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.
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.
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.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x59-71% Arm Thrust 2x17-20% | ||
 Nincada BugGround | D | |
 Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x61-73% Arm Thrust 2x17-21% | ||
Nincada BugGround | D | |
Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Volbeat Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Volbeat builds →Focus Punch 2x93-111%KO Signal Beam 2x72-85% | ||
 Illumise Bug | C | |
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x149-176%KO Revenge 2x62-74% Karate Chop 2x53-64% Rock Smash 2x45-53% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x122-145%KO Vital Throw 2x60-71% Rock Smash 2x35-42% Arm Thrust 2x14-18% | ||
Nincada BugGround | D | |
Volbeat Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Volbeat builds →Focus Punch 2x94-111%KO Signal Beam 2x73-87% | ||
Illumise Bug | C | |
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x152-180%KO Vital Throw 2x73-87% Revenge 2x64-77% Karate Chop 2x53-63% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x124-147%KO Vital Throw 2x59-70% Rock Smash 2x37-43% Arm Thrust 2x17-20% | ||
Nincada BugGround | D | |
Volbeat Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Volbeat builds →Focus Punch 2x95-113%KO Signal Beam 2x74-88% | ||
Illumise Bug | C | |
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x153-181%KO Vital Throw 2x74-88% Revenge 2x64-75% Karate Chop 2x53-63% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x124-147%KO Vital Throw 2x60-72% Rock Smash 2x36-44% Arm Thrust 2x16-19% | ||
Nincada BugGround | D | |
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x221-261%KO Brick Break 2x111-132%KO Rock Smash 2x60-71% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x154-182%KO Cross Chop 2x103-121%KO Submission 2x82-97% Vital Throw 2x74-87% | ||
 Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x94-111%KO High Jump Kick 2x82-97% Rock Smash 2x26-32% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x125-147%KO Vital Throw 2x60-71% Rock Smash 2x35-42% Arm Thrust 2x15-18% | ||
Nincada BugGround | D | |
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x219-258%KO Brick Break 2x111-130%KO Rock Smash 2x60-71% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x152-180%KO Cross Chop 2x102-120%KO Submission 2x84-98% Brick Break 2x77-91% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x92-108%KO High Jump Kick 2x81-96% Brick Break 2x48-57% Rock Smash 2x27-32% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x123-145%KO Brick Break 2x62-74% Vital Throw 2x58-69% Rock Smash 2x35-42% | ||
Nincada BugGround | D | |
In Ruby & Sapphire, Forretress can KO Absol with Explosion (92-108%).
 Forretress BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Absol View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin19-22% Explosion92-108%KO Earthquake37-44% | ||
 Medicham FightingPsychic | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityPure Power ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Absol View Medicham builds →Shadow Ball15-18% Rock Slide28-33% | ||
Ruby & Sapphire 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 102 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Baton Pass, Curse, Double-Edge and 3 more to offspring.
Ruby & Sapphire Absol Best Moveset
The game plan is straightforward: click Swords Dance, then sweep. Leftovers and Pressure support the setup turn. EVs go into max Attack and Speed so Absol hits hard once it's boosted.
Best Build
Absol best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Shadow Ball
- Baton Pass
- Quick Attack
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Absol won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Bite and Thief anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Ruby & Sapphire Absol Locations
Absol starts showing up in mid-game routes at moderate rates across 2 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 Ruby & Sapphire
Absol Guide
In Ruby & Sapphire, Absol works as a cannon with 465 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Ruby & Sapphire's meta. Swords Dance with Leftovers is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Ruby & Sapphire, 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 special attacker with base 75 Sp. Atk. 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