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Sableye (Pokémon)

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{{Pokémon Infobox
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'''Sableye''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ヤミラミ''' ''Yamirami'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dark|Ghost}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation III]].

While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Sableye can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Sableye''' using the [[Sablenite]]. Mega Sableye was introduced in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}.

==Biology==
[[File:SableyeAlolanMoonlight31.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Sableye feeding on gems]]
Sableye is a bipedal humanoid {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a dark purple body, armed with sharp teeth and claws, which it uses to dig through soil. It has pale blue, gemstone-like eyes, which allow it to see in low light and sparkle in the dark. It also has a red gemstone on its chest, and its back has a blue and green gemstone as well as another red one. These gem-like eyes and adornments on its body are caused by its diet, which consists of rocks and raw gemstones. Because of this, each individual Sableye can create an infinite number of patterns on its body.

It also targets {{p|Carbink}} as prey, though they are usually taken by {{p|Gabite}} before Sableye can reach them. It is feared by people since it is said to steal a person's soul if they look into its eyes. It is nocturnal and is rarely seen. Sableye makes its habitat in the darkness of {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Cave Pokémon|caves}}. It uses its claws to dig for gems to eat and for combat. As mentioned in the [[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]], Sableye is known to occasionally sleep while holding its gemstones.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex entry]]: "Sableye feeds on gemstone crystals. You sometimes see it sleeping while fondly clutching the gemstones it has gathered. Perhaps it's dreaming of eating them until its belly is stuffed."</ref> It is believed that Sableye dreams of eating gemstones until it feels satisfied. In the {{aniseries|HZ}} episode ''[[HZ092|Following Traces of Laquium]]'', Sableye was shown targeting the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Terapagos}} as prey.

Sableye is the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Stall}} as an [[Ability]].

===Forms===
Sableye can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Sableye.

As Mega Sableye, being bathed in Mega Evolution energy causes the red jewel on its chest to rip out of Sableye's skin and significantly increase in size; the detached jewel leaves a small hole in Mega Sableye's chest. Its ears elongate, and it gains a spike on the top of its head. Its teeth turn from white to yellow, and its eyes also change from pale blue to crimson red, with diagonal slits at their inner edges. Its back gains more gems: a second green one, a second red one, and two small yellow gems.

The enlarged jewel is said to boast such incredible hardness that no attack can even leave a scratch on it. During battle, Mega Sableye shelters itself behind the jewel, from where it can take advantage of any openings its target leaves exposed.<ref name= "Mega">http://www.pokemonrubysapphire.com/en-us/pokemon/new-mega-evolutions/mega-sableye</ref> However, being forced to support its massive jewel leaves Sableye unable to turn quickly, making it vulnerable from behind. As seen in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, the giant jewel wears off and shrinks as it blocks attacks. Once the jewel is reduced to a very small size, Sableye will eat it before reverting back from its Mega-Evolved state in the process.

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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
{{spoilers}}
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]: Six Sableye acted as assistants to {{mdc|Dusknoir|2}} and had a number of appearances over the course of the game. After the player defeats Dusknoir and the Sableye in the [[Hidden Land]], the Sableye all flee.
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]]: Six Sableye perform the same role as above, and in addition appear in Special Episode 5, which contains the events happening after Grovyle returns to the future with Dusknoir, and play a role in the episode's plot.
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: One of Dusknoir's Sableye appears as a recruitable Pokémon but will only post the connection request after Dusknoir is recruited. Sableye's request also leads to Spiritomb's recruitment.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Sableye</sc> lead quiet lives deep inside caverns. They are feared, however, because these {{ScPkmn}} are thought to steal the spirits of people when their eyes burn with a sinister glow in the darkness.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Sableye</sc> digs the ground with sharpened claws to find rocks that it eats. Substances in the eaten rocks crystallize and rise up to the {{ScPkmn}}'s body surface.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It digs branching holes in caves using its sharp claws in search of food--raw gems. A <sc>Sableye</sc> lurks in darkness and is seen only rarely.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|entry=It feeds on gemstone crystals. In darkness, its eyes sparkle with the glitter of jewels.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It hides in the darkness of caves. Its diet of gems has transformed its eyes into gemstones.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=It dwells in the darkness of caves. It uses its sharp claws to dig up gems to nourish itself.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It hides in the darkness of caves. Its diet of gems has transformed its eyes into gemstones.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It hides in the darkness of caves. Its diet of gems has transformed its eyes into gemstones.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=123|label1=Coastal|reg2=Hoenn|num2=070}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It hides in the darkness of caves. Its diet of gems has transformed its eyes into gemstones.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It dwells in the darkness of caves. It uses its sharp claws to dig up gems to nourish itself.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Omega Ruby|entry=Sableye lead quiet lives deep inside caverns. They are feared, however, because these Pokémon are thought to steal the spirits of people when their eyes burn with a sinister glow in the darkness.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=Sableye digs the ground with sharpened claws to find rocks that it eats. Substances in the eaten rocks crystallize and rise up to the Pokémon's body surface.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=102|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=124|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It's a fiend for gemstones, so it stalks {{p|Carbink}}. Unfortunately, {{p|Gabite}} almost always grabs them first.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=This Pokémon is feared. When its gemstone eyes begin to glow with a sinister shine, it's believed that Sableye will steal people's spirits away.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It digs through the ground with its hard claws and crunches down gems with its thick pointy teeth. {{p|Carbink}} is its favorite food.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Materials from gems it has eaten float to the surface of its body and can form an infinite number of patterns among individuals.}}
{{Dex/Form|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Sableye}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=The jewel from its chest, which has grown gigantic due to the effects of Mega Evolution, can turn back any attack.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Supporting a giant heavy jewel, it can't change direction very nimbly and is vulnerable to attack from behind.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Bathed in the energy of Mega Evolution, the gemstone on its chest expands, rips through its skin, and falls out.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It blocks any and all attacks with its giant-sized gemstone. However, the stone's a heavy burden, and it limits Mega Sableye's movements.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=294|reg2=Galar|num2=174|label2=Crown Tundra|reg3=Sinnoh|reg4=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon is feared. When its gemstone eyes begin to glow with a sinister shine, it's believed that Sableye will steal people's spirits away.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=It feeds on gemstone crystals. In darkness, its eyes sparkle with the glitter of jewels.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It hides in the darkness of caves. Its diet of gems has transformed its eyes into gemstones.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=297|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=132}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=It dwells in the darkness of caves. It uses its sharp claws to dig up gems to nourish itself.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Materials from gems it has eaten float to the surface of its body and can form an infinite number of patterns among individuals.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It hides in the darkness of caves. Its diet of gems has transformed its eyes into gemstones.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Sableye}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=The jewel from its chest, which has grown gigantic due to the effects of Mega Evolution, can turn back any attack.}}
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|Sableye in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
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|Sableye in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Dark|type2=Ghost}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Center New York Campaign 5 Sableye|English|United States|18|August 14 to 20, 2004|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Sableye}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Fifth Campaign Sableye|Japanese|Japan|10|March 21 to April 9, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Sableye}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Chief Golgo's Sableye|Japanese|Japan|50|September 15 to 28, 2013|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Chief Golgo's Sableye}}
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===Held items===
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Sableye=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Dark
|type2=Ghost
|HP= 50
|Attack= 75
|Defense=75
|SpAtk= 65
|SpDef= 65
|Speed= 50}}

=====Mega Sableye=====
{{Base Stats
|type=Dark
|type2=Ghost
|HP=50
|Attack=85
|Defense=125
|SpAtk=85
|SpDef=115
|Speed=20}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Dark
|type2=Ghost
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=3
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Dark
|type2=Ghost
|Normal= 0
|Fighting= 0
|Flying= 100
|Poison= 50
|Ground= 100
|Rock= 100
|Bug= 100
|Ghost= 100
|Steel= 100
|Fire= 100
|Water= 100
|Grass= 100
|Electric=100
|Psychic= 0
|Ice= 100
|Dragon= 100
|Dark= 100
|Fairy= 200
|notes=yes
|ghost=yes
|newnormal=1
|newfighting=2
|dark=yes
|newpsychic=1}}

===Learnset===
Sableye is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends Z-A}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|3}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|3|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|9|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Quash|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|33|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|39|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|45|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|3}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Leer|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|9|12|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Physical|40|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|15|18|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|18|21|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|13}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|22|25|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|28|31|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|33|36|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|39|42|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|42|45|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|45|48|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|50|53|Recover|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|53|56|Parting Shot|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|56|59|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|3}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|3}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM016|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM031|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM039|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM042|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM067|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM080|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM098|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM101|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM105|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM151|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM180|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM198|Poltergeist|Ghost|Physical|110|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM199|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM219|Skitter Smack|Bug|Physical|70|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|3}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|3}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM006|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM008|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM011|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM016|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM019|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM022|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM023|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM024|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM026|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM029|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM031|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM034|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM042|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM045|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM046|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM051|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM057|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM063|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM074|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM077|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM081|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM083|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM090|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM092|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM095|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM097|Heal Block|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM099|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|4}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0106|Hitmonlee}}{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP/H|0237|Hitmontop}}{{MSP/H|0307|Meditite}}{{MSP/H|0308|Medicham}}{{MSP/H|0391|Monferno}}{{MSP/H|0392|Infernape}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/H|0475|Gallade}}{{MSP/H|0815|Cinderace}}|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0453|Croagunk}}{{MSP/H|0454|Toxicroak}}{{MSP/H|0574|Gothita}}{{MSP/H|0575|Gothorita}}{{MSP/H|0576|Gothitelle}}{{MSP/H|0859|Impidimp}}{{MSP/H|0860|Morgrem}}{{MSP/H|0861|Grimmsnarl}}|Flatter|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0625|Bisharp}}{{MSP/H|0983|Kingambit}}|Metal Burst|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0307|Meditite}}{{MSP/H|0308|Medicham}}|Recover|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0106|Hitmonlee}}{{MSP/H|0237|Hitmontop}}{{MSP/H|0331|Cacnea}}{{MSP/H|0332|Cacturne}}{{MSP/H|0453|Croagunk}}{{MSP/H|0454|Toxicroak}}{{MSP/H|0859|Impidimp}}{{MSP/H|0860|Morgrem}}{{MSP/H|0861|Grimmsnarl}}|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0390|Chimchar}}{{MSP/H|0391|Monferno}}{{MSP/H|0392|Infernape}}{{MSP/H|0624|Pawniard}}{{MSP/H|0625|Bisharp}}{{MSP/H|0983|Kingambit}}{{MSP/H|0859|Impidimp}}{{MSP/H|0860|Morgrem}}{{MSP/H|0861|Grimmsnarl}}|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|3}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg darkness color}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg darkness color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{tcg darkness color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{tcg darkness color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Slash}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Sableye (EX Deoxys 23)]]
|}

