Type matchups
Damage Mega Absol takes from each attacking type.
As a Dark type, Mega Absol has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 15 other Pokémon share the Dark typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 65
- Attack
- 150
- Defense
- 60
- Sp. Atk
- 115
- Sp. Def
- 60
- Speed
- 115
- Total
- 565
Mega Absol has a base stat total of 565, higher than 82% of Pokémon. With Attack (150) well above Sp. Atk (115), it works best as a physical attacker. A Speed of 115 beats 92% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 65 HP, 60 Defense and 60 Sp. Def it is frail.
Mega Absol's only ability is Magic Bounce.
How to beat Mega Absol
Mega Absol takes 2× damage from Fighting, Bug and Fairy moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Psychic moves have no effect on it and Ghost and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Iron Valiant hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and resists its Dark moves. Urshifu hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Dark moves. Grimmsnarl hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and resists its Dark moves.
Evolution
Mega Absol is a Mega Evolution of Absol, so it shares Absol's evolution line.
Best counters to Mega Absol
Other Dark Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Mega Absol weak to?
As a Dark type, Mega Absol takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Bug and Fairy moves.
What is Mega Absol resistant to?
Mega Absol resists Ghost and Dark moves. It is immune to Psychic.
What are the best counters to Mega Absol?
Strong type-based picks include Iron Valiant, Urshifu and Grimmsnarl, which hit Mega Absol with super-effective attacks.