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absol
Generation III · #0359 — Disaster Pokémon
Absol, known as the Disaster Pokémon, is a Dark-type Pokémon native to the Hoenn region introduced in Generation III. With a National Pokédex number of 359, Absol stands at 1.2 meters tall and weighs 47.0 kilograms, making it a moderately-sized Pokémon. This mysterious creature bears the distinction of being one of the most misunderstood Pokémon in the world, often feared by humans despite its true benevolent nature. Absol does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon in its standard form, though it possesses the ability to Mega Evolve into two distinct forms using the Absolite and Absolite Z respectively. With a base stat total of 465 distributed heavily toward its exceptional Attack of 130, Absol is built for physical offensive capability, despite its relatively modest defenses and special statistics. The Pokémon's base happiness of only 35 reflects the cultural stigma surrounding it, as humans have historically blamed Absol for natural disasters when in reality, it appears to warn of impending calamities.
Base Stats
Height
1.2m
Weight
47.0kg
Category
Disaster Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
white
Shape
quadruped
Habitat
mountain
Abilities
Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
Raises moves' critical hit rates one stage.
Raises Attack one stage upon taking damage from a dark move.
Absol Biology & Physical Characteristics
Absol is a quadrupedal, mammalian Pokémon distinguished by its striking coloration of predominantly white fur accented with dark blue markings. The most notable feature is its characteristic scythe-shaped horn protruding from the side of its head, which serves as both a visual identifier and a tool for sensing environmental disturbances. Its face bears a striking resemblance to a wu wei symbol, created by the interplay of its white facial fur, red almond-shaped eyes, and the positioning of its horn and dark facial markings. Absol sports a thick ruff of dark fur around its neck and chest, along with a distinctive tuft atop its head, giving it an imposing yet elegant appearance. The Pokémon's most prominent secondary feature is its scythe-like tail, which mirrors the curvature of its horn and contributes to its overall aesthetic of controlled danger. Its broad feet provide stability and grip on the treacherous mountain terrain it inhabits, and according to Pokédex entries from Emerald, Absol is a remarkably long-lived species with a natural lifespan of approximately 100 years.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Absol Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Absol exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio, with 50% of the population being male and 50% female, allowing for natural breeding without gender-based restrictions. The Pokémon belongs to the Field egg group, which encompasses a diverse range of terrestrial and mammalian Pokémon. With a base happiness value of only 35, notably lower than the standard 70 found in most Pokémon species, Absol begins its relationship with trainers under a disadvantage in terms of bonding and trust. This lowered base happiness is thematically appropriate, reflecting the cultural distrust and fear that humans have historically directed toward the species, and trainers must work harder to develop genuine affection with their Absol partners. The egg cycle counter for Absol is set at 25, requiring approximately 6,169 to 6,425 steps to produce a hatched Absol from an egg, which is moderate for a Pokémon of its power level. The relatively low catch rate of 30 makes Absol challenging to capture in the wild, requiring persistent effort and strategy from trainers seeking to add this elusive Dark-type to their teams. Despite these breeding characteristics, Absol has become a popular choice for competitive and casual trainers alike, with dedicated players working to overcome its naturally low friendship through consistent care and battle experience.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
life-orb
held-items
Held: Holder’s moves inflict 30% extra damage, but cost 10% max HP.
Cost: 4000
life-orb
held-items
Held: Holder’s moves inflict 30% extra damage, but cost 10% max HP.
Cost: 4000
TMs & HMs
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm02
yellow
tm02
red blue
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm02
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm02
blue japan
tm02
red green japan
tm03
yellow
tm03
crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm03
ruby sapphire
tm03
red blue
tm03
platinum
tm03
firered leafgreen
tm03
heartgold soulsilver
tm03
diamond pearl
tm03
emerald
tm03
xd
tm03
colosseum
+799 more TMs/HMs
Absol Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Absol stands alone as a non-evolving Pokémon with no pre-evolution or standard evolution, making it complete in its base form. However, beginning in Generation VI, Absol gained the ability to Mega Evolve using the Mega Stone known as Absolite. When Mega Evolving into Mega Absol, the Pokémon's base stat total increases dramatically from 465 to 565, with particularly significant boosts to its Attack rising from 130 to 150 and its Special Attack and Speed both jumping from 75 to 115. Mega Absol's ability changes from Pressure or Super Luck to Magic Bounce, a powerful ability that reflects stat-lowering moves and certain other effects back at the opponent. The Mega Evolution process amplifies Absol's physical features, enhancing its distinctive horn and overall presence to more imposing proportions. In the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Absol receives a third form called Mega Absol Z through the use of Absolite Z, introducing the Ghost type to its typing, making it Dark/Ghost and further refining its already formidable stat distribution for competitive play. This Mega Absol Z form maintains the Magic Bounce ability and represents the ultimate expression of Absol's catastrophic potential and mystical connection to disaster prediction.
