Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Kadabra
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Kadabra is the Psi Pokémon — Psychic middle stage between Abra and Alakazam. In Pokémon GO it is usually candy on the way to Alakazam — not a finished raid attacker. Psychic helps against Fighting and Poison; Bug, Ghost, and Dark hit Psychic hard. Evolve Abra (a trade cuts candy), then push to Alakazam. Counter from Abra Community Day belongs on Alakazam.
Say it: kuh-DAB-ruh
Kadabra (#064) is a Psychic Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the middle evolution of Abra. Trainers almost never power Kadabra for raids; the value is candy and IVs for Alakazam (and Mega Alakazam). Against Kadabra, 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
Kadabra is a Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0064. 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 Kadabra. Keep high-IV copies for Alakazam. Shadow Kadabra is the same — evolve toward Shadow Alakazam after Frustration removal.
Type matchups
- Psychic moves hit Fighting and Poison hard.
When Kadabra 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
- 232
- Defense
- 117
- Stamina
- 120
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
Kadabra’s Game Master pool is temporary. Real investment is Alakazam — evolve before serious TMs and power-ups.
Fast
- Psycho Cut · Standard
Psychic energy
- Confusion · Standard
Psychic damage
Charged
- Shadow Ball · Standard
Ghost coverage
- Dazzling Gleam · Standard
Fairy coverage
- Psybeam · Standard
Psychic / bait
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
- psycho cut
- confusion
Charged
- psybeam
- dazzling gleam
- shadow ball
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #388 of 954 · CP 1500
Psycho Cut + Shadow Ball
- Ultra League · rank #389 of 747 · CP 2328
Psycho Cut + Shadow Ball
- Master League · rank #414 of 1023 · CP 2328
Psycho Cut + 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.