Absol

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Absol is a Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Dark-type Pokémon, Absol is weak to Bug, Fairy, and Fighting-type moves.

Absol's maximum Combat Power stat is 2856 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Snarl / Brutal Swing. Absol encounters are boosted during Fog weather. Shiny Absol is available! ✨

Absol Stats and Max CP

246 ATK
120 DEF
163 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2856 CP
Lvl 40
2526 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1805 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1443 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1083 CP

Absol's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
DarkDark-type
Great LeagueGreat League
Ultra LeagueUltra League

Absol Type Chart

Absol takes increased damage from:Absol takes increased damage from:

BugBug160.0%
FairyFairy160.0%
FightingFighting160.0%

Absol takes reduced damage from:Absol takes reduced damage from:

PsychicPsychic39.1%
DarkDark62.5%
GhostGhost62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Snarl + Brutal Swing

Absol's best Dark-type moveset is Snarl / Brutal Swing, with 14.14 DPS and 158.4 TDO. These moves are boosted by Fog weather. Absol ranks #28 (A Tier) as a Dark attacker with that moveset.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.DarkSnarl DarkBrutal Swing *14.14158.411.57
      2.PsychicPsycho Cut DarkBrutal Swing *13.18147.610.78
      3.DarkSnarl DarkDark Pulse 12.14136.09.93
      4.DarkSnarl DarkPayback 11.57129.69.46
      5.DarkSnarl BugMegahorn 11.21125.59.17
      6.PsychicPsycho Cut DarkDark Pulse 11.00123.28.99
      7.DarkSnarl ElectricThunder 10.60118.78.67
      8.PsychicPsycho Cut DarkPayback 10.00112.08.18
      1 of 2

      Fast Attacks

      • DarkSnarlDamage11Energy13Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Snarl
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage11
        Energy13
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage5
        Energy13

        Effects
        Snarl has no special effects.
        See Snarl details page ↗
      • PsychicPsycho CutDamage4Energy7Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Psycho Cut
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • PoisonPoison
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 39.1%
          • DarkDark
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage4
        Energy7
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage4
        Energy9

        Effects
        Psycho Cut has no special effects.
        See Psycho Cut details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • BugMegahornDamage105Energy100Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Megahorn
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • PsychicPsychic
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • GhostGhost
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage105
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.5s - 1.7s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage110
        Energy55

        Effects
        Megahorn has no special effects.
        See Megahorn details page ↗
      • DarkDark PulseDamage80Energy50Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Dark Pulse
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window1.4s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50

        Effects
        Dark Pulse has no special effects.
        See Dark Pulse details page ↗
      • DarkPaybackDamage95Energy100Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Payback
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage95
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window0.9s - 1.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage110
        Energy60

        Effects
        Payback has no special effects.
        See Payback details page ↗
      • DarkBrutal Swing *Damage65Energy33Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Brutal Swing
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage65
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.3s - 1.7s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage55
        Energy35

        Effects
        Brutal Swing has no special effects.
        See Brutal Swing details page ↗
      • ElectricThunderDamage100Energy100Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Thunder
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • GrassGrass
          • ElectricElectric
          • DragonDragon
        • 39.1%
          • GroundGround
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage100
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window1.3s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage100
        Energy60

        Effects
        Thunder has no special effects.
        See Thunder details page ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Absol's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Absol's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Absol has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Absol in the meta

      Absol in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Recommended moves

      Absol possesses a phenomenal 246 Attack stat but is plagued by poor bulk, making it a glass cannon 💥

      ⚔️ Raids - It is definitely worth using Absol as a Dark-type counter against Ghost and Psychic-type Raid Bosses, but dodging is a must ⚠️

      🛡️ Gyms - Fighting types are the most common Gym attackers, so using the defensively weak Absol is not recommended.

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      Recommended moves

      Absol is not a PvP Pokémon in any shape, size, or form 😶

      🔵 Great League - No bulk and underwhelming moves. End of story 😭

      🟡 Ultra League - It fails miserably in the Ultra League.

      🟣 Master League - Absol can sense disasters, so it's wise enough to stay away from the Master League 😌

      Pokédex information

      Hoenn
      Pokédex Number#359
      Height1.2 m
      Weight47 kg
      RegionGeneration 3
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance5 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy3
      Stardust100
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy75
      Stardust75000
      Mega Energy reward
      For walking as a Buddy
      Candy25 Mega Energy

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Absol family

      A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Absol in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

      Absol Pokémon GOAbsol
      Mega Absol Pokémon GOMega Absol
      Mega Absol Z Pokémon GOMega Absol Z
      Shadow Absol Pokémon GOShadow Absol
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Absol scaled to 0.5958823529411765x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Absol scaled to 0.6029411764705883x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Absol scaled to 0.9558823529411765x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmAbsol scaled to 1.3088235294117647x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Absol scaled to 1.4852941176470589x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      0.59 m0.6 m1.2 m1.8 m2.1 m