====[[Animated series move errors|Animated series-only moves]]====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{dark color}}; border: 3px solid #{{ghost color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{dark color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{dark color light}}" | Type
! style="background: #{{dark color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Episode
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Lick}}
| style="background:#{{Ghost color}}" | {{typecolor|Ghost}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''[[AG029|Ready, Willing, and Sableye]]''
|}

===Side game data===
====Sableye====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark|type2=Ghost}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Dark|ndex=302|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Dark|ndex=302|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=302
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|area=Darkness Ridge
|P1=You'll appreciate my luminous eyes in darkness.
|P2=Hey, you do see my HP's gone down by half?
|P3=I'm next to done... The light in my eyes grows dim...
|PL=There! I've leveled up! See how my eyes blaze with color?
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=302
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=302
|coset=2
|conto={{p|Drifloon}}, {{p|Spiritomb}}, {{p|Dusknoir}}
|recruitment=Battle the fleeing {{p|Spiritomb}}
|P1=I will follow {{mdc|Dusknoir|2}} forever! Wheh-heh-heh!
|P2=This is a hard pinch... Wheh-heh-heh...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Dark
|group=Dark
|assist=Dark
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=2
|num=193
|browser=It launches {{m|Shadow Ball|eerie orbs}} and dark pulses to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Dark
|group=Dark
|assist=Dark
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=1
|num=177
|pastnum=218
|browser=It releases dark pulses around itself that make Pokémon Tired.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Dark
|att=2
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=302
|walk=2.18
|hp=48
|attack=73
|defense=53
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=302
|Pad=Sableye loves to spend time reading books in the Haunted House. Quizzes make him dance with joy. And so does playing {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Bastiodon's Block Barrage}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=302
|pad=He came to the warehouse to look for gems and settled down there. He secretly ate a lot of gems while in [[Wish Park]].
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=302
|power=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Dark|ndex=302|num=074
|mega=1
|stone=Sablenite
|min=50
|max=130
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Risk-Taker
|skilldesc=Increases damage randomly.
|swapper=Swap+
|megaspeedup=10
|effectdesc=Erases all Pokémon in an O-shaped pattern.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Dark|ndex=302Spooky|stype=Ghost|num=074
|mega=1
|stone=Sablenite
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Prank
|skilldesc=Sometimes changes when a foe will next disrupt your play.
|swapper=Swap++
|megaspeedup=7
|effectdesc=Replaces Pokémon (max 3) of the same type as Mega Sableye.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO
| col = 6
| type = Dark
| ndex = 302
| hatch = N/A
| buddy = 5
| candy = Sableye
| evolution = {{Mega Energy|Sableye}}{{tt|100|First time}}/{{tt|20|1st Mega Level}}/{{tt|10|2nd Mega Level}}/{{tt|5|3rd Mega Level}}
| stamina = 137
| attack = 141
| defense = 136
| fast = {{m|Shadow Claw}}, {{m|Feint Attack}}
| special = {{m|Power Gem}}, {{m|Foul Play}}, {{m|Shadow Sneak}}, {{m|Dazzling Gleam}}{{tt|*|From March 4, 2025 onward}}, {{m|Drain Punch}}{{tt|*|From September 2, 2025 onward}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=302|pdex=193
|dex=Sableye was scratching at the ground with its sharp claws, looking for its favorite {{pkmn|food}}—gemstones. Did you notice the glint in its eyes when it saw {{p|Carbink}}?}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep
| col = 6
| ndex = 0302
| sleeptype = Dozing
| type = Dark
| dexentry = Sableye feeds on gemstone crystals. You sometimes see it sleeping while fondly clutching the gemstones it has gathered. Perhaps it's dreaming of eating them until its belly is stuffed.
| sleepstyle1 = Spread-Out Sleep
| sleepstyle2 = Jerky Sleep
| sleepstyle3 = Jewel-Eating Sleep
| sleepstyle4 = Atop-Belly Sleep
| friendpoints = 16
| specialty = Skills
| evolution =
| pokemon = Sableye
| candyNum =
| berry = Wiki
| ingredient1 = Pure Oil
| ingredient2 = Tasty Mushroom
| ingredient3 = Soothing Cacao
| carrylimit = 16
| skillname = Dream Shard Magnet S
| skilldesc = Obtain 120 to 480 Dream Shards.
}}
|}
{{-}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background:#{{dark color}}; padding:2px; font-size:80%"
|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{ghost color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}};"| [[File:GO302Costume2020.png|100px]]
|-
| Litwick costume
|}

====Mega Sableye====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark|type2=Ghost}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=302M
|coset=2
|conto={{p|Drifloon}}, {{p|Spiritomb}}, {{p|Dusknoir}}
|recruitment=Battle the fleeing {{p|Spiritomb}}
|P1=I will follow {{mdc|Dusknoir|2}} forever! Wheh-heh-heh!
|P2=This is a hard pinch... Wheh-heh-heh...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=302M
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Sableye
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=137|attack=151|defense=216
|fast={{m|Shadow Claw}}, {{m|Feint Attack}}
|special={{m|Power Gem}}, {{m|Foul Play}}, {{m|Shadow Sneak}}, {{m|Dazzling Gleam}}{{tt|*|From March 4, 2025 onward}}, {{m|Drain Punch}}{{tt|*|From September 2, 2025 onward}}, {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
{{Evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0302Sableye
|name1=Sableye
|type1-1=Dark
|type2-1=Ghost
|forme1=Sableye
|loc1=Default
|item1=Sablenite
|itemfile1=Bag Sablenite ZA Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0302Sableye-Mega
|forme2=Mega Sableye
|loc2={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Sablenite
}}

===Evolution data===
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">{{Evobox-1
|type1=Dark
|type2=Ghost
|pictype=art
|no1=0302
|name1=Sableye
|type1-1=Dark
|type2-1=Ghost}}</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Dark|type2=Ghost}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=III}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=302}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=302}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=302}}
{{Spritebox/6/2FormsORAS|ndex=302|form1=M|crop=77}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms|ndex=302|form1=M|crop=76}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=302}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0302|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|302|Sableye}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Ult Sableye.png|thumb|250px|Sableye in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Ult Mega Sableye.png|thumb|250px|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Sableye in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
====Major appearances====
Sableye debuted in ''[[HS08|Oaknapped!]]'', under the ownership of [[Cassidy]], who used it to battle [[Ritchie]]. It reappeared in ''[[HS11|A Date With Delcatty]]'' and ''[[HS16|Luvdisc is a Many Splendored Thing!]]''.

Sableye made its animated series debut in ''[[AG029|Ready, Willing, and Sableye]]'', where it was playing tricks on {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}.

In [[PK15]], a Sableye was living in a spooky house.

In ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]'', multiple Sableye tried to stop [[Team Poképals]] from getting on the Rainbow Stoneship.

In the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short ''{{DL|Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures|In the Dark}}'', {{an|Hoopa}}'s summoning of multiple {{p|Litwick}} rudely awakened four Sableye.

In ''[[XY092|Cloudy Fate, Bright Future!]]'', {{OBP|Carrie|XY092}} used a Sableye in a battle against Ash, since Carrie believed he was the threat to [[Kalos]] that [[Olympia]] had predicted.

In ''[[SM077|Guiding an Awakening!]]'', [[Nanu]] used a Sableye in his grand trial against Ash. Despite using {{m|Mean Look}} on {{AP|Lycanroc}} to immobilize it, it was defeated by the Wolf Pokémon's {{m|Stone Edge}}.

In ''[[HZ061|Resonating Spirits in a Challenge to Ryme!]]'', {{gy|Montenevera}} {{tc|Gym Trainer}} [[MC Sledge]] used a Sableye in a brief battle against [[Roy]], but was defeated by his {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}}.

In ''[[HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again, Part 1]]'', a Sableye capable of Mega Evolving appeared under the ownership of [[Ult]].

====Minor appearances====
A Sableye appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

In ''[[AG091|Lessons in Lilycove]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Sableye competed in the [[Lilycove City]] {{pkmn|Contest}}.

A Coordinator's Sableye appeared in ''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]''.

In ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', a Sableye was living at [[Pokémon Hills]].

In ''[[XY039|Summer of Discovery!]]'', ''[[XY041|Foggy Pokémon Orienteering!]]'', and ''[[XY042|Battling Into the Hall of Fame!]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Sableye attended the [[Pokémon Summer Camp]].

A Sableye that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Sableye appeared in the ending segment of ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[XYS03|Mega Evolution Special III]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[XY138|The First Day of the Rest of Your Life!]]''.

Six Sableye appeared in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]'', all under the ownership of a different Trainer. One of them appeared in a flashback.

A student's Sableye appeared in ''[[SM002|The Guardian's Challenge!]]''. It reappeared in the [[Banned episodes|banned episode]] [[SM064]].

A Sableye appeared in a fantasy in ''[[SM004|First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[SM006|A Shocking Grocery Run!]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[SM007|That's Why the Litten is a Scamp!]]''.

In ''[[SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!]]'', two Sableye were training up on [[Clawmark Hill]].

