Kadabra

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Kadabra
Image:Kadabra.png
National
Abra - Kadabra (#064) - Alakazam
Johto
Abra - Kadabra (#090) - Alakazam
Hoenn
Abra - Kadabra (#040) - Alakazam
Sinnoh
Abra - Kadabra (#021) - Alakazam
Japanese name Yungerer
Stage Stage 1
Evolves from Abra
Evolves to Alakazam
Generation First
Species Psi Pokémon
Type Psychic
Height 4'3" (1.3 m)
Weight 125 lb (56.5 kg)
Ability Synchronize/Inner Focus

Kadabra (ユンゲラー Yungerā?, Yungeller) is one of 493 fictional species of Pokémon in the Pokémon franchise. Kadabra's name is derived from the magician's parlance term, abracadabra. Its Japanese name, Yungeller, is a reference to psychic Uri Geller, doubly so because of the spoon it always holds. The reference is so direct that Geller himself sued, albeit unsuccessfully, for use of his likeness. Its name in the beta versions of the games was "Pocus".


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[edit] Biology and Appearence

Kadabra is a strong psychic pokémon that owes much of its power to the alpha waves it emits from its body at all times. These alpha waves are affected by Kadabra's current mental state - if it has a headache, the waves change. The psychic power it gives off can also trigger off headaches to nearby humans. It is also said to grow more powerful when faced with a difficult opponent. The silver spoon that Kadabra holds amplifies the waves' power - if it does not hold a spoon, it is said to be limited to half the usual amount of its telekinetic powers. It has been claimed (in a Pokedex entry), that one morning, a boy with extrasensory powers woke up to find that he had become a Kadabra, though this has not been verified (it could possibly be an Urban Legend in the Pokemon World due the way it is told in the Pokedex) it is possible it could happened given the events in Pokemon Mystery Dungeon where a human is turned into a Pokemon (though it is not a Kadabra).

Kadabra is vaguely fox-like in appearance. It stands on two legs and always holds a silver spoon - this is a reference to alleged psychic Uri Geller, who claims to be able bend spoons with the power of his mind, although this claim has never been substantiated. Kadabra's coloring is gold and brown. It has lightning-shape patterns on its abdomen, and a pink star on its forehead. It wears a long, thin moustache, and has a thick tail.

[edit] In the video games

Kadabra can be evolved from a level 16 Abra. Abra can be caught in the wild in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire , Pokemon Emerald, Pokémon Red and Blue and Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. In Cerulean Cave in FR/LG, wild Kadabra can be found ranging from L50-58 and on occasion, L67. It evolves into Alakazam by trading it. In FR/LG, wild Kababra can sometimes be found holding the Twistedspoon item, which boosts the power of Psychic-type attacks. Kadabra has the ability to pass on any status problem it shall recieve in battle, however this was not included in RBY.

[edit] In the Animé

In episode #22, "Abra and the Psychic Showdown", Ash and his traveling party reach Saffron City and enter the mysterious Marsh gym. Ash immediately challenges Psychic gym leader Sabrina for a Marshbadge and choses his Pikachu to fight. In return, Sabrina sends an Abra, which seems to be sleeping. First Ash thinks Sabrina is making fun of him. But then, by an unknown power, the Abra evolves into a Kadabra, and mercilessly begins to beat Pikachu around with his Psychic forces. Ash is quickly defeated, after which Sabrina imprisons him and his friends. They eventually barely escape the gym with the help of a mysterious stranger.

After befriending a Haunter in Lavender Town's Pokémon Tower in the next episode, "The Tower of Terror", Ash returns to Saffron City (in "Haunter versus Kadabra") and beats Sabrina, earning him the Marsh badge.

[edit] Uri Geller's Lawsuit

In November of 2000 it was reported that Uri Geller, an Israeli psychic-magician who claims to bend spoons with his mind, sued Nintendo over the Pokémon "Yungerā" (ユンゲラー or "Yungeller"; "Kadabra" is the English name of this Pokémon) which he claimed was an unauthorized appropriation of his identity. [1] [2] The Pokémon in question has psychic abilities and carries bent spoons. He also claimed that the star on Kadabra's forehead, and the lightning patterns on its abdomen, are symbolisms popular with the Waffen SS of Nazi Germany, and was outraged at the connotations that Nintendo has supposedly made. Although the symbols are derived from Zener cards, the name is a pun; the katakana letter 'n' (ン) looks quite like the letter 'ri' (リ) (the translation of Mr. Geller's name into Katakana would be 「ユリゲラー」 or "Yurigerā"). Geller sued for the equivalent of US$100M, but lost.

[edit] In other media

Kadabra in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
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Kadabra in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Kadabra appears in the Pokémon Trading Card Game first in the Base set. It has not yet appeared in the EX expansions.

In the Nintendo 64 videogame Pokémon Stadium, the rental Kadabra is recommended as a frequently used Pokémon in the tournaments.

A statue of Kadabra is seen on the President's desk in the seventh episode of The Super Milk-chan Show, "Ra-Ra-Racoon Dog, Heisei Pig Wars Oink Oink."

[edit] References

Publications
  • Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
  • Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed Version & Pokémon LeafGreen Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
  • Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5

[edit] External links

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