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.
These Raids run until September 14. We haven't seen Mega Absol in Raids for quite a while, so if you're looking to fill out your Mega Dex or work towards a Platinum Badge these Raids are well worth your while.
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 |  Pheromosa Low Kick & Bug Buzz |  Mega Blaziken Counter & Focus Blast |  Primal Groudon Mud Shot & Precipice Blades |  Xurkitree Spark & Dazzling Gleam |  Dusk Mane Necrozma Metal Claw & Sunsteel Strike |  Tapu Koko Volt Switch & Natures Madness |
After the recent Pokémon GO PvE changes, the best Pokémon for Raids has shifted a bit. Some Fighting-type Pokémon like Conkeldurr are no longer among the strongest choices for Raids. Mega Lucario is by far the best Mega Absol counter in Pokémon GO at the moment. If you have both, backing Mega Lucario up with Keldeo and Terrakion will give you a really strong team.
Then, you could use a Pokémon like Dusk Mane Necrozma. This Pokémon is hugely powerful, but isn't a Mega Pokémon. That means you can have more than one in your Raid team and pair it with Mega Lucario.
Xurkitree is also good for this Raid, but you will need to swap its Charged Attack to Dazzling Gleam.
Can Absol be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes, the Absol you encounter after the Mega Raid can be shiny.
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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
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?
Here are the 100% IV 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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