Absol (Pokémon)

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Absol Disaster Pokémon アブソル Absol #359 Absol Mega Absol Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Dark Unknown Unknown Unknown Mega Absol Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Pressure or Super Luck Absol Cacophony Mega Absol Cacophony Justified Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Magic Bounce Mega Absol 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 Mega Absol 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 103.6 lbs. 47.0 kg Absol 108.0 lbs. 49.0 kg Mega Absol 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 Mega Absol 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 Mega Absol
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 introduced in Generation III.

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

Mega Absol in the anime

Major appearances

Absol first appeared in the first Advanced Generation series movie, 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 a Coordinator named Mollie appeared in What I Did for Love!. It was used in the second round of the Gardenia Town Pokémon Contest where it battled Brock's Marshtomp and lost.

Drew caught and trained an Absol for the Kanto Grand Festival, as seen in May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!. It was first used in the Appeals Round and then again in a two-on-two Contest Battle alongside Flygon against May's Combusken and Squirtle.

Four Absol appeared in Arceus and the Jewel of Life under the ownership of Damos.

Mega Absol made its debut appearance in Mega Evolution Special I and appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction and Valuable Experience for All!, under the ownership of Astrid.

An Absol appeared in The Bonds of Evolution!, under the ownership of Magnus.

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.

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.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry XY028 Absol Serena's Pokédex Absol, the Disaster Pokémon. When disasters are detected with its horn, Absol comes down from the mountains to warn people.

In the manga

Absol in Pokémon Adventures

Mega Absol in Pokémon Adventures

In the movie adaptations

An Absol under the ownership of Astrid appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

An Absol appears in Assaulted by Pelipper II. 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. This Absol appears again at the start of the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc where it appeared on top of a building foreshadowing another disaster coming to Hoenn.

In Scizor Defends, Y encountered an Absol on Route 15 and battled it in order to capture a Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution. It made no attempt to resist her efforts and let itself be captured after Y asked it to help battle Team Flare, which it was nicknamed Solsol. Later it was given an Absolite, enabling it to evolve into Mega Absol.

In the Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master! manga

Ryū owns an Absol as a puck in ABM12.

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 Pokémon Try Adventure manga

Toki has an Absol nicknamed Absō.

In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team manga

Absol appeared in Battle in a Bitter Cold Land!!. When it first saw Ginji's scar, it was scared of him because Gengar told it that Ginji will destroy the world, but after Ginji explained that he is going to see Ninetales to find out the truth, Absol tells him that everyone thinks that it's causing the natural disasters and that they don't like it because of that misunderstanding. It then helps Ginji and Mudkip in their battle against Articuno. It appears again in Tears and Emotions - It's the Final Chapter! where it, along with several other Pokémon, help Ginji, Mudkip, Tyranitar, Charizard, and Alakazam defeat Groudon.

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

Absol

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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
Generation IV Diamond It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger. Pearl 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
Generation V Black Rumored to sense disasters with its horn, it became a target. It fled deep into the mountains. White Black 2 It appears from deep in the mountains to warn people about upcoming disasters it has sensed with its horn. White 2
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. 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.
Generation VII 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.

Mega Absol

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VII Sun When this Pokémon whips the winglike fur on its back as though beating its wings, it sends an intimidating aura flying at its opponents. Moon As the energy of Mega Evolution fills it, its fur bristles. What you see on its back are not true wings, and this Pokémon isn't able to fly.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Route 120 Emerald Route 120 FireRed LeafGreen Trade, Event 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) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Route 120
Generation VII Sun Moon Mount Lanakila, Tapu Village

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Pinball: R&S Wilderness (Sapphire Field) Trozei! Endless Level 58, Forever Level 8, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Frosty Forest*, Northwind Field (28F-29F), Western Cave (40F-49F) Ranger Panula Cave
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Crystal Crossing (B8-B13) MD Sky Crystal Crossing (B8-B13) Ranger: SoA Altru Building, Altru Tower Rumble Eternal Tower (Normal Mode B, Advanced Mode C) PokéPark Wii Granite Zone Ranger: GS Rasp Cavern, Dark Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Tower: World Axle - B2F (Post-ending), Hauntyard: All* Rumble U Frenzy Square: Guard the Fort!
Generation VI Battle Trozei Sky-High Ruins: Stage 5 Shuffle Expert Stages: Stage EX1 Rumble World Starlight Islands: Halloween Village (Center Boss, Back) Picross Area 22: Stage 02

