Absol (Pokémon)

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Absol アブソル Absol #359
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Type Dark ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Disaster Pokémon
Abilities Pressure or Super Luck Super Luck Blue-Striped ----- Justified Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn #152 Sinnoh #209 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-200 Almia R-256 Oblivia R-285 N-199
Height 3'11" Imperial 1.2 m Metric 3'11"/1.2 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 103.6 lbs. Imperial 47.0 kg Metric 103.6 lbs./47.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color White	Catch rate 30 (3.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Field group 26 cycles (6630 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 2 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 174 Battle Exp.: 1741*
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 Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Absol is a quadrupedal felid Pokémon. Its dark blue to gray body is covered in white fur, with 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 cat-like face, a scythe-like tail and a sickle-shaped growth on the side of its head. Its body is sleek and feline, making it well suited for its life in the mountains. Its broad, circular feet are equipped with three claws each, and spikes protrude from the heels of its hind legs and the elbows of its anterior legs. Its head resembles a Yin-Yang symbol.

Gender differences

None

Special abilities

Using its horn, Absol is able to predict when a natural disaster will occur and tries to warn people when one is approaching. This often has the unfortunate effect of Absol itself being blamed for the disaster. The sickle that protrudes from an Absol's head is sharp enough to cut clean slices through metal and rock.

Behavior

It sharply senses even subtle changes in the sky and the land to predict natural disasters. Although Absol rarely venture down into areas inhabited by humans, when they do it is to warn people of the impending catastrophe. Absol tend to be quiet and observant Pokémon. They often carry an air of intelligence and serenity about them, though some can become violent and ill-willed if mistreated. Absol can be extremely vicious adversaries in battle and are known to deal attacks with flawless precision.

Habitat

File:Mountain.gif

Mountain Pokémon

Absol tend to live in mountainous regions and forests far away from people.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

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.

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

Minor appearances

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.

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.

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 Pokémon 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 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Rare Route 120 Emerald Rare Route 120 FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum One Realgam Tower (Shadow) XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Swarm Route 213 Platinum Rare Mt. Coronet summit HeartGold SoulSilver Rare Slowpoke Well, Union Cave, Mt. Mortar, Dark Cave, Whirl Islands, Mt. Silver, Ice Path, Cliff Edge Gate, Cliff Cave, Diglett's Cave, Mt. Moon, Cerulean Cave, Rock Tunnel, Seafoam Islands, Victory Road, Tohjo Falls (Hoenn Sound) Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White Rare Route 13, Giant Chasm Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World Rugged Mountain
Generation VI X Y None Trade

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
List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2003#Absol	Stamp	Japan	2003	5	Never
List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2003#Absol	PCJP Distribution #1	Japan	2003	5	Never
List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2004#Absol	PCNY Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire	United States	2004	35	Never
List of 10th Anniversary event Pokémon#Absol and Alakazam	10th Anniversary	United States	2006	70	Never
List of 10th Anniversary event Pokémon#Absol and Alakazam	Bryant Park 10th Anniversary	United States	2006	70	Never

Held items

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

Stats

Base stats

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.

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 V, 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× 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× 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× 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× 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 V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 00Start Feint Normal Physical 03030 100100% 10 044 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 099 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100100% 20 1212 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 1717 Razor Wind Normal Special 08080 100100% 10 2020 Pursuit Dark Physical 04040 100100% 20 2525 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 2828 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 3333 Double Team Normal Status 0000— ——% 15 3636 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 4141 Future Sight Psychic Special 100100 100100% 10 4444 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 5 4949 Detect Fighting Status 0000— ——% 5 5252 Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15 5757 Me First Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 6060 Psycho Cut Psychic Physical 07070 100100% 20 6565 Perish Song Normal Status 0000— ——% 5

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 V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	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	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM12	Taunt	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	09595	100}}100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120120	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	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120120	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	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120120	085}}85%	5
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	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	04040	100}}100%	10
	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	03030	100}}100%	15
	TM61	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	Status	0000—	075}}75%	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—	—}}—%	30
	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
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	TM95	Snarl	Dark	Special	05555	095}}95%	15
	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 V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Assurance	Dark	Physical	50	100%	10
	Baton Pass	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
	Curse	Ghost	Status	—	—%	10
	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
	Hex	Ghost	Special	50	100%	10
	Faint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	—%	20
	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
	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 V 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 V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black 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

Dream World-only moves

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Dream World	Megahorn	Bug	Physical	120	85%	10
Dream World	Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100%	5
A superscript level indicates that Absol can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level 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 event 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

Does not evolve 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

• Although several of Absol's Pokédex entries claim that it can sense disaster, it cannot have the abilites Anticipation or Forewarn.
  • It can, however, learn Future Sight.
    • No other Dark-type Pokemon can learn Future Sight.
• Absol has the highest Attack of any non-legendary Pokémon which is not a part of an evolutionary family.
• Absol is the only Pokémon that can learn Psycho Cut by level that is not a Template:Type2 itself.
• Absol appears on Mt. Coronet in places that one can first access when heading to Spear Pillar for Platinum's climax, where a disaster is about to occur.
  • Similarly, in Pokémon 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 an unlucky number.
• Absol was the last answer to the Pokémon Trainer's Choice.
• Absol learns the most variations of Slash of any Pokémon (barring Smeargle). In addition to Slash itself, it can learn Night Slash, Psycho Cut and Shadow Claw. The only variation Absol cannot learn is Cross Poison.
• Absol is the only non-legendary Pokémon featured on the box art for Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire, though it often appears in legends.
• Absol is the only Template:Type2 Pokémon in the white color group.
• Absol learns the most moves of all non-Legendary Pokémon: 78.
• In Pokémon Ranger, Absol deals the most damage to the Styler, at 6, even over Metagross.
• Absol is the only Dark-type Pokemon that can have the ability Justified.
  • Absol is also the only pure Dark-type Pokemon that can have the ability Pressure and the ability Super Luck.
    • Furthermore, Absol is the only Pokemon whose ability can either be Pressure, Super Luck, or Justified.

Origin

Absol is most likely based on the Bai Ze of Chinese mythology, also known as the kutabe or hakutaku. 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. They also are said to sometimes have an extra eye on their head or back. This "eye" could also be the middle symbol that appears on Absol's forehead. Absol's head is modeled after a Taijitu ("yin-yang"). The Bai Ze (kutabe) predicted that a plague would sweep through the Toyama Prefecture of Japan. It is considered to be intelligent, and gifted with the ability to understand human speech. This would also match the fact of Absol's independence, habitat, and body seeing to be reminiscent of a cougar and its independent nature. It may be also be based on the black cat superstition. Absol's humanized face and feline appearance may also be a homage to the sphinx. A less likely theory is that it may be derived from the white chamois, a mountain dwelling goat like animal of which local superstition claims to represent the embodiment of death and if should any hunter harm one, would die within the year.

Name origin

Absol may derive from 物騒 bussō (dangerous), or it may be a combination of Ab (prefix meaning away or departure) and sol (Latin for sun), referring to its Template:Type2 nature. It may also be a shortening of absolution or absolve, referring to 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 in Jewish tradition.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Absol French Absol Korean 앱솔 Absol Chinese 阿勃梭魯 Ā Bó Suō Lǔ Transliteration of its Japanese name.

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