Abra (Japanese: ケーシィ Casey) is a Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I of the Pokémon series. It is known for its yellow, mammalian appearance and its ability to teleport to safety when sensing danger. Abra evolves into Kadabra starting at level 16, and further evolves into Alakazam when traded or when exposed to a Linking Cord.
Abra Pokemon with a happy expression, sitting against a backdrop of a forest. The image is designed in a cartoon styl...
Abra's backstory in the Pokémon lore is intertwined with its mystical and psychic abilities. It is said to possess a telepathic radar that alerts it to danger, allowing it to teleport to a safe location even while sleeping. This constant need to teleport and its reliance on psychic powers necessitate that Abra sleep for 18 hours a day to maintain its abilities. The deeper its sleep, the farther it can teleport, enabling it to find food or escape threats efficiently.
In the Pokémon world, Abra plays a unique role due to its extraordinary teleportation ability. It is frequently found in urban areas but is rarely seen for long, as it teleports to a new location approximately once every hour. This elusive nature makes it a challenging Pokémon to catch in games such as Pokémon Red and Blue, where it will often flee from battles by using Teleport. Its high flee rate is also mirrored in Pokémon GO, where Abra is notorious for escaping from Poké Balls.
Abra is characterized by its primarily yellow body with distinct black segmentations visible at its joints. Its face is kite-shaped with a small, pale yellow snout, and it has two short, pointed ears. Abra's wide eyes are usually closed, indicative of its constant state of rest. Its limbs have three digits each, with toes being longer than fingers. Additionally, Abra's thick, long tail has a brown band near the tip. Its abilities include not only teleportation but also various extrasensory powers that allow it to perform tasks even while asleep. Due to its psychic nature, Abra can also create illusory copies of itself, adding another layer to its enigmatic presence.