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'''Absol''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''アブソル''' ''Absol'') is a {{type|Dark}} Pokémon. | '''Absol''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''アブソル''' ''Absol'') is a {{type|Dark}} Pokémon. | ||
While it is not known to [[evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, it can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Absol''' using the {{DL|Mega Stone|Absolite}}. | While it is not known to [[evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, it can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Absol''' using the {{DL|Mega Stone|Absolite}}. | ||
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==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Drew Absol.png|220px|thumb|left|Absol in the anime]] | ||
[[File:Astrid Mega Absol.png| | [[File:Astrid Mega Absol.png|220px|thumb|left|Mega Absol in the anime]] | ||
===Major appearances=== | ===Major appearances=== | ||
Absol first appeared in ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''. The Disaster Pokémon showed up to take {{p|Jirachi}} back to [[Forina]]. However, Absol wasn't evil, and helped Jirachi once it returned to Forina. | Absol first appeared in the first {{series|Advanced Generation}} {{pkmn|movie}}, ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''. The Disaster Pokémon showed up to take {{p|Jirachi}} back to [[Forina]]. However, Absol wasn't evil, and helped Jirachi once it returned to Forina. | ||
The Disaster Pokémon made its first anime appearance in ''[[AG107|Absol-ute Disaster]]''. The people of a town were blaming Absol for all the bad things that were happening to their town during the past month. {{Ash}} and friends (along with a boy named {{ | The Disaster Pokémon made its first anime appearance in ''[[AG107|Absol-ute Disaster]]''. The people of a town were blaming Absol for all the bad things that were happening to their town during the past month. {{Ash}} and friends (along with a boy named {{OBP|Nicky|AG107}}) went out to search whether or not the accusations were true. They found out that the Absol was actually warning the town about a flood. | ||
An Absol owned by [[Mollie]] appeared in ''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]'' | An Absol owned by a {{pkmn|Coordinator}} named [[Mollie]] appeared in ''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]''. It was used in the second round of the [[Gardenia Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]] where it battled [[Brock's Marshtomp]] and lost. | ||
[[Drew]] | [[Drew]] caught and trained an Absol for the [[Kanto Grand Festival]], as seen in ''[[AG180|May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!]]''. It was first used in the [[Appeal|Appeals Round]] and then again in a [[Double Battle|two-on-two]] [[Contest Battle]] alongside {{p|Flygon}} against [[May's Combusken]] and {{TP|May|Squirtle}}. | ||
Mega Absol made its debut appearance in ''[[SS029|Mega Evolution Special I]]'' and appeared in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', under the ownership of [[Astrid]]. | Mega Absol made its debut appearance in ''[[SS029|Mega Evolution Special I]]'' and appeared in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', under the ownership of [[Astrid]]. | ||
An Absol appeared in ''[[XY028|The Bonds of Evolution!]]'', under the ownership of {{ | An Absol appeared in ''[[XY028|The Bonds of Evolution!]]'', under the ownership of {{OBP|Magnus|XY028}}. | ||
===Minor appearances=== | ===Minor appearances=== | ||
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==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
[[File:Koya Absol.png|thumb|100px|Absol | [[File:Koya Absol.png|thumb|100px|Absol in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]] | ||
[[File:Astrid Mega Absol M17 manga.png|thumb|left|180px|Mega Absol in the movie adaptations]] | |||
===In the movie adaptations=== | |||
An Absol under the ownership of [[Astrid]] appeared in ''{{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction}}''. | |||
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
An Absol appears in the {{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}} of the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga. It first appears to {{adv|Ruby}}, who shudders in fear immediately. Absol is also present in the feud between {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}}. Like in the anime, Absol is accused of bringing disaster. | An Absol appears in the {{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}} of the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga. It first appears to {{adv|Ruby}}, who shudders in fear immediately. Absol is also present in the feud between {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}}. Like in the anime, Absol is accused of bringing disaster. This Absol appears again at the start of the {{chap|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}} where it appeared on top of a building foreshadowing another disaster coming to Hoenn. | ||
