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Absol

dark

Abilities

PressureSuper LuckJustified(Hidden)
Height: 1.2 m (3'11")
Weight: 47.0 kg (103.6 lbs)
Base Exp: 163
Base Stats
HP65
Atk130
Def60
SpA75
SpD60
Spe75
BST465
EV Yield: 2 Atk
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
240334
Atk
238394
Def
112240
SpA
139273
SpD
112240
Spe
139273

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
III (Hoenn)
Color
White
Shape
Quadruped
Habitat
Mountain
Growth Rate
Medium Slow
Capture Rate
30 (11.8%)
Gender Ratio
50% Male / 50% Female
Egg Groups
Ground
Hatch Counter
25 cycles (~6,656 steps)
Base Experience
163
EV Yield
2 Atk
Height
1.2 m (3'11")
Weight
47.0 kg (103.6 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type.

nor—
fir—
wat—
ele—
gra—
ice—
fig2
poi—
gro—
fly—
psy0
bug2
roc—
gho½
dra—
dar½
ste—
fai2
Weak to: Fighting, Bug, Fairy
Resists: Ghost, Dark
Immune to: Psychic
Abilities
Pressure

Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.

Super Luck

Raises moves' critical hit rates one stage.

JustifiedHidden Ability

Raises Attack one stage upon taking damage from a dark move.

Pokedex Entries19 entries

Generation VII

Sun

Long ago, superstitions were spread about it, saying it brought disaster. This fed a hatred of it, and it was driven deep into the mountains.

Moon

Although it’s said to bring disaster, in actuality, this Pokémon possesses a calm disposition and warns people of any crises that loom.

Ultra Sun

The only thing unlucky about Absol is its appearance. It protects fields and warns people of disaster, so one ought to be grateful for it.

Ultra Moon

The elderly call it the disaster Pokémon and detest it, but interest in its power to predict disasters is on the rise.

Generation VIII

Sword

Swift as the wind, Absol races through fields and mountains. Its curved, bow-like horn is acutely sensitive to the warning signs of natural disasters.

Shield

Because of this Pokémon’s ability to detect danger, people mistook Absol as a bringer of doom.

Show older entries (Gen III, IV, V, VI)

Generation III

Ruby

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.

Sapphire

ABSOL has the ability to foretell the coming of natural disasters. It lives in a harsh, rugged mountain environment. This POKéMON very rarely ventures down from the mountains.

Emerald

It sharply senses even subtle changes in the sky and the land to predict natural disasters. It is a long-lived POKéMON that has a life-span of 100 years.

FireRed, LeafGreen

It appears when it senses an impending natural disaster. As a result, it was mistaken as a doom-bringer.

Generation IV

Diamond, Pearl

It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger.

Platinum

Rumored to sense disasters with its horn, it became a target. It fled deep into the mountains.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

It has the ability to foretell natural disasters. Its life span is over a hundred years.

Generation V

Black, White

Rumored to sense disasters with its horn, it became a target. It fled deep into the mountains.

Black 2, White 2

It appears from deep in the mountains to warn people about upcoming disasters it has sensed with its horn.

Generation VI

X

It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger.

Y

It appears when it senses an impending natural disaster. As a result, it was mistaken as a doom bringer.

Omega Ruby

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.

Alpha Sapphire

Absol has the ability to foretell the coming of natural disasters. It lives in a harsh, rugged mountain environment. This Pokémon very rarely ventures down from the mountains.

Moves (Gen 8)128 moves

Level Up

16 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1FeintnorP30100%10
5LeernorN—100%30
10Knock OffSTABdarP65100%20
13Quick AttacknorP40100%30
20TauntdarN—100%20
28BiteSTABdarP60100%25
33Double TeamnorN——15
35Focus EnergynorN——30
36SlashnorP70100%20
45Swords DancenorN——20
49DetectfigN——5
52Sucker PunchSTABdarP70100%5
52Night SlashSTABdarP70100%15
53Future SightpsyS120100%10
60Psycho CutpsyP70100%20
65Perish SongnorN——5

