Sucker Punch. See more ideas about dark angel, pokemon, mega evolution. Welcome to another competitive Pokemon video where I will be team building around Mega Absol on Pokemon Showdown for Smogon OU. Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102. It appears from deep in the mountains to warn people about upcoming disasters it has sensed with its horn. Obviously I would want something to deal with Absol's weaknesses in Fairy and Fighting, and then something to set up whatever hazard(s) I would end up using, but as I said, I don't know the UU tier and what 'Mons would be good for filling those roles while also helping Absol potentially sweep, not to mention it leaves a couple other slots that I just wouldn't know what to put in there. However, with Absol's less than impressive 115 Speed after going Mega (not terrible, but I know there are naturally faster 'Mons that could have their way with it) and its only viable priority being Sucker Punch (which may get predicted to hell because everyone KNOWS it's Mega Absol's priority move of choice), I'm thinking maybe a team that employs Sticky Web might be better? Or do you think having two Steels would be a bit too redundant? You can sit there and tell everyone how base Absol sucks (and it does, unfortunately), but its mega … Welcome to a Smogon OU Showdown live where we will be using a Mixed Mega Absol team in the Sun and Moon OU tier. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense. After all, as we all told our parents back in the nineties, there’s a fine line between being cool and trying too hard to be cool. For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves. 49.0kg Disaster Pokémon Field: National Pokédex When you think of a glass cannon, Mega Absol is certainly one of the first Pokemon that should come to mind. Sylveon , Florges, and Aromatisse are very good partners, as they can switch into all of the aforementioned Pokemon and pass Wishes to Reuniclus if necessary. Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns. It lives … Long ago, superstitions were spread about it, saying it brought disaster. Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage. Magic Bounce is a decent ability as well, giving Absol the capability to bounce back Thunder Wave and Will-O-Wisp as well as potentially dissuade the use of entry hazards. nintendo, The thing about Mega forms is that they can’t hold a damage-boosting item, and their increased stats don’t always make up for that. Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move. Raises the user's Attack and accuracy by one stage. Welcome to a competitive Pokemon Showdown video where today we will be laddering with a Mixed Mega Absol team in the Smogon Sun and Moon OU tier. Pros: Has Magic Bounce as it's Ability so it is able to bounce back Status Moves. Dark moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green. Welcome to another Pokemon Showdown live stream where I will be building a competitive team based around Mega Absol for Smogon OU! Status-resistant Attackers : Status-resistant attackers, mainly Guts Heracross and Facade Mega Altaria , take advantage of Jellicent's status to power up their attacks. Absol also kills Mega Alakazam with Sucker Punch as long as the opponent can't use status and might not have no safe switch-ins. 15 BEST: Mega Lucario- The Adaptable One Battles are more likely to call for help. I am not completely up-to-date with the current tiers, but I know Absol is UU. Problem is, for all my love for Absol, I've never been that great at building an effective team for it, and I think part of the problem is that I only play in Smogon's OU tier in Competitive, and I don't really know what's good or not in the other tiers. Hey there! Has double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn. Requires a turn to charge before attacking. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. We encourage original content and questions for all official battle formats. Immune to Psychic types. • country flags from famfamfam, Detailed flavor page covering all versions. It protects fields and warns people of disaster, so one ought to be grateful for it. Absol is a quadruped, mammalian Pokémon with a dark blue to black body covered in white fur. Uses the target's move against it before it attacks, with power increased by half. Mega Absol uses the Magic Bounce Ability, an Ability that reflects Status Attacks back at its user.. This is the win condition of focus of the team. It lives in a harsh, rugged mountain environment. Mega Absol by SilviShinyStar on DeviantArt I think Absol looks cool with wings. On the subject of the other Absol checks/counters you mentioned, what would you recommend for dealing with those threats? Hydreigon can come in on any of Jellicent's moves without fearing getting burned that much and launch a powerful attack, and Mega Absol can bounce back Will-O-Wisp via Magic Bounce. Only works if the user is sleeping. Power increases by 100% for each consecutive use by any friendly Pokémon, to a maximum of 200. Pursuit: Mega Aerodactyl, Choice Scarf Krookodile e Metagross possono forzare l’uscita di Mega Beedrill e trapparlo con Pursuit, che lo può o mandare KO o indebolire notevolmente. Super Luck: Raises the critical-hit ratio of moves. One of the greatest tools at Mega Absol's disposal is its strong STAB Knock Off. And THEN I get mixed up on what the other actual Pokemon on the team should be. Swift as the wind, Absol races through fields and mountains. However I'm wondering if this is an optimal set, since there's a couple moves I'm doubting. from there the most common things that are going to prevent absol from sweeping are defensive fairies like sylveon and mega altaria, and revenge killers that resist sucker punch like hydreigon and infernape. This Pokémon very rarely ventures down from the mountains. You can try bluff a different mega by running Hydreigon alongside Metagross which is a very popular combination in conjunction with a more defensive/support Absol set utilizing W-o-W, SwagPlay and Protect (or something else). Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage. It’s super frail, too. Hey there, r/Stunfisk! Lowers the user's Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage. User bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn. Lowers the PP of the target's last used move by 4. Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Few Mega Pokémon designs have divided opinion like Absol does. There's a lot of detail for this step, so do please refer to the RMT rules by clicking here if you need that refresher, Step 3: Include a Descriptive Title with [RMT] and the [Battle Format] in brackets, Step 5: Copy/Paste your Team from Showdown's Import/Export Screen, which can be accessed by clicking here, Step 6: Conclude with an Analysis of your Team. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Has double power if the target has a major status ailment. This video is unavailable. unfortunately mega absol isnt that great right now, being mostly outclassed by weavile as a breaker and mega sharpedo as a sweeper. It converts the energy from Mega Evolution into an intimidating aura. If Reuniclus is run on a balanced team, having Pokemon that can repeatedly switch into and threaten Dark- and Bug-types such as Heracross, Krookodile, and Mega Absol help it a lot. Absol is also quite powerful but it comes with a price. It has small beady eyes, a huge mouth, and a throat that is lined with grooves. Its expansive attack options include Knock Off, Sucker Punch, Ice Beam, Fire Blast, Superpower, and Play Rough. As a result, it came to be known as the disaster Pokémon. Here's the Absol set I'd likely be running: Absol (F) @ AbsoliteAbility: Super LuckEVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 SpeAdamant Nature. So, I know that Mega Absol may not be too realiable even if it is allowed, but I want to experiment a bit. It has a blue back with and four white spots, and a tan, grooved underbelly. Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage. Mega Absol is already a pretty threatening offensive Pokemon with its great speed and high Attack stat. Dark; HP Attack Defence Special attack Special defence Speed; 65: 130: 60: 75: 60: 75: Visit Bulbapedia for more about Mega Absol. Drop it here on Stunfisk! It lives in a harsh, rugged mountain environment. Of course, Tailwind could work as well, in case of hazard control 'Mons, but that only lasts so many turns, and it could run out right at a pivotal moment, and I honestly feel better having some sort of hazard in place (but then there's the question of what to do about flying/levitating 'Mons who can't get Web'd). Mega Absol is the Mega Evolution of Absol, activated by using the Mega Stone, was revealed in the August 2013 edition of CoroCoro.It is a Dark-Type, and is known as the Disaster Pokémon. Has double power against, and can hit, Pokémon attempting to switch out. Feb 23, 2015 - Explore audrey's board "The Dark Angel(Mega Absol", followed by 299 people on Pinterest. As a result, it was mistaken as a doom bringer. Prevents the target from using the same move twice in a row. Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage. Using it takes know-how and practice, but I'll be covering it right here. This Mega Absol moveset can be a … The Absolite was also available as a prize during the Mega Absol Competitive Stage. Discards the user's stat changes and copies the target's. Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain. Not just X/Y. So, I decided to come to this sub once again to help me figure out what the heck to put on a team to help Mega Absol get those clean sweeps! Game Freak did a pretty good job of upgrading Absol by patching up some of its weak points. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. It lives in a harsh, rugged mountain environment. This fed a hatred of it, and it was driven deep into the mountains. Power is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn. Mega Absol. Competitive Battling. /r/Stunfisk is your reddit source for news, articles, analyses, and competitive battling discussion for Pokémon VGC and Smogon. Just a thought. Priority attacks such as Mega Absol's Sucker Punch and even Entei's Extreme Speed can pick off Empoleon because it's reliant on the activation of Torrent and Petaya Berry to power up its moves. This Competitive Stage ran on the Nintendo 3DS version from O… Due to its feline appearance and it living in mountains Absol may also draw inspiration from a cougar. Reflects back the first effect move used on the user this turn. Lowers the target's Defense by one stage. Sucker Punch. Mega_absol.jpg. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks. Plus, Talonflame pairs quite nicely with Absol. Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch. The player can obtain the Absolite by completing Mission Card10. Immune to … Super Luck: Raises the critical-hit ratio of moves by one level. Absol has the ability to foretell the coming of natural disasters. Allows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement. Long ago, superstitions were spread about it, saying it brought disaster. The Absolite was also available as a prize during the Mega Absol Competitive Stage. by Kyaatto on DeviantArt DeviantArt is the world's largest online social community for artists and art enthusiasts, allowing people to connect through the creation and sharing of art. Rumored to sense disasters with its horn, it became a target. ABSOL has the ability to foretell the coming of natural disasters. Most common balance mons like Clefable, Toxapex, Celesteela and Ferrothorn can beat Absol 1v1. The only thing unlucky about Absol is its appearance. It is a threat to offensive and defensive teams alike, and can either punch holes or sweep late game due to its stats and ability, while being a nightmare for suicide leads such as Frosslass. Only works on sleeping Pokémon. I have an Absol and I'm currently trying to decide what its best set would be. Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns. Mega Absol also boasts solid coverage, with moves such as Superpower, Iron Tail, and Fire Blast allowing it to hit some of its switch-ins such as Terrakion, Sylveon, and Scizor. Abilities: Pressure - Super Luck - Justified (Hidden Ability): Pressure: When this Pokémon is hit by a move, the opponent’s PP lowers by 2 rather than 1.Opponents in S.O.S. Thanks for your input! Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Special Attack by one stage. User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target. Perhaps the single greatest thing holding Absol down as an offensive Pokemon was its middling speed stat, and Mega Absol took that little issue and threw it out the window with its shiny new base 115 Speed stat. Pursuit: Mega Aerodactyl, Choice Scarf Krookodile e Metagross possono forzare l’uscita di Mega Beedrill e trapparlo con Pursuit, che lo può o mandare KO o indebolire notevolmente. I tried looking this up, and all I could find was that Mega Absol was in UU. Zen Headbutt. There is only single Creator of everything and anything All Pokemon are made up by humans based on real animals or existing objects. It has two pairs of fins along its sides and a horizontal tail at the back. Absol, surprisingly, also appeared a lot in the Pokémon Manga. Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. Mega Absol. Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Mega Absol. For Pokemon X on the 3DS, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "Smogon banned Mega Lucario and Genesect" - Page 34. It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger. Physical moves better suit Absol's higher Attack, and have their class highlighted in green. Only works if the user is sleeping. Mega Absol is a big threat in UU and even OU, and can easily rip through teams basically once all the fairies are gone. Plus, Talonflame pairs quite nicely with Absol. This Competitive Stage ran on the Nintendo 3DS version from October 5 to 12, 2015 … It lives in a harsh, rugged mountain environment. creatures, many thanks to these amazing contributors The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the X/Y generation metagame. It lives in a harsh, rugged … The player can obtain the Absolite by completing Mission Card10. I tried looking this up, and all I could find was that Mega Absol was in UU. It is known as the Disaster Pokémon. Controversial design decisions aside, Mega Absol is a tough one to use. Nidoking is a good option to switch in against fairy types and serves as somewhat of a core alongside Absol for me, since Absol is a good option to switch in if I think they're going for a psychic attack on Nidoking. I run an UU team with mega Absol. Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Mega Absol resides in the Underused tier of competitive battling. 49.0kg Disaster Pokémon Field: National Pokédex This a reminder to all RMTs and QR Rental Teams to follow the RMT formatting rules, which can be found in detail by clicking here. The most notable appearances were from "Pokémon Adventures" Manga where it first appeared in "Assaulted by Pelipper II" where it appears for Ruby, who acts rather intimidated by the creature. Mega Absol is pretty weak prior to set up and since Absol can't force anything out, it has an incredibly hard time setting up in the first place. Hi! EDIT: If you are looking for support I suggest Machamp as he is bulky and has access to Wide Guard and Quick Guard. Attack / 252 Speed - Protect - Sucker Punch - Fire Blast - Play Rough This is, in my opinion, Mega Absol's most potent set. Utilizzatori di Priority: Il pessimo bulk di Mega Beedrill lo rende facile preda di Pokémon come Scizor, Entei e Mega Absol. Although it’s said to bring disaster, in actuality, this Pokémon possesses a calm disposition and warns people of any crises that loom. Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage. Mega Absol has fantastic offensive stats and the movepool to back it up. Swords Dance boosts its already high Attack to insane levels. Obviously, I don't think Klefki is gonna have the damage output to take care of Mega Altaria or Sylveon with a Flash Cannon despite its STAB due to their defenses (not to mention that Klefki probs can't have much SpAtk investment due to its role), but I'm assuming some other Steel-type would come into play, maybe more on the offensive end? Layell - Permission to use sprites from the Smogon XY Sprite Project, QC on various sprites from the XY Sprite Project Sylveon Front, Vivillon Front, Mega Absol Front Spherical Ice Litleo, Hawlucha, Dragale Front, Binacle Front, Mega Beedrill Front, QC on Delphox princessofmusic Flabebe Front, Floette Front and Florges Front, Klefki Sky High • pokémon ©1995 pokémon, GOD DATS LOOKS SO REAL AND AWSOME. 16 WORST: Mega Absol- The Edgy One. Because of this Pokémon’s ability to detect danger, people mistook Absol as a bringer of doom. User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Press J to jump to the feed. Absol has the ability to foretell the coming of natural disasters. Its curved, bow-like horn is acutely sensitive to the warning signs of natural disasters. Hidden Ability (Available): Justified: Attack is raised by one stage when the Pokémon is hit by a Dark-type move : Classification: Height: Weight: Capture Rate Wailord is a huge Pokémon based on the blue whale. The stroies of Pokemon are all fictional and in most cases illogical or nonsense. Absol is a Dark type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3. In Pokémon Shuffle, the Absolite allows the player to Mega Evolve Absol. It has a ruff around its neck and chest and a tuft on the top of its head adorned with a single blue-black oval. Reply. • icons from fugue set Visit Bulbapedia for more about Mega Absol. Not just X/Y. This is the set right now: Absol-Mega @ Absolite Ability: Magic Bounce EVs: 248 Atk / 8 SpA / 252 Spe Naive Nature. 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