Abra
Abra is a Psychic-type Pokémon in the Pokémon franchise. It is known for its ability to teleport away from danger and its evolution line, which includes Kadabra and Alakazam. Abra is characterized by its sleepy appearance and psychic powers.
| National Pokedex No: 0063 |
| Type: |
| Category: Psi Pokémon |
| Height: 0.9 m (2′11″) |
| Weight: 19.5 kg (43.0 lbs) |
| Gender: 75% ♂, 25% ♀ |
| Abilities/Hidden abilities:
Synchronize or Inner Focus/Magic Guard |
Biology
Physical Characteristics
Abra is a small Pokémon, standing at about 0.9 meters (2 feet 11 inches) tall. It has a lightweight build, reflecting its focus on psychic abilities rather than physical strength. Abra is predominantly yellow, with a lighter cream-colored face and belly.
It has distinct, pointed ears that add to its visual uniqueness. The eyes are a notable feature, being wide and white with black pupils. Abra has a cone-shaped snout that contributes to its overall unique appearance. The pattern on its forehead, often resembling a stylized symbol, adds an intriguing aspect to its facial features.
It possesses three fingers on each hand, each with rounded tips. Abra’s feet have two toes each, and the soles are usually not in direct contact with the ground in illustrations, suggesting a somewhat levitating stance. Abra’s tail is long and tapering, adding to its overall balance. The tail is often portrayed as being curved or looped in illustrations.
Abra is commonly depicted in a sitting or standing posture, often with its eyes closed. This posture aligns with its characteristic behavior of sleeping to conserve psychic energy. Abra is known for keeping its eyes closed when it is awake, opening them only when it evolves into Kadabra and Alakazam. This closed-eye appearance emphasizes its meditative and contemplative nature.
These features collectively contribute to Abra’s distinctive and memorable visual design in the Pokémon world.
Behaviour
Abra exhibits distinct behavior traits that contribute to its character.
Abra is known for its tendency to sleep for extended periods to conserve psychic energy. This behavior is crucial for Abra, as it enables it to teleport away from potential threats when it senses danger.
Abra is famed for its innate teleportation ability, often using this skill to escape from predators or unfavorable situations. The decision to teleport is often swift and instinctual, reflecting Abra’s survival-oriented behavior.
Abra is generally depicted as a timid and shy Pokémon. It tends to avoid conflict and prefers to escape rather than engage in battles. Despite being asleep most of the time, Abra remains alert to its surroundings. It can instantly teleport away if it senses any potential threats even in its sleep.
Abra’s physical abilities are relatively modest, and it is not known for engaging in physical activities or battles. Its focus lies more on its powerful psychic capabilities. Abra often appears in a meditative state, with its eyes closed even when awake. This closed-eye appearance emphasizes its deep connection to psychic energy and its contemplative nature.
Abra is often portrayed as being more active during the night, aligning with its nocturnal tendencies. This behavior contributes to its elusive and mysterious reputation. Abra is not particularly social and tends to keep to itself. It may form bonds with Trainers who demonstrate patience and understanding of its unique behavior.
Understanding Abra’s behavior is essential for Trainers who wish to establish a strong connection and effectively train this Psychic Pokémon. Patience and a gentle approach are key when dealing with Abra’s timid and teleportation-prone nature.
Evolution
Abra, undergoes a two-stage evolutionary line. Here are the details of its evolution.
Abra evolves into Kadabra starting at level 16. Abra gains experience through battles and other interactions, eventually reaching the required level for evolution. Abra’s evolution is triggered solely by reaching level 16, marking a significant developmental stage in its life cycle.
Upon evolution, Abra transforms into Kadabra, gaining a taller and more humanoid appearance. Kadabra’s color palette also undergoes changes. Kadabra exhibits heightened psychic powers compared to its previous form. Its spoon, which it holds, is considered an amplifier of its psychic energy.
