Take on Mega Absol in Pokémon GO with our Raid Guide.
Mega Absol is back in Pokémon GO Mega Raids. This powerful Mega Pokémon is one of the top 10 best Dark-types in the game and is a very useful addition to your collection.
Mega Absol is back via a special Raid Day, which means there are a whole host of bonuses avaliable. This includes five free Raid passes and an increased shiny chance when encountering Absol. In addition, all Absol caught during the Raid Day will know Brutal Swing, an exclusive move that is new to Absol.
Plus, you'll earn Mega Energy from these Raids that can be used on any Absol. So, if you have a good IV Absol already you just need to do enough Raids to get the Absol Mega Energy you need.
Best Mega Absol counters in Pokémon GO:
Mega Absol has a weakness to Bug, Fairy and Fighting-type attacks. In addition it has a double resistance to Psychic-type attacks, and a resistance to Dark and Ghost-type attacks too.
 Mega Lucario Force Palm & Aura Sphere |  Keldeo Low Kick & Sacred Sword |  Terrakion Double Kick & Sacred Sword |  Mega Rayquaza Dragon Tail & Dragon Ascent |  Mega Gardevoir Charm & Dazzling Gleam |  Mega Heracross Counter & Megahorn |  Conkeldurr Counter & Dynamic Punch |  Mega Blaziken Counter & Focus Blast |  Xerneas Geomancy & Moonblast |  Incarnate Forme Enamorus Fairy Wind & Dazzling Gleam |  Lucario Force Palm & Aura Sphere |  Tapu Koko Volt Switch & Natures Madness |
The absolute best option for this Pokémon GO Mega Absol Raid Day is Mega Lucario, with non Mega Evolved Lucario also being a great option too. This Pokémon was recently back in Mega Raids itself, meaning that most Trainers should now have a decent Mega Lucario.
Otherwise, Terrakion is an excellent Fighting-type Pokémon and also appeared during the Road to Unova event. Timburr spawned during the Unova Tour, and its evolution Conkeldurr is a great budget option.
If you did any of the Tapu Koko Raids over the last week or so, this is also a very viable counter. You'll need a Tapu Koko that knows Natures Madness, but luckily that move was included if you caught it recently.
Can Absol be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes, the Absol you encounter after the Mega Raid can be shiny. The shiny odds are boosted during Raid Day.
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Mega Evolutions to get you more Absol candy in Pokémon GO
Mega Evolutions can help you get more candy and XL candy with every catch. Having a mega level 3 active that boosts candy for Dark-types will give you an extra 2 candy per catch, as well as a 25% bonus to your XL candy chance.
Here are the Pokémon you can Mega Evolve for more Absol candy after the Raid:
- Absol
- Houndoom
- Tyranitar
- Gyarados
- Sableye
How many trainers do I need to beat Mega Absol in Pokémon GO?
Mega Absol Raids in Pokémon GO aren't too difficult to take down. Two Trainers should be able to take Mega Absol down. If you want to make sure, use Party Play! to get extra damage bonus in Raids.
However, if you want to take on this Raid quicker, a group of 4-5 Trainers will dispatch this Raid easily. The faster you take on a Mega Raid in Pokémon GO, the more Mega Energy you will get.
What is the Absol Pokémon GO 100% IV hundo CP?
Here are the 100% IV hundo CP's for Absol.
- 1443 CP
- 1805 CP
Weather Effects:
Weather boost can help you save candy, get better IVs and benefit from power boosts on your team. Here are the weather effects to keep an eye on when taking on these raids.
Weather | Pro | Con |
|---|---|---|
| Sunny | - | - |
| Windy | - | - |
| Partly Cloudy | - | - |
| Cloudy | Your Fairy and Fighting-type Pokémon will be boosted. | - |
| Snow | - | - |
| Rainy | Your Bug-type Pokémon will be boosted. | - |
| Fog | Absol will be a higher CP when caught. | Absol's Dark-type moves will do more damage. |
Unfortunately, if you want a higher CP Absol, you'll need to find the rare Foggy weather when you take on this Raid. However, Cloudy weather is also useful. That will boost both Fairy and Fighting-type Pokémon. This will make it easier to take down Mega Absol in Pokémon GO.
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