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Mega Absol Z

Disaster Pokémon

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Mega Absol Z official artwork
Official art

Mega Absol Z is a Dark/Ghost-type Mega Evolution of Absol, 2× weak to Fairy, with a base stat total of 565. On Pokémon Showdown it’s on 1.9% of Champions VGC teams (Sep 2026).

DarkGhost
Height
1.2 m 3′11″
Weight
49 kg 108.0 lbs
Base stat total
565 Higher than 88% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen IX Mega Dimension
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
Because of this Pokémon’s ability to detect danger, people mistook Absol as a bringer of doom.
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Base stats

HP65140–172240–334
Atk154156–226281–447
Def6072–123112–240
SpA7585–139139–273
SpD6072–123112–240
Spe151153–223276–441
Total565Higher than 88% of Pokémon
HP65Atk154Def60Spe151SpD60SpA75

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: None.

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Type matchups

DarkGhostshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Fairy (because of Dark)

Resists

½×
Poison (because of Ghost)

Immune to

0×
Fighting (because of Ghost)Normal (because of Ghost)Psychic (because of Dark)
Takes normal damage from 13 types
FlyingGroundRockBugGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragonDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 151); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+223Max203No SP171Min153Scarf334Tailwind446

At max Speed, Mega Absol Z outspeeds 30 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Mega Absol Z against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
223Mega Absol Z · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
203Mega Absol Z · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
171Mega Absol Z · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Usage over time

Values
Mega Absol Z, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,222–
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,619–
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,315–
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,686–
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,250–
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9431.9%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

9.2% of teams · rank #19 · Singles · about 4,759 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Stat Alignment
Jolly
Stat Points
2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
  1. Shadow Claw
  2. Close Combat
  3. Swords Dance
  4. Sucker Punch

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games9.1%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)9.6%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)9.2%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)9.8%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 100.0%

Stat Points

  • Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe40.5%
  • Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe21.6%
  • Jolly 32 Atk / 2 Def / 32 Spe6.4%
  • Jolly 32 Atk / 2 SpD / 32 Spe6.3%

These 4 cover 74.8% of its sets.

Most common partners

Evolution

Absol doesn’t evolve, but in battle it can Mega Evolve.

  1. #0359AbsolDark
    1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Absolite
      #0359Mega AbsolDark
    2. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Absolite Z
      #0359Mega Absol ZDarkGhost

Moves

Level up 13

1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1Quick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhys40100%30
5Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.NormalStatus——15
10Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20
15DetectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.FightingStatus——5
20TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
25SlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhys70100%20
30Night SlashHigh critical hit ratio.DarkPhys70100%15
35Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.NormalStatus——30
40Sucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.DarkPhys70100%5
45Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
50Future SightHits two turns after being used.PsychicSpec120100%10
55Perish SongAll active Pokémon will faint in 3 turns.NormalStatus——5

TM / HM / TR 49

TM78Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpec5595%15
HM01CutNo additional effect.NormalPhys5095%30
HM04StrengthNo additional effect.NormalPhys80100%15
HM06Rock Smash50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.FightingPhys40100%15
TMSwords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TMFlamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TMIce Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TMBlizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5
TMHyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TMThunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TMThunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TMThunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10
TMDouble TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.NormalStatus——15
TMFire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TMDream EaterUser gains 1/2 HP inflicted. Sleeping target only.PsychicSpec100100%15
TMFlashLowers the target's accuracy by 1.NormalStatus—100%20
TMRestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TMRock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TMSubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TMThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TMProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TMSandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
TMEndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TMFalse SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.NormalPhys40100%40
TMSwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.NormalStatus—85%15
TMAttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15
TMSleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TMIron Tail30% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.SteelPhys10075%15
TMRain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TMSunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TMPsych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10
TMShadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15
TMHailFor 5 turns, hail crashes down.IceStatus——10
TMTormentTarget can't select the same move twice in a row.DarkStatus—100%15
TMWill-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
TMFacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TMTauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TMRock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TMAerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
TMCalm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20
TMShock WaveThis move does not check accuracy.ElectricSpec60—20
TMWater Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TMPaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.DarkPhys50100%10
TMDark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TMX-ScissorNo additional effect.BugPhys80100%15
TMGiga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TMShadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15
TMStone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5
TMCharge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.ElectricSpec5090%10

