Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Abra
Say it: ABR-a
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Abra is the first Psychic Pokémon in the Abra family (Abra → Kadabra → Alakazam). In Pokémon GO it is usually candy and XP on the way to Alakazam — not a raid attacker by itself. Psychic moves help against Fighting and Poison foes, but Bug, Ghost, and Dark hit Psychic hard. Catch Abra from the wild, eggs, or events, then evolve up the line (a trade for Kadabra can cut candy cost).
Say it: ABR-a
Abra (#063) is a Psychic Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the baby stage of the Kanto Alakazam line. Trainers almost never power Abra for raids or PvP; the value is candy, XL candy, and IVs that carry into Kadabra/Alakazam (and Mega Alakazam). Against Abra, lead with Bug, Ghost, or Dark. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Abra is a Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0063. Use the Psychic type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Do not sink Stardust into Abra. Keep high-IV or lucky Abrás tagged for the Alakazam evolution, and save Elite TMs for Alakazam’s Community Day fast move Counter. Shadow Abra is the same story — evolve (and remove Frustration) when you want Shadow Alakazam DPS.
Type matchups
- Psychic moves hit Fighting and Poison hard.
When Abra is your opponent, Bug, Ghost, Dark hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 195
- Defense
- 82
- Stamina
- 93
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Pinsir · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 2. Mega Scizor · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 3. Pheromosa · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 4. Shadow Scyther · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 5. Genesect · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 6. Scizor · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 7. Escavalier · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Megahorn
- 8. Volcarona · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 9. Yanmega · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 10. Pinsir · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 11. Heracross · beats Bug
Struggle Bug + Megahorn
- 12. Accelgor · beats Bug
Infestation + Bug Buzz
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Volcarona · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 2. Yanmega · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 3. Scyther · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 4. Pinsir · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 5. Heracross · beats Bug
Struggle Bug + Megahorn
- 6. Forretress · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 7. Ninjask · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + Bug Buzz
- 8. Masquerain · beats Bug
Infestation + Bug Buzz
- 9. Vivillon · beats Bug
Struggle Bug + Bug Buzz
- 10. Ledian · beats Bug
Struggle Bug + Bug Buzz
- 11. Ariados · beats Bug
Infestation + Megahorn
- 12. Beedrill · beats Bug
Infestation + X-Scissor
Recommended moves
Abra’s Game Master pool is fine for temporary battles, but the real moveset investment is on Alakazam (Psycho Cut / Counter + Futuresight / Shadow Ball). Evolve before you TM seriously.
Fast
- Zen Headbutt · Standard
Psychic STAB while unevolved
- Charge Beam · Standard
Electric coverage / filler
Charged
- Psyshock · Standard
Best Psychic nuke here
- Shadow Ball · Standard
Ghost coverage
- Signal Beam · Standard
Bug coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- zen headbutt
- charge beam
Charged
- psyshock
- signal beam
- shadow ball
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #791 of 954 · CP 1499
Charge Beam + Shadow Ball
- Ultra League · rank #736 of 747 · CP 1517
Charge Beam + Shadow Ball
- Master League · rank #816 of 1023 · CP 1517
Charge Beam + Shadow Ball
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.