Absol (Pokémon)

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Absol アブソル Absol #359 Absol Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Dark Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Pressure or Super Luck Absol Cacophony Cacophony Justified Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Magic Bounce Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 30 (8.8%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 26 cycles
Height 3'11" 1.2 m Absol 3'11" 1.2 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 103.6 lbs. 47.0 kg Absol 108.0 lbs. 49.0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone Absolite [[|]]
Base experience yield 174 Gen. III-IV Unknown IV 163 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Absol 0 HP 2 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   White	Base friendship 35
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Absol (Japanese: アブソル Absol) is a Dark-type Pokémon.

While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, it can Mega Evolve into Mega Absol using the Absolite.

Biology

Absol is a quadruped, mammalian Pokémon with a dark blue to gray body covered in white fur. It has a ruff around its neck and chest and a tuft on the top of its head adorned with a single blue-black oval. It has a feline face with almond-shaped, red eyes, a scythe-like tail, and a sickle-shaped horn on the side of its head. Its broad feet are equipped with three claws each, and spikes protrude from the heels of its hind legs and the elbows of its front legs.

As Mega Absol, its fur is longer overall, and the increased energy coursing through its body makes the fur at the back of its mane stand on end, so that it appears to have wings. The spikes on its heels and elbows grow larger, and the fur in these areas becomes longer as well. Its sickle-shaped horn widens, while an additional, smaller horn appears on the opposite side of its head. Its tail now has a more saw-like shape, and the oval marking on its forehead is now a rounded triangle.

Absol lives in the mountains far from civilization, and rarely ventures down from its alpine home. Using its horn, Absol is able to sense even subtle changes in the sky and the land to predict when a natural disaster will occur, and will try to warn people when one is approaching. This often has the unfortunate effect of Absol itself being blamed for the disaster.

In the anime

Absol in the anime

Major appearances

Absol first appeared in Jirachi: Wish Maker. The Disaster Pokémon showed up to take Jirachi back to Forina. However, Absol wasn't evil, and helped Jirachi once it returned to Forina.

The Disaster Pokémon made its first anime appearance in Absol-ute Disaster. The people of a town were blaming Absol for all the bad things that were happening to their town during the past month. Ash and friends (along with a boy named Nicky) went out to search whether or not the accusations were true. They found out that the Absol was actually warning the town about a flood.

An Absol owned by Mollie appeared in What I Did for Love! She used it in a Contest where it battled Brock's Marshtomp and lost.

Drew captured and trained an Absol for the Kanto Grand Festival, as seen in May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!.

Minor appearances

An Absol appeared in Mutiny in the Bounty, captured by the evil Hunter J and her henchmen after Ash's Pikachu, Melodi's Gardevoir and Team Rocket's Meowth got stolen. The Absol was returned to its rightful owner after Ash, Team Rocket, and Melodi reunited with their Pokémon and some of J's minions were arrested.

An Absol made a brief cameo in Destiny Deoxys and Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

Other

Mega Absol made its debut appearance in SS029 and is set to appear in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, under the ownership of Ayaka.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG107 Absol May's Pokédex Absol, the Disaster Pokémon. Absol live in steep mountainous regions, and rarely venture down into areas inhabited by humans, but should an Absol be seen by humans, it is said that catastrophe is soon to follow.

In the manga

Absol from Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

An Absol appears in the Ruby & Sapphire arc of the Pokémon Adventures manga. It first appears to Ruby, who shudders in fear immediately. Absol is also present in the feud between Kyogre and Groudon. Like in the anime, Absol is accused of bringing disaster.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

Absol is one of Koya's main Pokémon. It is used in his battles at the Pokémon League, and in subsequent battles against Team Galactic.

In the TCG

Main article: Absol (TCG)

In the TFG

One Absol figure has been released.

