Best moveset for Mega Absol in Pokemon Go & is it any good?

❘ Published: 2024-02-01T13:58:49

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Mega Absol is one of the most wanted Mega Evolutions available in Pokemon Go. If you already have it or are planning on catching one during its comeback to the game, here’s its best moveset and whether it is as good in battle as it is pretty.

Mega Absol is part of the many Mega Evolutions the game has in store, such as fan favorites Mega Gengar, Mega Steelix, and more.

Even though Absol debuted in Pokemon Go back in 2017 alongside the full Hoenn Pokedex, its Mega version wasn’t introduced until the 2021 Halloween event. Now, this elegant beast is coming back for a limited time.

From Thursday, February 15, 2024, until Thursday, February 22, 2024, Mega Absol will be the sole protagonist of Mega Raid battles, right after Mega Latios & Mega Latias leave and before Mega Garchomp takes the spotlight.

If you happen to have a Mega Absol or are planning on catching one during this event, here’s the best moveset you can teach this Pokemon in the game.

Mega Absol general stats in Pokemon Go

This single Dark-type Pokemon has an attack-based stat spread of 314 (ATK), 130 (DEF), and 163 (STAT), and can reach a max CP value of 3301 in Pokemon Go, which can be boosted by Fog weather.

Due to its type, Mega Absol is vulnerable to Fighting, Bug, and Fairy-type moves. However, it is resistant to Ghost, Dark, and Psychic-type attacks.

Best moveset for Mega Absol

The best moveset players can use for Mega Absol in Pokemon Go consists of Snarl as a Fast Move and Dark Pulse as a Charged Move, with 18.67 damage per second and a solid 334.43 total damage output before it faints.

Even though it has other good moves in its pool -like Psycho Cut- the smart thing to do is exploit its Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) by using only the best Dark-moves available.

All moves Mega Absol can learn

This beautiful creature has two Fast Moves and six Charged Moves available in its pool, which range from Dark to Psychic to even Electric and Bug-type.

Mega Absol Fast Moves

Psycho Cut (Psychic)
Snarl (Dark/STAB)

Mega Absol Charged Moves

Dark Pulse (Dark/STAB)
Megahorn (Bug)
Thunder (Electric)
Payback (Dark/STAB)
Frustration (Normal/Shadow Pokemon)
Return (Normal/Purified Pokemon)

Is Mega Absol any good in Pokemon Go?

Mega Absol might not be the bulkiest Pokemon, but its strong ATK stat makes it one wonderful beast to have on your team. More so, it’s the Dark-type Pokemon with the highest offensive damage per second.

However, keep in mind that because of its low DEF and STAT, it won’t be able to take too much damage, so be ready to dodge everything that comes your way or spend all your shields.

That’s everything you need to know about Mega Absol’s best moveset in Pokemon Go. Check out our other guides for more game content to become the ultimate trainer: