Ultra League PvP guide
Absol Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Absol is a Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #632. Its recommended PvP moveset is Psycho Cut with Brutal Swing and Megahorn.
Ultra League
#632
Niche
Type
Dark
Best Fast Move
Psycho Cut
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,856
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT ABSOL
Is Absol Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Absol is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #632.
Absol PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #775 | 66.9 | Psycho Cut, Brutal Swing, Megahorn |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #632 | 66.5 | Psycho Cut, Brutal Swing, Megahorn |
Best Moveset for Absol in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Absol is Psycho Cut with Brutal Swing and Megahorn.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Absol in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Absol PvP Move Counts
Psycho Cut → Brutal Swing
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Psycho Cut → Megahorn
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Absol Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Absol wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Skeledirge672
- Jellicent602
- Blastoise507
- Feraligatr503
Difficult Matchups
- Tinkaton244
- Florges248
- Empoleon287
- Corviknight334
Absol Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Absol's Dark typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- bug1.6×
- fairy1.6×
- fighting1.6×
Resistant to
- psychic0.391×
- dark0.625×
- ghost0.625×
Best Counters to Absol in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Absol in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Absol's league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
93% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
48% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Neutral
39% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
88% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
66% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Neutral
48% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Resisted
24% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
53% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
42% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
60% HP
Ratings are shown from Absol's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Absol.
Best Teammates for Absol in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Absol should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 5 of Absol's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 5 of Absol's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Absol's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Absol
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 1,497 | 22 | 1,447,195 |
| #2 | 2/15/13 | 1,500 | 22 | 1,445,817 | |
| #3 | 1/14/15 | 1,497 | 22 | 1,442,314 | |
| #4 | 0/15/8 | 1,500 | 22.5 | 1,440,092 | |
| #5 | 1/15/13 | 1,494 | 22 | 1,439,987 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/14 | 2,496 | 44 | 3,118,147 |
| #2 | 0/14/15 | 2,494 | 44 | 3,116,693 | |
| #3 | 0/15/12 | 2,498 | 44.5 | 3,115,507 | |
| #4 | 0/14/13 | 2,495 | 44.5 | 3,114,207 | |
| #5 | 0/15/10 | 2,498 | 45 | 3,112,597 |
Absol Mega Evolution
If you Mega Evolve
Every column uses the same safe Pokémon level — the highest level where the Max Mega Evolution still fits the league cap. Max Mega Evolve adds a +2 effective level bonus while Mega Evolved, but the Pokémon's real level stays the same.
| Mega Evolution | League | IV Rank | IVs | Stat Product | Max normal CP | Mega CP | Max Mega CP | PvP suitability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absol (Mega) | Mega Great League | #1 / 4096 | 4/15/14 | 100.00% | 1,137 at L16.5 | 1,500 at L16.5 | 1,0001,500 4/15/14#1 · L14.5 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #866 |
| Mega Ultra League | #1 / 4096 | 0/13/14 | 100.00% | 1,886 at L28 | 2,496 at L28 | 1,7512,496 0/13/14#1 · L26 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #742 | |
| Mega Master League | #1 / 4096 | 15/15/15 | 100.00% | 2,856 at L50 | 3,732 at L50 | 2,8563,776 15/15/15#1 · L50 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #266 |
Absol Stats in Pokémon GO
Absol's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Absol 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 22
- CP
- 1,497
- Attack
- 154.1
- Defense
- 84.6
- HP
- 111
Ultra League
Absol 0/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 44
- CP
- 2,496
- Attack
- 199.3
- Defense
- 109.4
- HP
- 143
Absol (Mega)
Absol (Mega)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Absol (Mega) 4/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 16.5
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 172.6
- Defense
- 78.7
- HP
- 96
Ultra League
Absol (Mega) 0/13/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 28
- CP
- 2,496
- Attack
- 222
- Defense
- 101.1
- HP
- 125
Absol Evolution
Absol has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
Separately from the evolution chain, it can Mega Evolve into Absol (Mega).
A Shadow form of Absol also exists in Pokémon GO.
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More PoGoCoach tools
Absol Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Absol in Pokémon GO PvP?
Absol's recommended PvP moveset is Psycho Cut with Brutal Swing and Megahorn.
Is Absol good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Absol is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #632.
What counters Absol in Pokémon GO PvP?
Tinkaton, Florges and Empoleon are among the strongest current counters to Absol in Ultra League.
What is Absol weak to in Pokémon GO?
Absol is weak to Bug (1.6×), Fairy (1.6×), Fighting (1.6×).