Competitive Information for Abra [Diamond/Pearl]
Psychic
Abilities:
This Pokemon cannot be made to flinch.
If another Pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes this Pokemon, it also gets that status.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Abra? These builds are optimized for Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Meet Abra, the extraordinary Pokémon of Psychic types! Abra is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. The LC tier (Little Cup) is where it shines. It is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-typed attacks. Uncover the best movesets for Abra below and optimize your gameplay!
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 36 Def / 252 SpA / 220 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Shadow Ball
- Signal Beam
Taking on single battles? Abra is a renowned Special Sweeper. It's goal is to overwhelm foes with intense special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Abra from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Abra's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Abra it also gets that status.
◆ Energy Ball is a special 80-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Signal Beam is a special 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Abra? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Diamond/Pearl Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Diamond/Pearl metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 36 Def / 252 SpA / 220 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Shadow Ball
- Signal Beam
In double battles, Abra's Special Sweeper role is a marvelous. This strategy is built to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming special moves. Focus Sash helps protect Abra from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Abra's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Abra it also gets that status.
◆ Energy Ball is a special 80-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Signal Beam is a special 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
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Item: Focus Sash / Twisted Spoon
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 64 Hp / 192 Def / 252 SpA
Moveset:
- Psychic
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Shadow Ball
- Trick Room
Abra shows an incredible Offensive Trick Roomer prowess in single battles. Focus Sash helps protect Abra from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Abra it also gets that status. With a Twisted Spoon equipped to it, Abra's psychic-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Energy Ball is a special 80-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Abra can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Abra.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Abra can perform in Diamond/Pearl. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive DP Move and Ability Combos for Abra
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Drain punch
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Magic Coat, Protect, Snatch
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Abra's stats
- Barrier
- Calm Mind
- Charge Beam
Most notable and possible best moves for Abra
- Knock Off
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Taunt
- Teleport
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Abra in Diamond and Pearl
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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