Two Trainers' Sableye appeared in ''[[SM021|One Journey Ends, Another Begins...]]''.

Two Trainers' Sableye appeared in ''[[SM023|Getting the Band Back Together!]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[SM027|A Glaring Rivalry!]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[SM040|Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[SM050|Faba's Revenge!]]''.

In ''[[SM066|Smashing with Sketch!]]'', a Sableye competed in the [[Pokémon Ping-Pong tournament]].

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[SM072|Sours for the Sweet!]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[SM081|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[SM082|All They Want to Do is Dance Dance!]]''.

In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', three Trainers' Sableye joined the rest of [[Alola]] in showering {{an|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|true form}}.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[SM099|We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[SM128|League Offenders and Defenders!]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[SM134|The Road to The Semifinals!]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[SM140|Z-Move Showdown!]]''.

In ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]'', a Trainer's Sableye participated in a [[Raid Battle (GO)#In animation|Raid Battle]] against a {{p|Lugia}}.

In a flashback in ''[[JN051|Trials of a Budding Master!]]'', a Trainer's Sableye battled Ash in a [[World Coronation Series]] match.

A Sableye appeared on [[Mega Island]] in ''[[JN084|An Adventure of Mega Proportions!]]''.

A Sableye appeared in ''[[JN091|The Spectral Express!]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[JN105|Reuniting for the First Time!]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[JN112|Helping the Hometown Hero!]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[HZ008|The Door That Never Opens]]''.

A Sableye appeared in ''[[HZ035|The Wild Pair, Friede and Cap!]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[HZ059|Dance, Quaxly! The Blue Medali Step!]]''.

A Sableye appeared in ''[[HZ064|The Approaching Shadow!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG029|Sableye|May's Pokédex|Sableye, the Darkness Pokémon. Sableye normally live deep within caves and eat rocks. They use their sharp claws to dig through the earth.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY092|Sableye|Serena's Pokédex|Sableye, the Darkness Pokémon. Living in caves, Sableye digs up gems with its sharp claws, then devours them.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM077|Sableye|Rotom Pokédex|Sableye, the Darkness Pokémon. A {{t|Dark}} and {{t|Ghost}} type. Sableye's jeweled eyes shine with an eerie light that can strike fear into the spirits of living beings.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN091|Sableye|Goh's Rotom Phone|Sableye, the Darkness Pokémon. A {{t|Dark}} and {{t|Ghost}} type. Sableye eat gems, jewels, and crystals.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer===
[[File:Mega Sableye ORAS Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Mega Sableye in the animated trailer]]
In the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer]], a [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Sableye defended itself from a Mega {{p|Lopunny}}.

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]''.

===POKÉTOON===
A {{pkmn2|wild}} Sableye appeared in [[PT16]].
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==In the manga==
[[File:Jupiter Sableye Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Sableye in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Movie adaptations===
Two Sableye appeared in [[ICYR2]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
Sableye first appeared in ''[[PS180|The Last Battle XIV]]'' as a [[wild Pokémon]] pictured in one of the many photographs of unseen Pokémon that {{adv|Professor Oak}} discovered.

===={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
A Sableye appeared in ''[[PS241|Dreadful Dealing with Dusclops]]'', where it was attacking {{adv|Wally}} inside the [[Sky Pillar]].

===={{MangaArc|Emerald}}====
In ''[[PS306|Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming]]'', a Sableye appeared as a {{gdis|Battle Factory|III}} rental Pokémon that {{adv|Emerald}} faced. It was stolen by [[Guile Hideout]] in ''[[PS315|Skirting Around Surskit I]]''.

A Sableye appeared in ''[[PS319|Verily Vanquishing Vileplume I]]'', under the ownership of {{tc|Hex Maniac}} Valerie. It took part in the preview [[Battle Dome]] tournament.

===={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}====
A Sableye appears as one of the Pokémon owned by the [[Team Galactic]] commander [[Jupiter]]. She used it alongside her {{p|Gastrodon}} and {{p|Tangrowth}} to attack {{adv|Platinum}}, [[Candice]], and [[Maylene]] when they arrived in [[Lake Acuity]]. It first appeared in ''[[PS395|Stopping Sableye]]''.

===={{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}====
[[Renza]] of the [[Draconid people]] owns a Sableye, which appeared in ''[[PS602|Hoopa Distorts]]''.

===={{MangaArc|Scarlet & Violet}}====
Multiple {{tc|Team Star Grunt}}'s Sableye appeared in ''[[PASV04|Raid! The Dark Crew Base!!]]''.

===Pokémon Journeys===
A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[JNM01|Legend? Check! Friends? Check!]]''.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team===
Six Sableye appeared in [[BET3]] and [[BET4]].

===Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire===
Sableye is [[Brawly]]'s only known Pokémon, as seen in ''[[PMRS11|The Haunted Gym]]''. It is considered an unusual choice for him as it was not a {{type|Fighting}} and it is immune to {{t|Fighting}} moves.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Sableye (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
[[File:UNITE Sableye.png|200px|thumb|Sableye in Pokémon UNITE]]
===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
{{main|Sableye (UNITE)}}
Sableye is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee supporter.
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==Trivia==
* Sableye seems to be the counterpart of {{p|Mawile}}. Both of them are [[version-exclusive Pokémon]] to {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}, {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}, and {{2v2|Brilliant Diamond|Shining Pearl}}, found in the same locations in each paired version. Both also have [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] forms and the same [[base stats|base stat totals]] outside of {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}, as well as [[HP]] and {{stat|Speed}}.
* In {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}, Mega Sableye has the lowest [[base stats|base stat total]] of all Mega Evolved Pokémon. In previous generations, it shared this trait with Mega [[Mawile (Pokémon)|Mawile]].
* Sableye shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Murkrow}}. They are both known as the Darkness Pokémon.
* Mega Sableye has the lowest base Speed stat of all {{type|Dark}} Pokémon.
* Prior to the introduction of the {{t|Fairy}} type in [[Generation VI]], Sableye (along with {{p|Spiritomb}}) had no weaknesses under normal conditions.

===Origin===
Sableye may be based on the {{wp|Kelly–Hopkinsville encounter|Hopkinsville Goblin}}, a creature from an alleged Kentucky alien encounter described as having shining eyes, small legs, clawed arms and swaying hips (a movement that Sableye imitates in the 3D Pokémon games). The Hopkinsville aliens are most famous in Japan, where they have appeared in several media.

The [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|ruby, sapphire]] and [[Pokémon Emerald Version|emerald]] on Sableye's body may be a reference to the games it debuted in.

====Name origin====
Sableye may be a combination of ''sable'' (either referring to {{wp|Sable (heraldry)|the heraldic color}} or {{wp|Sable|the animal}} it is named after) and ''{{wp|eye}}''. It may also be a play on ''able-eyed''.

Yamirami may be a combination of 闇 ''yami'' (darkness) and 恨み ''urami'' (grudge, malice) or 睨み ''nirami'' (glare).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Dark|type2=Ghost
|ja=ヤミラミ ''Yamirami''|jameaning=From {{tt|闇 ''yami''|darkness}}, {{tt|恨み ''urami''|grudge, malice}}, and {{tt|睨み ''nirami''|glare}}
|fr=Ténéfix|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|ténèbre|darkness}}'' and ''{{tt|fixer|stare}}''
|es=Sableye|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Zobiris|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Zobel|sable (the animal)}}'' and ''{{wp|Iris (anatomy)|Iris}}''
|it=Sableye|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=깜까미 ''Kamkami''|komeaning=Corruption of {{tt|깜깜 ''kkam-kkam''|dark, pitch-black}}
|zh_cmn=勾魂眼 ''Gōuhúnyǎn''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|勾魂 ''gōuhún''|soul-stealing}} and {{tt|眼 ''yǎn''|eye}}
|zh_yue=勾魂眼 ''Ngāuwàhnngáahn''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|勾魂 ''ngāuwàhn''|soul-stealing}} and {{tt|眼 ''ngáahn''|eye}}
|hi=कालज़र ''Kaalzer''|himeaning=From {{tt|काला ''kaala''|black/dark}}
|ru=Сэйблай ''Seyblay''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ยามิรามิ ''Yamirami''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Sableye (UNITE)]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]

==References==
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==External links==
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Sableye (Pokémon)

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'''Sableye''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ヤミラミ''' ''Yamirami'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dark|Ghost}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation III]].

While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Sableye can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Sableye''' using the [[Sablenite]]. Mega Sableye was introduced in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}.

==Biology==
[[File:SableyeAlolanMoonlight31.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Sableye feeding on gems]]
Sableye is a bipedal humanoid {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a dark purple body, armed with sharp teeth and claws, which it uses to dig through soil. It has pale blue, gemstone-like eyes, which allow it to see in low light and sparkle in the dark. It also has a red gemstone on its chest, and its back has a blue and green gemstone as well as another red one. These gem-like eyes and adornments on its body are caused by its diet, which consists of rocks and raw gemstones. Because of this, each individual Sableye can create an infinite number of patterns on its body.

It also targets {{p|Carbink}} as prey, though they are usually taken by {{p|Gabite}} before Sableye can reach them. It is feared by people since it is said to steal a person's soul if they look into its eyes. It is nocturnal and is rarely seen. Sableye makes its habitat in the darkness of {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Cave Pokémon|caves}}. It uses its claws to dig for gems to eat and for combat. As mentioned in the [[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]], Sableye is known to occasionally sleep while holding its gemstones.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex entry]]: "Sableye feeds on gemstone crystals. You sometimes see it sleeping while fondly clutching the gemstones it has gathered. Perhaps it's dreaming of eating them until its belly is stuffed."</ref> It is believed that Sableye dreams of eating gemstones until it feels satisfied. In the {{aniseries|HZ}} episode ''[[HZ092|Following Traces of Laquium]]'', Sableye was shown targeting the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Terapagos}} as prey.

Sableye is the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Stall}} as an [[Ability]].

===Forms===
Sableye can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Sableye.

