Kadabra first appeared as an Abra in Abra and the Psychic Showdown. Sabrina used it in a Gym battle against Ash. During the battle with Ash's Pikachu, Abra evolved into a Kadabra and with its Psychic-type attacks, it eventually caused Ash to forfeit the match to save Pikachu from being hurt anymore. It was shown that Sabrina and Kadabra share a strong psychic bond.
Ash later returned for a rematch in Haunter Versus Kadabra. This time, Ash's Haunter made Sabrina laugh for the first time in years, which caused Kadabra to laugh due to the psychic bond it has with Sabrina. Due to this Sabrina decided to give the Marsh Badge to Ash.
Kadabra was seen again in a flashback in Bad to the Bone, where it was defeated in a Gym battle by Otoshi's Marowak.
In the chapter Haunting My Dreams, Sabrina's Abra defeats Pikachu in a one-on-one Gym battle against Ash. Later in the same chapter, Abra helps Ash and Brock rescue Sabrina from a giant Haunter named the Black Fog.
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In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Kadabra in Pokémon Adventures
Sabrina possesses a Kadabra in the Pokémon Adventures manga, which was first seen posing as Professor Oak in his laboratory. When it began to attack Red and subsequently was tangled in Saur's vine in retaliation, its use of a Psybeam revealed that it was a Pokémon. A Leech Seed attack then unmasked it, and soon it teleported back to Sabrina's side, aiding in the siege in Saffron City against Green, who snuck there. Although Sabrina initially appeared to be daunted by her SmokeScreen (among other various tricks), Sabrina is able to get the edge easily with its psychic powers. After Green only managed to escape the opponent even Blasty couldn't take out, Kadabra and its Trainer soon caught up to her and called upon the other legendarybirds, who soon merged into Zapmolcuno. In following arcs, it hasn't been seen much (owing to Sabrina's minor role), but continued to be among the strongest fighters she has, despite her also possessing its evolution as well.
