Mega Absol
#359 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Mega Absol
The best moves for Mega Absol are Snarl and Brutal Swing when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
13.2dps
Brutal Swing
Elite TM
39dps
Defense
13.2dps
Brutal Swing
Elite TM
39dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Absol family, including 1 Mega Pokémon.
- Evolving Mega Absol costs 200 Mega Energy the first time, and 40 Mega Energy every time after.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Absol:
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Mega Absol, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Mega Absol is a Dark Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Fighting, Bug and Fairy moves. Absol's strongest moveset is Snarl & Brutal Swing and it has a Max CP of 3,732.
About
"Every time Absol appears before people, it is followed by a disaster such as an earthquake or a tidal wave. As a result, it came to be known as the disaster Pokémon."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Psycho Cut | 4 | 8 |
| Snarl | 11 | 13.2 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | 80 | 32 |
| Megahorn | 105 | 52.5 |
| Thunder | 100 | 40 |
| Payback | 95 | 57 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 50 |
| Brutal Swing Elite TM | 65 | 39 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Snarl
13.2 dps
|
Brutal Swing
Elite TM
39 dps
|
24.6 | 112% |
|
Psycho Cut
8 dps
|
Brutal Swing
Elite TM
39 dps
|
22.2 | 101% |
|
Snarl
13.2 dps
|
Payback
57 dps
|
22 | 100% |
|
Snarl
13.2 dps
|
Dark Pulse
32 dps
|
21.2 | 96% |
|
Snarl
13.2 dps
|
Megahorn
52.5 dps
|
21.1 | 96% |
|
Snarl
13.2 dps
|
Thunder
40 dps
|
19.3 | 88% |
|
Snarl
13.2 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
19.2 | 87% |
|
Psycho Cut
8 dps
|
Dark Pulse
32 dps
|
18.9 | 86% |
|
Psycho Cut
8 dps
|
Payback
57 dps
|
17.9 | 82% |
|
Psycho Cut
8 dps
|
Megahorn
52.5 dps
|
17 | 77% |
|
Psycho Cut
8 dps
|
Thunder
40 dps
|
16 | 73% |
|
Psycho Cut
8 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
15.2 | 69% |
|
Snarl
13.2 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
13.2 | 60% |
|
Psycho Cut
8 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
8 | 36% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Mega Absol?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Mega Absol are:
- Lucario,
- Pheromosa,
- Terrakion,
- Zacian (Crowned Sword),
- Enamorus (Incarnate).
Mega Absol is a Dark type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Fighting, Bug and Fairy moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
314 |
| Defense |
|
130 |
| Stamina |
|
163 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 140 |
Size
| Height | 1.2 m |
| Weight | 49 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | ? |
| Base flee rate | ? |
| Buddy walk distance | ? |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,414 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,886 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,829 |
|
Level 40 |
3,301 |
|
Level 50 |
3,732 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,358 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 3,065 |