Kadabra (#064)
Kadabra (#064) is a Psychic-type Psi Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Kadabra in Cerulean Cave (2F) and Cerulean Cave (1F); the best odds are in Cerulean Cave (2F) (15.2%, Lv 51). It evolves into Alakazam when traded. Its best stat is Special (120), and its base stat total of 330 ranks #83 of 151.

- National No.
- #064
- Type
- Psychic
- Category
- Psi Pokémon
- Height
- 4′03″ (1.3 m)
- Weight
- 125.0 lb (56.7 kg)
- Catch rate
- 100 of 255
- Base EXP
- 145
- Growth rate
- Medium Slow
Kadabra gives off unusual alpha waves that are strong enough to leave anyone standing nearby with a pounding headache.
Where to find Kadabra in Pokémon Red
- Cerulean Cave (2F): walking, Lv 51, 15.2% of encounters.
- Cerulean Cave (1F): walking, Lv 49, 5.1% of encounters.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 40 | #119 of 151 | |
| Attack | 35 | #141 of 151 | |
| Defense | 30 | #143 of 151 | |
| Special | 120 | #8 of 151 | |
| Speed | 105 | #11 of 151 | |
| Total | 330 | #83 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Kadabra
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Bug |
| ½× (resists) | Fighting Psychic |
| ¼× (double resistance) | — |
| 0× (immune) | Ghost |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Teleport | Psychic | — | 100% | 20 |
| Start | Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| Start | Disable | Normal | — | 55% | 20 |
| 16 | Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| 20 | Disable | Normal | — | 55% | 20 |
| 27 | Psybeam | Psychic | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 31 | Recover | Normal | — | 100% | 20 |
| 38 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 42 | Reflect | Psychic | — | 100% | 20 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM05 | Flash | Normal | — |
| TM01 | Mega Punch | Normal | 80 |
| TM05 | Mega Kick | Normal | 120 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM08 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM17 | Submission | Fighting | 80 |
| TM18 | Counter | Fighting | — |
| TM19 | Seismic Toss | Fighting | — |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | 100 |
| TM29 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 |
| TM30 | Teleport | Psychic | — |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM35 | Metronome | Normal | — |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | Normal | 100 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM45 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — |
| TM46 | Psywave | Psychic | — |
| TM49 | Tri Attack | Normal | 80 |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Kadabra in Pokémon Red?
You can catch Kadabra in Cerulean Cave (2F) and Cerulean Cave (1F); the best odds are in Cerulean Cave (2F) (15.2%, Lv 51).
What type is Kadabra?
Kadabra is Psychic type. It takes double damage from Bug and is immune to Ghost.
What level does Kadabra evolve?
Kadabra evolves into Alakazam when traded.
What moves does Kadabra learn?
Kadabra starts with Teleport, Confusion, and Disable and learns Confusion (Lv 16), Disable (Lv 20), Psybeam (Lv 27), Recover (Lv 31), Psychic (Lv 38), and Reflect (Lv 42) by leveling up. It can learn 25 TMs and HMs.
What are Kadabra's base stats?
HP 40, Attack 35, Defense 30, Special 120, Speed 105, for a total of 330.
What's the catch rate of Kadabra?
Kadabra's catch rate is 100 out of 255.