An Absol also appears in the {{chap|X & Y}}, under the ownership of Y. | |||
===In the Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master! manga=== | |||
[[Ryū Tendō|Ryū]] owns an Absol as a puck in [[ABM12]]. | |||
===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga=== | ||
Absol is one of [[Koya]]'s main Pokémon. It is used in his battles at the {{si|Pokémon League}}, and in subsequent battles against [[Team Galactic]]. | Absol is one of [[Koya]]'s main Pokémon. It is used in his battles at the {{si|Pokémon League}}, and in subsequent battles against [[Team Galactic]]. | ||
===In the Pokémon Try Adventure manga=== | |||
[[Toki]] has an Absol nicknamed Absō. | |||
===In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team manga=== | |||
Absol appeared in "Battle in a Bitter Cold Land!". When it first saw [[Ginji|Ginji's]] scar, it was scared of him because [[Gengar]] told it that Ginji will destroy the world, but after Ginji explained that he is going to see [[Ninetales]] to find out the truth, Absol tells him that everyone thinks that it's causing the natural disasters and that they don't like it because of that misunderstanding. It then helps Ginji and [[Mudkip (Ginji's Rescue Team)|Mudkip]] in their battle against [[Articuno]]. It appears again in "Tears and Emotions - It's the Final Chapter!" where it, along with several other Pokémon, help Ginji, Mudkip, [[Tyranitar]], [[Charizard]], and [[Alakazam]] defeat [[Groudon]]. | |||
==In the TCG== | ==In the TCG== | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===NPC appearances=== | ===NPC appearances=== | ||
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: An | * [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: An {{DL|List of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team characters|Absol}} trails the rescue team around the [[Frosty Forest]] and confronts them after the defeat of {{p|Articuno}}. Absol is initially suspicious of the {{player}} and partner from the beginning but eventually decides to join the rescue team and helps in the journey up [[Mt. Freeze]]. | ||
===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
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{{learnlist/levelh/6|Absol|Dark|Dark|3|XY|ORAS|xy=n}} | {{learnlist/levelh/6|Absol|Dark|Dark|3|XY|ORAS|xy=n}} | ||
{{learnlist/levelVI| | {{learnlist/levelVI|1|1|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5|||Beautiful|4|0}} | ||
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{{learnlist/levelVI| | {{learnlist/levelVI|1|1|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10|||Clever|3|0}} | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Absol's location in many games support its description of appearing where disasters occur: | * Absol's location in many games support its description of appearing where disasters occur: | ||
** In {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, Absol appears on {{rt|213|Sinnoh}}, which is close to [[Lake Valor]], which was drained by Team Galactic. | ** In {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, Absol appears on {{rt|213|Sinnoh}}, which is close to [[Lake Valor]], which was drained by Team Galactic. | ||
** In {{v2|Platinum}}, Absol appears on [[Mt. Coronet]] in places that one can first access when heading to the [[Spear Pillar]], before Giratina is released by Team Galactic. | ** In {{v2|Platinum}}, Absol appears on [[Mt. Coronet]] in places that one can first access when heading to the [[Spear Pillar]], before Giratina is released by Team Galactic. | ||
** In {{2v2|Black|White}}, Absol can be found at the [[Giant Chasm]], a place where disasters are said to befall Trainers, and {{rt|13|Unova}}, 13 being known as an unlucky number. Indeed, {{game3|Black and White|two years later|s 2}}, the Giant Chasm is where Team Plasma makes its stand. | ** In {{2v2|Black|White}}, Absol can be found at the [[Giant Chasm]], a place where disasters are said to befall Trainers, and {{rt|13|Unova}}, 13 being known as an unlucky number. Indeed, {{game3|Black and White|two years later|s 2}}, the Giant Chasm is where Team Plasma makes its stand. | ||
** In [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]], Absol can be found in the [[Altru Building]] and [[Altru Tower]], from which [[Team Dim Sun]] plans to take control of all Pokémon in the region. | ** In [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]], Absol can be found in the [[Altru Building]] and [[Altru Tower]], from which [[Team Dim Sun]] plans to take control of all Pokémon in the region. | ||
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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Absol}} | {{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Absol}} | ||
