Absol Pokémon X: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Absol in Pokémon X. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 93 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon X
KalosAbsol Pokemon X Pokedex Entry
Because of this Pokémon’s ability to detect danger, people mistook Absol as a bringer of doom.
Pokemon X Absol Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon X Absol Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Absol via various methods in Pokémon X.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Scratch | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Razor Wind | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Perish Song | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Detect | fighting | Lv. 1 |
| Taunt | dark | Lv. 1 |
| Feint | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Me First | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Leer | normal | Lv. 4 |
| Quick Attack | normal | Lv. 9 |
| Pursuit | dark | Lv. 12 |
| Taunt | dark | Lv. 17 |
| Bite | dark | Lv. 20 |
| Double Team | normal | Lv. 25 |
| Slash | normal | Lv. 28 |
| Swords Dance | normal | Lv. 33 |
| Future Sight | psychic | Lv. 36 |
| Night Slash | dark | Lv. 41 |
| Detect | fighting | Lv. 44 |
| Psycho Cut | psychic | Lv. 47 |
| Sucker Punch | dark | Lv. 50 |
| Razor Wind | normal | Lv. 57 |
| Me First | normal | Lv. 60 |
| Perish Song | normal | Lv. 65 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon X Absol Locations
Absol can be caught in 2 locations across Pokémon X, including Friend Safari Dark and Kalos Route 8 Area. The most reliable spawn is at Friend Safari Dark, where you'll find it at Lv. 30 by walking through tall grass with a 33% encounter rate (friend safari slot 3).
Kalos Route 8 Area
3 encounters- walkLv. 1510%Uncommon
- yellow flowersLv. 1310%Uncommon
- yellow flowersLv. 1410%Uncommon
Friend Safari Dark
1 encounter- walkLv. 30Friend safari slot 333%Frequent