Snarl + Brutal Swing
Absol's best Dark-type moveset is Snarl / Brutal Swing, with 15.36 DPS and 193.8 TDO. These moves are boosted by Fog weather. Absol ranks #29 (A Tier) as a Dark attacker with that moveset.
Absol is a Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,526 CP and is weak to Bug, Fairy, and Fighting-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Snarl / Brutal Swing. It is boosted by Fog weather. Its shiny form is available.
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Absol takes increased damage from:
Bug160.0%
Fairy160.0%
Fighting160.0%
Absol takes reduced damage from:
Psychic39.1%
Dark62.5%
Ghost62.5%
| 1. | Snarl | Brutal Swing | 12.86 | 15.36 | 193.8 |
| 2. |  Psycho Cut | Brutal Swing | 12.00 | 14.34 | 180.9 |
| 3. | Snarl | Dark Pulse | 11.01 | 13.16 | 166.0 |
| 4. | Snarl | Payback | 10.60 | 12.67 | 159.8 |
| 5. | Snarl |  Megahorn | 10.24 | 12.24 | 154.4 |
| 6. | Psycho Cut | Dark Pulse | 10.02 | 11.97 | 151.0 |
| 7. | Snarl |  Thunder | 9.64 | 11.52 | 145.4 |
| 8. | Psycho Cut | Payback | 9.20 | 11.00 | 138.8 |
Snarl
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13
1.0s
| Damage | 11 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 13 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.8s - 0.9s |
| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 13 |
Psycho Cut470.5s| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 7 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
Megahorn1051002.0s| Damage | 105 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.5s - 1.7s |
| Damage | 110 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 55 |
Dark Pulse80503.0s| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.4s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
Payback951002.0s| Damage | 95 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 0.9s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 110 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 60 |
Brutal Swing *65332.0s| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.3s - 1.7s |
| Damage | 55 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 35 |
Thunder1001002.5s| Damage | 100 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.3s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 100 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 60 |
The following chart shows Absol's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged 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 Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged 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 reaches a maximum of 2,526 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,370–1,443 CP, rising to 1,712–1,805 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,027–1,083 CP.
 Max CP | 2526 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 1027 CP - 1083 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1370 CP - 1443 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1370 CP - 1443 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1712 CP - 1805 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Absol Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. Pokémon GO CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 CP | 2 | 112 CP | 3 | 188 CP |
| 4 | 264 CP | 5 | 340 CP | 6 | 417 CP |
| 7 | 493 CP | 8 | 569 CP | 9 | 645 CP |
| 10 | 722 CP | 11 | 794 CP | 12 | 866 CP |
| 13 | 938 CP | 14 | 1010 CP | 15 | 1083 CP |
| 16 | 1155 CP | 17 | 1227 CP | 18 | 1299 CP |
| 19 | 1371 CP | 20 | 1443 CP | 21 | 1516 CP |
| 22 | 1588 CP | 23 | 1660 CP | 24 | 1732 CP |
| 25 | 1805 CP | 26 | 1877 CP | 27 | 1949 CP |
| 28 | 2021 CP | 29 | 2093 CP | 30 | 2166 CP |
| 31 | 2202 CP | 32 | 2238 CP | 33 | 2274 CP |
| 34 | 2310 CP | 35 | 2346 CP | 36 | 2382 CP |
| 37 | 2418 CP | 38 | 2454 CP | 39 | 2490 CP |
| 40 | 2526 CP | 41 | 2559 CP | 42 | 2591 CP |
| 43 | 2623 CP | 44 | 2656 CP | 45 | 2689 CP |
| 46 | 2722 CP | 47 | 2755 CP | 48 | 2789 CP |
| 49 | 2822 CP | 50 | 2856 CP |
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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Absol's Dark-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Absol.
DarkMega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega 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 Bonus –While 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
| Pokédex Number | #359 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.2 m |
| Weight | 47 kg |
| Region | Generation 3 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 5 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  3 100 |
| Additional Move Cost | 7575000 |
| Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy |  25 Mega Energy |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Absol |
|  Mega Absol |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Absol in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Absol
Mega Absol
Mega Absol Z
Shadow AbsolAbsol'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.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| |  | |  |
| 0.59 m | 0.6 m | 1.2 m | 1.8 m | 2.1 m |
This table shows the size bounds of Absol in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.588 m | 0.6 m |
| 1′11″ | 1′12″ | |
| XS | 0.6 m | 1.2 m |
| 1′12″ | 3′11″ | |
| M | 0.9 m | 1.5 m |
| 2′11″ | 4′11″ | |
| XL | 1.5 m | 1.8 m |
| 4′11″ | 5′11″ | |
| XXL | 1.8 m | 2.1 m |
| 5′11″ | 6′11″ |
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 11s |
| Jump Time | 2s |
| Attack Probability | 20.0% |
| Attack Timer | 20s |
| Dodge Probability | 15.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
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.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Absol. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
A list of Absol costumes available in Pokémon GO.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Ruby | 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. |
| Sapphire | 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. |
| Emerald | It sharply senses even subtle changes in the sky and the land to predict natural disasters. It is a long-lived POKéMON that has a life-span of 100 years. |
| FireRed, LeafGreen | It appears when it senses an impending natural disaster. As a result, it was mistaken as a doom-bringer. |
| Diamond, Pearl | It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger. |
| Platinum, Black, White | Rumored to sense disasters with its horn, it became a target. It fled deep into the mountains. |
| HeartGold, SoulSilver | It has the ability to foretell natural disasters. Its life span is over a hundred years. |
| Black 2, White 2 | It appears from deep in the mountains to warn people about upcoming disasters it has sensed with its horn. |
| X | It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger. |
| Y | It appears when it senses an impending natural disaster. As a result, it was mistaken as a doom bringer. |
| Omega Ruby | 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. |
| Alpha Sapphire | 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. |
| Sun | Long ago, superstitions were spread about it, saying it brought disaster. This fed a hatred of it, and it was driven deep into the mountains. |
| Moon | Although it’s said to bring disaster, in actuality, this Pokémon possesses a calm disposition and warns people of any crises that loom. |
| Ultra Sun | The only thing unlucky about Absol is its appearance. It protects fields and warns people of disaster, so one ought to be grateful for it. |
| Ultra Moon | The elderly call it the disaster Pokémon and detest it, but interest in its power to predict disasters is on the rise. |
| Sword | Swift as the wind, Absol races through fields and mountains. Its curved, bow-like horn is acutely sensitive to the warning signs of natural disasters. |
| Shield | Because of this Pokémon’s ability to detect danger, people mistook Absol as a bringer of doom. |
The best moves for Absol in Pokémon GO are Snarl and Brutal Swing. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 15.36 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 193.8.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Dark-type Pokémon are weak to Bug, Fairy, and Fighting-type moves. They take reduced damage from Dark, Ghost, and Psychic-type moves.
Absol’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2,526 CP and 2,856 CP at Level 50.
Absol can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Absol cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Absol: Mega Gyarados, Mega Houndoom, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Sableye, Mega Sharpedo, Mega Absol, Mega Greninja, and Mega Malamar.
Regular Absol
Shiny Absol
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