Shadow Absol

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

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

StatsStats

Max CP2856 CP
Attack246 ATK
Defense120 DEF
Stamina163 HP
Buddy distance5 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes

Shadow Absol Type Chart

Shadow Absol takes increased damage from:Shadow Absol takes increased damage from:
+60.0%
  • Bug
  • Fairy
  • Fighting
Shadow Absol takes reduced damage from:Shadow Absol takes reduced damage from:
-37.5%
  • Dark
  • Ghost
-60.9%
  • Psychic

Shadow Absol's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid AttackerC TierExternal Link#175
Gym DefenderGym DefenderNot ranked
Dark Dark-type Attacker
Snarl / Brutal Swing
A+ TierExternal Link#16

Shadow Absol's best moves and movesets

Moves
Shadow Absol's best moveset is Snarl and Brutal Swing, with 17.65 DPS (damage per second) and 145.2 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Fog weather. You need an Elite Charge TM to teach Shadow Absol Brutal Swing.
  • DPS17.65
  • TDO145.21
  • Weather
    • fog
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.DarkSnarl DarkBrutal Swing *17.65145.227.8
      2.PsychicPsycho Cut DarkBrutal Swing *16.19133.225.5
      3.DarkSnarl DarkDark Pulse 15.16124.723.9
      4.DarkSnarl DarkPayback 13.91114.521.9
      5.DarkSnarl BugMegahorn 13.57111.621.4
      6.PsychicPsycho Cut DarkDark Pulse 13.41110.421.1
      7.DarkSnarl ElectricThunder 12.99106.920.5
      8.PsychicPsycho Cut DarkPayback 11.5895.218.2
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      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Shadow Absol's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow 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 Shadow Absol has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Fast Attacks

      • 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
        Damage3
        Energy9

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

      Charged Moves

      • 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 ↗
      • 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 ↗
      • 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 ↗
      • NormalFrustrationDamage10Energy33Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Frustration
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage10
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage10
        Energy70

        Effects
        Frustration has no special effects.
        See Frustration 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 ↗

      Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Shadow Absol's has 2856 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Absol obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1312 CP to 1443 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1640 CP to 1805 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow 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 catchRaids1312 CP - 1443 CP
      Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
      1640 CP - 1805 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 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 CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Shadow 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

      Shadow Absol evolution chart

      Family
      PokémonRequiresEvolution
      Thumbnail image of AbsolAbsol
      • 200 / 40 Mega Energy200 / 40 Mega Energy
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AbsolMega Pokémon iconMega Absol
      • Absol can Mega evolve into Mega Absol. Evolving Mega Absol costs 200 Mega energy the first time, and 40 energy every other time.

      Shadow Absol family

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

      Official artwork of AbsolAbsol
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega AbsolMega Absol
      Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow AbsolShadow Absol

      Shadow Absol in the meta

      Shadow Absol in the meta

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      Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Absol

      Photobomb

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

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Shadow Absol in Pokémon GO is 4.18%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 10.33% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 15.08%.

      CogConfigure
              NormalNiceGreatExcellent
              No Berry
              -4.18%4.80%6.21%7.60%
              Curve7.01%8.02%10.33%12.58%
              Razz BerryRazz Berry
              -6.21%7.11%9.17%11.19%
              Curve10.33%11.78%15.08%18.26%
              Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
              - 7.41%8.47%10.90%13.27%
              Curve12.26%13.97%17.82%21.49%
              Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
              - 10.14%11.57%14.81%17.94%
              Curve16.61%18.86%23.85%28.55%
              InfoMore information

              Catch probability with multiple throws

              In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Shadow Absol, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

              To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

              Catch rate formula

              Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

              • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
              • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

              There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

              Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

              Catch rate multipliers

              The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

              MultiplierAmount
              Razz Berry1.5
              Silver Pinap Berry1.8
              Golden Razz Berry2.5
              Curveball1.7
              Nice Throw1.15
              Great Throw1.5
              Excellent Throw1.85
              PokéBall1.0
              Premier Ball1.0
              Great Ball1.5
              Ultra Ball2.0
              Bronze medal1.1
              Silver medal1.2
              Gold medal1.3

              Pokédex information

              Hoenn
              Pokédex Number#359
              Height1.2 m
              Weight47 kg
              RegionGeneration 3
              Can be tradedAllowed
              Pokémon Home transferAllowed
              Base Catch Rate5%
              Base Flee Rate10%
              Catch rewards
              Candy3
              Stardust100
              Additional Move Cost
              Candy75
              Stardust75000
              Mega Energy reward
              For walking as a Buddy
              Candy25 Mega Energy

              Size information

              No size information available for this Pokémon

              Encounter data

              No encounter data available


              How to purify Shadow Absol

              Purification cost5 Candy
              5000 Stardust
              Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
              Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

              Shadow 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.

              Sprites

              Photobomb

              Regular and Shiny Shadow Absol

              Shadow Absol high resolution sprites

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

              Wallpaper

              Shadow AbsolShadow AbsolShadow AbsolShadow Absol

              Frequently Asked Questions

              What are Shadow Absol’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

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

              The best moves for Shadow Absol in Pokémon GO are Snarl and Brutal Swing. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 17.647 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 145.206.

              How does Shadow Absol perform in Raids?

              Shadow Absol can be useful in specific Raid matchups but has limited effectiveness. Ranks #175 as a Raid attacker.

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

              Shadow Absol is an A+ Tier Dark-type attacker, ranking at number #16 and performing very well in most scenarios and a great choice for trainers.

              What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Absol?

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

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

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

              Can Shadow Absol be shiny in Pokémon GO?

              Shadow Absol can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

              Can Shadow Absol Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

              Shadow Absol cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.