Where to Find
hoenn route 120
hoenn
+3 more
sinnoh route 213
sinnoh
+1 more
mt coronet
sinnoh
+7 more
whirl islands
johto
+13 more
rock tunnel
kanto
+5 more
kanto victory road 1
kanto
+9 more
tohjo falls
johto
+1 more
digletts cave
kanto
+1 more
union cave
johto
+9 more
slowpoke well
johto
+5 more
mt mortar
johto
+13 more
ice path
johto
+13 more
dark cave
johto
+5 more
seafoam islands
kanto
+17 more
mt silver
johto
+25 more
johto route 47
johto
+1 more
mt moon
kanto
+5 more
cerulean cave
kanto
+9 more
giant chasm
unova
+5 more
unova route 13
unova
+13 more
+5 more locations in other games
Absol Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Absol inhabits harsh, rugged mountain environments where it lives in near isolation from human civilization. The Pokémon possesses an extraordinary ability to sense subtle changes in both sky and land, granting it the capacity to predict natural disasters with uncanny accuracy. According to its Pokédex entries, Absol appears before people only when it senses an impending natural disaster such as earthquakes or tidal waves, functioning as an early warning system for catastrophic events. However, this beneficial behavior has been catastrophically misunderstood throughout human history; people witnessed Absol's appearances immediately before disasters and mistakenly classified it as a harbinger or bringer of doom rather than recognizing it as a savior attempting to warn them. The Pokémon very rarely ventures down from the mountains of its own volition, preferring the isolation and stability of high-altitude terrain where it can better read environmental patterns. Despite its Dark-type classification and somewhat ominous appearance, Absol is fundamentally a peaceful Pokémon motivated by a desire to protect rather than harm, making it one of the most benevolent yet feared creatures in the Pokémon world.
Pokedex Entries
Generation III
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.
ABSOL 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.
It 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.
It appears when it senses an impending natural disaster. As a result, it was mistaken as a doom-bringer.
Generation IV
It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger.
Rumored to sense disasters with its horn, it became a target. It fled deep into the mountains.
It has the ability to foretell natural disasters. Its life span is over a hundred years.
Generation V
Rumored to sense disasters with its horn, it became a target. It fled deep into the mountains.
It appears from deep in the mountains to warn people about upcoming disasters it has sensed with its horn.
Generation VI
It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger.
It appears when it senses an impending natural disaster. As a result, it was mistaken as a doom bringer.
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.
Absol 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.
Generation VII
Long ago, superstitions were spread about it, saying it brought disaster. This fed a hatred of it, and it was driven deep into the mountains.
The only thing unlucky about Absol is its appearance. It protects fields and warns people of disaster, so one ought to be grateful for it.
Although it’s said to bring disaster, in actuality, this Pokémon possesses a calm disposition and warns people of any crises that loom.
The elderly call it the disaster Pokémon and detest it, but interest in its power to predict disasters is on the rise.
Generation VIII
Swift as the wind, Absol races through fields and mountains. Its curved, bow-like horn is acutely sensitive to the warning signs of natural disasters.
Because of this Pokémon’s ability to detect danger, people mistook Absol as a bringer of doom.
Absol Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Absol's name derives from the English word 'absolute' combined with the ominous suffix of various disaster-related terms, perfectly encapsulating its role as an absolute harbinger of disaster. In Japanese, its name アブソル (Absol) maintains phonetic similarity while carrying mythological weight. The design philosophy behind Absol draws heavily from both real-world predatory mammals and mystical, otherworldly aesthetics. The prominent scythe-shaped horn is the primary design element, evoking imagery of the Grim Reaper or divine judgment, which unfortunately reinforced the human misconception of Absol as a malevolent force. The white and dark blue coloration scheme creates a striking visual contrast that suggests nobility and danger simultaneously, while the wu wei symbol implicit in its facial structure hints at philosophical balance and duality—the idea that Absol is neither wholly good nor evil, but rather exists in a neutral space of natural law. The scythe-like tail mirrors the horn, creating visual symmetry and reinforcing the weapon-like aesthetic that has contributed to Absol's fearsome reputation. The overall design succeeds brilliantly in creating a Pokémon that appears dangerous while embodying the concept of warning and protection, making it an excellent visual representation of a misunderstood guardian.
