Competitive Information for Kadabra [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 Kadabra? 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!
Prepare for battle with Kadabra, a superb Pokémon boasting Psychic attributes. Kadabra is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It's an underrated pick that could surprise many in the meta. It is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-typed attacks. Ready to elevate your game with Kadabra's movesets? They're right below!
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 52 Def / 252 SpA / 204 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psybeam
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Shadow Ball
- Signal Beam
Prepare for single battles with Kadabra as an awesome Special Sweeper. This moveset focuses to overwhelm foes with formidable special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Kadabra from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Kadabra's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Kadabra it also gets that status.
◆ Psybeam is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
◆ 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 Kadabra? 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: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 52 Def / 252 SpA / 204 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psybeam
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Shadow Ball
- Signal Beam
Taking on double battles? Kadabra is a superior Special Sweeper. This approach seeks to take down the opponent's team with formidable special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Kadabra from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Kadabra's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Kadabra it also gets that status.
◆ Psybeam is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
◆ 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: 96 Hp / 160 Def / 252 SpA
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psybeam
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Shadow Ball
- Trick Room
For those intense single battles, Kadabra is a terrific Offensive Trick Roomer. Focus Sash helps protect Kadabra from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Kadabra it also gets that status. With a Twisted Spoon equipped to it, Kadabra's psychic-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Psybeam is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
◆ 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 Kadabra 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 Kadabra.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Kadabra 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 Kadabra
- 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 Kadabra's stats
- Barrier
- Calm Mind
- Charge Beam
Most notable and possible best moves for Kadabra
- Knock Off
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Taunt
- Teleport
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Kadabra 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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