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#0359 Mega Absol

Absol standard-form artwork
Artwork shows Absol’s standard form.
Artwork: PokéAPI.
Dark
Abilities
Magic BounceReflects status moves back at the foe.
Hidden ability
Magic BounceReflects status moves back at the foe.
Capture
Gender
50.0% female
Egg groups
Field
Growth
Medium Slow
EV yield
2 Attack
Mega Absol’s base stats
HP65
Attack150
Defense60
Sp. Atk115
Sp. Def60
Speed115
Total565

Where to find it

Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.

Evolution

Does not evolve.

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Mega Absol’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical4010030The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
1LeerNormalStatus—10030The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. Lowers its Defense by 1 stage.
5Double TeamNormalStatus——15By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself. Raises its evasiveness by 1 stage.
10Knock OffDarkPhysical6510020The user slaps down the foe’s held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle.
15DetectFightingStatus——5It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
20TauntDarkStatus—10020The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for 2 to 4 turns.
25SlashNormalPhysical7010020The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
30Night SlashDarkPhysical7010015The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
35Focus EnergyNormalStatus——30The user takes a deep breath and focuses. Raises its critical-hit ratio by 2 stages.
40Sucker PunchDarkPhysical701005This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however.
45Swords DanceNormalStatus——20A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It raises the user’s Attack by 2 stages.
50Future SightPsychicSpecial12010010The foe is struck by a hunk of psychic energy 2 turns after this move is used.
55Perish SongNormalStatus——5The user sings a song of death. Any Pokémon hearing it faints in 3 turns unless it switches out.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Mega Absol can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM03Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020The user attacks with a pulsing blast of water. It has a 20% chance to confuse the foe.
TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus——20The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit. Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM07HailIceStatus——10The user summons a hailstorm lasting 5 turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types.
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5The user intensifies the sun for 5 turns. Fire-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM12TauntDarkStatus—10020The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for 2 to 4 turns.
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial110705A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5The user summons a heavy rain for 5 turns. Water-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical909015Attacks with a hard tail. May lower the target’s Defense.
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial9010015A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial1107010A wicked thunderbolt strikes the foe. It is more accurate in rain. 30% chance to paralyze the target.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. 20% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself. Raises its evasiveness by 1 stage.
TM34Shock WaveElectricSpecial60—20The user strikes the foe with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.
TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial9010015The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It has a 10% chance to burn the target.
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10A 5-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial110855The foe is hit by an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It has a 10% chance to burn the target.
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical609515Boulders are hurled at the foe, hindering its movement. Lowers its Speed by 1 stage.
TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60—20The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM41TormentDarkStatus—10015The user torments and enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45AttractNormalStatus—10015The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act.
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
TM54False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040A restrained attack that prevents the foe from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial509010The user fires a bundle of electricity. 70% chance to raise the user’s Sp. Atk by 1 stage.
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM61Will-O-WispFireStatus—8515The user shoots a sinister, bluish white flame at the foe to inflict a burn.
TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010The user charges up, then attacks. If it moves after the foe, its power is doubled.
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM70FlashNormalStatus—10020The user flashes a light that lowers the foe’s accuracy by 1 stage. It can also light up caves.
TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—9020A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits.
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It raises the user’s Attack by 2 stages.
TM77Psych UpNormalStatus——10The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the foe.
TM79Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015The user releases a horrible aura of malice. It has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM85Dream EaterPsychicSpecial10010015An attack that works only on a sleeping foe. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user’s HP.
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—8515The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also raises the foe’s Attack by 2 stages.
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM99Foul PlayDarkPhysical9510015Uses the target’s strength against it. The higher the target’s Attack, the greater the damage.
TM109Play RoughFairyPhysical9010010Playfully attacks the target. May lower the target’s Attack.
TM119Brutal SwingDarkPhysical6010020Swings its body wildly to damage all opposing Pokémon.
HM01CutNormalPhysical509530The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical6010015Attacks with a punch. May lower the target’s Defense.

Move tutors

Moves Mega Absol can learn from tutors
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notesTutor location, cost and requirements
Baton PassNormalStatus——40The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, passing along any stat changes.

New Bark Town · Cost: Level Ball ×1

New Bark Town

CurseGhostStatus——10Curses the foe. Non- Ghost types raise Attack and Defense by 1 stage and lower Speed by 1 stage.

Pokémon Tower, upper floors · Cost: Free

Requirements: Pokémon Tower: side battles and extras

the little girl in the Pokémon Tower, Lavender Town

Icy WindIceSpecial559515The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. Lowers the target’s Speed by 1 stage.

Route 20 · Cost: Aspear Berry ×1

Route 20

MegahornBugPhysical12010010Impales the target with a hard, magnificent horn.
Night SlashDarkPhysical7010015The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Play RoughFairyPhysical9010010Playfully attacks the target. May lower the target’s Attack.
SnarlDarkSpecial559515The user yells at the foe relentlessly, lowering its Sp. Atk.
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015The user attacks with the power of its will. It has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.

Saffron City · Cost: Colbur Berry ×1

Egg moves

Mega Absol’s egg moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
AssuranceDarkPhysical6010010If the foe has already taken damage, this attack’s power is 2 times higher.
Baton PassNormalStatus——40The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, passing along any stat changes.
BiteDarkPhysical6010025The foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
CurseGhostStatus——10Curses the foe. Non- Ghost types raise Attack and Defense by 1 stage and lower Speed by 1 stage.
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
FeintNormalPhysical3010010An attack that hits a foe using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves.
HexGhostSpecial6510010A relentless attack that deals heavy damage to a foe with a status problem.
Magic CoatPsychicStatus——15A barrier reflects moves that inflict status problems and other hindrances back at the foe.
Mean LookNormalStatus——5The user affixes the foe with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.
MegahornBugPhysical12010010Impales the target with a hard, magnificent horn.
Perish SongNormalStatus——5The user sings a song of death. Any Pokémon hearing it faints in 3 turns unless it switches out.
Play RoughFairyPhysical9010010Playfully attacks the target. May lower the target’s Attack.
Sucker PunchDarkPhysical701005This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however.
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015The user attacks with the power of its will. It has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.

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