Kadabra
Psychic-type, Generation 1. Evolves into Alakazam for 100 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Confusion Shadow Ball
Same-type attack bonus on Confusion. Shadow Ball costs 50 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Kadabra takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 469
- 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
- 1,176 CP
Kadabra moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion Best STAB | Psychic | 19 | 14 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 9.3 |
| Psycho Cut STAB | Psychic | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 100 | 50 | 3.5s | 28.6 | 2.00 |
| Psybeam STAB | Psychic | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
| Shadow Ball Best | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 3.0s | 33.3 | 2.00 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion | Psychic | 16 | 14 | 3 | 5.33 | 4.67 |
| Psycho Cut | Psychic | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Psybeam | Psychic | 70 | 60 | 1.17 | — |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 2.00 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Confusion (12.7 DPS); Psycho Cut builds energy fastest (14 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Kadabra is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Kadabra
How to get Kadabra
- Evolve from
- Abra · 25 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Kadabra 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 | 50 | 1,779 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 50 | 1,927 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,137 | 1,206 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,415 | 1,500 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,137 | 1,206 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 860 | 912 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,137 | 1,206 |
Is Kadabra good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Kadabra 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 (232), 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 Kadabra 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 | 29 |
| Lv 2 | 91 |
| Lv 3 | 153 |
| Lv 4 | 215 |
| Lv 5 | 277 |
| Lv 6 | 339 |
| Lv 7 | 402 |
| Lv 8 | 464 |
| Lv 9 | 526 |
| Lv 10 | 588 |
| Lv 11 | 647 |
| Lv 12 | 706 |
| Lv 13 | 765 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 823 |
| Lv 15 | 882 |
| Lv 16 | 941 |
| Lv 17 | 1,000 |
| Lv 18 | 1,059 |
| Lv 19 | 1,117 |
| Lv 20 | 1,176 |
| Lv 21 | 1,235 |
| Lv 22 | 1,294 |
| Lv 23 | 1,353 |
| Lv 24 | 1,412 |
| Lv 25 | 1,471 |
| Lv 26 | 1,529 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,588 |
| Lv 28 | 1,647 |
| Lv 29 | 1,706 |
| Lv 30 | 1,765 |
| Lv 31 | 1,794 |
| Lv 32 | 1,824 |
| Lv 33 | 1,853 |
| Lv 34 | 1,882 |
| Lv 35 | 1,912 |
| Lv 36 | 1,941 |
| Lv 37 | 1,971 |
| Lv 38 | 2,000 |
| Lv 39 | 2,029 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,059 |
| Lv 41 | 2,085 |
| Lv 42 | 2,111 |
| Lv 43 | 2,138 |
| Lv 44 | 2,164 |
| Lv 45 | 2,191 |
| Lv 46 | 2,218 |
| Lv 47 | 2,245 |
| Lv 48 | 2,273 |
| Lv 49 | 2,300 |
| Lv 50 | 2,328 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0064
- Height
- 1.30 m
- Weight
- 56.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Candy to evolve
- 100
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0064_POKEMON_KADABRA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Kadabra in Pokemon GO?
Kadabra's best moveset is Confusion (fast) with Shadow Ball (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Kadabra's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Kadabra takes super effective damage from Bug, Dark, Ghost-type moves. It resists Fighting, Psychic, so avoid those types against it.
What is Kadabra's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Kadabra reaches 2,328 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,059 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 Kadabra?
A perfect 15/15/15 Kadabra shows 1,176 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,471 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 Kadabra better than regular Kadabra?
Shadow Kadabra 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 Kadabra in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Abra (25 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Kadabra be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Kadabra 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.