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No. 0359 · Generation III · Hoenn

Absol

The Disaster Pokémon

TL;DR. Absol is a pure dark-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 465. 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

Weight47.0 kg

AbilitiesPressure, Super Luck

HiddenJustified

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Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 465. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 65

Attack 130

Defense 60

Sp. Attack 75

Sp. Defense 60

Speed 75

Total465

465 base stat total, the 466th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 41st among Dark-types.

130 base Attack, Absol's strongest stat, ranking 5th 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

Absol on Daily Pokémon

Absol was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.

1:30

Jun 17, 2026

Pokémon GO

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, Absol reaches 2,526 CP at level 40 and 2,890 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack246

GO Defense120

GO Stamina163

Max CP (L40)2,526

Max CP (L50)2,856

Best buddy (L51)2,890

Raid catch CP 1,370–1,443 (L20). Weather boosted 1,712–1,805 (L25).

Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator

Competitive

Absol in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Absol across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #605 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #605 74.3 score

Ultra League #469 74.8 score

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Absol.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Absol, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Absol?

Absol is a pure Dark-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Absol weak to?

Absol takes 2× damage from Fighting, Bug, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Absol resistant to?

Absol is immune to Psychic. It also resists Ghost, Dark.

How does Absol evolve?

Absol evolves into Mega Absol (Mega Evolve with Absolite (battle-only)).

What generation is Absol from?

Absol was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0359.

What are Absol's base stats?

Absol has HP 65, Attack 130, Defense 60, Special Attack 75, Special Defense 60, and Speed 75. Total base stat total: 465.

What are Absol's abilities?

Absol can have the abilities Pressure, Super Luck, plus the Hidden Ability Justified.

Is Absol legendary or mythical?

No. Absol is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Absol's best stat?

Absol's highest base stat is Attack at 130, which ranks 5th of 69 Dark-type Pokémon.

Is Absol good?

Absol has a base stat total of 465, the 466th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 41st among Dark-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Alternate forms

This Pokémon has forms.

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Absol as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Absol in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Absol in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Absol in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Absol 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when 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

Absol vs. the average Dark-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 69 Dark-type Pokémon.

Stat	Absol	Dark avg	Difference
HP	65	76	-11
Attack	130	94	+36
Defense	60	71	-11
Special Attack	75	73	+2
Special Defense	60	69	-9
Speed	75	77	-2
Total	465	460	+5

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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