Absol
has anyone been able to solo Absol in cloudy weather? is it possible with six maxed machamps and optimal moveset?
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I've tried. Can't be done solo. Cloudy weather does mean if you have maxed machamp team, you can grab just about any other one person and do it though.
EDIT - I'd add that if its not cloudy and you need to make sure partner x puts in their fighting pokemon (with fighting attacks) or you can still fail. I couldn't believe I failed with a level 34 person accompanying me who didn't have/use fighting Pokemon.
No, it is not possible. Based on Pokebattler simulations, in a best-case scenario, it would take a single player around 210 seconds to defeat Absol in cloudy weather, using the only the very best counter (L40 Machamps with C/DP, IV's of 15A, 15S, and defense between 5-10).
To LeRoy's point, I once failed a duo attempt with another L40 player joining me, although my L36 daughter and I typically handle Absol with 30-40 seconds to spare. The other L40 player was using what I assume were the autoselect choices, including T-tar, Aggron, etc., despite my having said we could do it "if you have decent fighting types."
With lucky eggs and double-XP bonus events, there are now a lot of high-level players who really don't understand battle mechanics and type effectiveness very well.
