Absol Weakness & Counters

Type matchups

Base stats

HP

65

Attack

130

Defense

60

Sp. Atk

75

Sp. Def

60

Speed

75

Total

465

Best counters to Absol

• Iron ValiantHits for 2×
• UrshifuHits for 2×
• GrimmsnarlHits for 2×
• PangoroHits for 2×
• ScraftyHits for 2×
• MorgremHits for 2×

Other Dark Pokémon

• Alolan Meowth
• Alolan Persian
• Umbreon
• Poochyena
• Mightyena
• Mega Absol
• Darkrai
• Purrloin
• Liepard
• Zorua
• Zoroark
• Nickit

Frequently asked questions

What is Absol weak to?

As a Dark type, Absol takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Bug and Fairy moves.

What is Absol resistant to?

Absol resists Ghost and Dark moves. It is immune to Psychic.

What are the best counters to Absol?

Strong type-based picks include Iron Valiant, Urshifu and Grimmsnarl, which hit Absol with super-effective attacks.