Absol
#359 (Hoenn)
Best moveset (Absol)
Defense
13.2dps
32dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Absol family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Absol evolves into Mega Absol which is not permanent.
- 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 Absol, which would have the following appearance:
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 |
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
|
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
All counter Pokémon
These are the Pokémon and their moves that do the most damage to Absol.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Absol Raid Guide
Absol has previously been a Raid Boss in Tier 3 Raids.
Raid
Tier 1
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
| Boss HP | 123 |
| Caught CP range | 123 |
| Caught CP (boosted) | 12 - 32 |
| Minimum IVs | 10 / 10 / 10 |
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
246 |
| Defense |
|
120 |
| Stamina |
|
163 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 140 |
Size
| Height | 1.2 m |
| Weight | 47 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,083 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,443 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,166 |
|
Level 40 |
2,526 |
|
Level 50 |
2,856 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,805 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,346 |