It stares at a silver spoon to amplify its psychic powers before it lets loose. Apparently, gold spoons are no good.
It possesses strong mental capabilities, but its psychic powers are halved when it's not holding a silver spoon.
There are rumors that a child with mystical powers became a Kadabra; however, this remains unverified. I suspect that the spoon Kadabra holds enhances its brain waves.