Abra is a Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I, known in Japan as "Casey" (a reference to the famous psychic Edgar Cayce). This golden-brown, fox-like Pokémon has a distinctive kite-shaped face with a small pale yellow snout and two short, pointed ears. Abra's wide eyes are normally closed due to its tendency to sleep for extended periods. Its body features segmented black skin visible between joints and along the neck, with brown pauldron-shaped extensions on its shoulders and a fauld-like piece around its chest. Abra possesses extraordinary psychic abilities, allowing it to sense danger and teleport even while sleeping. Despite sleeping for 18 hours daily to conserve energy for its psychic powers, Abra can still use telekinesis and telepathy during slumber. If threatened, it will instantly teleport to safety, making it notoriously difficult to catch in the wild. Its name derives from the magical phrase "abracadabra," hinting at its mystical nature. Abra's design draws inspiration from a mix of fox and cat characteristics, contributing to its enigmatic appearance.
Pokédex Data
- Type: Psychic
- Height: 2'11" (0.9m)
- Weight: 43.0 lb (19.5kg)
- Catch rate: 200 (26.1% with PokéBall, full HP)
- Base Friendship: 50 (normal) in Generation 1; 70 in Generations 2-7
- Base Experience: 62
- Growth Rate: Medium Slow
Breeding
- Egg Groups: Human-Like
- Gender Ratio: 75% male, 25% female
- Egg cycles: 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)
Pokédex Entries Across Versions
| Version | Entry |
|---|---|
| Black/White/Black 2/White 2 | Using its psychic power is such a strain on its brain that it needs to sleep for 18 hours a day. |
| X | It sleeps for 18 hours a day. It uses a variety of extrasensory powers even while asleep. |
| Y | It senses impending attacks and teleports away to safety before the actual attacks can strike. |
| Omega Ruby | Abra sleeps for eighteen hours a day. However, it can sense the presence of foes even while it is sleeping. In such a situation, this Pokémon immediately teleports to safety. |
| Alpha Sapphire | Abra needs to sleep for eighteen hours a day. If it doesn't, this Pokémon loses its ability to use telekinetic powers. If it is attacked, Abra escapes using Teleport while it is still sleeping. |
Evolutions
- Abra evolves into Kadabra starting at level 16
- Kadabra evolves into Alakazam when traded or when exposed to a Linking Cord
Habits
- Sleeps for 18 hours daily to conserve energy for its psychic powers
- Can teleport while sleeping, with deeper sleep resulting in farther teleportation
- Uses psychic powers even during sleep
- Can sense danger while sleeping and teleport to safety
- Primarily eats berries and plants when awake
- Uses telepathy and mind-reading abilities
Additions Across Generations
- In Generation 1, Abra had a base Special stat of 105
- In Generations 1-3, Abra had a base experience yield of 73
- In Generation 4, Abra had a base experience yield of 75
- In Generations 2-7, Abra had a base Friendship value of 70, compared to 50 in Generation 1