Learnable Moves
Absol can learn 79 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| baton pass | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| bite | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| close combat | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| counter | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| detect | fighting | Status | — | — | 5 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| false swipe | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 |
| feint | normal | Physical | 30 | 100 | 10 |
| feint attack | dark | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| fire blast | fire | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 |
| flamethrower | fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| focus energy | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| fury cutter | bug | Physical | 40 | 95 | 20 |
| future sight | psychic | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| hail | ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| leer | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| magic coat | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| mean look | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| megahorn | bug | Physical | 120 | 85 | 10 |
| mimic | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| nightmare | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| perish song | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| pursuit | dark | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| quick attack | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| razor wind | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| role play | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| scratch | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| slash | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snatch | dark | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| spite | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| superpower | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| torment | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| water pulse | water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| will o wisp | fire | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
Absol Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battles, Absol serves as a dedicated physical attacker with its exceptional base Attack stat of 130, the highest among its base stats and a significant advantage in the meta-game. Its move pool provides excellent coverage through moves like Knock Off, Close Combat, Sucker Punch, and Stone Edge, allowing it to threaten a wide variety of opponents with strategic flexibility. The Pressure ability costs opponents an additional point of Power Points when targeting Absol, creating a subtle but meaningful attrition advantage in longer battles, while Super Luck increases the critical hit rate of Absol's attacks by one stage, complementing moves with naturally high critical ratios like Night Slash. The hidden ability Justified provides an interesting niche, raising Absol's Attack stat by one stage whenever it takes damage from a Dark-type move, potentially triggering chain reactions in competitive scenarios. Mega Absol significantly elevates the Pokémon's competitive viability by boosting Attack to 150 and doubling Special Attack and Speed to 115 each, while the Magic Bounce ability becomes a game-changing utility by reflecting status moves and entry hazards. Its Dark typing provides beneficial resistances to Psychic and Ghost-type moves, though its vulnerability to Fairy, Fighting, and Bug moves requires careful team building. Despite a moderately low defensive stat of 60 across both categories, skilled players leverage Absol's speed, power, and coverage moves to overwhelm opponents before defensive weakness becomes a critical issue.
Commonly Asked Questions About Absol
What type is Absol?
Absol is a dark type Pokemon.
What does Absol evolve from?
Absol does not evolve.
What are Absol's weaknesses?
Absol is weak to fighting, bug and fairy type moves.
Where can I find Absol?
Absol can be found in hoenn route 120 (hoenn), sinnoh route 213 (sinnoh) and mt coronet (sinnoh) and 22 other locations.
Absol Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Absol occupies a unique position in Pokémon lore and culture as a deliberate exploration of prejudice and misunderstanding. The concept of a benevolent creature being feared and reviled due to circumstantial association with tragedy resonates with players on a thematic level, making Absol a Pokémon of substantial narrative weight within the franchise. The species has appeared in multiple anime episodes and significant storylines, most notably through Goh's Absol in the Pokémon Sword and Shield anime series, where the relationship between trainer and Pokémon explores themes of trust and redemption. Absol has maintained consistent popularity among dedicated Pokémon fans since its introduction, frequently appearing in fan art, fan fiction, and community discussions about underrated or misunderstood Pokémon. The design's appeal extends beyond casual audiences, with Absol becoming a fixture in competitive Pokémon communities and receiving sustained competitive viability through multiple generations of game releases. In trading card games and other Pokémon media, Absol has been featured prominently, often depicting the moment of its ill-fated appearance before disaster rather than explicitly showing the disaster itself, reinforcing the tragic irony of its existence. The Pokémon serves as a powerful metaphor within the broader cultural context of the franchise, teaching players and viewers alike about the dangers of judgment without complete information and the importance of looking beyond appearances to understand true intent.
Where to Find Absol in Every Pokémon Game
Absol was first introduced in the Hoenn region during Generation III and has maintained consistent availability across most subsequent games and regions. In the original Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald versions, Absol can be encountered in mountainous areas including Mt. Pyre, establishing its thematic connection to dangerous, isolated terrain. The species has appeared in various other games including Diamond and Pearl (local Pokédex 209), Black 2 and White 2 (local Pokédex 216), X and Y in the Coastal Kalos region (local Pokédex 9), and Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire (local Pokédex 159). More recent generations including Sun and Moon (Alola Pokédex 245), Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon (Alola Pokédex 322), and the Crown Tundra DLC for Pokémon Sword and Shield (Galar Pokédex 107) all feature Absol in their wild encounter tables. The Pokémon's catch rate of 30 makes it moderately difficult to capture without specialized tools or weakening tactics, requiring trainers to invest effort in securing one for their team. Absol is also available in Pokémon GO, where it can be encountered in raids and field research tasks, making it accessible to mobile players. Additionally, Absol eggs can be obtained through breeding compatible Pokémon, providing an alternative method of acquisition for trainers who struggle with wild encounters. The consistent inclusion of Absol across generations reflects its enduring popularity and thematic importance to the Pokémon franchise.