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)
Omega Ruby	Alpha Sapphire	Life Orb (5%)
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 VII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Perish Song Normal Status 0000— ——% 5 011 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100100% 10 011 Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Feint Normal Physical 03030 100100% 10 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 044 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 077 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 1010 Pursuit Dark Physical 04040 100100% 20 1313 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100100% 20 1616 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 1919 Double Team Normal Status 0000— ——% 15 2222 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 2525 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 2929 Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15 3333 Detect Fighting Status 0000— ——% 5 3737 Psycho Cut Psychic Physical 07070 100100% 20 4141 Me First Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 4545 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 07070 100100% 5 4949 Razor Wind Normal Special 08080 100100% 10 5353 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100100% 10 5757 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 VII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM04 TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM07 TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM12 TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM13 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM14 TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM24 TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM30 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM35 TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM37 TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM38 TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TM39 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 TM41 TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM49 TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 TM54 TM54 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TM57 TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 TM59 TM59 Brutal Swing Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM61 TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM66 TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM71 TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM73 TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM75 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM77 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM80 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM81 TM81 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM85 TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM95 TM95 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM97 TM97 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  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 70 100% 5 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Absol in Generation VII 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 VII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  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 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!
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 R-000 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 R-000 It launches dark pulses and gusts of dark wind to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Dark Poké Assist: (present) Dark Field move: (present) (Cut ×4) Poké Assist: (past) Dark Field move: (past) (Cut ×1) Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]] It sends gusts of dark wind to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Absol is the Attraction Chief of Absol's Hurdle Bounce in the Granite Zone.
Pokémon Battle Trozei Dark Attack Power: ★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle Dark Attack Power: 60 - 80 0 #033 Mind Zap Can reset your opponent's disruption counter to maximum. Mega Effects 3 Erases Pokémon with three lines from upper right to lower left.

Evolution

Unevolved Absol  Dark

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

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

Trivia

• Absol's location in many games support its description of appearing where disasters occur:
  • In Diamond and Pearl, Absol appears on Route 213, which is close to 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 Sun and Moon, Absol can be found in Tapu Village, which was destroyed years earlier by Tapu Bulu.
  • 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.

Origin

Absol is most likely based on the Bai Ze (白澤) of Chinese mythology, whose name literally translates to "white marsh." It is generally described as a white beast, distinguished by having one or two horns on its head. Considered to be an intelligent beast, Bai Ze is gifted with the ability to understand human speech and the knowledge on the forms and habits of 11,520 types of supernatural creatures in the world. In legend, Bai Ze shared its knowledge to the Yellow Emperor, which was subsequently compiled in a book called Bai Ze Tu. Few of its supposed fragments survive today. In Japan, it is known as the hakutaku (白沢). In a related legend, a similar creature known as the kutabe predicted that a plague would sweep through the Toyama Prefecture of Japan. 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. Absol's head is modeled after a Taijitu symbol. 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. It may have also been inspired by the black cat superstition. Due to its feline appearance and it living in mountains Absol may also draw inspiration from a cougar.

Mega Absol's wings and elongated hair give it the appearance of an angel, with its wings also being reminiscent of Greek portrayals of sphinxes and furthering the connection to sphinxes noted above.

Name origin

Absol may derive from 物騒 bussō (dangerous). It may also be a combination of ab- ("away from") and sol (Latin for sun), referring to its Dark-type nature. The latter may also be a reference to a solar eclipse, as many cultures considered a solar eclipse as a sign of end-times or disaster.

It may also be derived from absolute, relating to its ability to foretell impending disasters. Or from absolve, meaning "to free someone from punishment or blame," or, "to be declared as innocent for an accused wrongdoing," in reference to it being misunderstood and undeserving of its reputation as doom-bringer.

Alternatively it could 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, or absolute 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 Absol Transliteration of its Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 阿勃梭魯 / 阿勃梭鲁 Ābósuōlǔ Transliteration its Japanese name Cantonese Chinese 阿勃梭魯 Ábuhtsōlóuh Same as Mandarin name

More languages Hindi एब्सोल Absol Transliteration of English name

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