Absol counters, weaknesses & stats
Type: Dark
Looking for the best counters for Absol? This page lists the top Pokémon from the Pokémon Champions roster that hit Absol super-effectively, along with its full base stats, defensive matchups, abilities and weaknesses. Absol is a Dark-type Pokémon that takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Bug, Fairy.
Base stats
- HP
- 65
- Attack
- 130
- Defense
- 60
- Sp. Attack
- 75
- Sp. Defense
- 60
- Speed
- 75
- Total
- 465
Weaknesses
- Fighting (×2)
- Bug (×2)
- Fairy (×2)
Resistances
- Ghost (×0.5)
- Dark (×0.5)
Immunities
- Psychic
Abilities
- Pressure — Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
- Super Luck — Raises moves' critical hit rates one stage.
- Justified (hidden) — Raises Attack one stage upon taking damage from a dark move.
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)
Frequently asked questions
What is the best counter for Absol?
Based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety, the top counter in the Pokémon Champions roster is Beedrill. See the full ranked list above for more options.
What are Absol's weaknesses?
Absol is weak to Fighting, Bug, Fairy.
What type is Absol?
Absol is a Dark-type Pokémon.