Absol
#359 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Absol
The best moves for Absol are Snarl and Payback when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Defense
| Snarl | 13.1 dps |
| Dark Pulse | 32 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
Absol currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
Evolving Mega Absol costs 200 Mega Energy the first time, and 40 Mega Energy every other time.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Absol:
Absol Raid Guide
Absol has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 3, Tier 3, and Tier 4 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Absol, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Absol is a Dark Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Fighting, Bug and Fairy moves. Absol's strongest moveset is Snarl & Payback and it has a Max CP of 2,526.
About
"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."
Base stats
| Attack | 246 | |
| Defense | 120 | |
| Stamina | 163 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,083 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,443 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,166 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 2,526 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,805 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,346 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 140 |
Size
| Height | 1.2 m |
| Weight | 47 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Best moveset for Absol
The best moves for Absol are Snarl and Payback when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Defense
| Snarl | 13.1 dps |
| Dark Pulse | 32 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psycho Cut | 5 | 13.3 | 8.3 |
| Snarl | 12 | 12.7 | 13.1 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | 80 | -16.7 | 32 |
| Megahorn | 110 | -45.5 | 50 |
| Thunder | 100 | -41.7 | 41.7 |
| Payback | 100 | -45.5 | 54.5 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Absol?
Absol is a Dark type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Fighting, Bug and Fairy moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Absol are:
- Pheromosa,
- Terrakion,
- Lucario,
- Zacian (Crowned Sword),
- Urshifu (Rapid Strike).
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pheromosa | Bug Bite | Focus Blast | 100% |
| Pheromosa | Bug Bite | Bug Buzz | 97% |
| Terrakion | Double Kick | Sacred Sword | 95% |
| Pheromosa | Low Kick | Focus Blast | 94% |
| Pheromosa | Bug Bite | Close Combat | 92% |
| Pheromosa | Low Kick | Bug Buzz | 92% |
| Lucario | Counter | Aura Sphere | 91% |
| Zacian (Crowned Sword) | Quick Attack | Play Rough | 89% |
| Zacian (Crowned Sword) | Metal Claw | Play Rough | 88% |
| Pheromosa | Low Kick | Close Combat | 87% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Absol
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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