Abra
Psychic-type, Generation 1. Evolves into Kadabra for 25 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Zen Headbutt Shadow Ball
Same-type attack bonus on Zen Headbutt. Shadow Ball costs 50 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Abra takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 370
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 15 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 767 CP
Abra moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charge Beam | Electric | 7 | 14 | 1.0s | 7 | 14 |
| Zen Headbutt Best STAB | Psychic | 11 | 9 | 1.0s | 11 | 9 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psyshock STAB | Psychic | 60 | 33 | 2.5s | 24 | 1.82 |
| Shadow Ball Best | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 3.0s | 33.3 | 2.00 |
| Signal Beam | Bug | 75 | 50 | 3.0s | 25 | 1.50 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charge Beam | Electric | 5 | 11 | 2 | 2.50 | 5.50 |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4.00 | 3.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psyshock | Psychic | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 2.00 | — |
| Signal Beam | Bug | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Zen Headbutt (11 DPS); Charge Beam builds energy fastest (14 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Abra is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Abra
How to get Abra
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Abra knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 31 | 1,160 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 31 | 1,256 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 730 | 786 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 908 | 978 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 730 | 786 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 552 | 594 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 730 | 786 |
Is Abra good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Abra has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (195), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Abra deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 18 |
| Lv 2 | 59 |
| Lv 3 | 100 |
| Lv 4 | 140 |
| Lv 5 | 181 |
| Lv 6 | 221 |
| Lv 7 | 262 |
| Lv 8 | 302 |
| Lv 9 | 343 |
| Lv 10 | 383 |
| Lv 11 | 422 |
| Lv 12 | 460 |
| Lv 13 | 498 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 537 |
| Lv 15 | 575 |
| Lv 16 | 613 |
| Lv 17 | 652 |
| Lv 18 | 690 |
| Lv 19 | 728 |
| Lv 20 | 767 |
| Lv 21 | 805 |
| Lv 22 | 843 |
| Lv 23 | 882 |
| Lv 24 | 920 |
| Lv 25 | 958 |
| Lv 26 | 997 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,035 |
| Lv 28 | 1,074 |
| Lv 29 | 1,112 |
| Lv 30 | 1,150 |
| Lv 31 | 1,169 |
| Lv 32 | 1,189 |
| Lv 33 | 1,208 |
| Lv 34 | 1,227 |
| Lv 35 | 1,246 |
| Lv 36 | 1,265 |
| Lv 37 | 1,284 |
| Lv 38 | 1,304 |
| Lv 39 | 1,323 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,342 |
| Lv 41 | 1,359 |
| Lv 42 | 1,376 |
| Lv 43 | 1,393 |
| Lv 44 | 1,411 |
| Lv 45 | 1,428 |
| Lv 46 | 1,446 |
| Lv 47 | 1,463 |
| Lv 48 | 1,481 |
| Lv 49 | 1,499 |
| Lv 50 | 1,517 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0063
- Height
- 0.90 m
- Weight
- 19.50 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0063_POKEMON_ABRA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Abra in Pokemon GO?
Abra's best moveset is Zen Headbutt (fast) with Shadow Ball (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Abra's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Abra takes super effective damage from Bug, Dark, Ghost-type moves. It resists Fighting, Psychic, so avoid those types against it.
What is Abra's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Abra reaches 1,517 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,342 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Abra?
A perfect 15/15/15 Abra shows 767 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 958 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Abra better than regular Abra?
Shadow Abra deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Abra in Pokemon GO?
Abra spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Abra be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Abra depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.