• Next Quest: Absol

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: An Absol trails the rescue team around the Frosty Forest and confronts them after the defeat of Articuno. Absol is initially suspicious of the player and partner from the beginning but eventually decides to join the rescue team and helps in the journey up Mt. Freeze.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III 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 {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum Rumored to sense danger 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 {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black Rumored to sense disasters with its horn, it became a target. It fled deep into the mountains. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 It appears from deep in the mountains to warn people about upcoming disasters it has sensed with its horn. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI 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.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Route 120 Emerald Route 120 FireRed LeafGreen Trade Colosseum Realgam Tower (Shadow) XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Route 213 (Swarm) Platinum Mt. Coronet (summit) HeartGold SoulSilver Slowpoke Well, Union Cave, Mt. Mortar, Dark Cave, Whirl Islands, Mt. Silver, Ice Path, Cliff Cave, Diglett's Cave, Mt. Moon, Cerulean Cave, Rock Tunnel, Seafoam Islands, Victory Road, Tohjo Falls (Hoenn Sound) Pal Park Mountain
Generation V Black White Route 13, Giant Chasm Black 2 White 2 Routes 13 and 14 Route 23 (Hidden Grotto) Dream World Rugged Mountain
Generation VI X Y Route 8, Friend Safari (Dark)

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Wilderness (Sapphire Field)
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 58 Forever Level 8 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Frosty Forest (End) Northwind Field (28F-29F) Western Cave (40F-49F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Crystal Crossing (B8-B13)
Pokémon Ranger	Panula Cave
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Altru Building Altru Tower
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Rasp Cavern Dark Temple
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Tower: World Axle - B2F (Post-ending) Hauntyard: All*
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Granite Zone

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
RS	Pokémon Center 5th Anniversary Spite Absol	Japanese	Japan	5	April 25 to May 18, 2003
RS	Pokémon Center 5th Anniversary Wish Absol	Japanese	Japan	5	April 25 to May 18, 2003
RS	Pokémon Stamp Ruby and Sapphire Absol	Japanese	Japan	5	September 9, 2003
RS	Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire Promotion Absol	English	United States	35	July 10, 2004
RSEFRLG	Journey Across America Absol	English	United States	70	February 25 to July 23, 2006
RSEFRLG	Party of the Decade Absol	English	United States	70	August 8, 2006

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		Ganlon Berry (50%)	Salac Berry (50%)

Stats

Base stats

Absol

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 65		125 - 172	240 - 334
Attack: 130		121 - 200	238 - 394
Defense: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Atk: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Sp. Def: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Speed: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Total: 465	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Mega Absol

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 65		125 - 172	240 - 334
Attack: 150		139 - 222	274 - 438
Defense: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Atk: 115		108 - 183	211 - 361
Sp. Def: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Speed: 115		108 - 183	211 - 361
Total: 565	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/5 ★★★☆☆	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 3/3 ★★★	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 15/19 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Notes: If Miracle Eye is used by an opponent or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Psychic-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI Other generations: III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  00Start Perish Song Normal Status 0000— ——% 5 Cool 0   0   00Start Me First Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 Cool 0   0   00Start Razor Wind Normal Special 08080 100100% 10 Cool 0   0   00Start Detect Fighting Status 0000— ——% 5 Cool 0   0   00Start Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100100% 20 Cool 0   0   00Start Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 Cool 0   0   00Start Feint Normal Physical 03030 100100% 10 Cool 0   0   044 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 Cool 0   0   099 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 Cool 0   0   1212 Pursuit Dark Physical 04040 100100% 20 Cool 0   0   1717 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100100% 20 Cool 0   0   2020 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 Cool 0   0   2525 Double Team Normal Status 0000— ——% 15 Cool 0   0   2828 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 Cool 0   0   3333 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 Cool 0   0   3636 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100100% 10 Cool 0   0   4141 Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15 Cool 0   0   4444 Detect Fighting Status 0000— ——% 5 Cool 0   0   4747 Psycho Cut Psychic Physical 07070 100100% 20 Cool 0   0   5050 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 5 Cool 0   0   5757 Razor Wind Normal Special 08080 100100% 10 Cool 0   0   6060 Me First Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 Cool 0   0   6565 Perish Song Normal Status 0000— ——% 5 Cool 0   0

