Type matchups
Damage Abra takes from each attacking type.
As a Psychic type, Abra has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 44 other Pokémon share the Psychic typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 25
- Attack
- 20
- Defense
- 15
- Sp. Atk
- 105
- Sp. Def
- 55
- Speed
- 90
- Total
- 310
Abra has a base stat total of 310, higher than 18% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (105) well above Attack (20), it works best as a special attacker. Its Speed of 90 is middling (faster than 71% of Pokémon). With 25 HP, 15 Defense and 55 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Abra can have the abilities Synchronize, Inner Focus and Magic Guard.
How to beat Abra
Abra takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting and Psychic moves are resisted.
Good counters: Yveltal hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Abra's Psychic moves. Hoopa Unbound hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Abra's Psychic moves. Tyranitar hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Abra's Psychic moves.
Evolution
Abra is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Abra → Kadabra → Alakazam) and evolves into Kadabra.
Best counters to Abra
Other Psychic Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Abra weak to?
As a Psychic type, Abra takes super-effective damage from Bug, Ghost and Dark moves.
What is Abra resistant to?
Abra resists Fighting and Psychic moves.
What are the best counters to Abra?
Strong type-based picks include Yveltal, Hoopa Unbound and Tyranitar, which hit Abra with super-effective attacks.