Does Everstone Work on Kadabra?

The Everstone does not work on Kadabra from Generation IV onwards, as it will still evolve into Alakazam when traded, despite the Everstone’s purpose of preventing evolution. This means that if you’re trying to prevent your Kadabra from evolving, the Everstone will not be effective, and you’ll need to consider other strategies or accept the evolution into Alakazam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Kadabra Evolution and Everstone

1. How do I stop Kadabra from evolving?: You cannot stop Kadabra from evolving using an Everstone in games from Generation IV onwards, as the Everstone does not prevent evolution by trade.
2. Why is my Kadabra not evolving?: Kadabra evolves by trade, so if you haven’t traded it, it won’t evolve into Alakazam.
3. Can you evolve Kadabra into Alakazam without trading?: No, in most Pokémon games, Kadabra must be traded to evolve into Alakazam, with Pokémon GO being an exception.

Everstone Usage and Effects

4. What Pokémon do you use the Everstone on?: The Everstone can be used on any Pokémon to prevent evolution, except for Kadabra in games from Generation IV onwards, and it’s also useful in breeding to pass down the parent’s nature.
5. How does Everstone work in Pokémon?: The Everstone prevents a Pokémon from evolving and has additional effects in breeding, such as passing down nature and regional forms.
6. What happens if both Pokémon hold Everstone?: If both parents hold an Everstone during breeding, there’s a 50/50 chance of the offspring inheriting either parent’s nature.

Kadabra and Alakazam Comparison

7. Is Kadabra good without evolving?: Kadabra is okay on its own but evolving it into Alakazam provides better stats and easier access to powerful moves.
8. When should I evolve my Kadabra?: It’s recommended to evolve Kadabra into Alakazam as soon as possible, as Alakazam learns the same moves at the same levels as Kadabra but with better stats.
9. Why is Kadabra better than Alakazam?: This depends on preference; Kadabra has higher base speed and can be more effective against certain types, but Alakazam has better overall stats.

Evolution and Breeding

10. How do you force Kadabra to evolve?: Kadabra evolves by trade, so to force it to evolve, you must trade it to another player or use a second console and game that supports trades with your current game.
11. Can you reverse an Everstone?: No, Pokémon cannot “de-evolve,” so if you want an earlier evolution of a Pokémon, you need to catch or trade for it, and the Everstone doesn’t reverse evolutions.
12. Is there any reason to use an Everstone?: Yes, the Everstone is crucial for preventing unwanted evolutions and for breeding purposes, allowing the parent Pokémon to pass down its nature to the offspring.

Additional Information

13. Why did Pokémon stop making Kadabra?: The production of Kadabra cards was halted due to a lawsuit from magician Uri Geller, who claimed the character’s design was based on him, though he later retracted his complaint.
14. Is it worth it to not evolve Pokémon?: It depends on the Pokémon and your strategy; some Pokémon learn different or more powerful moves after evolving, while others may learn desirable moves before evolving.
15. Can you get rid of an Everstone?: In specific situations, like in certain games or events, an Everstone might be broken or removed, allowing the Pokémon to evolve, but this is not a standard feature in most Pokémon games.