TM / HM

71 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Aerial AceflyP60—20
Air SlashflyS7595%15
AssuranceSTABdarP60100%10
AttractnorN—100%15
Baton PassnorN——40
BlizzardiceS11070%5
Body SlamnorP85100%15
BounceflyP8585%5
Brutal SwingSTABdarP60100%20
Calm MindpsyN——20
Charge BeameleS5090%10
Close CombatfigP120100%5
CutnorP5095%30
Dark PulseSTABdarS80100%15
Double TeamnorN——15
Dream EaterpsyS100100%15
EndurenorN——10
FacadenorP70100%20
False SwipenorP40100%40
Fire BlastfirS11085%5
FlamethrowerfirS90100%15
FlashnorN—100%20
Focus EnergynorN——30
Foul PlaySTABdarP95100%15
Future SightpsyS120100%10
Giga ImpactnorP15090%5
HailiceN——10
HexghoS65100%10
Hyper BeamnorS15090%5
Ice BeamiceS90100%10
Icy WindiceS5595%15
Iron TailsteP10075%15
MegahornbugP12085%10
PaybackSTABdarP50100%10
Play RoughfaiP9090%10
ProtectnorN——10
Psych UpnorN——10
Psycho CutpsyP70100%20
Rain DancewatN——5
RestpsyN——5
RetaliatenorP70100%5
Rock SliderocP7590%10
Rock SmashfigP40100%15
Rock TombrocP6095%15
RoundnorS60100%15
SandstormrocN——10
Shadow BallghoS80100%15
Shadow ClawghoP70100%15
Shock WaveeleS60—20
Sleep TalknorN——10
SnarlSTABdarS5595%15
SnorenorS50100%15
Stone EdgerocP10080%5
StrengthnorP80100%15
SubstitutenorN——10
Sunny DayfirN——5
SuperpowerfigP120100%5
SwaggernorN—85%15
SwiftnorS60—20
Swords DancenorN——20
TauntdarN—100%20
ThiefSTABdarP60100%25
Throat ChopSTABdarP80100%15
ThundereleS11070%10
Thunder WaveeleN—90%20
ThunderbolteleS90100%15
TormentdarN—100%15
Water PulsewatS60100%20
Will O WispfirN—85%15
X ScissorbugP80100%15
Zen HeadbuttpsyP8090%15

Egg Moves

15 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
AssuranceSTABdarP60100%10
Baton PassnorN——40
BiteSTABdarP60100%25
CurseghoN——10
Double EdgenorP120100%15
FeintnorP30100%10
HexghoS65100%10
Magic CoatpsyN——15
Mean LooknorN——5
MegahornbugP12085%10
Perish SongnorN——5
Play RoughfaiP9090%10
SubstitutenorN——10
Sucker PunchSTABdarP70100%5
Zen HeadbuttpsyP8090%15

Move Tutor

26 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Body SlamnorP85100%15
BounceflyP8585%5
Dark PulseSTABdarS80100%15
Double EdgenorP120100%15
Dream EaterpsyS100100%15
EndurenorN——10
Foul PlaySTABdarP95100%15
Icy WindiceS5595%15
Iron TailsteP10075%15
Knock OffSTABdarP65100%20
Magic CoatpsyN——15
Psych UpnorN——10
Rock SliderocP7590%10
Shock WaveeleS60—20
Sleep TalknorN——10
SnorenorS50100%15
SubstitutenorN——10
Sucker PunchSTABdarP70100%5
SuperpowerfigP120100%5
SwaggernorN—85%15
SwiftnorS60—20
Swords DancenorN——20
Throat ChopSTABdarP80100%15
Thunder WaveeleN—90%20
Water PulsewatS60100%20
Zen HeadbuttpsyP8090%15
Wild Held Items

Items that wild Absol may be holding when encountered.

Life Orb
5% in Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire
Pokedex Numbers
National#359
Hoenn#152
Sinnoh (Pt)#209
Unova (B2W2)#216
Kalos Coastal#009
Hoenn (ORAS)#159
Alola (SM)#245
Ula'ula#117
Alola (USUM)#322
Ula'ula (USUM)#143
Crown Tundra#107
Lumiose City#134
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

darFoul Play95 powP
darDark Pulse80 powS
darThroat Chop80 powP
darSucker Punch70 powP

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

norGiga Impact150 powP
norHyper Beam150 powS
psyFuture Sight120 powS
figClose Combat120 powP
Other Dark-type Pokemon
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Tools for Absol

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EV Optimizer

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Coverage Solver

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Where To Catch

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Stat Calculator

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About Absol

Absol is a Dark-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn). Swift as the wind, Absol races through fields and mountains. Its curved, bow-like horn is acutely sensitive to the warning signs of natural disasters. Absol stands 1.2 m (3'11") tall and weighs 47.0 kg (103.6 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.

Absol Base Stats

Absol has a base stat total of 465, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is Attack at 130 (excellent), while its lowest is Defense at 60 (average). Absol excels as a physical attacker. Absol is average speed with a base Speed of 75.

Absol Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Dark-type, Absol is weak to Fighting, Bug, Fairy-type moves, resists Ghost, Dark-type attacks, and is completely immune to Psychic-type moves. This gives Absol 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Absol Abilities

Absol's abilities include Pressure, Super Luck, Justified. Pressure increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.. Super Luck raises moves' critical hit rates one stage. Its Hidden Ability is Justified, which raises Attack one stage upon taking damage from a dark move.

Absol Moves & Learnset

Absol can learn 128 moves in Generation 8, including 16 by leveling up, 71 via TM/HM, 15 through breeding, and 26 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Foul Play (Dark, 95 power), Dark Pulse (Dark, 80 power), Throat Chop (Dark, 80 power), Sucker Punch (Dark, 70 power). For coverage, Absol can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Future Sight (Psychic).

Training Absol

With a capture rate of 30 (11.8%), Absol can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Absol yields 2 Attack EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 6,656 steps to hatch from an Egg. Absol belongs to the Ground egg group. Wild Absol may be found holding Life Orb.

Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Absol. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Absol, or use the team builder to see how Absol fits into your squad.

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