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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
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.
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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
Shiny release
Shiny Absol first appeared on December 8, 2017, with the second wave of Hoenn Pokémon.
- Absol
- Shadow
- Mega Absol
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Feb 21 to Mar 4, 2026, Mega (Mega Absol).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 21 to Mar 4, 2026 | MegaMega Absol | Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos - Global |
| Oct 21 to Oct 28, 2025 | MegaMega Absol | Regular rotation |
| Dec 28, 2024 to Jan 4, 2025 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Sep 3 to Sep 14, 2024 | MegaMega Absol | Regular rotation |
| Feb 15 to Feb 24, 2024 | MegaMega Absol | Regular rotation |
| Nov 15 to Nov 19, 2023 | 3-starFashionable costume | Fashion Week 2023 |
Competitive
Absol in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Absol across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #675 in the Great League.
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #675 71.6 score
Ultra League #570 69.5 score
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
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.
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 |
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
How to get it
How to get Absol.
Every main-series game Absol is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletNot in the game
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildBleu District: Bleu Sector 4
- WildMagenta District: Magenta Sector 7
- WildRouge District: Académie Étoile
- WildJaune District: Jaune Street
- WildCentrico Plaza: Wild Zone 20 (Alpha)
- GiftReceived after defeating the Rogue Mega Absol during Main Mission 09: "Chase That Mysterious Pokémon!" (Only one) (cannot be Shiny)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Dark-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
- One-time encounterHyperspace Disaster Arena (Only one) (Mega Dimension; cannot be Shiny)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- WildGiant's Bed, Old Cemetery, Snowslide Slope, Path to the Peak, Giant's Foot, Frigid Sea, Three-Point Pass (The Crown Tundra)
- WildFrostpoint Field (Wanderer) (The Crown Tundra)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoute 213 (Swarm)
- WildGrand Underground - Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Dazzling Cave, Sunlit Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex), Stargleam Cavern, Big Bluff Cavern
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildMount Lanakila, Tapu Village
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 8
- WildFriend Safari (Dark) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildRoute 120
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildRoute 13, Giant Chasm
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRoutes 13 and 14
- WildRoute 23 (Hidden Grotto)
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- WildRoute 213 (Swarm)
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildMt. Coronet (summit)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildSlowpoke Well, Union Cave, Mt. Mortar, Dark Cave, Whirl Islands, Mt. Silver Cave, Ice Path, Cliff Cave, Diglett's Cave, Mt. Moon, Cerulean Cave, Rock Tunnel, Seafoam Islands, Victory Road, Tohjo Falls (Hoenn Sound)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- WildRoute 120
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Event
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. Mega Absol: Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. Mega Absol Z: Regulation M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Pokémon anime
Absol appears in 16 episodes.
From AG107 (2004-12-16) through JN092 (2021-12-24).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Absol partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Absol partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type
Absol has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Absol sleeps as a Dozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Absol in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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