Damage	11
Energy	13
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 0.9s

Damage	5
Energy	13

Damage	4
Energy	7
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	9

Damage	105
Energy	100
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.5s - 1.7s

Damage	110
Energy	55

Damage	80
Energy	50
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.4s - 2.3s

Damage	80
Energy	45

Damage	95
Energy	100
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	0.9s - 1.8s

Damage	110
Energy	60

Damage	65
Energy	33
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.3s - 1.7s

Damage	55
Energy	35

Damage	100
Energy	100
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.3s - 2.3s

Damage	100
Energy	60

Mega Absol

Mega Absol is a Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Mega Absol has a maximum CP of 3,732. It is weak to Bug, Fairy, and Fighting-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Mega Absol is Snarl and Brutal Swing.

Mega Absol Stats and Max CP

314 ATK

130 DEF

163 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

3732 CP

Lvl 40

3301 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

2358 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

1886 CP

Lvl 15 Research

1414 CP

Mega Absol's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

#68

Dark-type

#7

Great League: Mega Edition

#869

Ultra League: Mega Edition

#742

Master League: Mega Edition

#335

Mega Absol Type Chart

Mega Absol takes increased damage from:

Bug160.0%

Fairy160.0%

Fighting160.0%

Mega Absol takes reduced damage from:

Psychic39.1%

Dark62.5%

Ghost62.5%

Mega Absol best moveset

Snarl + Brutal Swing

Snarl

Brutal Swing

The best Dark-type moveset for Mega Absol is Snarl and Brutal Swing (19.73 DPS, 274.1 TDO). In raids, Mega Absol ranks #7 among Dark-type attackers (S Tier).

10 of 10 matches

Data table

1.	Snarl	Brutal Swing	16.79	19.73	274.1
2.	Psycho Cut	Brutal Swing	15.63	18.38	255.4
3.	Snarl	Dark Pulse	14.37	16.90	234.8
4.	Snarl	Payback	13.90	16.35	227.1
5.	Snarl	Megahorn	13.41	15.77	219.1
6.	Psycho Cut	Dark Pulse	13.04	15.34	213.1
7.	Snarl	Thunder	12.58	14.80	205.7
8.	Psycho Cut	Payback	12.01	14.13	196.3

Rows per page1–8 of 10

Fast Attacks

Snarl11131.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Dark62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 11
Energy 13
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.8s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 5
Energy 13

Effects
Snarl has no special effects.
See Snarl details page ↗
Psycho Cut470.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Poison160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Psychic62.5%
Dark39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 4
Energy 7
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 4
Energy 9

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

Damage	11
Energy	13
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 0.9s

Damage	5
Energy	13

Damage	4
Energy	7
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	9

Charged Attacks

Megahorn1051002.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Psychic160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 105
Energy 100
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.5s - 1.7s
Trainer Battles
Damage 110
Energy 55

Effects
Megahorn has no special effects.
See Megahorn details page ↗
Dark Pulse80503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Dark62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 80
Energy 50
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.4s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 80
Energy 45

Effects
Dark Pulse has no special effects.
See Dark Pulse details page ↗
Payback951002.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Dark62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 95
Energy 100
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 0.9s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 110
Energy 60

Effects
Payback has no special effects.
See Payback details page ↗
Brutal Swing *65332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Dark62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 65
Energy 33
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.3s - 1.7s
Trainer Battles
Damage 55
Energy 35

Effects
Brutal Swing has no special effects.
See Brutal Swing details page ↗
Thunder1001002.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Ground39.1%
Grass62.5%
Electric62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 100
Energy 100
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.3s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 100
Energy 60

Effects
Thunder has no special effects.
See Thunder details page ↗

Damage	105
Energy	100
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.5s - 1.7s

Damage	110
Energy	55

Damage	80
Energy	50
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.4s - 2.3s

Damage	80
Energy	45

Damage	95
Energy	100
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	0.9s - 1.8s

Damage	110
Energy	60

Damage	65
Energy	33
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.3s - 1.7s

Damage	55
Energy	35

Damage	100
Energy	100
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.3s - 2.3s

Damage	100
Energy	60

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Mega Absol can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Mega Absol can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Mega Absol CP Chart

At Level 50, Mega Absol maxes out at 3,732 CP. Raid catches are 1,799 to 1,886 CP, or 2,249 to 2,358 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 1,349 to 1,414 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	3732 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	1349 CP - 1414 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	1799 CP - 1886 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	1799 CP - 1886 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	2249 CP - 2358 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Mega Absol’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	46 CP	2	146 CP	3	245 CP
4	345 CP	5	445 CP	6	544 CP
7	644 CP	8	744 CP	9	843 CP
10	943 CP	11	1037 CP	12	1132 CP
13	1226 CP	14	1320 CP	15	1414 CP
16	1509 CP	17	1603 CP	18	1697 CP
19	1792 CP	20	1886 CP	21	1980 CP
22	2075 CP	23	2169 CP	24	2263 CP
25	2358 CP	26	2452 CP	27	2546 CP
28	2641 CP	29	2735 CP	30	2829 CP
31	2876 CP	32	2924 CP	33	2971 CP
34	3018 CP	35	3065 CP	36	3112 CP
37	3159 CP	38	3206 CP	39	3254 CP
40	3301 CP	41	3343 CP	42	3385 CP
43	3427 CP	44	3470 CP	45	3513 CP
46	3556 CP	47	3600 CP	48	3643 CP
49	3687 CP	50	3732 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with 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, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Mega Absol

Mega Pokémon that boost Mega Absol’s Dark-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Mega Absol.

Dark

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

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.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#359
Height	1.2 m
Weight	49 kg
Region	Generation 3
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	5 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	10%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	75 75000
Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy	25 Mega Energy

Family and Evolution

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Absol	200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)	Mega Absol

Absol can transform into Mega Absol through Mega Evolution. This costs 200 energy the first time and 40 energy each subsequent time.

Mega Absol family

Mega Absol’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.59 m	0.6 m	1.2 m	1.8 m	1.86 m

Size bounds

Mega Absol's height ranges from 0.588 m to 1.86 m, with the average being 1.2 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.588 m1′11″	0.6 m2′00″
XS	0.6 m2′00″	0.9 m2′11″
M	0.9 m2′11″	1.5 m4′11″
XL	1.5 m4′11″	1.8 m5′11″
XXL	1.8 m5′11″	1.86 m6′01″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 11s
Jump Time: 1.1s
Attack Probability: 20%
Attack Timer: 20s
Dodge Probability: 15%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

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	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Mega Absol from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy and 296 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Mega Absol

Mega Absol high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Mega Absol. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

Artwork and Wallpaper

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

Mega Absol Pokédex entries

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 mountainenvironment. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Mega Absol in Pokémon GO?

Mega Absol’s best moves are Snarl and Brutal Swing, for 19.73 DPS and 274.1 TDO.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Mega Absol’s strengths and weaknesses?

Dark-type Pokémon are weak to Bug, Fairy, and Fighting-type moves. They take reduced damage from Dark, Ghost, and Psychic-type moves.

How does Mega Absol perform in Raids?

Mega Absol ranks #7 among Dark-type attackers (S Tier).

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

Mega Absol tops out at 3,301 CP at Level 40 and 3,732 CP at Level 50.

Can Mega Absol be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Mega Absol can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Mega Absol Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Mega Absol cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Mega Absol?

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