Absol
Dark-type, Generation 3. Ranked #18 among Dark-type raid attackers (Tier C).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Snarl Brutal Swing 15.0 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Brutal Swing is an Elite TM move. Brutal Swing costs 33 energy for 65 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Absol takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 529
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 25 per km
- Eggs
- 10 km · shiny possible
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,443 CP
Absol moves
2 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psycho Cut | Psychic | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
| Snarl Best STAB | Dark | 11 | 13 | 1.0s | 11 | 13 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse STAB | Dark | 80 | 50 | 3.0s | 26.7 | 1.60 |
| Megahorn | Bug | 105 | 100 | 2.0s | 52.5 | 1.05 |
| Payback STAB | Dark | 95 | 100 | 2.0s | 47.5 | 0.95 |
| Thunder | Electric | 100 | 100 | 2.5s | 40 | 1.00 |
| Brutal Swing Best STAB Elite | Dark | 65 | 33 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.97 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psycho Cut | Psychic | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
| Snarl | Dark | 5 | 13 | 2 | 2.50 | 6.50 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Megahorn | Bug | 110 | 55 | 2.00 | — |
| Payback | Dark | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | — |
| Thunder | Electric | 100 | 60 | 1.67 | — |
| Brutal Swing | Dark | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Absol runs Snarl with Brutal Swing — 15.0 DPS and 256 TDO as a Dark-type attacker. It also covers the Bug slot with Snarl and Megahorn.
The highest-damage fast move is Snarl (11 DPS); Psycho Cut builds energy fastest (14 EPS). Brutal Swing is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Absol places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | #18 | C | 15.0 | 256 | Snarl Brutal Swing |
| Bug | #30 | C | 13.6 | 232 | Snarl Megahorn |
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Absol is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Absol
Use Absol against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Absol
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Eggs
- 10 km eggs · shiny possible
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Absol knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 62 | 2,184 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 62 | 2,364 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,404 | 1,480 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,747 | 1,841 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,404 | 1,480 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,061 | 1,119 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,404 | 1,480 |
Is Absol good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
At Tier C (rank #18 as a Dark-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Absol is a favourite.
- Attack is its highest stat (246), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Absol deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Fog weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 35 |
| Lv 2 | 112 |
| Lv 3 | 188 |
| Lv 4 | 264 |
| Lv 5 | 340 |
| Lv 6 | 417 |
| Lv 7 | 493 |
| Lv 8 | 569 |
| Lv 9 | 645 |
| Lv 10 | 722 |
| Lv 11 | 794 |
| Lv 12 | 866 |
| Lv 13 | 938 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,010 |
| Lv 15 | 1,083 |
| Lv 16 | 1,155 |
| Lv 17 | 1,227 |
| Lv 18 | 1,299 |
| Lv 19 | 1,371 |
| Lv 20 | 1,443 |
| Lv 21 | 1,516 |
| Lv 22 | 1,588 |
| Lv 23 | 1,660 |
| Lv 24 | 1,732 |
| Lv 25 | 1,805 |
| Lv 26 | 1,877 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,949 |
| Lv 28 | 2,021 |
| Lv 29 | 2,093 |
| Lv 30 | 2,166 |
| Lv 31 | 2,202 |
| Lv 32 | 2,238 |
| Lv 33 | 2,274 |
| Lv 34 | 2,310 |
| Lv 35 | 2,346 |
| Lv 36 | 2,382 |
| Lv 37 | 2,418 |
| Lv 38 | 2,454 |
| Lv 39 | 2,490 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,526 |
| Lv 41 | 2,559 |
| Lv 42 | 2,591 |
| Lv 43 | 2,623 |
| Lv 44 | 2,656 |
| Lv 45 | 2,689 |
| Lv 46 | 2,722 |
| Lv 47 | 2,755 |
| Lv 48 | 2,789 |
| Lv 49 | 2,822 |
| Lv 50 | 2,856 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0359
- Height
- 1.20 m
- Weight
- 47.00 kg
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0359_POKEMON_ABSOL
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Absol in Pokemon GO?
Absol's best moveset is Snarl (fast) with Brutal Swing (charged), worth 15.0 DPS as a Dark-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Absol's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Absol takes super effective damage from Bug, Fairy, Fighting-type moves. It resists Psychic, Dark, Ghost, so avoid those types against it.
What is Absol's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Absol reaches 2,856 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,526 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Absol?
A perfect 15/15/15 Absol shows 1,443 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,805 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Absol better than regular Absol?
Shadow Absol deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Absol in Pokemon GO?
Absol spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It also hatches from 10 km eggs. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Absol be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes — shiny Absol is released. It can appear from wild spawns, eggs, research encounters and raids, and rates are boosted during Community Days and event weekends.