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Mega Absol
The Disaster Pokémon
TL;DR. Mega Absol is a pure dark-type Pokémon from Generation VI. Base Stat Total: 565. 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.
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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.
Height1.2 m
Weight49.0 kg
AbilitiesMagic Bounce
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 565. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 65
Attack 150
Defense 60
Sp. Attack 115
Sp. Defense 60
Speed 115
Total565
565 base stat total, the 124th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 14th among Dark-types.
150 base Attack, Mega Absol's strongest stat, ranking 1st of 69 Dark-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Mega Absol on Daily Pokémon
Mega Absol was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Mega Absol in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Mega Absol reaches 3,301 CP at level 40 and 3,776 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack314
GO Defense130
GO Stamina163
Max CP (L40)3,301
Max CP (L50)3,732
Best buddy (L51)3,776
Raid catch CP 1,799–1,886 (L20). Weather boosted 2,249–2,358 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Quick answers
Common questions about Mega Absol.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Mega Absol, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Mega Absol?
Mega Absol is a pure Dark-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Mega Absol weak to?
Mega Absol takes 2× damage from Fighting, Bug, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Mega Absol resistant to?
Mega Absol is immune to Psychic. It also resists Ghost, Dark.
How does Mega Absol evolve?
Mega Absol evolves from Absol (Mega Evolve with Absolite (battle-only)). Mega Absol is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Mega Absol from?
Mega Absol was introduced in Generation VI (the Kalos region). Its Pokédex number is #10057.
What are Mega Absol's base stats?
Mega Absol has HP 65, Attack 150, Defense 60, Special Attack 115, Special Defense 60, and Speed 115. Total base stat total: 565.
What are Mega Absol's abilities?
Mega Absol can have the ability Magic Bounce.
Is Mega Absol legendary or mythical?
No. Mega Absol is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Mega Absol's best stat?
Mega Absol's highest base stat is Attack at 150, which ranks 1st of 69 Dark-type Pokémon.
Is Mega Absol good?
Mega Absol has a base stat total of 565, the 124th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 14th among Dark-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Other Absol forms
Absol variants.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Mega Absol as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Mega Absol is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Fighting Bug Fairy
½× Resists
Ghost Dark
0× Immune to
Psychic
Comparison
Mega Absol vs. the average Dark-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 69 Dark-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Mega Absol | Dark avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 65 | 76 | -11 |
| Attack | 150 | 94 | +56 |
| Defense | 60 | 71 | -11 |
| Special Attack | 115 | 73 | +42 |
| Special Defense | 60 | 69 | -9 |
| Speed | 115 | 77 | +38 |
| Total | 565 | 460 | +105 |
Game appearances
Absol appears in 30 games.
Every mainline release where Absol is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen III
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
Gen VI
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
Gen VIII
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
Gen IX
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
- 2021 Pokémon UNITE
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find
Catch Absol in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 19 games have a known habitat.
Platinum
MT Coronet Exterior BlizzardMT Coronet Exterior Snowfall
Diamond, Pearl
Sinnoh Route 213
HeartGold, SoulSilver
Cerulean Cave 1FCerulean Cave 2FCerulean Cave B1fDark Cave Blackthorn City EntranceDark Cave Violet City EntranceDigletts CaveIce Path 1FIce Path B1fIce Path B2fIce Path B3fJohto Route 47 Inside CaveKanto Victory Road 1 1FKanto Victory Road 1 2FKanto Victory Road 1 3FMT Moon 1FMT Moon 2FMT Mortar 1FMT Mortar B1fMT Mortar Lower CaveMT Mortar Upper CaveMT Silver 1FMT Silver 1F TopMT Silver 2FMT Silver 3FMT Silver 4FMT Silver MountainsideMT Silver TopRock Tunnel 1FRock Tunnel B1fSeafoam Islands 1FSeafoam Islands B1fSeafoam Islands B2fSeafoam Islands B3fSeafoam Islands B4fSlowpoke Well 1FSlowpoke Well B1fTohjo FallsUnion Cave 1FUnion Cave B1fUnion Cave B2fWhirl Islands 1FWhirl Islands B1fWhirl Islands B2fWhirl Islands B3f
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald
Hoenn Route 120
Black, White
Giant Chasm OutsideUnova Route 13
Black 2, White 2
Unova Route 13Unova Route 14Unova Route 23 Hidden Grotto
X, Y
Friend Safari DarkKalos Route 8
Sun, Moon
Alola Route 14Mount Lanakila CaveMount Lanakila OutsideTapu Village
Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Alola Route 14Mount Lanakila BaseMount Lanakila CaveMount Lanakila OutsideTapu Village
colosseum
Realgam Tower Colosseum
Pokémon anime
Mega Absol appears in 16 episodes.
From AG107 (2004-12-16) through JN092 (2021-12-24).
- AG107 Absol-ute Disaster Advanced Generation 2006-01-07
- AG145 Pasta La Vista! Advanced Generation 2006-07-08
- AG167 What I Did for Love! Advanced Generation 2006-11-18
- AG180 May, We Harley Drew'd Ya! Advanced Generation 2006-12-11
- AG181 Thinning the Hoard! Advanced Generation 2006-12-12
- AG182 Channeling the Battle Zone! Advanced Generation 2006-12-13
- AG187 The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing! Advanced Generation 2007-01-27
- DP020 Mutiny in the Bounty! Diamond & Pearl 2007-07-09
- XY028 Heroes - Friends and Faux Alike! XY 2014-08-02
- XY126 Valuable Experience for All! XY 2016-10-01
- XY129 Kalos League Passion with a Certain Flare! XY 2016-10-22
- SM054 10,000,000 Reasons to Fight! Sun & Moon 2018-04-21
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Mega Absol partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Mega Absol partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type
Mega Absol has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Mega Absol sleeps as a Dozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
10 Mega Absol cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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