      Absol's height ranges from 0.59 m to 2.1 m, with the average being 1.2 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

      Size bounds

      This table shows the size bounds of Absol in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.588 m0.6 m
      1′11″1′12″
      XS0.6 m1.2 m
      1′12″3′11″
      M0.9 m1.5 m
      2′11″4′11″
      XL1.5 m1.8 m
      4′11″5′11″
      XXL1.8 m2.1 m
      5′11″6′11″
      Encounter data
      Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
      Movement Timer11s
      Jump Time2s
      Attack Probability20.0%
      Attack Timer20s
      Dodge Probability15.0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance1
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Absol CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Absol's has 2856 max CP (at Level 50). A Absol obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1370 CP to 1443 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1712 CP to 1805 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Absol can be found in the 1027 CP to 1083 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP2856 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch1027 CP - 1083 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs1370 CP - 1443 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids1370 CP - 1443 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      1712 CP - 1805 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Absol Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      135 CP2112 CP3188 CP
      4264 CP5340 CP6417 CP
      7493 CP8569 CP9645 CP
      10722 CP11794 CP12866 CP
      13938 CP141010 CP151083 CP
      161155 CP171227 CP181299 CP
      191371 CP201443 CP211516 CP
      221588 CP231660 CP241732 CP
      251805 CP261877 CP271949 CP
      282021 CP292093 CP302166 CP
      312202 CP322238 CP332274 CP
      342310 CP352346 CP362382 CP
      372418 CP382454 CP392490 CP
      402526 CP412559 CP422591 CP
      432623 CP442656 CP452689 CP
      462722 CP472755 CP482789 CP
      492822 CP502856 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Absol

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Absol's Dark-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Absol.

      Dark Dark

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Absol Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Absol Candy296 Absol Candy XL
      LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Absol Candy10 Absol Candy XL
      LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Absol Candy-
      LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Absol Candy-
      LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Absol Candy-
      LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Absol Candy-
      LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Absol Candy-
      LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Absol Candy-
      LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Absol Candy-

      Absol Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Absol from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Absol in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Absol Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Absol Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Absol Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Absol Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Absol Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Absol Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Absol Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Absol Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Absol Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Absol Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Absol Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Absol Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Absol Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Absol Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Absol Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Absol Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Absol Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Absol Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Absol Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Absol Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Absol Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Absol Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Absol Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Absol Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Absol Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Absol Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Absol Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Absol Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Absol Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Absol Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Absol Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Absol Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Absol Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Absol Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Absol Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Absol Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Absol Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Absol Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Absol Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Absol Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Absol Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Absol Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Absol Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Absol Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Absol Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Absol Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Absol Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Absol Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Absol Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Absol Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Absol Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Absol Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Absol Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Absol Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Absol Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Absol Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Absol Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Absol Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Absol Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Absol Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Absol Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Absol Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Absol Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Absol Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Absol Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Absol Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Absol Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Absol Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Absol Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Absol Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Absol Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Absol Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Absol Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Absol Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Absol Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Absol Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Absol Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Absol Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Absol Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Absol Candy XL280,000304 Absol Candy10 Absol Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Absol Candy XL290,000304 Absol Candy20 Absol Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Absol Candy XL301,000304 Absol Candy30 Absol Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Absol Candy XL312,000304 Absol Candy40 Absol Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Absol Candy XL323,000304 Absol Candy52 Absol Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Absol Candy XL334,000304 Absol Candy64 Absol Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Absol Candy XL346,000304 Absol Candy76 Absol Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Absol Candy XL358,000304 Absol Candy88 Absol Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Absol Candy XL370,000304 Absol Candy103 Absol Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Absol Candy XL382,000304 Absol Candy118 Absol Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Absol Candy XL395,000304 Absol Candy133 Absol Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Absol Candy XL408,000304 Absol Candy148 Absol Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Absol Candy XL421,000304 Absol Candy165 Absol Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Absol Candy XL434,000304 Absol Candy182 Absol Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Absol Candy XL448,000304 Absol Candy199 Absol Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Absol Candy XL462,000304 Absol Candy216 Absol Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Absol Candy XL476,000304 Absol Candy236 Absol Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Absol Candy XL490,000304 Absol Candy256 Absol Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Absol Candy XL505,000304 Absol Candy276 Absol Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Absol Candy XL520,000304 Absol Candy296 Absol Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Absol

      Absol high resolution sprites

      Absol Pokédex entries

      Hoenn

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Absol’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Dark-type Pokémon, Absol is weak to Bug, Fairy, and Fighting-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Absol in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Absol in Pokémon GO are Snarl and Brutal Swing. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 14.144 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 158.417.

      How does Absol perform in Raids?

      Absol struggles to perform in Raids.

      How does Absol rank as a Dark-type attacker?

      Absol is a solid A-Tier Dark-type attacker, ranking at number #28. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Absol?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Absol: Mega Gyarados, Mega Houndoom, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Sableye, Mega Sharpedo, Mega Absol, and Mega Malamar.

      What is Absol’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

      Absol’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2526 CP and 2856 CP at Level 50.

      Can Absol be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Absol can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Absol Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Absol cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.