What is Kadabra's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Kadabra's maximum CP is 2,355 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Kadabra good in Pokémon GO?

Kadabra has 232 Attack, 117 Defense, and 120 Stamina. It's an excellent attacker.

Can Kadabra be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes, shiny Kadabra is available in Pokémon GO.

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Abra Alakazam

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Hundo CP Values

⚔️

Raids

Lv. 20

1,109 - 1,176 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

1,387 - 1,471 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

2,334 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

1,109 - 1,176 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

832 - 882 CP

Kadabra

#064 · Kanto

Psychic

☁️ Windy Boost

Base Stats

Attack 232

Defense 117

Stamina 120

Total: 469

Pokémon Info

Max CP	2,355
Generation	Kanto (Gen 1)
Buddy Distance	3km
Released	✅ Yes
Shiny	✨ Yes
Shadow	😈 Yes

About Kadabra

Kadabra is a Psychic-type Pokémon from Kanto (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 2,355 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Kadabra has base stats of 232 Attack, 117 Defense, and 120 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 469.

With an exceptional Attack stat of 232, Kadabra is one of the top attackers of its type in raids and gym battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Kadabra is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.

In Windy weather, Kadabra receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Kadabra is 3km per candy.

🔄 Evolution Chain

Abra

#063

→

🍬 25

Kadabra

#064

→

🍬 100

Alakazam

#065

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Psycho Cut STAB	Psychic	5	+8	8.3	-	-	-
Confusion STAB	Psychic	20	+15	12.5	-	-	-

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
Psybeam STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-
Dazzling Gleam	Fairy	100	-70	-	110	-70
Shadow Ball	Ghost	100	-55	-	100	-55

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Kadabra takes increased damage from these types:

Bug 1.6×

Ghost 1.6×

Dark 1.6×

Resistances

Kadabra takes reduced damage from these types:

Fighting 0.625×

Psychic 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Kadabra

Top Pokémon to use when battling Kadabra in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
2	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
3	Darkrai	Dark	285	198	172	4,278
4	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
5	Dragapult	Dragon Ghost	266	170	204	4,041
6	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
7	Volcarona	Bug Fire	264	189	198	4,155
8	Gengar	Ghost Poison	261	149	155	3,292
9	Hydreigon	Dark Dragon	256	188	211	4,147
10	Lunala	Psychic Ghost	255	191	264	4,625

🏆 Kadabra PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	2	15	14	27	1,499
2	3	14	14	27	1,500
3	1	15	14	27	1,493
4	1	15	15	27	1,498
5	3	15	13	27	1,500
6	4	13	14	27	1,500
7	2	14	14	27	1,493
8	2	14	15	27	1,499
9	0	9	13	28	1,500
10	0	15	14	27	1,486

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	15	15	15	50	2,334

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Kadabra IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVs	Wild L30	Research L15	Raid L20	WB L25	Max L40	L50
100% (15/15/15)	1,765	882	1,176	1,471	2,059	2,334
98% (15/15/14)	1,758	879	1,172	1,465	2,051	2,326
96% (15/14/15)	1,758	879	1,172	1,465	2,051	2,326
93% (14/14/14)	1,744	872	1,163	1,454	2,035	2,308
91% (15/13/13)	1,738	869	1,159	1,448	2,028	2,299
87% (13/13/13)	1,724	862	1,149	1,437	2,012	2,281
82% (12/12/12)	1,704	852	1,136	1,420	1,988	2,254
80% (10/15/15)	1,729	864	1,152	1,441	2,017	2,287
67% (10/10/10)	1,664	832	1,109	1,387	1,942	2,202
0% (0/0/0)	1,471	735	981	1,226	1,716	1,946

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Kadabra with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	2,334 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	2,059 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	1,109 - 1,176 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	1,387 - 1,471 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	1,109 - 1,176 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	832 - 882 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Kadabra with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	29	26	2,059
2	2,059	27	2,059
3	2,059	28	2,059
4	2,059	29	2,059
5	277	30	1,765
6	2,059	31	2,059
7	2,059	32	2,059
8	2,059	33	2,059
9	2,059	34	2,059
10	588	35	1,912
11	2,059	36	2,059
12	2,059	37	2,059
13	2,059	38	2,059
14	2,059	39	2,059
15	882	40	2,059
16	2,059	41	2,059
17	2,059	42	2,059
18	2,059	43	2,059
19	2,059	44	2,059
20	1,176	45	2,202
21	2,059	46	2,059
22	2,059	47	2,059
23	2,059	48	2,059
24	2,059	49	2,059
25	1,471	50	2,334

📖 Complete Kadabra Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Kadabra (#064) is a Psychic-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,355 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Kadabra can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Kadabra in 2026.

📊 Kadabra Stats Analysis

Kadabra's Attack stat is 232 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Kadabra a strong damage dealer.

With 117 Defense (Average) and 120 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 469. Trainers should be mindful of Kadabra's limited bulk. Compared to other Psychic-type Pokémon, Kadabra's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Kadabra Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Kadabra depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Psycho Cut (Fast) with Psybeam (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Kadabra has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Kadabra PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Kadabra can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Psychic typing provides useful matchups against Fighting, Psychic-type threats while being weak to Bug, Ghost, Dark types.

Ultra League (2500 CP)

In Ultra League, Kadabra reaches 2,059 CP at Level 40. Pair it with Pokémon that cover its weaknesses.

Master League

In Master League, Kadabra faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Kadabra Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Kadabra's effectiveness depends on its typing and 232 Attack stat. It can deal solid damage as a Psychic-type attacker. Best counters against Kadabra use Bug, Ghost-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Kadabra in Pokémon GO

Kadabra can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Windy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Kadabra Evolution Guide

Kadabra is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

Abra (#063)
Kadabra (#064) ← current — 25 Candy
Alakazam (#065) — 100 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Kadabra

Shadow Kadabra is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Kadabra's effective Attack becomes ~278. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Kadabra in Pokémon GO

Shiny Kadabra is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Kadabra gets a weather boost in Windy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,387 - 1,471 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Kadabra

Q: What is Kadabra's max CP?
A: 2,334 CP at Level 50, or 2,059 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Kadabra good?
A: Useful in Great League PvP with the right setup.

Q: Can Kadabra be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Kadabra is available.

Q: What is Kadabra weak to?
A: Bug, Ghost, Dark-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Psycho Cut + Psybeam for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

Psychic Psychic-Type 🗺️ Kanto 📱 Full Pokédex ✨ Shiny Checklist 📅 Events

Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.