Easy at trainer level 30 with proper counters
HP | 9,000 | ATK | 246.00 | DEF | 120.00 |
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CP Range | |||
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Lvl 20 | 1370 - 1443 | Lvl 25 | 1712 - 1805 |
Notable Weather
Fast Move Difficulty
Move | Difficulty |
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Snarl | Intermediate |
Psycho Cut | Easy |
Charge Move Difficulty
Move | Difficulty |
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Dark Pulse | Intermediate |
Megahorn | Easy |
Thunder | Intermediate |
Overview
Absol is usually the easiest tier 4 raid boss available for any given raid rotation, with at least a dozen unique Pokémon consistently able to beat it at level 30 without weather boost. Absol offers the same rewards as any other tier 4 boss as well as the opportunity for a shiny. This is a great place to start your path of duoing tier 4s as you build your teams for the tougher bosses.
Approach
Team Composition
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Of all the options, Fighting-types tend to have a better resistance profile vs. Absol’s moves
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Many Pokemon hit the 25 DPS needed to be eligible for a successful Duo, even beyond this list.
Dodging Strategy
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Absol has low defense but high damage. Doodging is a good idea to keep from having to reloby..
Counters
Note: "Good" movesets are not necessarily viable at the level indicated.
Video Guide
Best Raid Boss Counters
Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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Counter | Dynamic Punch | Best |
Karate Chop | Dynamic Punch | Best |
Counter | Cross Chop | Good |
Pros:
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The highest overall power vs. Absol, making it a superior counter
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Many players have one, as it is a historical tier 3 raid boss
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Resists Dark Type movesets and Megahorn
Cons:
- Weak to Psycho Cut, though that doesn't matter much due to its low power.
Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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Counter | Focus Blast | Best |
Pros:
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Excellent vs. Megahorn sets due to double Bug resistance
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Many players have one, as it featured on Community Day
Cons:
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Prone to fainting with leftover energy for its charged move
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Weak to Psycho Cut, though that doesn't matter much due to its low power.
Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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Counter | Dynamic Punch | Best |
Pros:
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Highest DPS option Vs. Absol
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Resists Dark Type movesets and Thunder
Cons:
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It doesn’t resist Bug, so it has more trouble vs. Megahorn
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Frail, appreciates dodging to keep up DPS
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Weak to Psycho Cut, though that doesn't matter much due to its low power
Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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Charm | Dazzling Gleam | Best |
Pros:
- Common for many players, was featured in Community Day
Cons:
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It doesn’t resist Dark, so it should dodge vs. Dark Pulse
Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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Counter | Dynamic Punch | Best |
Pros:
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Great power vs. Absol, basically a demi-Machamp
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Resists Dark Type movesets and Megahorn
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Cons:
- Weak to Psycho Cut, though that doesn't matter much due to its low power.
Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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Counter | Dynamic Punch | Best |
Pros:
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Excellent vs. Megahorn sets due to double Bug resistance
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Resists all Dark Type movesets
Cons:
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Overall on the frail side; can benefit from dodging Thunder
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Double-weakness to Psycho Cut can make some variants more challenging
Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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Counter | Power-Up Punch | Best |
Counter | Close Combat | Best |
Pros:
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Excellent vs. Megahorn sets due to double Bug resistance
Cons:
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Uncommon species
Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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Counter | Close Combat | Best |
Cons:
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It is a regional species that is inaccessible to many players
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Weak to Psycho Cut, though that doesn't matter much due to its low power.
Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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Fury Cutter | X-Scissor | Best |
Pros:
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Many players have one, as it is a historical tier 3 raid boss
Cons:
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Lack of useful resistances renders it a less bulky attacker
Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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Fury Cutter | X-Scissor | Best |
Pros:
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Many players have one, as its pre-evolution is a historical tier 3 raid boss
Cons:
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Low bulk except vs. Megahorn sets due to Bug resistance
Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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Pros:
- Double-resists Megahorn
- Resits Dark Type ovesets
Cons:
- Basically a worse Blaziken
Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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Charm | Play Rough | Best |
Pros:
- Resists Dark Type movesets and Megahorn
- Common species, has been a historical raid boss
Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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Charm | Dazzling Gleam | Best |
Air Slash | Dazzling Gleam | Good |
Pros:
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Has great survivability vs. Dark Pulse and Megahorn sets
Cons:
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Poor accessibility; is obtainable only from eggs and raids
Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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Counter | Play Rough | Best |
Pros:
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Common and obtainable at high levels when partly cloudy
Cons:
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Lack of useful resistances renders it a less bulky attacker