Stats & Training
Everything pushes toward physical damage here. Absol's Attack does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 2 Attack EVs per KO. Tough to catch, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
When this Pokémon whips the winglike fur on its back as though beating its wings, it sends an intimidating aura flying at its opponents.
As the energy of Mega Evolution fills it, its fur bristles. What you see on its back are not true wings, and this Pokémon isn’t able to fly.
Absol Weakness
Absol's Dark typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting, Bug, and Fairy. It shrugs off Psychic-type attacks completely. Not too many gaps in the chart, 3 weaknesses to account for.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting, Bug, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
 Tapu Lele PsychicFairy | A | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Life Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Tapu Lele builds →Moonblast 2x146-171%KO Draining Kiss 2x78-92% | ||
 Primarina WaterFairy | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Primarina builds →Moonblast 2x141-167%KO Disarming Voice 2x61-73% | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Poliwrath builds →Dynamic Punch 2x118-139%KO Submission 2x94-111%KO Brick Break 2x89-105%KO Low Sweep 2x78-92% | ||
 Carbink RockFairy | C | |
 Bewear NormalFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Absol View Bewear builds →Superpower 2x176-208%KO Hammer Arm 2x147-174%KO Brick Break 2x111-131%KO Low Sweep 2x96-114%KO | ||
In Sun & Moon, Cobalion can KO Absol with Close Combat (171-201%). Tapu Koko threatens a KO with Dazzling Gleam (176-207%). Volcarona deals 47-55% with Giga Drain.
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Absol View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x171-201%KO Stone Edge48-56% | ||
 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Absol View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt99-116%KO Volt Switch77-91% Dazzling Gleam 2x176-207%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Absol View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain47-55% | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureNaive Moves
Damage vs Absol View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x104-123%KO Ice Beam49-58% Flamethrower49-58% | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
What you see is what you get. Absol sits outside any evolution chain, so focus on the egg moves and a massive partner pool from one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Absol easily with 218 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Assurance, Baton Pass, Curse and 12 more to offspring.
Sun & Moon Absol Best Moveset
Superluck isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Razorclaw for extra utility and max Attack and Speed EVs, Absol fills the physical attacker slot reliably. Jolly nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Absol best EVs are Attack and Speed
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Night Slash
- Stone Edge
- Detect
Recommended Teammates
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Psycho Cut
- Stone Edge
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Absol won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 12 types means it always has an effective option. Dark Pulse and Night Slash anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Sun & Moon Absol Locations
decent spawn rates for Absol across 8 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Absol in Sun & Moon
Before you go hunting for Absol, check which of the 8 spots belong to your version. Sun and Moon each have different walking encounters at Lv. 28-45.
Absol Guide
In Sun & Moon, Absol works as a cannon with 465 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Sun & Moon's meta. Sucker Punch with Razorclaw is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, yes. Mega Absol is the evolved form, sitting at 565 BST. Big power spike over base Absol (465). Equip the Mega Stone and it transforms in battle.
Pressure increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one. That's the one you want on Absol. Justified is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Super Luck works too if your team needs something different.
Absol is leaning toward the physical side (base 130 Attack). Speed tells the real story. Base 75 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the cannon role.
Game Availability
Available since Ruby & Sapphire, Absol appears in 15 games spanning 8 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Mega form in Generation 7.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves