#064 · Generation 1
Kadabra
- Max CP (L40 / L50)
- 2,059 / 2,328
- Raid catch CP (L20 / L25)
- 1,176 / 1,471
- Research CP (L15)
- 882
- Buddy distance
- 3 km
- 2nd charged move
- 50,000 dust · 50 candy
- Shiny
- Shadow
- Tradable
- Mega
- Dynamax
Keep
Keep to evolve
Kadabra will not win battles on its own, but Alakazam is A-tier for Max Battle attacker. Keep the good-IV copies and the candy to evolve one.
Battle roles
- –Great Leagueshadow#1099 of 1146 · score 49.8
Ranked #1099 of 1146; not competitive in Great League.
Worth evolving into
AlakazamA Max Battle attacker (dynamax)
Collection value
- Can Dynamax: only copies caught in Max Battles can Dynamax, so keep at least one Max copy.
- Shadow version exists: Shadows hit 20% harder and are worth a raid slot even with low IVs.
Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.
Base stats
Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.
Evolution line
- → Alakazam: 100 candy
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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)
| League | Tier | Rank | Score | Recommended moves | Typical build |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | – | #1124 / 1146 | 44.6 | Confusion · Shadow Ball · Dazzling Gleam | L27 · 4/14/13 |
| Great LeagueShadow | – | #1099 / 1146 | 49.8 | Confusion · Shadow Ball · Dazzling Gleam | L27 · 4/14/13 |
Source: PvPoke overall rankings. Score is relative to the league meta (100 = best). Typical build is the IV spread PvPoke assumes.
Max Battles (Dynamax & Gigantamax)
Kadabra can Dynamax. Only copies caught in Max Battles (or from Max research) can enter Power Spot battles.
Max Moves
- psychicMax Mindstormfrom Psycho Cut250 / 300 / 350 power
- Max Guard+20 / +40 / +60 HP shield
- Max Spiritheals 8 / 12 / 16% HP
Max Battle roles
Not on the current Max Battle attacker, tank, or healer tier lists.
Max Move power is per level 1 / 2 / 3; levels are unlocked with Max Particles and Candy. Tiers from GO Hub's Max Battle tier lists (Aug 2026).
Raid attacker rankings
| Attacking type | Tier | Rank | DPS | TDO | Best moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| fairyShadow | – | #80 / 184 | 11.2 | 77 | Confusion · Dazzling Gleam |
| fairy | – | #89 / 184 | 10.1 | 83 | Confusion · Dazzling Gleam |
| ghostShadow | – | #101 / 188 | 11.4 | 78 | Confusion · Shadow Ball |
| ghost | – | #108 / 188 | 10.5 | 86 | Confusion · Shadow Ball |
| psychicShadow | – | #147 / 248 | 10.9 | 75 | Confusion · Psybeam |
| psychic | – | #160 / 248 | 9.7 | 80 | Confusion · Psybeam |
Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.
Moves
| Fast move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | DPS | PvP power | PvP energy | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Psycho CutSTAB | psychic | 4 | +7 | 0.5s | 8.0 | 4 | +9 | 2 turns |
ConfusionSTAB | psychic | 19 | +14 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 16 | +14 | 4 turns |
| Charged move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | Dmg/energy | PvP power | PvP energy | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PsybeamSTAB | psychic | 65 | -50 | 3.0s | 1.30 | 70 | -60 | |
Dazzling Gleam | fairy | 100 | -50 | 3.5s | 2.00 | 90 | -55 | |
Shadow Ball | ghost | 100 | -50 | 3.0s | 2.00 | 90 | -50 |
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