Stats & Training
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.
It appears from deep in the mountains to warn people about upcoming disasters it has sensed with its horn.
It appears from deep in the mountains to warn people about upcoming disasters it has sensed with its horn.
Absol Weakness
Absol's Dark typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting and Bug. It shrugs off Psychic-type attacks completely. Absol's Dark typing only leaves 2 gaps to cover.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x136-161%KO X-Scissor 2x81-96% Rock Smash 2x61-73% Double Kick 2x47-56% | ||
 Mienshao Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Mienshao builds →High Jump Kick 2x191-225%KO Jump Kick 2x147-174%KO Aura Sphere 2x94-111%KO Drain Punch 2x111-131%KO | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x101-120%KO X-Scissor 2x61-71% Rock Smash 2x47-56% Double Kick 2x36-43% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x101-120%KO X-Scissor 2x61-71% Rock Smash 2x47-56% Double Kick 2x36-43% | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Emboar builds →Hammer Arm 2x146-171%KO Brick Break 2x109-129%KO Rock Smash 2x60-71% Arm Thrust 2x24-28% | ||
 Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x59-71% Rock Smash 2x42-51% | ||
 Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
 Venipede BugPoison | D | |
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Scraggy builds →Brick Break 2x75-89% Rock Smash 2x43-51% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x58-68% Rock Smash 2x40-48% | ||
 Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Dwebble builds →Bug Bite 2x55-65% Fury Cutter 2x38-44% Rock Smash 2x25-30% | ||
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Sewaddle builds →Bug Bite 2x49-58% Struggle Bug 2x34-41% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Volcarona builds →Leech Life 2x67-80% U-turn 2x59-70% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x171-202%KO Brick Break 2x109-129%KO Rock Smash 2x59-70% | ||
 Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Leavanny builds →Bug Bite 2x74-89% Struggle Bug 2x46-55% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x121-144%KO Brick Break 2x72-86% Rock Smash 2x41-49% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Riolu builds →Brick Break 2x69-83% Force Palm 2x57-67% Rock Smash 2x39-46% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Volcarona builds →Leech Life 2x66-78% U-turn 2x57-68% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x172-203%KO Brick Break 2x110-130%KO Rock Smash 2x59-70% | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x123-146%KO Brick Break 2x94-111%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x89-105%KO Rock Smash 2x52-62% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x123-146%KO Brick Break 2x73-86% Rock Smash 2x41-49% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Riolu builds →Brick Break 2x68-81% Force Palm 2x55-65% Rock Smash 2x39-46% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x101-120%KO Rock Smash 2x47-56% Double Kick 2x36-42% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x101-120%KO Rock Smash 2x47-56% Double Kick 2x36-42% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x173-204%KO Megahorn 2x173-204%KO Brick Break 2x109-129%KO Rock Smash 2x60-71% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x126-149%KO Hammer Arm 2x126-149%KO Brick Break 2x96-113%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x88-104%KO | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x124-147%KO Brick Break 2x73-87% Rock Smash 2x39-47% | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x136-161%KO X-Scissor 2x81-96% Rock Smash 2x61-73% Double Kick 2x47-56% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x101-120%KO X-Scissor 2x61-71% Rock Smash 2x47-56% Double Kick 2x36-43% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x101-120%KO X-Scissor 2x61-71% Rock Smash 2x47-56% Double Kick 2x36-43% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x176-208%KO Megahorn 2x176-208%KO Brick Break 2x111-131%KO Rock Smash 2x60-71% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x127-150%KO Hammer Arm 2x127-150%KO Brick Break 2x96-114%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x91-107%KO | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Volcarona can KO Absol with Fire Blast (103-121%). Conkeldurr's Drain Punch also KOs at 160-188%.
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Absol View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain47-55% Fire Blast103-121%KO | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | A | |
Bug is super effective against AbsolView Genesect → | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Absol View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x160-188%KO Mach Punch 2x86-101%KO | ||
Black 2 & White 2 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.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Absol easily with 181 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Assurance, Baton Pass, Curse and 11 more to offspring.
Black 2 & White 2 Absol Best Moveset
Superluck isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Scopelens for extra utility and max Attack and Speed EVs, Absol fills the physical attacker slot reliably. Jolly nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Absol best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Psycho Cut
- Night Slash
- Shadow Claw
- Superpower
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Absol won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 13 types means it always has an effective option. Foul Play and Dark Pulse anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Black 2 & White 2 Absol Locations
decent spawn rates across 8 locations for Absol in late-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Best Locations to Catch Absol in Black 2 & White 2
8 walking encounters at Lv. 34-41 for Absol across White 2 and Black 2. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
Absol Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Absol works as a cannon with 465 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Black 2 & White 2's meta. Psychocut with Scopelens is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Black 2 & White 2, but Absol does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Absol hits 565 BST.
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 7.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves