In Diamond & Pearl, Absol works as a cannon with 465 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Diamond & Pearl's meta. Nightslash with Focus Sash is the standard set.

Does Absol mega evolve?

Mega Evolution isn't available in Diamond & Pearl, but Absol does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Absol hits 565 BST.

What is Absol weak to?

In Diamond & Pearl, watch for Blaziken (Fighting) and Scyther (Bug) when using Absol. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

What is the best ability for Absol?

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.

What role does Absol play in battle?

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.

Absol - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Cannon

CTier

75Speed · Below Avg

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.

Base Stats

Above

HP65

Attack130

Defense60

Sp. Atk75

Sp. Def60

Speed75

Total465

Details

Catch Rate

Difficult30 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Slow1.06M XP

Height1.2 m

Weight47.0 kg

Base XP163

Abilities

PressureRare

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

Super LuckTop Pick

Raises moves' critical hit rates one stage.

JustifiedHANot in game

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

EV Yield

HPAtk+2DefSpASpDSpe

Attack training target

Pokedex Entries

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

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.

Absol Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Fighting, Bug
0.5x (Resist)	Ghost, Dark
0x (Immune)	Psychic

Type ChartGood

2Weak

2Resist

1Immune

Score+1

Gen IV Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Fighting Bug

½xResist

Ghost Dark

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Psychic

STAB (2)

Psychic Ghost

How to Beat Absol in Diamond & Pearl (Best Counters)

Heracross BugFighting	B
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 Rock SmashHM06 Damage vs Absol Focus Punch 2x 219-259%KO Focus Blast 2x 77-92% Brick Break 2x 113-133%KO Rock Smash 2x 60-72% View Heracross builds →
Toxicroak PoisonFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 RevengeLv. 22 Damage vs Absol Focus Punch 2x 191-225%KO Focus Blast 2x 130-153%KO Brick Break 2x 98-116%KO Revenge 2x 77-92% View Toxicroak builds →
Machoke Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 Vital ThrowLv. 25 Damage vs Absol Focus Punch 2x 185-218%KO Focus Blast 2x 90-106%KO Brick Break 2x 95-113%KO Vital Throw 2x 90-106%KO View Machoke builds →
Medicham FightingPsychic	D
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 Drain PunchTM60 Brick BreakTM31 Damage vs Absol Focus Punch 2x 127-150%KO Focus Blast 2x 101-119%KO Drain Punch 2x 66-78% Brick Break 2x 66-78% View Medicham builds →
Beautifly BugFlying	D
TM Move Moves U-turnTM89 Damage vs Absol U-turn 2x 66-78% View Beautifly builds →

Diamond & Pearl 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

No Evolution

#359AbsolDoes not evolve

Breeding

Easy

Breed Absol easily with 131 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Assurance, Baton Pass, Curse and 9 more to offspring.

Egg Groups

Ground

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

25 cycles·6,425 steps

Moderate~6 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

12moves

Breed With (best first)

Diamond & Pearl Absol Best Moveset

The game plan is straightforward: click Swords Dance, then sweep. Focus Sash and Superluck support the setup turn. EVs go into max Attack and Speed so Absol hits hard once it's boosted.

Best Build

Experimental

Physical Setup Sweeper

Ability

Super Luck

Item

Focus SashSURVIVAL

Best Nature for Absol

Jolly+SPE

Absol best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Atk

SpD

Spe

Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset

Night SlashSTAB
Sucker PunchSTAB
SuperpowerCoverage
Swords Dance

Recommended Teammates

TyranitarDecent

StarmieDecent

GyaradosDecent

Moves

Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Absol won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 12 types means it always has an effective option. Dark Pulse and Sucker Punch anchor the STAB core.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Scratch