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Absol Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Absol Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VI Other generations: III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM01 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 TM54 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 TM59 Incinerate Fire Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 TM67 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM81 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 TM95 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM97 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 HM01 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Absol Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Absol Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VI Other generations: III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  Assurance Dark Physical 60 100% 10 Baton Pass Normal Status — —% 40 Curse Ghost Status — —% 10 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Feint Attack Dark Physical 60 —% 20 Hex Ghost Special 65 100% 10 Magic Coat Psychic Status — —% 15 Me First Normal Status — —% 20 Mean Look Normal Status — —% 5 Megahorn Bug Physical 120 85% 10 Perish Song Normal Status — —% 5 Play Rough Fairy Physical 90 90% 10 Punishment Dark Physical — 100% 5 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 80 100% 5 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Absol in Generation VI Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Absol in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Absol Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Absol Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VI Other generations: III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Absol can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Absol cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Absol Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Absol Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.8% Friend Area: Darkness Ridge Phrases 51%-100% HP I'm here to fight off natural disasters! 26%-50% HP I feel weak... My remaining HP is just half... 1%-25% HP I fear the worst... I cannot prevail against disasters... Level up I've leveled up! I feel empowered to fight disasters! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I've leveled up! I feel empowered to fight disasters!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Dark  Poké Assist: ( Dark ) Field move: (Cut ×3) Loops: 5 Min. exp.: 106 Max. exp.: 146 Browser entry   Absol attacks using confusing copies. Its scythe can cut through anything.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Dark  Poké Assist: ( Dark ) Field move: (Cut ×4) Browser entry   It launches dark pulses and gusts of dark wind to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Dark  ( Dark ) Past ( Normal ) (Cut ×4) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It sends gusts of dark wind to attack.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Absol is the Attraction Chief of Absol's Hurdle Bounce in the Granite Zone.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Absol  Dark

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Absol images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Absol has the highest Attack of any non-legendary Pokémon which is not a part of an evolutionary family.
• Absol's location in many games support its description of appearing where disasters occur:
  • In Diamond and Pearl Absol appears near Lake Valor, which was drained by Team Galactic.
  • In Platinum Absol appears on Mt. Coronet in places that one can first access when heading to the Spear Pillar, before Giratina is released by Team Galactic.
  • In Black and White, Absol can be found at the Giant Chasm, a place where disasters are said to befall Trainers, and Route 13, 13 being known as an unlucky number. Indeed, two years later, the Giant Chasm is where Team Plasma makes its stand.
  • In Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, Absol can be found in the Altru Building and Altru Tower, from which Team Dim Sun plans to take control of all Pokémon in the region.
• Absol was the last answer to the Pokémon Trainer's Choice.
• Absol is the only non-legendary Pokémon featured on the box art for Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire, though it often appears in legends.
• Mega Absol is the only non-Psychic-type Pokémon with access to Magic Bounce.

Origin

Absol is most likely based on the Bai Ze of Chinese mythology, also known as the kutabe or hakutaku. The Bai Ze predicted that a plague would sweep through the Toyama Prefecture of Japan. It is generally described as a white beast that can take the form of a large mountainous lion, distinguished by having one or two horns on its head. It is also sometimes said to have an extra eye on their head or back, which may be represented by the oval that appears on Absol's forehead. The Bai Ze is considered to be intelligent, and gifted with the ability to understand human speech. It may be also derive from the white chamois, a mountain dwelling goat-like animal, which local superstition claims represents the embodiment of death, and should any hunter harm one, they would die within the year. It may be also be based on the black cat superstition. Its head is modeled after a Taijitu ("yin-yang"). Absol's humanized face and feline appearance may also be a homage to the sphinx. Its scythe-shaped tail and horn suggest a resemblance to the Western personified depiction of Death, who is related to destiny and disaster.

Name origin

Absol may derive from 物騒 bussō (dangerous), or it may be a combination of ab- ("away from") and sol (Latin for sun), referring to its Dark-type nature, or may also be a reference to a solar eclipse, as many cultures feared a solar eclipse was a sign of end-times or disaster. It may also be a shortening of absolution or absolve, referring to the fact that while Absol foretells disasters, it does not cause them, thereby absolving it of guilt. It may also derive from Absalom, a name which is said to bring bad luck, according to Jewish tradition.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese アブソル Absol Possibly from 物騒 bussō, ab and sol, shortening of absolution or absolve, or Absalom French Absol Same as English name Spanish Absol Same as English name German Absol Same as English name Italian Absol Same as English name Korean 앱솔 Aep'sol Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 阿勃梭魯 / 阿勃梭鲁 Ābósuōlǔ Transliteration of Japanese name Cantonese Chinese

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