Mega Absol
Dark-type, Generation 3. Ranked #2 among Dark-type raid attackers (Tier S).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Snarl Brutal Swing 18.8 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 Mega Absol takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 607
- 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
- 1,886 CP
Mega 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, Mega Absol runs Snarl with Brutal Swing — 18.8 DPS and 321 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 Mega Absol places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | #2 | S | 18.8 | 321 | Snarl Brutal Swing |
| Bug | #5 | A | 17.0 | 290 | Snarl Megahorn |
| Electric | #25 | C | 15.8 | 270 | Snarl Thunder |
| Psychic | #28 | D | 15.7 | 268 | Psycho Cut Payback |
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Mega Absol is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Mega Absol
Use Mega Absol against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Mega Absol
- Evolve from
- Absol · Candy
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 83 | 2,853 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 83 | 3,089 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,844 | 1,933 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,294 | 2,405 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,844 | 1,933 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,394 | 1,462 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,844 | 1,933 |
Is Mega Absol good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Mega Absol is a Tier S Dark-type attacker at rank #2, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.
- Attack is its highest stat (314), 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.
- 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 | 46 |
| Lv 2 | 146 |
| Lv 3 | 245 |
| Lv 4 | 345 |
| Lv 5 | 445 |
| Lv 6 | 544 |
| Lv 7 | 644 |
| Lv 8 | 744 |
| Lv 9 | 843 |
| Lv 10 | 943 |
| Lv 11 | 1,037 |
| Lv 12 | 1,132 |
| Lv 13 | 1,226 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,320 |
| Lv 15 | 1,414 |
| Lv 16 | 1,509 |
| Lv 17 | 1,603 |
| Lv 18 | 1,697 |
| Lv 19 | 1,792 |
| Lv 20 | 1,886 |
| Lv 21 | 1,980 |
| Lv 22 | 2,075 |
| Lv 23 | 2,169 |
| Lv 24 | 2,263 |
| Lv 25 | 2,358 |
| Lv 26 | 2,452 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,546 |
| Lv 28 | 2,641 |
| Lv 29 | 2,735 |
| Lv 30 | 2,829 |
| Lv 31 | 2,876 |
| Lv 32 | 2,924 |
| Lv 33 | 2,971 |
| Lv 34 | 3,018 |
| Lv 35 | 3,065 |
| Lv 36 | 3,112 |
| Lv 37 | 3,159 |
| Lv 38 | 3,206 |
| Lv 39 | 3,254 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,301 |
| Lv 41 | 3,343 |
| Lv 42 | 3,385 |
| Lv 43 | 3,427 |
| Lv 44 | 3,470 |
| Lv 45 | 3,513 |
| Lv 46 | 3,556 |
| Lv 47 | 3,600 |
| Lv 48 | 3,643 |
| Lv 49 | 3,687 |
| Lv 50 | 3,732 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0359
- Form
- Mega
- Height
- 1.20 m
- Weight
- 47.00 kg
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0359_POKEMON_ABSOL_MEGA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Mega Absol in Pokemon GO?
Mega Absol's best moveset is Snarl (fast) with Brutal Swing (charged), worth 18.8 DPS as a Dark-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Mega Absol's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Mega Absol takes super effective damage from Bug, Fairy, Fighting-type moves. It resists Psychic, Dark, Ghost, so avoid those types against it.
What is Mega Absol's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Absol reaches 3,732 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,301 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 Mega Absol?
A perfect 15/15/15 Mega Absol shows 1,886 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,358 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.
How do you get Mega Absol in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Absol ( Candy).
Can Mega Absol be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Mega Absol depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.