Abra
Abra is a Psychic type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. Known as the Psi Pokémon, Abra is famous for its powerful psychic abilities and unique evolution chain into Kadabra and Alakazam. This guide covers all essential information about Abra including its stats, abilities, moves, evolution details and locations across all Pokémon games.
Pokédex data
National № | 0063 |
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Type | Psychic |
Species | Psi Pokémon |
Height | 0.9 m (2′11″) |
Weight | 19.5 kg (43.0 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Synchronize 2. Inner Focus Magic Guard (hidden ability) |
Local № | 0063 (Yellow/Red/Blue) 0089 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0039 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0063 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0020 (Diamond/Pearl) 0020 (Platinum) 0089 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0102 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0040 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0042 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0049 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0063 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0020 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0058 (Legends: Arceus) 0031 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Sp. Atk |
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Catch rate | 200 (26.1% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 62 |
Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Human-Like |
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Gender | 75% male, 25% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 25 | 160 | 254 | |
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Attack | 20 | 40 | 152 | |
Defense | 15 | 31 | 141 | |
Sp. Atk | 105 | 193 | 339 | |
Sp. Def | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
Speed | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
Total | 310 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Abra changes
- In Generation 1, Abra has a base Special stat of 105.
- In Generations 1-3, Abra has a base experience yield of 73.
- In Generation 4, Abra has a base experience yield of 75.
- In Generations 2-7, Abra has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Red Blue |
Using its ability to read minds, it will identify impending danger and TELEPORT to safety. |
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Yellow | Sleeps 18 hours a day. If it senses danger, it will teleport itself to safety even as it sleeps. |
Gold | It senses impending attacks and TELEPORTS away to safety before the actual attacks can strike. |
Silver | If it decides to TELEPORT randomly, it creates the illusion that it has created copies of itself. |
Crystal | It hypnotizes itself so that it can teleport away when it senses danger, even if it is asleep. |
Ruby | ABRA sleeps for eighteen hours a day. However, it can sense the presence of foes even while it is sleeping. In such a situation, this POKéMON immediately teleports to safety. |
Sapphire | ABRA needs to sleep for eighteen hours a day. If it doesn’t, this POKéMON loses its ability to use telekinetic powers. If it is attacked, ABRA escapes using TELEPORT while it is still sleeping. |
FireRed | It sleeps for 18 hours a day. It uses a variety of extrasensory powers even while asleep. |
LeafGreen | Using its ability to read minds, it will sense impending danger and TELEPORT to safety. |
Emerald | A POKéMON that sleeps 18 hours a day. Observation revealed that it uses TELEPORT to change its location once every hour. |
Diamond | It sleeps for 18 hours a day. Even when awake, it teleports itself while remaining seated. |
Pearl | Even while asleep, it maintains a telepathic radar. It teleports when it is threatened. |
Platinum | Using its psychic power is such a strain on its brain that it needs to sleep for 18 hours a day. |
HeartGold | It senses impending attacks and teleports away to safety before the actual attacks can strike. |
SoulSilver | If it decides to teleport randomly, it evokes the illusion that it has created copies of itself. |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Using its psychic power is such a strain on its brain that it needs to sleep for 18 hours a day. |
X | It sleeps for 18 hours a day. It uses a variety of extrasensory powers even while asleep. |
Y | It senses impending attacks and teleports away to safety before the actual attacks can strike. |
Omega Ruby | Abra sleeps for eighteen hours a day. However, it can sense the presence of foes even while it is sleeping. In such a situation, this Pokémon immediately teleports to safety. |
Alpha Sapphire | Abra needs to sleep for eighteen hours a day. If it doesn’t, this Pokémon loses its ability to use telekinetic powers. If it is attacked, Abra escapes using Teleport while it is still sleeping. |
Sun | It sleeps 18 hours a day. Even while sleeping, it will teleport itself to treetops and pick and eat berries there. |
Moon | It can teleport itself to safety while it’s asleep, but when it wakes, it doesn’t know where it is, so it panics. |
Ultra Sun | It uses various psychic powers even while it’s sleeping, so you can’t tell whether or not it’s awake. |
Ultra Moon | It can read others’ minds and will teleport away when danger approaches. You must clear your mind if you want to catch it. |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Sleeps 18 hours a day. If it senses danger, it will teleport itself to safety even as it sleeps. |
Sword | This Pokémon uses its psychic powers while it sleeps. The contents of Abra’s dreams affect the powers that the Pokémon wields. |
Shield | Abra can teleport in its sleep. Apparently the more deeply Abra sleeps, the farther its teleportations go. |
Brilliant Diamond | It sleeps for 18 hours a day. Even when awake, it teleports itself while remaining seated. |
Shining Pearl | Even while asleep, it maintains a telepathic radar. It teleports when it is threatened. |
Legends: Arceus | Spends 18 hours of the day sleeping. Even while asleep, Abra can control its psychic powers—should danger approach, the Pokémon will simply teleport away. |
Moves learned by Abra
- In other generations
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Moves learnt by level up
Abra learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Teleport | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Egg moves
Abra learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Abra gen 8 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Abra is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Focus Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 150 | 100 |
04 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
12 | Taunt | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
16 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Safeguard | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
23 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
29 | Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
33 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
34 | Shock Wave | Electric | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
41 | Torment | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
46 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
48 | Skill Swap | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
53 | Energy Ball | Grass | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
56 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
57 | Charge Beam | Electric | ![]() | 50 | 90 |
58 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
60 | Drain Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
67 | Recycle | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
70 | Flash | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
77 | Psych Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
85 | Dream Eater | Psychic | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
86 | Grass Knot | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
92 | Trick Room | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Moves learnt by level up
Abra learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Teleport | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Abra can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Charge Beam | Electric | ![]() | 50 | 90 |
Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Drain Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Energy Ball | Grass | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Fire Punch | Fire | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Ice Punch | Ice | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
Thunder Punch | Electric | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Tri Attack | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Zen Headbutt | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 90 |
- In other generations
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Abra sprites
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Where to find Abra
Red Blue |
Route 24, 25, Celadon City |
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Yellow | Route 5, 6, 7, 8, Celadon City |
Gold Silver |
Route 5, 6, 8, 24, 25, 34, 35, Goldenrod City |
Crystal | Route 5, 7, 8, 24, 34, 35, Goldenrod City |
Ruby Sapphire |
Granite Cave |
FireRed LeafGreen |
Route 24, 25, Celadon City |
Emerald | Route 116, Granite Cave |
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Route 203, 215, Oreburgh City |
HeartGold SoulSilver |
Route 5, 6, 8, 24, 25, 34, 35, Goldenrod City |
Black | Trade/migrate from another game |
White | White Forest |
Black 2 White 2 |
Breed Kadabra/Alakazam |
X Y |
Route 5 |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Granite Cave |
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Route 2, Hau'oli City |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Route 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Sword Shield |
Fields of Honor |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Route 203, 215 |
Legends: Arceus | Sandgem Flats, Lake Acuity, Windswept Run |
Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Abra questions
Other languages
English | Abra |
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Japanese | ケーシィ (Casey) |
German | Abra |
French | Abra |
Italian | Abra |
Spanish | Abra |
Korean | 캐이시 (kaeisi) |
Chinese (Simplified) | 凯西 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 凱西 |
English |
Psi Pokémon |
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Japanese | ねんりきポケモン |
German | Psi-Pokémon |
French | Pokémon Psy |
Italian | Pokémon Psico |
Spanish | Pokémon Psi |
Korean | 초능력포켓몬 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 念力宝可梦 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 念力寶可夢 |
Name origin
- abracadabra
- magical word, sometimes used with ‘alakazam’