In traditional Pokémon games, Kadabra evolves into Alakazam through trade. When traded, Kadabra undergoes a further transformation, evolving into Alakazam. Alakazam represents the final stage of Abra’s evolutionary line. Alakazam is characterized by its increased speed, intelligence, and a set of psychic abilities that surpass those of Abra and Kadabra.
Mega Evolution
In certain Pokémon games that feature Mega Evolution, Alakazam has the ability to Mega Evolve into Mega Alakazam during battle. Mega Alakazam requires the use of a Mega Stone called Alakazite to trigger its Mega Evolution. Mega Alakazam experiences a significant boost in its stats, becoming even more formidable in battles.
Understanding Abra’s evolutionary journey provides trainers with insights into its growth, from a timid and teleportation-prone Abra to the more powerful and humanoid Kadabra and, potentially, the highly intelligent Alakazam through trade evolution.
Appearances
Anime Main Appearances
Sabrina’s Abra
The Gym Leader of Saffron City, Sabrina who is specialized in Psychic-type Pokémon owns an Abra. In the episode titled “Abra and the Psychic Showdown” Ash challenges Sabrina to a Gym battle, and Sabrina uses her powerful Psychic-type Pokémon in the showdown. Her Abra evolved into Kadabra.
Other major appearences include episodes like:
- “The Psychic Sidekicks!” (Mrs. Bellows, a resident of Len Town owns an Abra which was teleporting itself on the heads of other peoople.)
- “Fear Factor Phony” (An Abra was seen abandoned mining colony.)
- “Sandshrew’s Locker!” (Mira, a Pokémon Trainer from Sinnoh, offered to help Ash and his friends to reach the Hearthome City using her Abra, in exchange for their help in recovering her Sandshrew.)
Anime Minor Appearances
Various Abra made appearances across different episodes and scenarios in the Pokémon series. In ”Pikachu’s Vacation”, an Abra enjoyed the Pokémon Theme Park. ”Lights, Camera, Quack-tion” featured an Abra set for a movie lead but kept teleporting, later replaced. In ”Stage Fight”, an Abra starred in the Pokémon Showboat.
It appeared in various episodes and events, such as ”Pikachu’s Rescue Adventure” credits, Lucy’s pet in ”Queen of the Serpentine!”, and as a wild Pokémon remembered by Goh in ”Heroes Unite!”. An Abra also featured in the episodes ”A Jolting Switcheroo!” and ”Dreaming a Performer’s Dream!”.
A Coordinator’s Abra competed in the Terracotta Contest in the episode ”Once More With Reeling!”.
A Trainer’s Abra appeared also in the following epsodes:
- “Cloudy Fate, Bright Future!” (three of them, one owned by Trainer)
- ”Alola to New Adventure!” (Two Trainers’ Abra)
- ”A Shocking Grocery Run!”
- ”Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!”
- ”One Journey Ends, Another Begins…” (Two Trainers’ Abra)
- ”Getting the Band Back Together!”
- ”A Glaring Rivalry!” (Three Trainers’ Abra)
- ”Alola, Kanto!”
- ”Faba’s Revenge!”
- ”Sours for the Sweet!”
- ”Securing the Future!”
- ”Battling on the Wing!” (seen watching the battle at the Manalo Conference)
- ”To Train, or Not to Train!” (reappeared in the episode ”Breaking the Ice!”)
Manga Appearances
Ash & Pikachu
In the episode ”A Pokémon Battle Against An Entire Family?!” an Abra owned by Winstrate family (a family of five who are obsessed with Pokémon battles and battling) appeared in a flashback.
The Electric Tale of Pikachu
In the episode ”Haunting My Dreams”, Sabrina, the Gym Leader of Saffron City’s Gym engaged Ash in a Gym battle using her Abra. Later, Abra joined Brock and Ash in combat against the formidable Black Fog, a giant Haunter.
