic
50
100
1
Teleport
Psychic
—
—
6
Hypnosis
Psychic
—
60
11
Calm Mind
Psychic
—
—
18
Psycho Cut
Psychic
70
100
25
Zen Headbutt
Psychic
80
90
34
Recover
Normal
—
—
43
Psychic
Psychic
90
100
Move Tutor moves
Kadabra can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors: