Kadabra 149 / 91 Pokemon Card from Paldean Fates Set

About the Kadabra Pokémon Card

Kadabra is a Psychic-type Pokémon card with 80 HP from the Paldean Fates set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 149/91 and is classified as Shiny Rare. The Paldean Fates set was released on January 26, 2024.

The card includes the flavor text: “This Pokémon's telekinesis is immensely powerful. To prepare for evolution, Kadabra stores up psychic energy in the star on its forehead.”.

Kadabra Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Kadabra

Card number: 149/91

Set: Paldean Fates

Series: Scarlet & Violet

Rarity: Shiny Rare

Subtypes: Stage 1

Type: Psychic

HP: 80

Artist: Souichirou Gunjima

Release date: January 26, 2024

National Pokédex number: 64

Why Collect the Kadabra Pokémon Card?

Kadabra sits at a higher rarity tier, which makes it the kind of card collectors build sets around and use as a display piece. Well-centred, high-grade copies are the most desirable. For collectors completing the Paldean Fates set, a card like this is often a centrepiece.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Kadabra Pokémon Card

Kadabra was illustrated by Souichirou Gunjima.

For Shiny Rare cards, the illustration is a major part of the appeal, and the artwork is one of the main reasons collectors seek these cards out.

Market Price and Value of the Kadabra Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Kadabra is about $7.23. Recent listings range from roughly $3.00 (low) to $97.76 (high), with a mid-point near $7.99. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Paldean Fates set has a median card value near

Grading the Kadabra Pokémon Card

Whether Kadabra is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

PSA has graded 347 copies of this card, of which 201 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 57.9%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.

How Rare Is the Kadabra Pokémon Card?

Shiny Rare cards such as Kadabra are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.

Its collector number (149/91) sits above the set's printed total of 91, which is typical of special and secret rare cards that fall outside the main numbered set.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 347 copies to date.

Other Printings of Kadabra

Kadabra appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legendary Collection 49 (around

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Kadabra Pokémon Card

The Kadabra pokémon card is a Shiny Rare card from the Paldean Fates set (Scarlet & Violet series). As a higher-rarity chase card, it appeals to collectors building a complete set or focusing on standout artwork. Its current aggregated market price is about $7.23; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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