Absol is most likely based on the {{wp|Bai Ze}} (白澤) of Chinese mythology, whose name literally translates to "white marsh." It is generally described as a white beast, distinguished by having one or two horns on its head. Considered to be an intelligent beast, Bai Ze is gifted with the ability to understand human speech and the knowledge on the forms and habits of 11,520 types of supernatural creatures in the world. In legend, Bai Ze shared its knowledge to the Yellow Emperor, which was subsequently compiled in a book called ''Bai Ze Tu''. Few of its supposed fragments survive today. In Japan, it is known as the ''hakutaku'' (白沢). In a related legend, a similar creature known as the ''kutabe'' predicted that a plague would sweep through the Toyama Prefecture of Japan. It is also sometimes said to have an extra eye on their head or back, which may be represented by the oval that appears on Absol's forehead.Absol's head is modeled after a {{wp|Taijitu}} symbol. Absol's humanized face and feline appearance may also be a homage to the {{wp|sphinx}}. Its scythe-shaped tail and horn suggest a resemblance to the Western personified depiction of {{wp|Death (personification)|Death}}, who is related to destiny and disaster. It may have also been inspired by the {{wp|black cat}} superstition. | Absol is most likely based on the {{wp|Bai Ze}} (白澤) of Chinese mythology, whose name literally translates to "white marsh." It is generally described as a white beast, distinguished by having one or two horns on its head. Considered to be an intelligent beast, Bai Ze is gifted with the ability to understand human speech and the knowledge on the forms and habits of 11,520 types of supernatural creatures in the world. In legend, Bai Ze shared its knowledge to the Yellow Emperor, which was subsequently compiled in a book called ''Bai Ze Tu''. Few of its supposed fragments survive today. In Japan, it is known as the ''hakutaku'' (白沢). In a related legend, a similar creature known as the ''kutabe'' predicted that a plague would sweep through the Toyama Prefecture of Japan. It is also sometimes said to have an extra eye on their head or back, which may be represented by the oval that appears on Absol's forehead. Absol's head is modeled after a {{wp|Taijitu}} symbol. Absol's humanized face and feline appearance may also be a homage to the {{wp|sphinx}}. Its scythe-shaped tail and horn suggest a resemblance to the Western personified depiction of {{wp|Death (personification)|Death}}, who is related to destiny and disaster. It may have also been inspired by the {{wp|black cat}} superstition. Due to its feline appearance and it living in mountains Absol may also draw inspiration from a {{wp|cougar}}. | ||
Mega Absol's wings and elongated hair give it the appearance of an {{wp|angel}}. | |||
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Absol may derive from 物騒 ''bussō'' (dangerous). It may also be a combination of ''ab-'' ("away from") and ''sol'' (Latin for ''sun''), referring to its {{type|Dark}} nature. The latter may also be a reference to a solar eclipse, as many cultures considered a solar eclipse as a sign of end-times or disaster. It may also be derived from ''absolute'', relating to its ability to foretell impending disasters. | Absol may derive from 物騒 ''bussō'' (dangerous). It may also be a combination of ''ab-'' ("away from") and ''sol'' (Latin for ''sun''), referring to its {{type|Dark}} nature. The latter may also be a reference to a solar eclipse, as many cultures considered a solar eclipse as a sign of end-times or disaster. | ||
It may also be derived from ''absolute'', relating to its ability to foretell impending disasters. Or from ''absolve'', meaning "to free someone from punishment or blame," or, "to be declared as innocent for an accused wrongdoing," in reference to it being misunderstood and undeserving of its reputation as doom-bringer. | |||
Alternatively it could derive from ''Absalom'', a name which is said to bring bad luck, according to Jewish tradition. | |||
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|it=Absol|itmeaning=Same as English name | |it=Absol|itmeaning=Same as English name | ||
|ko=앱솔 '' | |ko=앱솔 ''Absol''|komeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name | ||
|zh_yue=阿勃梭魯 ''Ábuhtsōlóuh''|zh_yuemeaning=Same as Mandarin name | |zh_yue=阿勃梭魯 ''Ábuhtsōlóuh''|zh_yuemeaning=Same as Mandarin name | ||
|zh_cmn=阿勃梭魯 / 阿勃梭鲁 ''Ābósuōlǔ'' |zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration its Japanese name | |zh_cmn=阿勃梭魯 / 阿勃梭鲁 ''Ābósuōlǔ'' |zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration its Japanese name | ||
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Absol (Japanese: アブソル Absol) is a Dark-type Pokémon.
While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, it can Mega Evolve into Mega Absol using the Absolite.
