Competitive Information for Absol [X/Y]
Dark
Abilities:
This Pokemon's Attack is raised by 1 stage after it is damaged by a Dark-type move.
If this Pokemon is the target of a foe's move, that move loses one additional PP.
This Pokemon's critical hit ratio is raised by 1 stage.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Absol? These builds are optimized for X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the X/Y metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Absol is here! This exceptional Pokémon is Dark-typed and ready to shine! Absol is a common Pokémon to see in the XY metagame. It is weak to Bug, Fairy, and Fighting-typed attacks. Discover Absol's movesets below and unleash its potential in battles!
Item: Scope Lens / Expert Belt
Ability: Super Luck
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Knock Off
- Superpower
- Psycho Cut / Play Rough
- Shadow Claw
Absol shows a distinguished Physical Sweeper prowess in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with devastating physical attacks. Scope Lens/Razor Claw increases Absol critical hit ratio by 1 stage and combined with Absol's Super Luck ability will double these chances even further. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Absol's super effective moves by 20%. With Super Luck, Absol's critical hit ratio is raised by 1 stage. Psycho Cut or Play Rough are added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Knock Off is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Absol's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psycho Cut is a physical 70-base power Psychic-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Super Luck
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 68 Hp / 220 Atk / 220 Spe
Moveset:
- Psycho Cut
- Shadow Claw
- Payback / Return
- Megahorn
Ready for single battles? Absol is popular Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with powerful physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Absol's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Super Luck, Absol's critical hit ratio is raised by 1 stage.
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Payback is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Dark-type move (power doubles if your Absol moves after the target).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Megahorn is a physical 120-base power Bug-type move that deals a vast amount of 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 X/Y 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 X/Y metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Scope Lens / Expert Belt
Ability: Super Luck
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Knock Off
- Rock Slide
- Psycho Cut / Play Rough
- Superpower
Absol stands out as a remarkable Physical Sweeper in double battles. The main aim of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with forceful physical attacks. Scope Lens/Razor Claw increases Absol critical hit ratio by 1 stage and combined with Absol's Super Luck ability will double these chances even further. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Absol's super effective moves by 20%. With Super Luck, Absol's critical hit ratio is raised by 1 stage. Psycho Cut or Play Rough are added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Knock Off is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Psycho Cut is a physical 70-base power Psychic-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Absol's attack and defense by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Absol can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon X/Y 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.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Absol can perform in X/Y. 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 XY Move and Ability Combos for Absol
- Moves: Wish + Baton pass
- Moves: Swagger + Foul play
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Swagger + Punishment
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
- Moves: Perish song + Protect
- Ability: Super luck + Item: Scope lens
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Assurance + Item: Rocky Helmet
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Detect, Endure, Magic Coat, Protect, Snatch, Feint, Quick Attack, Sucker Punch
- Moves that inflict status (and combo with the move Hex): Thunder Wave, Will-O-Wisp, Toxic
Moves that boost Absol's stats
- Calm Mind
- Charge Beam
- Curse
- Hone Claws
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Absol
- Baton Pass
- Ice Beam
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Rest
- Snarl
- Taunt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Absol in X and Y
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Absol's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon X and Y
Usage Data
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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