Prepare to face the enigmatic Mega Absol in Pokémon GO Raid Battles, starting from February 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. until February 22, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time. If you missed its previous appearance from October 22, 2021, to November 5, 2021, now’s your chance to challenge this formidable adversary. Learn valuable tips on assembling the ideal raid lineup, catching Mega Absol, and maximizing its potential after victory.
Choosing Your Raid Lineup
Mega Absol, a Dark-type Pokémon, is most susceptible to Fighting-, Bug-, and Fairy-type attacks. Optimize your Raid Battle lineup by selecting Pokémon with Fast and Charged Attacks of these types, leveraging the 20% damage boost from the same-type attack bonus. Consider the following recommended Pokémon:
Fighting-type Pokémon:
- Terrakion (Rock/Fighting)
- Fast Attack: Double Kick (Fighting)
- Charged Attack: Close Combat (Fighting), Sacred Sword (Fighting)*
- Blaziken / Mega Blaziken (Fire/Fighting)
- Fast Attack: Counter (Fighting)
- Charged Attack: Focus Blast (Fighting)
- Machamp / Shadow Machamp (Fighting)
- Fast Attack: Bullet Punch (Steel), Counter (Fighting), Karate Chop (Fighting)*
- Charged Attack: Close Combat (Fighting), Cross Chop (Fighting), Dynamic Punch (Fighting), Submission (Fighting)*
- Hariyama / Shadow Hariyama (Fighting)
- Fast Attack: Counter (Fighting)
- Charged Attack: Close Combat (Fighting), Dynamic Punch (Fighting), Superpower (Fighting)
- Gallade / Mega Gallade (Psychic/Fighting)
- Fast Attack: Low Kick (Fighting), Charm (Fairy)
- Charged Attack: Close Combat (Fighting)
- Conkeldurr (Fighting)
- Fast Attack: Counter (Fighting)
- Charged Attack: Dynamic Punch (Fighting), Focus Blast (Fighting)
Bug-type Pokémon:
- Mega Pinsir (Bug/Flying)
- Fast Attack: Bug Bite (Bug), Fury Cutter (Bug), Rock Smash (Fighting)
- Charged Attack: Close Combat (Fighting), Submission (Fighting)*, Superpower (Fighting), X-Scissor (Bug)
- Beedrill / Mega Beedrill (Bug/Poison)
- Fast Attack: Bug Bite (Bug)*, Infestation (Bug)
- Charged Attack: Fell Stinger (Bug), X-Scissor (Bug)
- Volcarona (Bug/Fire)
- Fast Attack: Bug Bite (Bug)
- Charged Attack: Bug Buzz (Bug)
Fairy-type Pokémon:
- Gardevoir / Shadow Gardevoir / Mega Gardevoir (Psychic/Fairy)
- Fast Attack: Charm (Fairy)
- Charged Attack: Dazzling Gleam (Fairy)
- Granbull / Shadow Granbull (Fairy)
- Fast Attack: Charm (Fairy)
- Charged Attack: Close Combat (Fighting), Play Rough (Fairy)
- Togekiss (Fairy/Flying)
- Fast Attack: Charm (Fairy)
- Charged Attack: Aura Sphere (Fighting)*, Dazzling Gleam (Fairy)
- An Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM is typically required to teach this Pokémon this attack.
Catching Mega Absol
After defeating Mega Absol in a Raid Battle, it reverts to its original form, Absol. To catch Absol, use Premier Balls earned during the raid. Increase your chances by aiming for Excellent Throws, considering the following:
- Premier Ball Bonus: Battle with friends for extra Premier Balls.
- Target Ring: Aim for Excellent Throws for the highest catch rate. Curveballs enhance your chances.
- Throw Timing: Observe Absol’s movement cycle and throw during pauses for better accuracy.
Berries play a crucial role:
- Razz Berry: Eases catch difficulty.
- Golden Razz Berry: Greatly improves catch rate.
- Nanab Berry: Calms Absol’s movements for easier throws.
- Silver Pinap Berry: Enhances catch rate and provides extra Candy.
Buddy Pokémon with Great Buddy or higher offer the Catch Assist Perk, potentially granting a second catch opportunity.
If Absol proves elusive, replenish items like Max Potions, Max Revives, and Golden Razz Berries for subsequent attempts.
Maximizing Mega Absol’s Potential
Absol’s Initial CP Range: 1,370–1,443 (Weather Boost: 1,712–1,805) Fast Attacks: Psycho Cut (Psychic), Snarl (Dark) Charged Attacks: Dark Pulse (Dark), Megahorn (Bug), Payback (Dark), Thunder (Electric)
As a Dark-type Pokémon, Absol excels in raids, particularly when Mega Evolved. Mega Absol significantly boosts the damage of other participating Pokémon of the same type. Power up Mega Absol for raids, focusing on Dark-type Fast and Charged Attacks, such as Snarl and Dark Pulse.
Invest in Mega Absol’s Candy and Candy XL by participating in Mega Absol raids. While not mandatory, teaching it a second Charged Attack is beneficial. Snarl paired with Dark Pulse is a potent combination for raid battles.
Prepare to conquer Mega Absol raids, catch the Disaster Pokémon, and unleash its power in your Pokémon GO journey!