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Absol(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Dark-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the third generation games Ruby and Sapphire.
Physiology and Behavior[]
Absol is a quadrupedal, mammalian Pokémon with a dark blue to black 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. Between the dark skin, the curvature of the white fur on its head, and positioning of its horn, Absol's face vaguely resembles a wu wei symbol. It has a feline face with almond-shaped, red eyes, a scythe-like tail, and a crescent-shaped horn on the side of its head. Its broad feet are equipped with three claws each, and dewclaw-like spikes protrude from the heels of its hind legs and the elbows of its front legs. It walks with a pacing gait like that of a camel.
Absol lives in the mountains far from civilization, and it 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 disaster will occur and will try to warn people when one is approaching. Absol is also known to protect fields from natural disasters as well. This often has the unfortunate effect of Absol itself being blamed for the disaster, notably by the elderly. The hatred for Absol was stared years by superstitions surrounding about it. Despite this, the elderly are interested in its ability to predict disaster. Absol has been referred to as a bringer of doom. Absol can move as swiftly as the wind. Absol is said to have a lifespan up to 100 years.
Mega Absol[]
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.
Mega Absol emits a fearsome aura that has been known to kill fainthearted people from shock. It directs this aura at its opponents by beating its "wings", which are not capable of flight. However, Absol apparently detests assuming this form, as it normally dislikes fighting in the first place.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Pokémon spinoffs[]
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: 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.
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Absol returns as a friend of Ninetales, who will be recruited at the same time as Ninetales. Absol will reference the player and the partner from Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team as well as having an "adventure" with them.
In the anime[]
Absol appeared in Jirachi Wish Maker, where it showed up to take Jirachi back to Forina. However, Absol wasn't evil as Ash Ketchum and his friends were initially led to believe, and it helped Jirachi once it returned to Forina.
In the manga[]
Origin[]
Absol is likely based off the Bai Ze from Chinese Mythology, which was a white beast with a horn on its head that was considered to be massively intelligent. It could understand human speech and had knowledge on over 11,000 different types of supernatural creatures. It could be based on the kutabe, a Japanese mythical creature that predicted a plague that would sweep through the Toyama prefecture in Japan. It is said to have an extra eye on its head which could be represented by the oval on its forehead.
Its name also seems to have numerous origins. It could come from the japanese term 物騒 (busso) that means dangerous. It could be a combination of the prefix ab- and the Latin word, sol which could be referencing a solar eclipse, which is commonly considered a sign of disaster in many culture. It might be short for absolute relating to its accuracy in telling disasters
In-game Information[]
Pokédex entries[]
| Title | Entry |
|---|---|
| Third Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon 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. |
| 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. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon FireRed | It appears when it senses an impending natural disaster. As a result, it was mistaken as a doom-bringer. |
| Pokémon LeafGreen | It appears when it senses an impending natural disaster. As a result, it was mistaken as a doom-bringer. |
| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger. |
| Pokémon Pearl | It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger. |
| Pokémon Platinum | Rumored to sense danger with its horn, it became a target. It fled deep into the mountains. |
| Pokémon HeartGold | It has the ability to foretell natural disasters. Its life span is over a hundred years. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | It has the ability to foretell natural disasters. Its life span is over a hundred years. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | Rumored to sense disasters with its horn, it became a target. It fled deep into the mountains. |
| Pokémon White | Rumored to sense disasters with its horn, it became a target. It fled deep into the mountains. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | It appears from deep in the mountains to warn people about upcoming disasters it has sensed with its horn. |
| Pokémon White 2 | It appears from deep in the mountains to warn people about upcoming disasters it has sensed with its horn. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger. |
| Pokémon Y | It appears when it senses an impending natural disaster. As a result, it was mistaken as a doom bringer. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| 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. |
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon Moon | Although it's said to bring disaster, in actuality, this Pokémon possesses a calm disposition and warns people of any crises that loom. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | The elderly call it the disaster Pokémon and detest it, but interest in its power to predict disasters is on the rise. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon Shield | Because of this Pokémon's ability to detect danger, people mistook Absol as a bringer of doom. |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger. |
Mega Absol[]
| Title | Entry |
|---|---|
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | Normally, it dislikes fighting, so it really hates changing to this form for battles. |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | It converts the energy from Mega Evolution into an intimidating aura. Fainthearted people expire from shock at the sight of it. |
Game Locations[]
| Title | Location(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Third Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Ruby | ||
| Pokémon Sapphire | ||
| Pokémon Emerald | ||
| Fourth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Diamond | ||
| Pokémon Pearl | ||
| Pokémon Platinum | ||
| Pokémon HeartGold | ||
| Pokémon SoulSilver | ||
| Fifth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Black | ||
| Pokémon White | ||
| Pokémon Black 2 | Route 23 (Hidden Grotto) | |
| Pokémon White 2 | Route 23 (Hidden Grotto) | |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon X | ||
| Pokémon Y | ||
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | ||
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | ||
| Seventh Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Sun | ||
| Pokémon Moon | ||
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | ||
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | ||
| Eighth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Sword | Frostpoint Field (Wanderer) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) | |
| Pokémon Shield | Frostpoint Field (Wanderer) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) | |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | Grand Underground - Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Dazzling Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Stargleam Cavern, Big Bluff Cavern | |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | Grand Underground - Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Dazzling Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Stargleam Cavern, Big Bluff Cavern | |
Form Change[]
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Mega Form | ||
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Base Stats[]
Normal[]
| HP | 65 |
| Attack | 130 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Attack | 75 |
| Sp. Defense | 60 |
| Speed | 75 |
| Total | 465 |
Mega[]
| HP | 65 |
| Attack | 150 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Attack | 115 |
| Sp. Defense | 60 |
| Speed | 115 |
| Total | 565 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
| Main article: Absol/gallery |
Trivia[]
- In several games, Absol appears in areas where disasters occur.
- In its debut in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, it appears on Route 120, shortly before the Blue Orb/Red Orb is stolen from Mt. Pyre by Team Magma/Team Aqua.
- Pokémon Diamond and Pearl: Route 213, near Lake Valor, which Team Galactic drains.
- Pokémon Platinum: Mt. Coronet, where Team Galactic releases Giratina.
- Pokémon Black and White: The Giant Chasm, where disasters are said to befall trainers. In Black and White 2, Team Plasma makes their stand here.
- Pokémon Sun and Moon and Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon: Tapu Village, which was destroyed by Tapu Bulu.
- Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia: The Altru Building, where Team Dim Sun attempts to take control of all Pokémon in the region.
- Mega Absol is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 565.
- Absol was the last answer to the Pokémon Trainer's Choice at Pasta La Vista!.
- Absol is the only non-Legendary Pokémon featured on the box art for Pokémon Box: Ruby & Sapphire.
- Absol and Togepi are the only non-Flying-type Pokémon that can have Super Luck as their Ability.
| Mega Evolved Pokémon | |
|---|---|
| Introduced in X and Y | Venusaur • Charizard • Blastoise • Alakazam • Gengar • Kangaskhan • Pinsir • Gyarados • Aerodactyl • Mewtwo • Ampharos • Scizor • Heracross • Houndoom • Tyranitar • Blaziken • Gardevoir • Mawile • Aggron • Medicham • Manectric • Banette • Absol • Garchomp • Lucario • Abomasnow |
| Introduced in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire | Beedrill • Pidgeot • Slowbro • Steelix • Sceptile • Swampert • Sableye • Sharpedo • Camerupt • Altaria • Glalie • Salamence • Metagross • Latias • Latios • Rayquaza • Lopunny • Gallade • Audino • Diancie |