Absol
Snarl
Brutal Swing
Absol is a Dark-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Hoenn region (#359, Generation 3). With a max CP of 2,856 and base stats of 246/120/163 (Atk/Def/Sta), Absol has a total stat product of 529. Absol's best moveset is Snarl and Brutal Swing, making it a competitive Dark-type attacker for raids.
Absol is weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting-type moves. It resists Psychic, Dark, Ghost-type attacks. Absol is a 5.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Snarl
Brutal Swing
Snarl
Megahorn
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Absol's best offensive moveset is Snarl combined with Brutal Swing, achieving 15.0 DPS and 256 TDO as a Dark-type attacker (ranked #18, Tier C). Alternatively, Absol can serve as a Bug-type attacker with Snarl and Megahorn (#29, Tier C).
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Snarl (11 DPS), while Psycho Cut generates energy the fastest (14 EPS). Note that Brutal Swing is an Elite TM move and cannot be obtained through regular TMs.
Evolution
Forms & Variants
Raid Guide
Absol as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsAbsol is not currently available as a raid boss. When Absol returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Absol from raids would have 1443 CP at level 20, or 1805 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Absol
Absol is weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Absol as Raid Counter
Absol is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Absol
Absol can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
A Shadow version of Absol is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Absol knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 5,000 Stardust and 5 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Absol as your buddy earns 1 candy every 5.0 km. It also earns 25 Mega Energy per km when you have Mega Evolved it before.
Absol Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Absol in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Absol from raids or eggs will show 1,443 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Absol is a Dark-type Pokemon with a stat total of 529. With its high Attack stat (246), Absol is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Bug, Fairy, Fighting-type moves when using Absol. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Absol's performance.
Absol's moves get a damage boost in Fog weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 75,000 Stardust and 75 Candy. With 5 charged moves available, a second move gives Absol much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Absol?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Low Priority
Absol ranks #18 as a Dark-type attacker with a Tier C rating, meaning stronger options are readily available. With a max CP of 2,856 and base stats of 246/120/163, its overall performance in raids falls behind top-tier competitors. Unless Absol is a personal favorite or you have surplus Stardust and Candy, your resources are better spent on higher-ranked Dark-type attackers. Keep one for your collection but skip the power-up investment for now.
Shadow vs Regular: Shadow Absol deals 20% more damage but takes ~20% more. For raids, Shadow is generally the better investment. For PvP, evaluate matchups carefully — the bulk loss can be significant.