Biology
Absol is a quadruped, mammalian Pokémon with a dark blue to gray body covered in white fur. 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. It has a feline face with almond-shaped, red eyes, a scythe-like tail, and a sickle-shaped horn on the side of its head. Its broad feet are equipped with three claws each, and spikes protrude from the heels of its hind legs and the elbows of its front legs.
As Mega Absol, its fur is longer overall, and the increased energy coursing through its body makes the fur at the back of its mane stand on end, so that it appears to have wings.[1] The spikes on its heels and elbows grow larger, and the fur in these areas becomes longer as well. Its sickle-shaped horn widens, while an additional, smaller horn appears on the opposite side of its head. Its tail now has a more saw-like shape, and the oval marking on its forehead is now a rounded triangle.
Absol lives in the mountains far from civilization, and rarely ventures down from its alpine home. Using its horn, Absol is able to sense even subtle changes in the sky and the land to predict when a natural disaster will occur, and will try to warn people when one is approaching. This often has the unfortunate effect of Absol itself being blamed for the disaster.
In the anime
Major appearances
Absol first appeared in the first Advanced Generation series movie, Jirachi: Wish Maker. The Disaster Pokémon showed up to take Jirachi back to Forina. However, Absol wasn't evil, and helped Jirachi once it returned to Forina.
The Disaster Pokémon made its first anime appearance in Absol-ute Disaster. The people of a town were blaming Absol for all the bad things that were happening to their town during the past month. Ash and friends (along with a boy named Nicky) went out to search whether or not the accusations were true. They found out that the Absol was actually warning the town about a flood.
An Absol owned by a Coordinator named Mollie appeared in What I Did for Love!. It was used in the second round of the Gardenia Town Pokémon Contest where it battled Brock's Marshtomp and lost.
Drew caught and trained an Absol for the Kanto Grand Festival, as seen in May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!. It was first used in the Appeals Round and then again in a two-on-two Contest Battle alongside Flygon against May's Combusken and Squirtle.
Mega Absol made its debut appearance in Mega Evolution Special I and appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, under the ownership of Astrid.
An Absol appeared in The Bonds of Evolution!, under the ownership of Magnus.
Minor appearances
An Absol appeared in Mutiny in the Bounty, captured by the evil Hunter J and her henchmen after Ash's Pikachu, Melodi's Gardevoir and Team Rocket's Meowth got stolen. The Absol was returned to its rightful owner after Ash, Team Rocket, and Melodi reunited with their Pokémon and some of J's minions were arrested.
An Absol made a brief cameo in Destiny Deoxys and Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
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In the manga
In the movie adaptations
An Absol under the ownership of Astrid appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
An Absol appears in the Ruby & Sapphire arc of the Pokémon Adventures manga. It first appears to Ruby, who shudders in fear immediately. Absol is also present in the feud between Kyogre and Groudon. Like in the anime, Absol is accused of bringing disaster. This Absol appears again at the start of the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc where it appeared on top of a building foreshadowing another disaster coming to Hoenn.
An Absol also appears in the X & Y arc, under the ownership of Y.
In the Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master! manga
Ryū owns an Absol as a puck in ABM12.
In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga
Absol is one of Koya's main Pokémon. It is used in his battles at the Pokémon League, and in subsequent battles against Team Galactic.
In the Pokémon Try Adventure manga
Toki has an Absol nicknamed Absō.
In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team manga
Absol appeared in "Battle in a Bitter Cold Land!". When it first saw Ginji's scar, it was scared of him because Gengar told it that Ginji will destroy the world, but after Ginji explained that he is going to see Ninetales to find out the truth, Absol tells him that everyone thinks that it's causing the natural disasters and that they don't like it because of that misunderstanding. It then helps Ginji and Mudkip in their battle against Articuno. It appears again in "Tears and Emotions - It's the Final Chapter!" where it, along with several other Pokémon, help Ginji, Mudkip, Tyranitar, Charizard, and Alakazam defeat Groudon.
In the TCG
- Main article: Absol (TCG)
In the TFG
One Absol figure has been released.
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: An Absol trails the rescue team around the Frosty Forest and confronts them after the defeat of Articuno. Absol is initially suspicious of the player and partner from the beginning but eventually decides to join the rescue team and helps in the journey up Mt. Freeze.
