Absol
Dark-type, Generation 3. Ranked #19 among Dark-type raid attackers (Tier B).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Snarl Brutal Swing 23.0 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
- 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 — 23.0 DPS and 393 TDO as a Dark-type attacker.
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 | #19 | B | 23.0 | 393 | Snarl Brutal Swing |
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
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Absol arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
- Mega Absol
- 200 Mega Energy for the first evolution
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 | — |
Tier B: #19 among Dark-type raid attackers at 23 DPS. Worth building if your Dark team is thin, not ahead of the Tier S and A names above it.
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 with Brutal Swing, worth 23 DPS as a Dark-type raid attacker. Brutal Swing is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.
What are Absol's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Absol takes super effective damage from Bug, Fairy, Fighting. It resists Dark, Ghost. Psychic damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Absol's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Absol reaches 2,856 CP at level 50 and 2,526 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Absol?
A 15/15/15 Absol shows 1,443 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,805 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,083 CP.
Is Shadow Absol better than regular Absol?
In raids, yes: Shadow Absol deals 27.8 DPS (#3 Dark) against 23 DPS (#19 Dark) for the regular form. It pays for that with 20% more damage taken, so it faints sooner. See Shadow Absol.