Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
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Weakness Chart for Dark-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
Grass
2x
0.5x
2x
0.5x
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
0x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Absol? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Meet Absol, the impressive Pokémon of Dark types! Absol is a common Pokémon to see in the RS metagame. Its only type-related weaknesses are Bug and Fighting. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Absol's strategies.
Species: Absol Item: Choice Band / Silk Scarf Ability: Pressure Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA) EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe Moveset: - Slash / Double-Edge - Shadow Ball - Rock Slide - Rock Smash / Counter
Physical Sweeper Absol (Pressure)
For those intense single battles, Absol is a terrific Physical Sweeper. This moveset was created to crush rivals using destructive physical power. In the dark days prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Absol's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Pressure, if Absol is the target of a move that move loses one additional pp. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Absol's normal-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio). ◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil). ◆ Shadow Ball is a physical 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch). ◆ Rock Smash is a physical 20-base power Fighting-type move (50% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage). ◆ Counter is a physical 0-base power Fighting-type move (if hit by physical attack, returns double damage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Absol? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Species: Absol Item: Choice Band / Silk Scarf Ability: Pressure Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA) EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe Moveset: - Razor Wind / Slash - Rock Slide - Shadow Ball - Rock Smash / Counter
Doubles Physical Sweeper Absol (Pressure)
Absol proves to be a noteworthy Physical Sweeper for double battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical moves. Don't forget before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Absol's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Pressure, if Absol is the target of a move that move loses one additional pp. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Absol's normal-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Razor Wind is a physical 80-base power Normal-type move (charges, then hits foes turn 2). ◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio). ◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch). ◆ Shadow Ball is a physical 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ◆ Rock Smash is a physical 20-base power Fighting-type move (50% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage). ◆ Counter is a physical 0-base power Fighting-type move (if hit by physical attack, returns double damage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Absol can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Absol.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Absol can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Absol
Moves: Wish + Baton pass
Moves: Swagger + Psych up
Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
Moves: Perish song + Protect
Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Moves with Priority: Endure, Magic Coat, Protect, Snatch, Quick Attack
Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Absol's stats
Calm Mind
Curse
Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Absol
Baton Pass
Ice Beam
Protect
Rest
Taunt
Toxic
Common Effort Values for Absol in Ruby and Sapphire
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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