Absol Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Dark · BST: 465 · Role: Physical Wallbreaker
Absol is a Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Bug, Fairy. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Absol, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Beedrill, Mega Beedrill, Machamp plus 5 more ranked below.
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Absol can Mega Evolve into Mega Absol, changing its stats and role mid-battle. See the Mega form page for its updated counters and weaknesses.
With a 465 base stat total, Absol plays as a Physical Wallbreaker. Its highest stat is Attack (130), and at base 75 Speed it sits faster than 41% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a bulky Physical wall like Skarmory or Hippowdon can switch in safely.
What counters Absol in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.
Top counters vs Absol
- Beedrill (Bug / Poison)
- Mega Beedrill (Bug / Poison)
- Machamp (Fighting)
- Ariados (Bug / Poison)
- Forretress (Bug / Steel)
- Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
- Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
- Toxicroak (Poison / Fighting)
How each counter beats Absol
- Beedrill (Bug / Poison) speed-ties Absol and hits it super-effectively with STAB Bug moves.
- Mega Beedrill (Bug / Poison) outspeeds Absol and hits it super-effectively with STAB Bug moves.
- Machamp (Fighting) underspeeds but can still trade Absol and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
- Ariados (Bug / Poison) underspeeds but can still trade Absol and hits it super-effectively with STAB Bug moves.
- Forretress (Bug / Steel) underspeeds but can still trade Absol and hits it super-effectively with STAB Bug moves.
Absol weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Fighting (×2)
- Bug (×2)
- Fairy (×2)
Resistances
- Ghost (×0.5)
- Dark (×0.5)
Immunities
- Psychic
Base stats
- HP
- 65
- Attack
- 130
- Defense
- 60
- Sp. Attack
- 75
- Sp. Defense
- 60
- Speed
- 75
- Total
- 465
Best Tera Types for Absol
The best Tera Types for Absol cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
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- Justified (hidden) — [object Object]
Other Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Dark-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Absol:
Frequently asked questions about Absol
What counters Absol in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Absol are Beedrill, Mega Beedrill, Machamp, Ariados, Forretress. These Pokémon hit Absol super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Absol weak to?
Absol is a Dark-type Pokémon weak to Fighting, Bug, Fairy. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Absol?
The single best pick against Absol in the Pokémon Champions roster is Beedrill, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
How do you beat Absol in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Absol, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Dark) and carries super-effective coverage (Fighting, Bug, Fairy). Avoid Pokémon that share Absol's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Absol good in Pokémon Champions?
Absol's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (465 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.
Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.