Mega Absol is one of the most wanted Mega Evolutions in Pokemon Go, so if you already have it or are planning on catching one during its comeback to the game, here’s its best moveset for PvP and Raid battles.
Mega Absol is part of the many Mega Evolutions the game has in store, such as fan favorites Mega Gengar, Mega Steelix, and more.
This mighty Dark-type is back as a Mega Raid boss until September 14, 2024, when Mega Houndoom will take the spotlight. So, if you want to try Mega Absol’s strength in battle, here are the best movesets you should teach it in Niantic’s game.
Best moveset for PvP
Mega Absol’s best moveset for PvP encounters consists of Snarl as a Fast Move and Dark Pulse as a Charged Move with 19.53 damage per second and a solid 349.7 total damage output before it faints.
With only two Fast Moves, going for Snarl becomes an obvious choice as it’s the only one out of the two that benefits from STAB. Plus, for only a little bit more energy, you can have almost three times the amount of damage than with Psycho Cut.
Mega Absol has access to so pretty solid Charged Moves. However, they are very expensive energy-wise except for Dark Pulse. This attack deals high damage for only half the cost, so go for it.
In case you can access a secondary Charged Move, use Megahorn, as it is a powerful nuke that will expand the Pokemon’s coverage too.
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Best moveset for Raids
The best moveset you can teach Mega Absol for Raids is also Snarl as a Fast Move and Dark Pulse as a Charged Move.
As mentioned above, out of both Fast Moves, Snarl is superior to Psycho Cut due to energy cost, damage, and STAB.
Out of all the Charged Moves Mega Absol has, going for a Dark type is the right move, as it’ll benefit from STAB and will pair nicely with Snarl. Between Dark Pulse and Payback, the first option is the overall best, as it costs half the energy and deals almost the same damage.
All moves Mega Absol can learn in Pokemon Go
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)
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