As Mega Sableye, being bathed in Mega Evolution energy causes the red jewel on its chest to rip out of Sableye's skin and significantly increase in size; the detached jewel leaves a small hole in Mega Sableye's chest. Its ears elongate, and it gains a spike on the top of its head. Its teeth turn from white to yellow, and its eyes also change from pale blue to crimson red, with diagonal slits at their inner edges. Its back gains more gems: a second green one, a second red one, and two small yellow gems.

The enlarged jewel is said to boast such incredible hardness that no attack can even leave a scratch on it. During battle, Mega Sableye shelters itself behind the jewel, from where it can take advantage of any openings its target leaves exposed.<ref name= "Mega">http://www.pokemonrubysapphire.com/en-us/pokemon/new-mega-evolutions/mega-sableye</ref> However, being forced to support its massive jewel leaves Sableye unable to turn quickly, making it vulnerable from behind. As seen in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, the giant jewel wears off and shrinks as it blocks attacks. Once the jewel is reduced to a very small size, Sableye will eat it before reverting back from its Mega-Evolved state in the process.

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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
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* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]: Six Sableye acted as assistants to {{mdc|Dusknoir|2}} and had a number of appearances over the course of the game. After the player defeats Dusknoir and the Sableye in the [[Hidden Land]], the Sableye all flee.
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]]: Six Sableye perform the same role as above, and in addition appear in Special Episode 5, which contains the events happening after Grovyle returns to the future with Dusknoir, and play a role in the episode's plot.
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: One of Dusknoir's Sableye appears as a recruitable Pokémon but will only post the connection request after Dusknoir is recruited. Sableye's request also leads to Spiritomb's recruitment.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/NA|gen=III}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=068|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Sableye</sc> lead quiet lives deep inside caverns. They are feared, however, because these {{ScPkmn}} are thought to steal the spirits of people when their eyes burn with a sinister glow in the darkness.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Sableye</sc> digs the ground with sharpened claws to find rocks that it eats. Substances in the eaten rocks crystallize and rise up to the {{ScPkmn}}'s body surface.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It digs branching holes in caves using its sharp claws in search of food--raw gems. A <sc>Sableye</sc> lurks in darkness and is seen only rarely.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|entry=It feeds on gemstone crystals. In darkness, its eyes sparkle with the glitter of jewels.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It hides in the darkness of caves. Its diet of gems has transformed its eyes into gemstones.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=It dwells in the darkness of caves. It uses its sharp claws to dig up gems to nourish itself.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It hides in the darkness of caves. Its diet of gems has transformed its eyes into gemstones.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It hides in the darkness of caves. Its diet of gems has transformed its eyes into gemstones.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=123|label1=Coastal|reg2=Hoenn|num2=070}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It hides in the darkness of caves. Its diet of gems has transformed its eyes into gemstones.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It dwells in the darkness of caves. It uses its sharp claws to dig up gems to nourish itself.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Omega Ruby|entry=Sableye lead quiet lives deep inside caverns. They are feared, however, because these Pokémon are thought to steal the spirits of people when their eyes burn with a sinister glow in the darkness.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=Sableye digs the ground with sharpened claws to find rocks that it eats. Substances in the eaten rocks crystallize and rise up to the Pokémon's body surface.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=102|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=124|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It's a fiend for gemstones, so it stalks {{p|Carbink}}. Unfortunately, {{p|Gabite}} almost always grabs them first.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=This Pokémon is feared. When its gemstone eyes begin to glow with a sinister shine, it's believed that Sableye will steal people's spirits away.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It digs through the ground with its hard claws and crunches down gems with its thick pointy teeth. {{p|Carbink}} is its favorite food.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Materials from gems it has eaten float to the surface of its body and can form an infinite number of patterns among individuals.}}
{{Dex/Form|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Sableye}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=The jewel from its chest, which has grown gigantic due to the effects of Mega Evolution, can turn back any attack.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Supporting a giant heavy jewel, it can't change direction very nimbly and is vulnerable to attack from behind.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Bathed in the energy of Mega Evolution, the gemstone on its chest expands, rips through its skin, and falls out.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It blocks any and all attacks with its giant-sized gemstone. However, the stone's a heavy burden, and it limits Mega Sableye's movements.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=294|reg2=Galar|num2=174|label2=Crown Tundra|reg3=Sinnoh|reg4=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon is feared. When its gemstone eyes begin to glow with a sinister shine, it's believed that Sableye will steal people's spirits away.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=It feeds on gemstone crystals. In darkness, its eyes sparkle with the glitter of jewels.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It hides in the darkness of caves. Its diet of gems has transformed its eyes into gemstones.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=297|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=132}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=It dwells in the darkness of caves. It uses its sharp claws to dig up gems to nourish itself.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Materials from gems it has eaten float to the surface of its body and can form an infinite number of patterns among individuals.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It hides in the darkness of caves. Its diet of gems has transformed its eyes into gemstones.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Sableye}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=The jewel from its chest, which has grown gigantic due to the effects of Mega Evolution, can turn back any attack.}}
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|Sableye in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
|Mega Sableye in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
|Sableye in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
|-
|}

===Game locations===
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{{Availability/NA|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Ruby|area=[[Trade]], [[#In events|Event]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|area=[[Granite Cave]], [[Cave of Origin]], [[Sky Pillar]], {{ho|Victory Road}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|area=[[Granite Cave]], [[Cave of Origin]], [[Sky Pillar]], {{ho|Victory Road}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|area=[[Trade]], [[#In events|Event]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Colosseum}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=XD|t=FFF|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|area=[[Citadark Isle]] {{color2|{{shadow color}}|Shadow Pokémon|(Shadow)}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=[[Iron Island]] {{color2|{{sapphire color dark}}|Dual-slot mode|(Sapphire)}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=[[Iron Island]] {{color2|{{sapphire color dark}}|Dual-slot mode|(Sapphire)}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=HeartGold|area={{rt|9|Kanto}} ([[Mass outbreak|Swarm]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=SoulSilver}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color={{locationcolor/light|mountain}}|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Mountain}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pokéwalker|color=FF3333|link=Pokéwalker|area={{pw|Rally}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|area=[[Challenger's Cave]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|area=[[Trade]] with [[Curtis]] in [[Nimbasa City]] (female player character only)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Dream World|color={{dream color}}|area={{dwa|Spooky Manor}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Reflection Cave]], [[Friend Safari]] ([[Friend Safari#Dark-type Safari|Dark]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Omega Ruby|area=[[Trade]], [[#In events|Event]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|area=[[Granite Cave]], [[Cave of Origin]], {{ho|Victory Road}}, [[Sky Pillar]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Ten Carat Hill]], [[Vast Poni Canyon]] ([[SOS Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Ten Carat Hill]], [[Vast Poni Canyon]] ([[SOS Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|1|v=Sword|area=[[Trade]], [[#In events|Event]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shield|t=FFF|area=[[Dusty Bowl]], [[Giant's Mirror]] [[Giant's Mirror/Dens|Giant's Mirror]], [[South Lake Miloch/Dens|South Lake Miloch]], [[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]], [[Watchtower Ruins/Dens|Watchtower Ruins]], [[West Lake Axewell/Dens|West Lake Axewell]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shield Expansion Pass|color={{shield color dark}}|t=fff|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Lakeside Cave]] [[Slippery Slope/Dens|Slippery Slope]], [[Giant's Bed/Dens|Giant's Bed]], [[Old Cemetery/Dens|Old Cemetery]], [[Snowslide Slope/Dens|Snowslide Slope]], [[Giant's Foot/Dens|Giant's Foot]], [[Frigid Sea/Dens|Frigid Sea]], [[Ballimere Lake/Dens|Ballimere Lake]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|1|v=Brilliant Diamond}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shining Pearl|area=[[Grand Underground]] - [[Dazzling Cave]], [[Stargleam Cavern]] (After obtaining the [[National Pokédex]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|1|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
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|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=South Province: [[South Province (Area Six)|Area Six]], [[Alfornada Cavern]] East Province: [[East Province (Area Three)|Area Three]] West Province: [[West Province (Area One)|Area One]], [[West Province (Area Two)|Area Two]] North Province: [[North Province (Area One)|Area One]], [[Dalizapa Passage]] [[Area Zero]] [[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 3★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Sableye|3★}}, {{DL|List of 5★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Sableye|5★}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|color={{Legends Z-A color}}|t=fff|area='''[[Magenta District]]:''' [[Wild Zone 9]] '''[[Rouge District]]:''' [[Wild Zone 4]] (only one, during [[Mission (Legends: Z-A)#Side missions|Side Mission 003]]) '''[[Centrico Plaza]]:''' [[Wild Zone 20]] [[File:Alpha icon.png|link=Alpha Pokémon|14px]]}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Dark|type2=Ghost}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pinball: R&S|link=Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire|color={{ruby color}}|t=fff|area=Cave ({{color2|{{sapphire color}}|Sapphire Field}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=[[Huge Storage 3]], Endless Level 3, Forever Level 3, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|t=FFF|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Darknight Relic]] (1F-15F)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Spacial Rift]] (B1F-B15F, Deep Spacial Rift B1F-B9F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Spacial Rift]] (B1F-B15F, Deep Spacial Rift B1F-B9F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: SoA|t=FFF|color={{SoA color}}|link=Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|area=[[Chroma Ruins]], [[Hippowdon Temple]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=MD Blazing|v2=MD Light|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|color={{fire color}}|t={{fire color dark}}|color2={{electric color}}|t2={{electric color dark}}|area={{DL|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|Wonder Mail codes}}}}

