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. In Trainer Battles, Psycho Cut and Payback deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
13.2DPS
Brutal Swing
Elite TM
39DPS
Defending
13.2DPS
Brutal Swing
Elite TM
39DPS
Trainer Battles
4.5EPT
2.2DPE
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Absol family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Absol temporarily evolves into Mega Absol.
- Evolving Mega Absol costs 200 Mega Energy the first time. Doing it again during the rest period that follows costs up to 40 Mega Energy, and less at higher Mega Levels.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Absol:
View 1 costume for Absol »
(which only changes Absol's appearance)
Game images
Mega Absol, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Mega Absol is a Dark Pokémon. It is weak to Fighting, Bug and Fairy moves. Absol's best 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
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Snarl | 11 | 13.2 |
| Psycho Cut | 4 | 8 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brutal Swing Elite TM | 65 | 3 | 2.36 |
| Dark Pulse | 80 | 2 | 1.92 |
| Payback | 95 | 1 | 1.14 |
| Megahorn | 105 | 1 | 1.05 |
| Thunder | 100 | 1 | 1 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Snarl
13.2 DPS
|
Brutal Swing
Elite TM
39 DPS
|
18.1 | 112% |
|
Psycho Cut
8 DPS
|
Brutal Swing
Elite TM
39 DPS
|
16.7 | 103% |
|
Snarl
13.2 DPS
|
Payback
57 DPS
|
16.2 | 100% |
|
Snarl
13.2 DPS
|
Dark Pulse
32 DPS
|
15.8 | 98% |
|
Snarl
13.2 DPS
|
Megahorn
52.5 DPS
|
15.6 | 96% |
|
Snarl
13.2 DPS
|
Thunder
40 DPS
|
14.5 | 89% |
|
Snarl
13.2 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
14.5 | 89% |
|
Psycho Cut
8 DPS
|
Dark Pulse
32 DPS
|
14.3 | 88% |
|
Psycho Cut
8 DPS
|
Payback
57 DPS
|
14.2 | 87% |
|
Psycho Cut
8 DPS
|
Megahorn
52.5 DPS
|
13.5 | 83% |
|
Psycho Cut
8 DPS
|
Thunder
40 DPS
|
12.4 | 77% |
|
Psycho Cut
8 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
12.1 | 75% |
Counters & Raids
Top Mega Absol counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Mega Absol Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.7
- 2 0.75
- 3 0.82
- 4 0.84
- 5 0.84
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Mewtwo X with Counter and Dynamic Punch+.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
314 |
| Defense |
|
130 |
| Stamina |
|
163 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 140 |
| Level 50 | 149 |
Average size
| Height | 1.2 m |
| Weight | 49 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 75,000 |
| Candy | 75 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
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 |
Costumes
Absol costumes
Absol (Sunglasses)
