How to Get Abra in Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

Catching Abra in the classic Pokémon games can be a challenging but rewarding experience, especially given its unique ability to teleport away from battles. Here’s a detailed guide on how to catch Abra in Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow.

Where to Find Abra

Pokémon Red and Blue

In Pokémon Red and Blue, Abra can be found north of Cerulean City, just past the Golden Nugget Bridge. Take a left immediately after crossing the bridge, and you will enter a patch of grass where wild Abra can be encountered. The encounter rate for Abra in this area is 15%, and they can be found at levels 8, 10, and 12.

Pokémon Yellow

In Pokémon Yellow, the location for finding Abra differs slightly. Instead of being near the Golden Nugget Bridge, Abra can be found in the grass areas around Route 5 and Route 6. This is particularly advantageous because Abra will be at its lowest level in the game here, typically at level 7. Avoid searching on Route 7 and 8, as Abra will be at higher levels (15, 19, 26) in those areas.

Preparing for the Catch

Catching Abra is not straightforward due to its ability to teleport away. To increase your chances, it is crucial to have a Pokémon that can put Abra to sleep.

Recommended Pokémon and Moves

The best approach is to have a Butterfree with the move "Sleep Powder." Here’s how to obtain one:

1. Catch a Caterpie: Find Caterpie in the Viridian Forest.
2. Evolve Caterpie: Evolve Caterpie into Metapod, and then further into Butterfree.
3. Teach Sleep Powder: Ensure Butterfree knows the move "Sleep Powder".

Alternatively, you can use a Jigglypuff that knows the move "Sing" to put Abra to sleep. However, this requires evolving Jigglypuff into Wigglytuff using a Moon Stone, which is less efficient than using Butterfree.

The Catching Process

1. Locate Abra: Head to the designated area for your game version and start searching for wild Abra.
2. Use Sleep Powder or Sing: Once you encounter an Abra, use Butterfree’s Sleep Powder or Jigglypuff’s Sing to put it to sleep.
3. Throw Pokeballs: With Abra asleep, throw Pokeballs to catch it. It may take several attempts, so ensure you have a sufficient supply of Pokeballs.

Tips for Success

• Stock Up on Pokeballs: Due to Abra’s teleportation ability, you may need multiple Pokeballs to catch it.
• Battle Preparation: Be prepared to battle other wild Pokémon and possibly trainers in the area.
• Patience: Catching Abra can be time-consuming, so be patient and persistent.

Evolving Abra

Once you have caught Abra, you can evolve it into Kadabra by leveling it up. To further evolve Kadabra into Alakazam, you will need to trade Kadabra with another player via Link Cable. This makes Alakazam a rare and valuable addition to your team.