—4010035Normal

Lv 4

Leer

——10030Normal

Lv 9

Taunt

C—10020Dark

Lv 12

Quick Attack+1

D4010030Normal

Lv 17

Razor Wind

—8010010Normal

Lv 20

Pursuit

C4010020Dark

Lv 25

Swords Dance

A——30Normal

Lv 28

Bite

C6010025Dark

Lv 33

Double Team

———15Normal

Lv 36

Slash

—7010020Normal

Lv 41

Future Sight

C12010010Psychic

Lv 44

Sucker Punch+1

S801005Dark

Lv 49

Detect+4

D——5Fighting

Lv 52

Night Slash

S7010015Dark

Lv 57

Me First

———20Normal

Lv 60

Psycho Cut

B7010020Psychic

Lv 65

Perish Song

D——5Normal

TM Moves

TM40

Aerial Ace

C60—20Flying

TM45

Attract

——10015Normal

TM14

Blizzard

D120705Ice

TM04

Calm Mind

C——20Psychic

TM78

Captivate

——10020Normal

TM57

Charge Beam

D509010Electric

HM01

Cut

—509530Normal

TM79

Dark Pulse

C8010015Dark

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM85

Dream Eater

—10010015Psychic

TM58

Endure+4

———10Normal

TM42

Facade

C7010020Normal

TM54

False Swipe

—4010040Normal

TM38

Fire Blast

C120855Fire

TM35

Flamethrower

C9510015Fire

TM70

Flash

D—10020Normal

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM68

Giga Impact

B150905Normal

TM07

Hail

D——10Ice

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM15

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM13

Ice Beam

C9510010Ice

TM23

Iron Tail

C1007515Steel

TM83

Natural Gift

D—10015Normal

TM66

Payback

C5010010Dark

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM77

Psych Up

———10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM80

Rock Slide

C759010Rock

HM06

Rock Smash

D4010015Fighting

TM39

Rock Tomb

C609510Rock

TM37

Sandstorm

———10Rock

TM43

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

TM30

Shadow Ball

C8010015Ghost

TM65

Shadow Claw

C7010015Ghost

TM34

Shock Wave

D60—20Electric

TM82

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM49

Snatch+4

———10Dark

TM71

Stone Edge

C100805Rock

HM04

Strength

C8010015Normal

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM75

Swords Dance

A——30Normal

TM12

Taunt

C—10020Dark

TM46

Thief

—6010025Dark

TM25

Thunder

D1207010Electric

TM73

Thunder Wave

C—10020Electric

TM24

Thunderbolt

C9510015Electric

TM41

Torment

——10015Dark

TM06

Toxic

C—8510Poison

TM03

Water Pulse

D6010020Water

TM61

Will-O-Wisp

C—7515Fire

TM81

X-Scissor

C8010015Bug

Egg Moves

Egg

Assurance

—5010010Dark

Egg

Baton Pass

D——40Normal

Egg

Curse

C——10Ghost

Egg

Double-Edge

B12010015Normal

Egg

Feint Attack

—60—20Dark

Egg

Magic Coat+4

———15Psychic

Egg

Me First

———20Normal

Egg

Mean Look

D——5Normal

Egg

Punishment

——1005Dark

Egg

Substitute

C——10Normal

Egg

Sucker Punch+1

S801005Dark

Egg

Zen Headbutt

C809015Psychic

Tutor Moves

Absol can't learn any Tutor moves

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 3

Body Slam

C8510015Normal

Gen 3

Counter-5

D—10020Fighting

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

Diamond & Pearl Absol Locations

Absol is available from mid-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 2 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.

Best Locations to Catch Absol in Diamond & Pearl

Route 213

PearlGrass Lv.20 Route

CommonMid

Swarm active

Route 213

DiamondGrass Lv.20 Route

CommonMid

Swarm active

Absol Guide

In Diamond & Pearl, Absol works as a cannon with 465 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Diamond & Pearl's meta. Nightslash with Focus Sash is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Diamond & Pearl, but Absol does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Absol hits 565 BST.
In Diamond & Pearl, watch for Blaziken (Fighting) and Scyther (Bug) when using Absol. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
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

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Heracross BugFighting	B
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Brick BreakTM31 Rock SmashHM06 Damage vs Absol Focus Punch 2x 204-241%KO Brick Break 2x 104-124%KO Rock Smash 2x 61-72% View Heracross builds →
Anorith RockBug	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Brick BreakTM31 Rock SmashHM06 Damage vs Absol Brick Break 2x 59-70% Rock Smash 2x 33-39% View Anorith builds →
Pineco Bug	D
HM Move Moves Rock SmashHM06 Damage vs Absol Rock Smash 2x 24-30% View Pineco builds →

Heracross BugFighting	B
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Brick BreakTM31 Rock SmashHM06 Damage vs Absol Focus Punch 2x 204-242%KO Brick Break 2x 106-125%KO Rock Smash 2x 57-67% View Heracross builds →
Anorith RockBug	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Brick BreakTM31 Rock SmashHM06 Damage vs Absol Brick Break 2x 55-66% Rock Smash 2x 33-39% View Anorith builds →
Pineco Bug	D
HM Move Moves Rock SmashHM06 Damage vs Absol Rock Smash 2x 25-30% View Pineco builds →
Beautifly BugFlying	D
Upcoming Move Moves Silver WindLv. 34 Learns Silver Wind at Level 34 View Beautifly builds →

