What kind of Pokemon is Absol from Bulbapedia?

From Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia. Absol (Japanese: アブソル Absol) is a Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III. While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Absol can Mega Evolve into Mega Absol using the Absolite.

Is there a knock off attack on Absol?

Knock Off: Knock Off is a mandatory STAB on Absol, which, along with it’s fearsome base 150 Attack, can rip apart unprepared teams.

What happens to Mega Absol’s fur during evolution?

As Mega Absol, its fur is longer overall, and the increased energy coursing through its body makes the fur at the back of its mane stand on end, so that it appears to have wings. The spikes on its heels and elbows grow larger, and the fur in these areas becomes longer as well.

What’s the best moveset to use with Absol?

Justified also works with good predicts but Swords Dance can be used over Fire Blast for immense power but it would miss out on Ferro kills. Mega Absol’s Magic Bounce also bounces back all status so good prediction means free hazards, but use a spinner regardless just to be safe.

What kind of Pokemon can you use on Absol?

Pokemon like Qwilfish and Roselia can set up entry hazards to wear down many of Absol’s common switch-ins like Hitmonchan, Silvally-Fairy, and Regirock while also sponging super effective attacks for Absol. Absol can also take advantage of Psychic-types that might want to switch in on Qwilfish.

What happens when Absol is damaged in Smogon?

This Pokemon’s Attack is raised by 1 stage after it is damaged by a Dark-type move. This Pokemon’s critical hit ratio is raised by 1 stage. This Pokemon blocks certain status moves and bounces them back to the user. Absol has a fearsome Attack stat, which in conjunction with Knock Off and Choice Band makes it very hard to switch into.

What does Iron Tail do for absol in Smogon?

Iron Tail is an option that gives Absol a way of dealing with Fairy-types that normally wall it such as Silvally-Fairy and Clefairy, but these threats aren’t nearly as common, and Absol often has a hard time fitting it into its moveset.

What can Absol do on a passive team?

Absol can switch in on passive Pokemon like Sableye to threaten the opposing team with Knock Off or set up a Swords Dance to sweep or weaken the opposing team for its teammates.