Type matchups
Damage Kadabra takes from each attacking type.
As a Psychic type, Kadabra 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
- 40
- Attack
- 35
- Defense
- 30
- Sp. Atk
- 120
- Sp. Def
- 70
- Speed
- 105
- Total
- 400
Kadabra has a base stat total of 400, higher than 33% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (120) well above Attack (35), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 105 beats 86% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 40 HP, 30 Defense and 70 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Kadabra can have the abilities Synchronize, Inner Focus and Magic Guard.
How to beat Kadabra
Kadabra 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 Kadabra's Psychic moves. Hoopa Unbound hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Kadabra's Psychic moves. Tyranitar hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Kadabra's Psychic moves.
Evolution
Kadabra is the middle stage of its line (Abra → Kadabra → Alakazam): it evolves from Abra and into Alakazam.
Best counters to Kadabra
Other Psychic Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Kadabra weak to?
As a Psychic type, Kadabra takes super-effective damage from Bug, Ghost and Dark moves.
What is Kadabra resistant to?
Kadabra resists Fighting and Psychic moves.
What are the best counters to Kadabra?
Strong type-based picks include Yveltal, Hoopa Unbound and Tyranitar, which hit Kadabra with super-effective attacks.