Heracross BugFighting	B
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Close CombatLv. 37 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 Damage vs Absol Focus Punch 2x 215-254%KO Close Combat 2x 172-203%KO Focus Blast 2x 76-89% Brick Break 2x 110-130%KO View Heracross builds →
Toxicroak PoisonFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 RevengeLv. 22 Damage vs Absol Focus Punch 2x 188-222%KO Focus Blast 2x 128-151%KO Brick Break 2x 96-114%KO Revenge 2x 77-92% View Toxicroak builds →
Machoke Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 SubmissionLv. 32 Brick BreakTM31 Damage vs Absol Focus Punch 2x 178-211%KO Focus Blast 2x 86-103%KO Submission 2x 98-116%KO Brick Break 2x 92-108%KO View Machoke builds →
Medicham FightingPsychic	D
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 High Jump KickLv. 32 Focus BlastTM52 Drain PunchTM60 Damage vs Absol Focus Punch 2x 122-143%KO High Jump Kick 2x 105-124%KO Focus Blast 2x 96-114%KO Drain Punch 2x 61-73% View Medicham builds →
Riolu Fighting	D
Obtain MethodIron Island Gift Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 Drain PunchTM60 Brick BreakTM31 Damage vs Absol Focus Punch 2x 135-159%KO Focus Blast 2x 68-81% Drain Punch 2x 68-81% Brick Break 2x 68-81% View Riolu builds →

Heracross BugFighting	B
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Close CombatLv. 37 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 Damage vs Absol Focus Punch 2x 212-250%KO Close Combat 2x 171-202%KO Focus Blast 2x 72-86% Brick Break 2x 107-126%KO View Heracross builds →
Toxicroak PoisonFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 RevengeLv. 22 Damage vs Absol Focus Punch 2x 184-217%KO Focus Blast 2x 126-149%KO Brick Break 2x 94-111%KO Revenge 2x 75-88% View Toxicroak builds →
Machoke Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 Cross ChopLv. 40 SubmissionLv. 32 Damage vs Absol Focus Punch 2x 177-209%KO Focus Blast 2x 86-101%KO Cross Chop 2x 119-141%KO Submission 2x 96-113%KO View Machoke builds →
Medicham FightingPsychic	D
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 High Jump KickLv. 32 Focus BlastTM52 Drain PunchTM60 Damage vs Absol Focus Punch 2x 119-141%KO High Jump Kick 2x 103-121%KO Focus Blast 2x 96-113%KO Drain Punch 2x 61-73% View Medicham builds →
Riolu Fighting	D
Obtain MethodIron Island Gift Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 Drain PunchTM60 Brick BreakTM31 Damage vs Absol Focus Punch 2x 133-156%KO Focus Blast 2x 66-78% Drain Punch 2x 68-81% Brick Break 2x 68-81% View Riolu builds →

Heracross BugFighting	B
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Close CombatLv. 37 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 Damage vs Absol Focus Punch 2x 217-256%KO Close Combat 2x 173-204%KO Focus Blast 2x 73-87% Brick Break 2x 109-129%KO View Heracross builds →
Toxicroak PoisonFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 RevengeLv. 22 Damage vs Absol Focus Punch 2x 190-224%KO Focus Blast 2x 128-151%KO Brick Break 2x 96-113%KO Revenge 2x 77-91% View Toxicroak builds →
Machoke Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 Cross ChopLv. 40 SubmissionLv. 32 Damage vs Absol Focus Punch 2x 181-213%KO Focus Blast 2x 84-100%KO Cross Chop 2x 121-142%KO Submission 2x 98-116%KO View Machoke builds →
Medicham FightingPsychic	D
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 High Jump KickLv. 32 Focus BlastTM52 Drain PunchTM60 Damage vs Absol Focus Punch 2x 122-144%KO High Jump Kick 2x 105-124%KO Focus Blast 2x 98-116%KO Drain Punch 2x 62-73% View Medicham builds →
Riolu Fighting	D
Obtain MethodIron Island Gift Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 Drain PunchTM60 Brick BreakTM31 Damage vs Absol Focus Punch 2x 138-162%KO Focus Blast 2x 67-80% Drain Punch 2x 70-82% Brick Break 2x 70-82% View Riolu builds →

Infernape FireFighting	A
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves Close Combat U Turn Grass Knot Fire Blast Damage vs Absol Close Combat 2x 188-221%KO U Turn 2x 73-86% Fire Blast 61-72% View Infernape builds →
Forretress BugSteel	B
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves Rapid Spin SpikesHazard Explosion Payback Damage vs Absol Rapid Spin 19-22% Explosion 92-108%KO Payback 9-11% View Forretress builds →