{{Availability/Entry1|v=PokéPark Wii|color={{grass color}}|link=PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|area=[[Haunted Zone]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|color={{GS color}}|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|area=[[Daybreak Ruins]], [[Light Temple]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Hauntyard: [[World Axle - B1F]] (post-ending)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=PokéPark 2|link=PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond|color={{grass color}}|area=[[Tech Area]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Magical Lake#Protect Pichu in the Forest|Magical Lake: Protect Pichu in the Forest]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Distortion Island#Stage 4|Distortion Island: Stage 4]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Starlight Islands#Halloween Village|Starlight Islands: Halloween Village]] (All Areas)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|color={{gold color}}|area=Complete Sableye's [[Connection Orb]] mission}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 15|Area 15: Stage 09]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Dragonite Sea]], [[Pinsir Sea]], [[Mimikyu Sea]], [[Rowlet Sea]], [[Rayquaza Sea]], [[Mimikyu Sea]]Final, [[Rowlet Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD Red color}}|area=[[Darknight Relic]] (1F-14F) Fainted Pokémon: [[Howling Forest]], [[Solar Cave]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Outaway Cave]], {{DL|Outaway Cave|Durice Island Illumina Spot}}Level 2}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|color={{slumbering color light}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[Taupe Hollow]] (from Great 2) [[Greengrass Isle]]Expert (from Great 1)}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Night Festival|Night Festival: Stage 24]] [[Graucus Hall|Graucus Hall: Stage 458]] Event: ''[[Great Challenge|Sableye Appears]]'' (Costumed)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=Seasonal [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Caitlin|Sableye|Fall 2021}} ('''{{me|Sableye}}''') {{mas|Battle Point|BP Sync Pair Voucher}}: {{sync|Phoebe|Sableye}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=UNITE|t=FFF|color={{violet color}}|area=Purchase for 12,000 Aeos Coins/575 Aeos Gems}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Dark|type2=Ghost}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Center New York Campaign 5 Sableye|English|United States|18|August 14 to 20, 2004|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Sableye}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Fifth Campaign Sableye|Japanese|Japan|10|March 21 to April 9, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Sableye}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Chief Golgo's Sableye|Japanese|Japan|50|September 15 to 28, 2013|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Chief Golgo's Sableye}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|AS}}|Shigeki Morimoto's Sableye|PAL region|Online|50|August 5, 2015 to January 22, 2016|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Sableye}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Mega Campaign Sableye|All|Japan|100|January 1 to 31, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Sableye}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Kohei Fujida's Sableye|All|Online|50|June 11 to 12, 2022|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Kohei Fujida's Sableye}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Dark|type2=Ghost}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black 2|White 2|tcolor1=FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Lava Cookie|100|availNote=[[In-game trade]], }}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Omega Ruby|Alpha Sapphire|tcolor1={{omega ruby color}}|gcolor1=fff|tcolor2=fff}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Wide Lens|5|rows=5}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sun|Moon|Pokémon Sun and Moon}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Ultra Sun|Ultra Moon|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sword|Shield|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Sword and Shield|tcolor1={{sword color}}|gcolor1=fff}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Brilliant Diamond|Shining Pearl|tcolor1={{brilliant diamond color}}|gcolor1=fff|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Sableye=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Dark
|type2=Ghost
|HP= 50
|Attack= 75
|Defense=75
|SpAtk= 65
|SpDef= 65
|Speed= 50}}

=====Mega Sableye=====
{{Base Stats
|type=Dark
|type2=Ghost
|HP=50
|Attack=85
|Defense=125
|SpAtk=85
|SpDef=115
|Speed=20}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Dark
|type2=Ghost
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=3
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Dark
|type2=Ghost
|Normal= 0
|Fighting= 0
|Flying= 100
|Poison= 50
|Ground= 100
|Rock= 100
|Bug= 100
|Ghost= 100
|Steel= 100
|Fire= 100
|Water= 100
|Grass= 100
|Electric=100
|Psychic= 0
|Ice= 100
|Dragon= 100
|Dark= 100
|Fairy= 200
|notes=yes
|ghost=yes
|newnormal=1
|newfighting=2
|dark=yes
|newpsychic=1}}

===Learnset===
Sableye is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends Z-A}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|3}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|3|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|9|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Quash|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|33|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|39|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|45|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|3}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Leer|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|9|12|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Physical|40|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|15|18|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|18|21|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|13}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|22|25|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|28|31|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|33|36|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|39|42|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|42|45|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|45|48|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|50|53|Recover|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|53|56|Parting Shot|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|56|59|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|3}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|3}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM016|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM031|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM039|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM042|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM067|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM080|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM098|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM101|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM105|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM151|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM180|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM198|Poltergeist|Ghost|Physical|110|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM199|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM219|Skitter Smack|Bug|Physical|70|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|3}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|3}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM006|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM008|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM011|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM016|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM019|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM022|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM023|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM024|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM026|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM029|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM031|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM034|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM042|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM045|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM046|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM051|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM057|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM063|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM074|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM077|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM081|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM083|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM090|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM092|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM095|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM097|Heal Block|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM099|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|4}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0106|Hitmonlee}}{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP/H|0237|Hitmontop}}{{MSP/H|0307|Meditite}}{{MSP/H|0308|Medicham}}{{MSP/H|0391|Monferno}}{{MSP/H|0392|Infernape}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/H|0475|Gallade}}{{MSP/H|0815|Cinderace}}|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0453|Croagunk}}{{MSP/H|0454|Toxicroak}}{{MSP/H|0574|Gothita}}{{MSP/H|0575|Gothorita}}{{MSP/H|0576|Gothitelle}}{{MSP/H|0859|Impidimp}}{{MSP/H|0860|Morgrem}}{{MSP/H|0861|Grimmsnarl}}|Flatter|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0625|Bisharp}}{{MSP/H|0983|Kingambit}}|Metal Burst|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0307|Meditite}}{{MSP/H|0308|Medicham}}|Recover|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0106|Hitmonlee}}{{MSP/H|0237|Hitmontop}}{{MSP/H|0331|Cacnea}}{{MSP/H|0332|Cacturne}}{{MSP/H|0453|Croagunk}}{{MSP/H|0454|Toxicroak}}{{MSP/H|0859|Impidimp}}{{MSP/H|0860|Morgrem}}{{MSP/H|0861|Grimmsnarl}}|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0390|Chimchar}}{{MSP/H|0391|Monferno}}{{MSP/H|0392|Infernape}}{{MSP/H|0624|Pawniard}}{{MSP/H|0625|Bisharp}}{{MSP/H|0983|Kingambit}}{{MSP/H|0859|Impidimp}}{{MSP/H|0860|Morgrem}}{{MSP/H|0861|Grimmsnarl}}|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|3}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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====[[Animated series move errors|Animated series-only moves]]====
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===Side game data===
====Sableye====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark|type2=Ghost}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Dark|ndex=302|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Dark|ndex=302|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=302
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|area=Darkness Ridge
|P1=You'll appreciate my luminous eyes in darkness.
|P2=Hey, you do see my HP's gone down by half?
|P3=I'm next to done... The light in my eyes grows dim...
|PL=There! I've leveled up! See how my eyes blaze with color?
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=302
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=302
|coset=2
|conto={{p|Drifloon}}, {{p|Spiritomb}}, {{p|Dusknoir}}
|recruitment=Battle the fleeing {{p|Spiritomb}}
|P1=I will follow {{mdc|Dusknoir|2}} forever! Wheh-heh-heh!
|P2=This is a hard pinch... Wheh-heh-heh...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Dark
|group=Dark
|assist=Dark
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=2
|num=193
|browser=It launches {{m|Shadow Ball|eerie orbs}} and dark pulses to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Dark
|group=Dark
|assist=Dark
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=1
|num=177
|pastnum=218
|browser=It releases dark pulses around itself that make Pokémon Tired.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Dark
|att=2
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=302
|walk=2.18
|hp=48
|attack=73
|defense=53
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=302
|Pad=Sableye loves to spend time reading books in the Haunted House. Quizzes make him dance with joy. And so does playing {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Bastiodon's Block Barrage}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=302
|pad=He came to the warehouse to look for gems and settled down there. He secretly ate a lot of gems while in [[Wish Park]].
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=302
|power=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Dark|ndex=302|num=074
|mega=1
|stone=Sablenite
|min=50
|max=130
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Risk-Taker
|skilldesc=Increases damage randomly.
|swapper=Swap+
|megaspeedup=10
|effectdesc=Erases all Pokémon in an O-shaped pattern.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Dark|ndex=302Spooky|stype=Ghost|num=074
|mega=1
|stone=Sablenite
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Prank
|skilldesc=Sometimes changes when a foe will next disrupt your play.
|swapper=Swap++
|megaspeedup=7
|effectdesc=Replaces Pokémon (max 3) of the same type as Mega Sableye.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO
| col = 6
| type = Dark
| ndex = 302
| hatch = N/A
| buddy = 5
| candy = Sableye
| evolution = {{Mega Energy|Sableye}}{{tt|100|First time}}/{{tt|20|1st Mega Level}}/{{tt|10|2nd Mega Level}}/{{tt|5|3rd Mega Level}}
| stamina = 137
| attack = 141
| defense = 136
| fast = {{m|Shadow Claw}}, {{m|Feint Attack}}
| special = {{m|Power Gem}}, {{m|Foul Play}}, {{m|Shadow Sneak}}, {{m|Dazzling Gleam}}{{tt|*|From March 4, 2025 onward}}, {{m|Drain Punch}}{{tt|*|From September 2, 2025 onward}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=302|pdex=193
|dex=Sableye was scratching at the ground with its sharp claws, looking for its favorite {{pkmn|food}}—gemstones. Did you notice the glint in its eyes when it saw {{p|Carbink}}?}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep
| col = 6
| ndex = 0302
| sleeptype = Dozing
| type = Dark
| dexentry = Sableye feeds on gemstone crystals. You sometimes see it sleeping while fondly clutching the gemstones it has gathered. Perhaps it's dreaming of eating them until its belly is stuffed.
| sleepstyle1 = Spread-Out Sleep
| sleepstyle2 = Jerky Sleep
| sleepstyle3 = Jewel-Eating Sleep
| sleepstyle4 = Atop-Belly Sleep
| friendpoints = 16
| specialty = Skills
| evolution =
| pokemon = Sableye
| candyNum =
| berry = Wiki
| ingredient1 = Pure Oil
| ingredient2 = Tasty Mushroom
| ingredient3 = Soothing Cacao
| carrylimit = 16
| skillname = Dream Shard Magnet S
| skilldesc = Obtain 120 to 480 Dream Shards.
}}
|}
{{-}}
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|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}};"| [[File:GO302Costume2020.png|100px]]
|-
| Litwick costume
|}