Egg moves 14

EggAssurancePower doubles if target was damaged this turn.DarkPhys60100%10
EggBaton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40
EggBite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
EggCurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
EggDouble-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
EggFeintNullifies Detect, Protect, and Quick/Wide Guard.NormalPhys30100%10
EggHexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10
EggMagic CoatBounces back certain non-damaging moves.PsychicStatus——15
EggMean LookPrevents the target from switching out.NormalStatus——5
EggMegahornNo additional effect.BugPhys12085%10
EggPerish SongAll active Pokémon will faint in 3 turns.NormalStatus——5
EggPlay Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10
EggSucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.DarkPhys70100%5
EggZen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

Biology

Absol primarily lives in the mountains and rarely leaves its habitat. It is able to sense upcoming natural disasters such as earthquakes and tsunamis using its horn, then leave the mountains to warn people about the storms. Despite its kind-hearted intentions, people interpreted the appearances of the Pokémon as a bad omen given its correlation with natural disasters, giving it a negative reputation especially amongst the elders.

Design & origin

Liz Finnegan, writing for The Escapist, has considered Absol to be inspired by the kudan, which derived in mythology from the Bai Ze, also known as the Hakutaku, that lived in the mountains and warned nearby villagers about an upcoming plague.

Forms

Mega Absol

Dark
BST 565

HoldsAbsolite

After Mega Evolving, Absol gains a set of small wings that make the Pokémon appear angelic, which it can flutter, but it is incapable of flight. Its hair also grows out to counter its black scythe-like ear, giving the appearance of Yin and Yang.

Mega Absol Z

DarkGhost
BST 565

HoldsAbsolite Z

Mega Absol Z has a more ghostly appearance compared to Mega Absol.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon, List of generation VI Pokémon, List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Disaster Pokémon
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
White
Mountain
Pal Park area
Mountain
Original Hoenn#152Extended Sinnoh#209Updated Unova#216Coastal Kalos#009New Hoenn#159Original Alola#245Original Ula’ula#117Updated Alola#322Updated Ula’ula#143Crown Tundra#107Lumiose#134

  1. Because of this Pokémon’s ability to detect danger, people mistook Absol as a bringer of doom.

    Shield

  2. Swift as the wind, Absol races through fields and mountains. Its curved, bow-like horn is acutely sensitive to the warning signs of natural disasters.

    Sword

  3. The elderly call it the disaster Pokémon and detest it, but interest in its power to predict disasters is on the rise.

    Ultra Moon

  4. The only thing unlucky about Absol is its appearance. It protects fields and warns people of disaster, so one ought to be grateful for it.

    Ultra Sun

  5. Although it’s said to bring disaster, in actuality, this Pokémon possesses a calm disposition and warns people of any crises that loom.

    Moon

  6. Long ago, superstitions were spread about it, saying it brought disaster. This fed a hatred of it, and it was driven deep into the mountains.

    Sun

  7. It appears from deep in the mountains to warn people about upcoming disasters it has sensed with its horn.

    Black 2 · White 2

  8. It has the ability to foretell natural disasters. Its life span is over a hundred years.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver

  9. Rumored to sense disasters with its horn, it became a target. It fled deep into the mountains.

    Platinum · Black · White

  10. It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger.

    Diamond · Pearl · X

  11. It appears when it senses an impending natural disaster. As a result, it was mistaken as a doom-bringer.

    FireRed · LeafGreen · Y

  12. It sharply senses even subtle changes in the sky and the land to predict natural disasters. It is a long-lived Pokémon that has a life-span of 100 years.

    Emerald

  13. ABSOL has the ability to foretell the coming of natural disasters. It lives in a harsh, rugged mountain environment. This Pokémon very rarely ventures down from the mountains.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire

  14. Every time ABSOL appears before people, it is followed by a disaster such as an earthquake or a tidal wave. As a result, it came to be known as the disaster Pokémon.

    Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English
Absol
Japanese
アブソル
Japanese (romaji)
Absol
Korean
앱솔
Chinese (Traditional)
阿勃梭魯
Chinese (Simplified)
阿勃梭鲁
French
Absol
German
Absol
Spanish
Absol
Italian
Absol

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

None
30 ≈3.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
35
—
Medium Slow

Breeding

Field
♂ 50%♀ 50%
25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Mega Evolves in battle from Absol holding Absolite Z.

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.