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In events
Games | Event | Language | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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RS | Pokémon Center 5th Anniversary Spite Absol | Japanese | Japan | 5 | April 25 to May 18, 2003 |
RS | Pokémon Center 5th Anniversary Wish Absol | Japanese | Japan | 5 | April 25 to May 18, 2003 |
RS | Pokémon Stamp Ruby and Sapphire Absol | Japanese | Japan | 5 | September 9, 2003 |
RS | Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire Promotion Absol | English | United States | 35 | July 10, 2004 |
RSEFRLG | Journey Across America Absol | English | United States | 70 | February 25 to July 23, 2006 |
RSEFRLG | Party of the Decade Absol | English | United States | 70 | August 8, 2006 |
Held items
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Omega Ruby | Alpha Sapphire | Life Orb (5%) | |
Events* | Ganlon Berry (50%) | Salac Berry (50%) |
Stats
Base stats
Absol
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HP: 65
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125 - 172 | 240 - 334 | |
130
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121 - 200 | 238 - 394 | |
60
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58 - 123 | 112 - 240 | |
75
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72 - 139 | 139 - 273 | |
60
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58 - 123 | 112 - 240 | |
75
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72 - 139 | 139 - 273 | |
Total: 465
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Mega Absol
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At Lv. 50 | At Lv. 100 | ||
HP: 65
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125 - 172 | 240 - 334 | |
150
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139 - 222 | 274 - 438 | |
60
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58 - 123 | 112 - 240 | |
115
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108 - 183 | 211 - 361 | |
60
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58 - 123 | 112 - 240 | |
115
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108 - 183 | 211 - 361 | |
Total: 565
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Side game data
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Pokémon Pinball RS
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Evolution
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Trivia
- Absol's location in many games support its description of appearing where disasters occur:
- In Diamond and Pearl, Absol appears on Route 213, which is close to Lake Valor, which was drained by Team Galactic.
- In Platinum, Absol appears on Mt. Coronet in places that one can first access when heading to the Spear Pillar, before Giratina is released by Team Galactic.
- In Black and White, Absol can be found at the Giant Chasm, a place where disasters are said to befall Trainers, and Route 13, 13 being known as an unlucky number. Indeed, two years later, the Giant Chasm is where Team Plasma makes its stand.
- In Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, Absol can be found in the Altru Building and Altru Tower, from which Team Dim Sun plans to take control of all Pokémon in the region.
- Absol was the last answer to the Pokémon Trainer's Choice.
- Absol is the only non-legendary Pokémon featured on the box art for Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire, though it often appears in legends.
Origin
Absol is most likely based on the Bai Ze (白澤) of Chinese mythology, whose name literally translates to "white marsh." It is generally described as a white beast, distinguished by having one or two horns on its head. Considered to be an intelligent beast, Bai Ze is gifted with the ability to understand human speech and the knowledge on the forms and habits of 11,520 types of supernatural creatures in the world. In legend, Bai Ze shared its knowledge to the Yellow Emperor, which was subsequently compiled in a book called Bai Ze Tu. Few of its supposed fragments survive today. In Japan, it is known as the hakutaku (白沢). In a related legend, a similar creature known as the kutabe predicted that a plague would sweep through the Toyama Prefecture of Japan. It is also sometimes said to have an extra eye on their head or back, which may be represented by the oval that appears on Absol's forehead. Absol's head is modeled after a Taijitu symbol. Absol's humanized face and feline appearance may also be a homage to the sphinx. Its scythe-shaped tail and horn suggest a resemblance to the Western personified depiction of Death, who is related to destiny and disaster. It may have also been inspired by the black cat superstition. Due to its feline appearance and it living in mountains Absol may also draw inspiration from a cougar. Mega Absol's wings and elongated hair give it the appearance of an angel.
Name origin
Absol may derive from 物騒 bussō (dangerous). It may also be a combination of ab- ("away from") and sol (Latin for sun), referring to its Dark-type nature. The latter may also be a reference to a solar eclipse, as many cultures considered a solar eclipse as a sign of end-times or disaster.
It may also be derived from absolute, relating to its ability to foretell impending disasters. Or from absolve, meaning "to free someone from punishment or blame," or, "to be declared as innocent for an accused wrongdoing," in reference to it being misunderstood and undeserving of its reputation as doom-bringer.
Alternatively it could derive from Absalom, a name which is said to bring bad luck, according to Jewish tradition.
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