====Mega Sableye====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark|type2=Ghost}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=302M
|coset=2
|conto={{p|Drifloon}}, {{p|Spiritomb}}, {{p|Dusknoir}}
|recruitment=Battle the fleeing {{p|Spiritomb}}
|P1=I will follow {{mdc|Dusknoir|2}} forever! Wheh-heh-heh!
|P2=This is a hard pinch... Wheh-heh-heh...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=302M
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Sableye
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=137|attack=151|defense=216
|fast={{m|Shadow Claw}}, {{m|Feint Attack}}
|special={{m|Power Gem}}, {{m|Foul Play}}, {{m|Shadow Sneak}}, {{m|Dazzling Gleam}}{{tt|*|From March 4, 2025 onward}}, {{m|Drain Punch}}{{tt|*|From September 2, 2025 onward}}, {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
{{Evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0302Sableye
|name1=Sableye
|type1-1=Dark
|type2-1=Ghost
|forme1=Sableye
|loc1=Default
|item1=Sablenite
|itemfile1=Bag Sablenite ZA Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0302Sableye-Mega
|forme2=Mega Sableye
|loc2={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Sablenite
}}

===Evolution data===
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">{{Evobox-1
|type1=Dark
|type2=Ghost
|pictype=art
|no1=0302
|name1=Sableye
|type1-1=Dark
|type2-1=Ghost}}</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Dark|type2=Ghost}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=III}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=302}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=302}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=302}}
{{Spritebox/6/2FormsORAS|ndex=302|form1=M|crop=77}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms|ndex=302|form1=M|crop=76}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=302}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0302|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|302|Sableye}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Ult Sableye.png|thumb|250px|Sableye in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Ult Mega Sableye.png|thumb|250px|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Sableye in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
====Major appearances====
Sableye debuted in ''[[HS08|Oaknapped!]]'', under the ownership of [[Cassidy]], who used it to battle [[Ritchie]]. It reappeared in ''[[HS11|A Date With Delcatty]]'' and ''[[HS16|Luvdisc is a Many Splendored Thing!]]''.

Sableye made its animated series debut in ''[[AG029|Ready, Willing, and Sableye]]'', where it was playing tricks on {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}.

In [[PK15]], a Sableye was living in a spooky house.

In ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]'', multiple Sableye tried to stop [[Team Poképals]] from getting on the Rainbow Stoneship.

In the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short ''{{DL|Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures|In the Dark}}'', {{an|Hoopa}}'s summoning of multiple {{p|Litwick}} rudely awakened four Sableye.

In ''[[XY092|Cloudy Fate, Bright Future!]]'', {{OBP|Carrie|XY092}} used a Sableye in a battle against Ash, since Carrie believed he was the threat to [[Kalos]] that [[Olympia]] had predicted.

In ''[[SM077|Guiding an Awakening!]]'', [[Nanu]] used a Sableye in his grand trial against Ash. Despite using {{m|Mean Look}} on {{AP|Lycanroc}} to immobilize it, it was defeated by the Wolf Pokémon's {{m|Stone Edge}}.

In ''[[HZ061|Resonating Spirits in a Challenge to Ryme!]]'', {{gy|Montenevera}} {{tc|Gym Trainer}} [[MC Sledge]] used a Sableye in a brief battle against [[Roy]], but was defeated by his {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}}.

In ''[[HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again, Part 1]]'', a Sableye capable of Mega Evolving appeared under the ownership of [[Ult]].

====Minor appearances====
A Sableye appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

In ''[[AG091|Lessons in Lilycove]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Sableye competed in the [[Lilycove City]] {{pkmn|Contest}}.

A Coordinator's Sableye appeared in ''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]''.

In ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', a Sableye was living at [[Pokémon Hills]].

In ''[[XY039|Summer of Discovery!]]'', ''[[XY041|Foggy Pokémon Orienteering!]]'', and ''[[XY042|Battling Into the Hall of Fame!]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Sableye attended the [[Pokémon Summer Camp]].

A Sableye that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Sableye appeared in the ending segment of ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[XYS03|Mega Evolution Special III]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[XY138|The First Day of the Rest of Your Life!]]''.

Six Sableye appeared in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]'', all under the ownership of a different Trainer. One of them appeared in a flashback.

A student's Sableye appeared in ''[[SM002|The Guardian's Challenge!]]''. It reappeared in the [[Banned episodes|banned episode]] [[SM064]].

A Sableye appeared in a fantasy in ''[[SM004|First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[SM006|A Shocking Grocery Run!]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[SM007|That's Why the Litten is a Scamp!]]''.

In ''[[SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!]]'', two Sableye were training up on [[Clawmark Hill]].

Two Trainers' Sableye appeared in ''[[SM021|One Journey Ends, Another Begins...]]''.

Two Trainers' Sableye appeared in ''[[SM023|Getting the Band Back Together!]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[SM027|A Glaring Rivalry!]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[SM040|Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[SM050|Faba's Revenge!]]''.

In ''[[SM066|Smashing with Sketch!]]'', a Sableye competed in the [[Pokémon Ping-Pong tournament]].

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[SM072|Sours for the Sweet!]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[SM081|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[SM082|All They Want to Do is Dance Dance!]]''.

In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', three Trainers' Sableye joined the rest of [[Alola]] in showering {{an|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|true form}}.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[SM099|We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[SM128|League Offenders and Defenders!]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[SM134|The Road to The Semifinals!]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[SM140|Z-Move Showdown!]]''.

In ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]'', a Trainer's Sableye participated in a [[Raid Battle (GO)#In animation|Raid Battle]] against a {{p|Lugia}}.

In a flashback in ''[[JN051|Trials of a Budding Master!]]'', a Trainer's Sableye battled Ash in a [[World Coronation Series]] match.

A Sableye appeared on [[Mega Island]] in ''[[JN084|An Adventure of Mega Proportions!]]''.

A Sableye appeared in ''[[JN091|The Spectral Express!]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[JN105|Reuniting for the First Time!]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[JN112|Helping the Hometown Hero!]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[HZ008|The Door That Never Opens]]''.

A Sableye appeared in ''[[HZ035|The Wild Pair, Friede and Cap!]]''.

A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[HZ059|Dance, Quaxly! The Blue Medali Step!]]''.

A Sableye appeared in ''[[HZ064|The Approaching Shadow!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG029|Sableye|May's Pokédex|Sableye, the Darkness Pokémon. Sableye normally live deep within caves and eat rocks. They use their sharp claws to dig through the earth.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY092|Sableye|Serena's Pokédex|Sableye, the Darkness Pokémon. Living in caves, Sableye digs up gems with its sharp claws, then devours them.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM077|Sableye|Rotom Pokédex|Sableye, the Darkness Pokémon. A {{t|Dark}} and {{t|Ghost}} type. Sableye's jeweled eyes shine with an eerie light that can strike fear into the spirits of living beings.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN091|Sableye|Goh's Rotom Phone|Sableye, the Darkness Pokémon. A {{t|Dark}} and {{t|Ghost}} type. Sableye eat gems, jewels, and crystals.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer===
[[File:Mega Sableye ORAS Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Mega Sableye in the animated trailer]]
In the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer]], a [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Sableye defended itself from a Mega {{p|Lopunny}}.

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]''.

===POKÉTOON===
A {{pkmn2|wild}} Sableye appeared in [[PT16]].
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Jupiter Sableye Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Sableye in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Movie adaptations===
Two Sableye appeared in [[ICYR2]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
Sableye first appeared in ''[[PS180|The Last Battle XIV]]'' as a [[wild Pokémon]] pictured in one of the many photographs of unseen Pokémon that {{adv|Professor Oak}} discovered.

===={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
A Sableye appeared in ''[[PS241|Dreadful Dealing with Dusclops]]'', where it was attacking {{adv|Wally}} inside the [[Sky Pillar]].

===={{MangaArc|Emerald}}====
In ''[[PS306|Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming]]'', a Sableye appeared as a {{gdis|Battle Factory|III}} rental Pokémon that {{adv|Emerald}} faced. It was stolen by [[Guile Hideout]] in ''[[PS315|Skirting Around Surskit I]]''.

A Sableye appeared in ''[[PS319|Verily Vanquishing Vileplume I]]'', under the ownership of {{tc|Hex Maniac}} Valerie. It took part in the preview [[Battle Dome]] tournament.

===={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}====
A Sableye appears as one of the Pokémon owned by the [[Team Galactic]] commander [[Jupiter]]. She used it alongside her {{p|Gastrodon}} and {{p|Tangrowth}} to attack {{adv|Platinum}}, [[Candice]], and [[Maylene]] when they arrived in [[Lake Acuity]]. It first appeared in ''[[PS395|Stopping Sableye]]''.

===={{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}====
[[Renza]] of the [[Draconid people]] owns a Sableye, which appeared in ''[[PS602|Hoopa Distorts]]''.

===={{MangaArc|Scarlet & Violet}}====
Multiple {{tc|Team Star Grunt}}'s Sableye appeared in ''[[PASV04|Raid! The Dark Crew Base!!]]''.

===Pokémon Journeys===
A Trainer's Sableye appeared in ''[[JNM01|Legend? Check! Friends? Check!]]''.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team===
Six Sableye appeared in [[BET3]] and [[BET4]].

===Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire===
Sableye is [[Brawly]]'s only known Pokémon, as seen in ''[[PMRS11|The Haunted Gym]]''. It is considered an unusual choice for him as it was not a {{type|Fighting}} and it is immune to {{t|Fighting}} moves.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Sableye (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
[[File:UNITE Sableye.png|200px|thumb|Sableye in Pokémon UNITE]]
===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
{{main|Sableye (UNITE)}}
Sableye is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee supporter.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Sableye seems to be the counterpart of {{p|Mawile}}. Both of them are [[version-exclusive Pokémon]] to {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}, {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}, and {{2v2|Brilliant Diamond|Shining Pearl}}, found in the same locations in each paired version. Both also have [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] forms and the same [[base stats|base stat totals]] outside of {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}, as well as [[HP]] and {{stat|Speed}}.
* In {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}, Mega Sableye has the lowest [[base stats|base stat total]] of all Mega Evolved Pokémon. In previous generations, it shared this trait with Mega {{pkmn|Mawile}}.
* Sableye shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Murkrow}}. They are both known as the Darkness Pokémon.
* Mega Sableye has the lowest base Speed stat of all {{type|Dark}} Pokémon.
* Prior to the introduction of the {{t|Fairy}} type in [[Generation VI]], Sableye (along with {{p|Spiritomb}}) had no weaknesses under normal conditions.

===Origin===
Sableye may be based on the {{wp|Kelly–Hopkinsville encounter|Hopkinsville Goblin}}, a creature from an alleged Kentucky alien encounter described as having shining eyes, small legs, clawed arms and swaying hips (a movement that Sableye imitates in the 3D Pokémon games). The Hopkinsville aliens are most famous in Japan, where they have appeared in several media.

The [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|ruby, sapphire]] and [[Pokémon Emerald Version|emerald]] on Sableye's body may be a reference to the games it debuted in.

====Name origin====
Sableye may be a combination of ''sable'' (either referring to {{wp|Sable (heraldry)|the heraldic color}} or {{wp|Sable|the animal}} it is named after) and ''{{wp|eye}}''. It may also be a play on ''able-eyed''.

Yamirami may be a combination of 闇 ''yami'' (darkness) and 恨み ''urami'' (grudge, malice) or 睨み ''nirami'' (glare).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Dark|type2=Ghost
|ja=ヤミラミ ''Yamirami''|jameaning=From {{tt|闇 ''yami''|darkness}}, {{tt|恨み ''urami''|grudge, malice}}, and {{tt|睨み ''nirami''|glare}}
|fr=Ténéfix|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|ténèbre|darkness}}'' and ''{{tt|fixer|stare}}''
|es=Sableye|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Zobiris|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Zobel|sable (the animal)}}'' and ''{{wp|Iris (anatomy)|Iris}}''
|it=Sableye|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=깜까미 ''Kamkami''|komeaning=Corruption of {{tt|깜깜 ''kkam-kkam''|dark, pitch-black}}
|zh_cmn=勾魂眼 ''Gōuhúnyǎn''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|勾魂 ''gōuhún''|soul-stealing}} and {{tt|眼 ''yǎn''|eye}}
|zh_yue=勾魂眼 ''Ngāuwàhnngáahn''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|勾魂 ''ngāuwàhn''|soul-stealing}} and {{tt|眼 ''ngáahn''|eye}}
|hi=कालज़र ''Kaalzer''|himeaning=From {{tt|काला ''kaala''|black/dark}}
|ru=Сэйблай ''Seyblay''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ยามิรามิ ''Yamirami''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Sableye (UNITE)]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]

==References==
<references />

==External links==
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Regidrago (Pokémon)

2025-12-11T21:05:56Z

BittersweetNSour: /* Trivia */ Regirock isn't symmetrical either. It's close, but imperfect by design.

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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Regidrago
|jname=レジドラゴ
|jtranslit=Rejidorago
|tmname=Regidorago
|ndex=0895
|type1=Dragon
|category=Dragon Orb
|height-ftin=6'11"
|height-m=2.1
|weight-lbs=440.9
|weight-kg=200.0
|abilitylayout=1
|ability1=Dragon's Maw
|egggroupn=0
|egggroup1=No Eggs Discovered
|eggcycles=120
|evtotal=3
|evhp=3
|expyield=290
|lv100exp=1250000
|gendercode=255
|color=Green
|catchrate=3
|body=12
|pokefordex=regidrago
|generation=8
|friendship=35
}}
'''Regidrago''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''レジドラゴ''' ''Regidorago'') is a {{type|Dragon}} [[Legendary Pokémon]] introduced during [[Generation VIII]], in [[The Crown Tundra]].

It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.

It is a member of the [[legendary giants]] along with {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, {{p|Registeel}}, and {{p|Regieleki}}.

==Biology==
[[File:Gary Regidrago Dragon Energy.png|thumb|left|250px|Regidrago forming a mouth while using {{m|Dragon Energy}}]]
Regidrago is a spherical, golem-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It has a dark red body made of crystallized dragon energy, with the energy being the densest at its central core. Its face has a pattern of seven blue dots that resembles the capital letter "Y". It has two red legs with black feet that are shaped like teeth. Its arms are black on the outside and dark red on the inside, and resemble a dragon's head; the right arm resembles a dragon's upper jaw, complete with horns and "eye sockets", while the left arm is shaped like a lower jaw. Two red spikes shaped like wings are located behind its back, although it doesn't use these to fly, as it is capable of floating in the air. Regidrago's body and the "eye sockets" on its right arm can glow pink when attacking.

According to legend, Regidrago was created by the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Regigigas}} using crystallized dragon energy. It used to be worshipped by [[Human|humans]], however, at some point, ancient people started fearing its power and sealed it away in the [[Split-Decision Ruins]]. Regigigas ran out of crystals after building Regidrago's head and it was sealed away by ancient people, who feared the destruction it would cause should it ever be completed.<ref name=SwShsite/> Due to its body composition, Regidrago is said to have the most powerful {{type|Dragon}} moves of all Pokémon,<ref name=SwShsite/> along with the power of every Dragon-type Pokémon. Regidrago can fire an attack made of intense dragon energy by combining its arms to form a mouth<ref name=SwShsite>[https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/expansionpass/pokemon/regidrago/ Newly discovered Legendary Pokémon Regidrago | Official Website | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield]</ref>. There is an unproven academic theory that posits that Regidrago's arms originated from the head of an ancient dragon Pokémon. It can {{m|Dragon Energy|convert its life-force into power}}, attacking its opposers.

Regidrago is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Dragon Energy}}. It is also the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Dragon's Maw}} as an [[Ability]].
{{left clear}}

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
[[Pokémon UNITE]]: Regidrago appears as a wild Pokémon in the [[Mer Stadium|Full-Burst Battle! Dragon Dustup]] quickplay mode, and the [[Theia Sky Ruins|Theia Sky Ruins (Groudon)]] map. Defeating it will make it advance towards one of the opposing team's goal zones while attacking opposing Pokémon on the way, scoring some points depending on its current HP and making said goal zone defenseless for a while upon reaching it. Its moves contain Dragon Energy, that can stun Pokémon in a straight shot and {{m|Crunch}} that can deal damage when it gets close. On [[Theia Sky Ruins|Theia Sky Ruins]], it spawns in the central area at 8:00.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Dragon}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|label1=Crown Tundra|num1=201|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=An academic theory proposes that Regidrago's arms were once the head of an ancient dragon Pokémon. The theory remains unproven.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Its body is composed of crystallized dragon energy. Regidrago is said to have the powers of every dragon Pokémon.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=IX|reg4=Lumiose|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Dragon}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[Trade]]Version 1.3.0+}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color dark}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Split-Decision Ruins]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Regieleki_and_Regidrago|Only one]], choice between it and {{p|Regieleki}})}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area={{g|HOME}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Z-A|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====

===Held items===

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Dragon
|HP=200
|Attack=100
|Defense=50
|SpAtk=100
|SpDef=50
|Speed=80
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Dragon
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=50
|Water=50
|Grass=50
|Electric=50
|Psychic=100
|Ice=200
|Dragon=200
|Dark=100
|Fairy=200
}}

===Learnset===
Regidrago is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Regidrago|Dragon|Dragon|8}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Twister|Dragon|Special|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Vise Grip|Normal|Physical|55|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|6|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Dragon Breath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Hammer Arm|Fighting|Physical|100|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|54|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|66|Dragon Energy|Dragon|Special|150|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|72|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|78|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Regidrago|Dragon|Dragon|8}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Regidrago|Dragon|Dragon|8}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM008|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM009|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM010|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM078|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM100|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM169|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM200|Scale Shot|Dragon|Physical|25|90|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM222|Breaking Swipe|Dragon|Physical|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM226|Dragon Cheer|Dragon|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Regidrago|Dragon|Dragon|8}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Regidrago|Dragon|Dragon|8}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Regidrago|Dragon|Dragon|8}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dragon}}
{{Spindata/GO
| col = 6
| type = Dragon
| ndex = 0895
| hatch = N/A
| buddy = 20
| candy = Regidrago
| evolution = N/A
| stamina = 400
| attack = 202
| defense = 101
| fast = {{m|Bite}}, {{m|Dragon Breath}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive}}
| special = {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Outrage}}, {{m|Dragon Pulse}}, {{m|Breaking Swipe}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Vise Grip}}{{tt|*|from December 2, 2025 onward}}, {{m|Dragon Energy}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive}}
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
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{{Evobox-1
|type1=Dragon
|pictype=art
|no1=0895
|name1=Regidrago
|type1-1=Dragon}}
</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Dragon}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=895}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0895}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|895|Regidrago}}

==In animation==
[[File:Gary Regidrago.png|thumb|250px|Regidrago in {{aniseries|JN}}]]

===Major appearances===
Regidrago debuted in ''[[JN113|Chasing to the Finish!]]'', where {{Gary}} caught one as part of a [[Project Mew]] [[Field Research|Trial Mission]].