Pokémon Adventures
In the episode ”Danger: High Voltorb”, Abra was stolen by Lt. Surge, evolving into Alakazam on S.S. Anne, surprising the Pokémon Fan Club Chairman.
Green’s Abra uses Teleport in the episode ”Heckled by Hitmontop”, aiding Silver. It joins the battle in Ilex Forest during ”The Last Battle XIII”.
Saturn’s Abra battles in the episode ”Crowded by Croagunk & Advanced on by Abra (I)”, facing Paka and Uji but ultimately losing. Another Abra participates in a Pokéathlon in ”Out-Odding Oddish”, and one is featured in a fantasy in PASS30.
Game data
Stats
Location
| Game version | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue | Routes 24 and 25, Celadon City |
| Pokémon Yellow | Routes 5, 6, 7 and 8, Celadon City |
| Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver | Routes 5, 6, 8, 24, 25, 34, and 35, Goldenrod Game Corner |
| Pokémon Crystal | Routes 5, 7, 8, 24, 34, and 35, Goldenrod Game Corner |
| Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire | Granite Cave |
| Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen | Routes 24 and 25, Celadon City |
| Pokémon Emerald | Route 116, Granite Cave |
| Pokémon Colosseum | Trade |
| Pokémon XD | Trade |
| Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl | Routes 203 and 215, Oreburgh City |
| Pokémon Platinum | Routes 203 and 215, Oreburgh City |
| Pokémon HeartGold and Pokémon SoulSilver | Routes 5, 6, 8, 24, 25, 34, and 35, Goldenrod Game Corner, Safari Zone |
| Pokémon Black | Trade |
| Pokémon White | White Forest |
| Pokémon Black 2 and Pokémon White 2 | Breed Alakazam |
| Pokémon X and Pokémon Y | Route 5, Friend Safari |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | Granite Cave |
| Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon | Route 2, Hau'oli City |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon | Route 2, Hau'oli City |
| Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! And Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! | Routes 5, 6, 7 and 8 |
| Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield | Trade |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl | Routes 203 and 215, Oreburgh City |
| Legends Arceus | Sandgem Flats, Lake Acuity, Windswept Run |
| Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Unobtainable |
Abra's origin name
Abra’s names in various languages often reflect its mystical and magical associations, maintaining a connection to its psychic abilities and enigmatic traits. The linguistic variations offer insight into how cultural and linguistic considerations influence Pokémon naming conventions across different regions.
English: The English name “Abra” likely originates from the word “abracadabra,” a term associated with magic and illusions. This aligns with Abra’s psychic abilities and mysterious nature.
Japanese (ロコン – Rokon): In Japanese, Abra is known as “ケーシィ” (Keeshii). This name may be a play on the English word “case,” possibly referencing its teleportation abilities as escaping or casing away.
French: In French, Abra retains its English name, “Abra.”
German: Similarly, the German name for Abra is “Abra,” identical to its English counterpart.
Spanish: Abra’s Spanish name is “Abra,” maintaining consistency with the English and German names.
Italian: Abra also keeps its English name in Italian, being called “Abra.”
Korean (캐이시 – Kaesis): In Korean, Abra’s name is transliterated as “캐이시” (Kaesis). The characters “캐이” (Kaei) represent the sound of “K” and “이” (si) represents “si” sound. The combination forms “Kaesis,” the Korean rendering of Abra’s name.
Chinese (Mandarin – 凯西 – Kǎixī): In Mandarin Chinese, Abra is represented by the characters “凯西” (Kǎixī). “凯” (Kǎi) represents a victorious or triumphant feeling, and “西” (Xī) represents the “si” sound. Together, “Kǎixī” phonetically mirrors the pronunciation of Abra.
Chinese (Cantonese – Koi1 Zi1): In Cantonese Chinese, Abra’s name is expressed as “Koi1 Zi1.” The character “Koi” (Koi1) carries the sound of “K,” and “Zi” (Zi1) adds the “zi” sound. This transliteration captures the pronunciation of Abra in Cantonese.