Absol Best Moveset
Held ItemAbsolite activates AbilityMagic Bounce reflecting status moves back at the user. 150 Attack at 115 Speed fires Dark TermStab on fast cooldowns with devastating physical force. The moveset combines offensive power with status reflection, punishing anyone who tries to disrupt instead of fight directly.
Dark-type with 130 Attack in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Swords Dance into physical Dark STAB hit hard, but 75 Speed and fragile defenses held it back.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Shadow Ball
- Baton Pass
- Quick Attack
Recommended Teammates
Super Luck boosted critical hit rate in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Night Slash with Super Luck critted more than half the time. Sucker Punch covered the Speed gap.
Best Moves
Best Build
Absol best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Night Slash
- Sucker Punch
- Superpower
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Same Super Luck Sucker Punch formula in Gen V (Black & White). Prediction-heavy since Sucker Punch only worked when the opponent chose to attack.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Psycho Cut
- Night Slash
- Shadow Claw
- Superpower
Recommended Teammates
Mega Absol hit 150 Attack with Magic Bounce in Gen VI (X & Y). Reflected hazards and status while threatening massive damage. Base form was less relevant.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Night Slash
- Sucker Punch
- Swords Dance
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Mega Absol was decent in Gen VII (Sun & Moon) but base form dropped. 75 Speed and paper defenses were punished harder than ever by Z-Moves.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Psycho Cut
- Stone Edge
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
No Mega form in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). 130 Attack was still impressive but relying on Sucker Punch predictions wasn't reliable enough to compete.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Swords Dance
- Night Slash
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Absol Weakness
Absol's Dark typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting, Bug, and Fairy. It shrugs off Psychic-type attacks completely. Not too many gaps in the chart, 3 weaknesses to account for.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting, Bug, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
What is Absol Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Absol
Chandelure's Energy Ball hits Absol for 59-70%.
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Absol View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball26-31% Energy Ball59-70% Flamethrower59-70% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Absol View Sableye builds →Knock Off10-12% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Absol View Slowking builds →Scald32-38% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLightclay NatureTimid Moves View Meowstic builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Evolution
What you see is what you get. Absol sits outside any evolution chain, so focus on the egg moves and a massive partner pool from one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
Absol Locations
Absol appears at moderate rates across 1 spots in endgame routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Absol in Legends: Z-A
Easy grab on Absol with high spawn rates across 14 locations in mid-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Best Locations to Catch Absol in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Before you go hunting for Absol, check which of the 7 spots belong to your version. Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl each have different walking encounters at Lv. 16-63.
moderate rates for Absol across 14 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Absol in Sword & Shield
7 spots to find Absol at Lv. 60-65 via walking. Not all of them exist in both Sword and Shield versions, so filter by your copy below.
Absol starts showing up in mid-game routes at decent spawn rates across 10 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Absol in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Before you go hunting for Absol, check which of the 6 spots belong to your version. Ultra Moon and Ultra Sun each have different walking encounters at Lv. 30-51.
Base Stats
Everything pushes toward physical damage here. Absol's Attack does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 2 Attack EVs per KO. Tough to catch, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
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 Guide
Absol works as a cannon with 465 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a situational pick that fills a niche. That 130 base Attack does the heavy lifting.
Yes. Mega Absol is the evolved form, sitting at 565 BST. Big power spike over base Absol (465). Equip the Mega Stone and it transforms in battle.
Pressure increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one. That's the one you want on Absol. Justified is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Super Luck works too if your team needs something different.
Absol is a physical attacker with base 130 Attack. Speed tells the real story. Base 75 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the cannon role.
Game Availability
Available since Ruby & Sapphire, Absol appears in 15 games spanning 8 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Mega form in Generation 6.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves