Absol
#359 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Absol
The best moves for 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, and 40 Mega Energy every time after.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Absol:
View 1 costume for Absol »
(which only changes Absol's appearance)
Game images
Absol, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
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 2,856.
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 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
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
|
14.5 | 112% |
|
Psycho Cut
8 DPS
|
Brutal Swing
Elite TM
39 DPS
|
13.4 | 103% |
|
Snarl
13.2 DPS
|
Payback
57 DPS
|
12.9 | 100% |
|
Snarl
13.2 DPS
|
Dark Pulse
32 DPS
|
12.6 | 98% |
|
Snarl
13.2 DPS
|
Megahorn
52.5 DPS
|
12.4 | 96% |
|
Snarl
13.2 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
11.6 | 90% |
|
Snarl
13.2 DPS
|
Thunder
40 DPS
|
11.6 | 89% |
|
Psycho Cut
8 DPS
|
Dark Pulse
32 DPS
|
11.5 | 89% |
|
Psycho Cut
8 DPS
|
Payback
57 DPS
|
11.4 | 88% |
|
Psycho Cut
8 DPS
|
Megahorn
52.5 DPS
|
10.9 | 84% |
|
Psycho Cut
8 DPS
|
Thunder
40 DPS
|
10 | 77% |
|
Psycho Cut
8 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
9.8 | 76% |
|
Snarl
13.2 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
8.1 | 62% |
|
Psycho Cut
8 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
5.6 | 43% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Absol?
Absol is weak to Fighting, Bug and Fairy moves.
The best counter to Absol is Mega Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere, followed by Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Blaziken and Mega Beedrill.
The top Absol counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Lucario | 100% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 99% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 96% | |
| Mega Blaziken | 94% | |
| Mega Lucario | 89% | |
| Mega Beedrill | 83% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 83% | |
| Keldeo (Resolute Form) | 82% | |
| Mega Gallade | 81% | |
| Mega Beedrill | 80% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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 |
Costumes
Absol costumes
Absol (Sunglasses)
