absol

Absol is a Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Dark

Abilities:

• Pressure: The Pokémon raises the opponent's PP usage.
• Super Luck: Increases the critical hit ratio of moves.
• Justified (Hidden Ability): Boosts Attack when hit by a Dark-type move.

Physical Characteristics:

• Absol is a quadrupedal Pokémon with a feline-like appearance.
• It has a sleek, white body with a sharp, sickle-shaped horn on the side of its head.
• Its face and tail are blue, with a distinctive blue oval marking on its forehead.
• The fur around its neck is long and resembles a mane, adding to its menacing look.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Known as the "Disaster Pokémon," Absol is said to appear before natural disasters, leading to the misconception that it brings bad luck.
• It typically resides in mountainous regions and secluded areas.
• Despite its reputation, Absol is actually quite protective of its habitat and tries to warn people of impending danger.

In Battle:

• Absol is known for its high Attack stat, making it a formidable physical attacker.
• It has access to powerful moves like Night Slash, Sucker Punch, and Psycho Cut.
• Its Mega Evolution, Mega Absol, gains the ability Magic Bounce, reflecting status moves back to the opponent.
• Absol is strong against Psychic and Ghost types but weak against Fighting, Bug, and Fairy types.

Evolution:

• Absol does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon.
• It can Mega Evolve into Mega Absol using the Absolite.

Interesting Facts:

• Absol's design may be inspired by the Bai Ze, a mythical creature in Chinese folklore said to have the ability to warn of impending disasters.
• In the Pokémon anime, Absol has been portrayed as a misunderstood creature, with episodes focusing on its true nature as a protector rather than a bringer of doom.
• Its appearance in various media often emphasizes its role in predicting and trying to prevent disasters, aligning with its Pokédex entries.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Ruby: Every time ABSOL appears before people, it is followed by a disaster such as an earthquake or a tidal wave.As a result, it came to be known as the disaster Pokémon.
• Sapphire: ABSOL has the ability to foretell the coming of natural disasters. It lives in a harsh, rugged mountainenvironment. This Pokémon very rarely ventures down from the mountains.
• Emerald: It sharply senses even subtle changes in the sky and the land to predict natural disasters. It is a long-lived Pokémon that has a life-span of 100 years.
• Firered: It appears when it senses an impending natural disaster. As a result, it was mistaken as a doom-bringer.
• Leafgreen: It appears when it senses an impending natural disaster. As a result, it was mistaken as a doom-bringer.
• Diamond: It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger.
• Pearl: It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger.
• Platinum: Rumored to sense disasters with its horn, it became a target. It fled deep into the mountains.
• Heartgold: It has the ability to foretell natural disasters. Its life span is over a hundred years.
• Soulsilver: It has the ability to foretell natural disasters. Its life span is over a hundred years.
• Black: Rumored to sense disasters with its horn, it became a target. It fled deep into the mountains.
• White: Rumored to sense disasters with its horn, it became a target. It fled deep into the mountains.
• Black-2: It appears from deep in the mountains to warn people about upcoming disasters it has sensed with its horn.
• White-2: It appears from deep in the mountains to warn people about upcoming disasters it has sensed with its horn.
• X: It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger.
• Y: It appears when it senses an impending natural disaster. As a result, it was mistaken as a doom bringer.
• Omega-Ruby: Every time Absol appears before people, it is followed by a disaster such as an earthquake or a tidal wave. As a result, it came to be known as the disaster Pokémon.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Absol has the ability to foretell the coming of natural disasters. It lives in a harsh, rugged mountain environment. This Pokémon very rarely ventures down from the mountains.
• Sun: Long ago, superstitions were spread about it, saying it brought disaster. This fed a hatred of it, and it was driven deep into the mountains.
• Moon: Although it’s said to bring disaster, in actuality, this Pokémon possesses a calm disposition and warns people of any crises that loom.
• Ultra-Sun: The only thing unlucky about Absol is its appearance. It protects fields and warns people of disaster, so one ought to be grateful for it.
• Ultra-Moon: The elderly call it the disaster Pokémon and detest it, but interest in its power to predict disasters is on the rise.
• Sword: Swift as the wind, Absol races through fields and mountains. Its curved, bow-like horn is acutely sensitive to the warning signs of natural disasters.
• Shield: Because of this Pokémon’s ability to detect danger, people mistook Absol as a bringer of doom.