Mega Absol
Dark-type, Generation 3. Ranked #1 among Dark-type raid attackers (Tier S).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Snarl Brutal Swing 29.6 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 — 29.6 DPS and 505 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 | #1 | S | 29.6 | 505 | Snarl Brutal Swing |
| Bug | #13 | B | 21.9 | 374 | Snarl Megahorn |
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
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 raid attacker, ranked #1 at 29.6 DPS. That is a team slot, not a bench filler. As a Mega it also boosts the damage of every other attacker in the raid while it is on the field.
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 with Brutal Swing, worth 29.6 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 Mega Absol's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Mega Absol takes super effective damage from Bug, Fairy, Fighting. It resists Dark, Ghost. Psychic damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Mega Absol's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Absol reaches 3,732 CP at level 50 and 3,301 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is only while the Mega Evolution lasts; afterwards it drops back to Absol's 2,856 CP.
How do you get Mega Absol in Pokemon GO?
Mega Absol is not caught: you Mega Evolve a regular Absol for 200 Mega Energy the first time, and it reverts after 8 hours. Mega Energy comes from Mega Absol raids, and once you have evolved it once, from walking Absol as a buddy (25 per km).