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Mega Absol

Mega Absol (Mega)Dark
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Mega Absol is a Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,301 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.

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

Mega Absol PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Mega Absol is the highest DPS Dark type in Pokémon GO. However, it is also very fragile, making dodging mandatory for its survival.

With the Dark type so stacked, how does this glass cannon do against the rest of the meta? Let's find out:

Dark type

The Dark-type meta standings are full of Shadow Pokémon and yet, Mega Absol takes an affirmative lead in damage output. Only really being outclassed by 2 or 3 Pokémon in that category.

However, it is frail and can hardly take hits, making it a bit more technical to use compared to a handful of other Megas.

For example, no Dark type is as dominant as Mega Tyranitar when it comes to bulk. As it is a Pokémon that has a better moveset than Absol and can keep the Mega Boost running for longer. And even in terms of DPS, Mega Gengar, Shadow Darkrai, and Mega Houndoom outclass it now.

The best case scenario for Absol is to be used in tandem with other Megas, especially Mega Houndoom which has both the DPS and the bulk to hang around.

Perks

The once leading DPS option in the Dark-type raid attacker category. Nowadays you do have better options but it is still one of the best overall.

Mega Absol PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

Mega Absol is way too frail to do any good in any league unfortunately.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#64
DarkDark-type
#7
Great League: Mega EditionGreat League: Mega Edition
#857
Ultra League: Mega EditionUltra League: Mega Edition
#726
Master League: Mega EditionMaster League: Mega Edition
#266

Mega Absol Type Chart

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

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

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

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

Mega Absol best moveset

Moves

Snarl + Brutal Swing

Dark
DarkSnarl
DarkBrutal Swing
Mega Absol's best Dark-type moveset is Snarl / Brutal Swing, with 19.73 DPS and 274.1 TDO. These moves are boosted by Fog weather. Mega Absol ranks #7 (S Tier) as a Dark attacker with that moveset.
1.DarkSnarlDarkBrutal Swing16.7919.73274.1
2.PsychicPsycho CutDarkBrutal Swing15.6318.38255.4
3.DarkSnarlDarkDark Pulse14.3716.90234.8
4.DarkSnarlDarkPayback13.9016.35227.1
5.DarkSnarlBugMegahorn13.4115.77219.1
6.PsychicPsycho CutDarkDark Pulse13.0415.34213.1
7.DarkSnarlElectricThunder12.5814.80205.7
8.PsychicPsycho CutDarkPayback12.0114.13196.3
1–8 of 10

Fast Attacks

  • DarkSnarl11131.0s
    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 Cut470.5s
    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

  • BugMegahorn1051002.0s
    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 Pulse80503.0s
    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
    Energy45

    Effects
    Dark Pulse has no special effects.
    See Dark Pulse details page ↗
  • DarkPayback951002.0s
    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 *65332.0s
    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 ↗
  • ElectricThunder1001002.5s
    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 Mega Absol's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Mega 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 Mega Absol has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Mega Absol CP Chart

CP Chart

Mega Absol reaches a maximum of 3,301 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,799–1,886 CP, rising to 2,249–2,358 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,349–1,414 CP.

Max CPMax CP3301 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1349 CP - 1414 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1799 CP - 1886 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1799 CP - 1886 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
2249 CP - 2358 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 guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
146 CP2146 CP3245 CP
4345 CP5445 CP6544 CP
7644 CP8744 CP9843 CP
10943 CP111037 CP121132 CP
131226 CP141320 CP151414 CP
161509 CP171603 CP181697 CP
191792 CP201886 CP211980 CP
222075 CP232169 CP242263 CP
252358 CP262452 CP272546 CP
282641 CP292735 CP302829 CP
312876 CP322924 CP332971 CP
343018 CP353065 CP363112 CP
373159 CP383206 CP393254 CP
403301 CP413343 CP423385 CP
433427 CP443470 CP453513 CP
463556 CP473600 CP483643 CP
493687 CP503732 CP

Pokédex information

Hoenn
Pokédex Number#359
Height1.2 m
Weight49 kg
RegionGeneration 3
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance5 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate10%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy75
Stardust75000
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
Candy25 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
AbsolAbsol
  • 200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)
Mega Absol (Mega)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 Pokémon that boost Mega Absol

Photobomb

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

Dark Dark

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega 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
  • 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.

Power-up costs

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

Mega Absol Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Mega 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 Mega Absol in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Mega Absol family

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

AbsolAbsol
Mega Absol (Mega)Mega Absol
Mega Absol Z (Mega Z)Mega Absol Z
Shadow Absol (Shadow)Shadow Absol

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
Mega Absol (Mega)Mega Absol (Mega)Mega Absol (Mega)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmMega Absol (Mega)Mega Absol (Mega)
0.59 m0.6 m1.2 m1.8 m1.86 m

Mega Absol's height ranges from 0.59 m to 1.86 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 Mega 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 m1.86 m
5′11″6′01″

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

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Mega Absol

Mega Absol high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Mega Absol. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Mega Absol Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

Mega AbsolMega AbsolMega AbsolMega Absol

Mega Absol Pokédex entries

Hoenn
VersionsPokédex entry
RubyEvery 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.
SapphireABSOL 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.
EmeraldIt 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, LeafGreenIt appears when it senses an impending natural disaster. As a result, it was mistaken as a doom-bringer.
Diamond, PearlIt senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger.
Platinum, Black, WhiteRumored to sense disasters with its horn, it became a target. It fled deep into the mountains.
HeartGold, SoulSilverIt has the ability to foretell natural disasters. Its life span is over a hundred years.
Black 2, White 2It appears from deep in the mountains to warn people about upcoming disasters it has sensed with its horn.
XIt senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger.
YIt appears when it senses an impending natural disaster. As a result, it was mistaken as a doom bringer.
Omega RubyEvery 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 SapphireAbsol 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.
SunLong ago, superstitions were spread about it, saying it brought disaster. This fed a hatred of it, and it was driven deep into the mountains.
MoonAlthough it’s said to bring disaster, in actuality, this Pokémon possesses a calm disposition and warns people of any crises that loom.
Ultra SunThe 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 MoonThe elderly call it the disaster Pokémon and detest it, but interest in its power to predict disasters is on the rise.
SwordSwift as the wind, Absol races through fields and mountains. Its curved, bow-like horn is acutely sensitive to the warning signs of natural disasters.
ShieldBecause of this Pokémon’s ability to detect danger, people mistook Absol as a bringer of doom.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Mega Absol’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

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

The best moves for Mega Absol in Pokémon GO are Snarl and Brutal Swing. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 19.732 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 274.15.

How does Mega Absol perform in Raids?

Mega Absol struggles to perform in Raids.

How does Mega Absol rank as a Dark-type attacker?

Mega Absol is an S-Tier Dark-type attacker, ranking at number #7 and providing exceptional value due to its strong stats and effective moveset.

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.

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

Mega Absol’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3301 CP and 3732 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.