Shadow Kadabra
Psychic-type, Generation 1. Ranked #21 among Fairy-type raid attackers (Tier C).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Psycho Cut Dazzling Gleam 19.1 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on Psycho Cut. Dazzling Gleam costs 50 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow 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
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,176 CP
Shadow Kadabra moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion STAB | Psychic | 19 | 14 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 9.3 |
| Psycho Cut Best STAB | Psychic | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dazzling Gleam Best | Fairy | 100 | 50 | 3.5s | 28.6 | 2.00 |
| Psybeam STAB | Psychic | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
| Shadow Ball | 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
For raids and gyms, Shadow Kadabra runs Psycho Cut with Dazzling Gleam — 19.1 DPS and 239 TDO as a Fairy-type attacker.
The highest-damage fast move is Confusion (12.7 DPS); Psycho Cut builds energy fastest (14 EPS).
Rankings
Where Shadow Kadabra places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairy | #21 | C | 19.1 | 239 | Psycho Cut Dazzling Gleam |
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Kadabra
- Source
- Team GO Rocket battles and Shadow Raids
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Cannot be traded
Rescue CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team GO Rocket Grunt | Lv 8 | 412 | 495 |
| Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost) | Lv 13 | 696 | 794 |
| Shadow Raid | Lv 20 | 1,083 | 1,206 |
| Shadow Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,348 | 1,500 |
Is Shadow Kadabra good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
#21 among Fairy-type raid attackers (Tier C, 19.1 DPS). The same Stardust goes further on a higher-ranked Fairy attacker.
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
- Form
- Shadow
- 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_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Kadabra in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Kadabra's best moveset is Psycho Cut with Dazzling Gleam, worth 19.1 DPS as a Fairy-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.
It is caught knowing Frustration, which only comes off with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket Takeover event — do that before spending Stardust on it.
What are Shadow Kadabra's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Kadabra takes super effective damage from Bug, Dark, Ghost. It resists Fighting, Psychic.
What is Shadow Kadabra's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Kadabra reaches 2,328 CP at level 50 and 2,059 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Kadabra: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Kadabra?
After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Kadabra shows 464 CP (level 8), or 765 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 1,176 CP, or 1,471 weather boosted.
Is Shadow Kadabra better than regular Kadabra?
Only the Shadow form makes the raid rankings: Shadow Kadabra is #21 among Fairy-type attackers at 19.1 DPS, while regular Kadabra is unranked. See Kadabra.
How do you get Shadow Kadabra in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Kadabra is rescued after beating Team GO Rocket, or caught from a Shadow Raid — which Grunts, Leaders and raids carry it changes with every Rocket rotation. It cannot be traded or Mega Evolved. Purifying it costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy and turns it into a regular Kadabra with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.