===Minor appearances===
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Galar Legendary giants Adventures.png|thumb|140px|Regidrago's silhouette in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Sword & Shield}}====
In ''[[PASS34|BAAM!! Incredible Evolution of the Three Pokémon]]'', [[Peony]] mentions a [[Legendary giants|bunch of roaming titans]] sleeping in some strange ruins while telling [[Hop]], [[Bede]], and [[Marnie]] about the mysterious legends of the [[Crown Tundra]]. The silhouettes of all five giants appear in a fantasy, including Regidrago's.
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
{{main|Regidrago (TCG)}}
==Trivia==
*Regidrago is the only member of the [[legendary giants]] that:
**Does not have a base {{stat|HP}} stat of 80.
**Does not have a base {{stat|Speed}} that is a multiple of 50.
**Cannot learn {{m|Lock-On}} and {{m|Zap Cannon}} by level up; instead it learns {{m|Laser Focus}} (in [[Generation VIII]]) or {{m|Focus Energy}} (in [[Generation IX]]) and {{m|Dragon Energy}}.
**Does not learn a move at level 24.
**Does not share a weakness with any of the other giants.
**Has its official romanized Japanese name differ from its English name.
*Along with {{p|Regieleki}}, Regidrago is the only [[Legendary Pokémon]] introduced in Generation VIII that is not prevented from being {{Shiny}} in {{g|Sword and Shield}}.
*Regidrago's base HP and Speed stats are the reverse of Regieleki's.
*Regidrago is the only pure Dragon-type Legendary Pokémon.
* When Regidrago {{Tera}}stallizes, the Tera Jewel appears on top of its right arm instead of on its head.

===Origin===
Regidrago appears to be based on a dragon head and a crystal ball or a pearl held by an {{wp|Asian dragon}}. Along with the other [[legendary giants]], Regidrago may also be based on the golems of Hebrew legend. The legends cast them as servants of higher powers and are said to have writing on their heads. When the writing is removed, the creature would be weakened, or even killed in some legends. Regidrago's face that consists of seven dots may be based on the {{wp|Braille alphabet}} which was used in the puzzle for encountering the legendary giants for the first time in the [[Sealed Chamber]].

The five legendary giants may also collectively be themed after historical epochs, with Regidrago representing the {{wp|Middle Ages}}, a period known for its legends of dragons. Alternatively, Regidrago may represent the {{wp|Mesozoic}}, the era when dinosaurs walked the Earth, also known as the Age of Reptiles. Regidrago being the remnants of an ancient dragon or crystallized dragon energy may be a vague reference to {{wp|fossil fuel}}s.

====Name origin====
Regidrago and Regidorago may be a combination of ''regis'' (Latin for royal) and ''dragon''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Dragon|type2=Dragon
|ja=レジドラゴ ''Regidorago''|jameaning=From ''{{tt|regis|Latin for royal}}'' and ''dragon''
|fr=Regidrago|frmeaning=Same as English name
|es=Regidrago|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Regidrago|demeaning=Same as English name
|it=Regidrago|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=레지드래고 ''Regidrago''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=雷吉鐸拉戈 / 雷吉铎拉戈 ''Léijíduólāgē''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=雷吉鐸拉戈 ''Lèuihgātdohklāaigwō''|zh_yuemeaning=Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name
|hi=रेजिड्रेगो ''Regidrago''|himeaning=Transcription of English/Hindi name
|ru=Реджидраго ''Redzhidrago''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=เรจิดราโก ''Rechidrako''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
*[[Legendary giants]]
*[[Legendary Pokémon]]
*[[The Crown Tundra]]
*[[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]

==References==
<references />

==External links==
{{Legendary Pokémon}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Dragon}}
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[[Category:Galar Legendary Pokémon]]
[[Category:Pokémon introduced in The Crown Tundra]]
[[Category:Pokémon with universal names]]

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[[ja:レジドラゴ]]
[[zh:雷吉铎拉戈]]

AG100

2025-12-07T20:09:26Z

BittersweetNSour: /* Trivia */

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=AG099 |
prevtitle=It's Still Rocket Roll to Me! |
nextcode=AG101 |
nexttitle=Vanity Affair |
series=Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire |
colorscheme=Hoenn }}
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epcode=AG100 |
altepcode=EP374 |
colorscheme=Hoenn |
title_en=Solid as a Solrock |
title_ja=トクサネジム！ソルロックとルナトーン！ |
title_ja_trans=Tokusane Gym! Solrock and Lunatone! |
screen=yes |
broadcast_jp=October 28, 2004 |
broadcast_us=November 5, 2005 |
en_series=Pokémon Advanced Battle |
en_op=[[Unbeatable]] |
ja_op=[[Challenger!!|チャレンジャー!!]] |
ja_ed=[[GLORY DAY ~That Shining Day~|GLORY DAY 〜輝くその日〜]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=武上純希 |
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art=岩根雅明 |
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'''Solid as a Solrock''' (Japanese: '''トクサネジム！ソルロックとルナトーン！''' ''{{tt|Tokusane|Mossdeep}} Gym! Solrock and Lunatone!'') is the 100th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and the 374th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on October 28, 2004, and in the United States on November 5, 2005.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash's battle with the Mossdeep Gym Leaders is set to begin. He calls out Swellow and Pikachu versus Tate's Solrock and Liza's Lunatone, taking into account the strange planet-filled aerial battlefield they will be using. Pikachu and Swellow appear to be at a disadvantage, but it is quickly negated by the fact that Tate and Liza aren't working together. Their Pokémon's attacks cancel each other out, and the two even collide head-on when attacking.

Team Rocket interrupts the battle, capturing Lunatone and Solrock with their robot and then escaping in their balloon. Swellow and Pikachu destroy the balloon, freeing the two Rock- and Psychic-types.

The Gym battle must resume, but the Gym has been destroyed—so it is decided they will battle by the water. Unfortunately for Ash, Tate and Liza now have their teamwork back, and they deliver a real pummeling to Ash's Pokémon. Each of his attacks is countered successfully, until he charges his team with Pikachu's Thunder and they break through Lunatone's Light Screen, finishing off the opposing team with Iron Tail and Aerial Ace and winning Ash his Mind Badge!

==Plot==
At the [[Mossdeep Gym]], {{Ash}} is preparing to face [[Tate and Liza]], the twin [[Gym Leader]]s. {{an|Rachel}} explains the rules of the [[Double Battle]] and gives a detailed explanation of the special field they're using. The field has mock-ups of all the planets orbiting the sun, creating obstacles that wouldn't be there ordinarily. Tate and Liza start by choosing {{TP|Tate|Solrock}} and {{TP|Liza|Lunatone}}, respectively. {{Ash}} instantly chooses {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{AP|Swellow}} for its aerial abilities. Outside, {{TRT}} plots to steal Lunatone and Solrock. After {{MTR}}’s [[boss fantasy]] concludes, he and [[Jessie]] happily rush off to the [[Gym]] to begin, but [[James]] stops them because he is concerned that {{t|Psychic}} [[type]]s will be difficult to capture. Meowth assures him that he bought the perfect mecha for the heist from an online auction.

Back in the Gym, the battle begins. Solrock and Lunatone {{m|Tackle}} Pikachu and Swellow, respectively, hitting both of {{cat|Ash's Pokémon}} hard. Ash orders Pikachu to use {{m|Quick Attack}} on Solrock and tells Swellow to use {{m|Peck}} on Lunatone. As Pikachu charges into his attack, Solrock floats out of the way, causing Pikachu to crash into one of the floating planets. The same thing happens with Swellow after Lunatone moves aside. Pikachu falls down, and soon after Swellow lands on him. Things aren't looking too good for Ash at this point.

Tate and Liza are now ready for their next attacks. Solrock uses {{m|Solar Beam}} while Lunatone is told to use {{m|Ice Beam}}, but the two beam attacks collide and cancel each other out. The failed attacks spark an argument between the twins, stopping them from battling. Ash sees this as his chance, so he orders Swellow to use {{m|Aerial Ace}} on Lunatone, and it hits. Pikachu is also ordered to attack, and he lashes Solrock with {{m|Iron Tail}}. Tate and Liza notice that their Pokémon are getting beaten while they quarrel, so they both rejoin the match and order their Pokémon to use Tackle attacks on Pikachu. Pikachu is about to be sandwiched by the two Meteorite Pokémon, but Swellow swoops in and rescues him. Consequently, Lunatone and Solrock crash into each other, which causes Tate and Liza to begin arguing again.

As the twin Gym Leaders blame each other for their constant blunders, the ground starts to rumble as Team Rocket makes an unannounced appearance. The Gym’s roof caves in even more as a [[Team Rocket's mechas|giant robot]] appears, piloted by Meowth. Liza complains about the battlefield being ruined, so Tate and Liza order their Pokémon to attack. The Team Rocket mecha fires two round cages that capture Lunatone and Solrock. The two Pokémon try to free themselves using {{m|Psychic}}, but Meowth laughs as he reveals the cages are made of {{wp|unobtainium}} and reflect the attacks. Team Rocket reels in their catches and rush off to their waiting Meowth balloon while Ash and the others give chase. Ash orders Pikachu to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but his attack fails to make the distance. With that, Ash has Pikachu jump on Swellow and has them pursue Team Rocket in the air. Jessie and James look worried, but Meowth tells them not to worry as he presses a button, causing the robot to fire yellow globs at the two Pokémon. Swellow presses through as Pikachu uses Thunderbolt on the mecha, causing it to release the two stolen Pokémon. Meowth apologizes to his teammates for only getting the economy package as Solrock and Lunatone crush the mecha with Psychic. The mecha explodes on Team Rocket to send them blasting off for good.

Liza admits that Ash’s match cannot go on because the Gym field was destroyed. However, Rachel suggests that they just have the battle outside, on the cliff that Team Rocket took off from, and everyone agrees that this is a good idea. So Rachel announces the continuation of the Gym battle. Pikachu uses Thunderbolt on Solrock, but Lunatone slides in front and guards it with {{m|Light Screen}}. The Thunderbolt gets reflected back at Pikachu, smashing him into a rocky cliff. Swellow tries to attack Lunatone with Aerial Ace, but Solrock uses {{m|Sandstorm}} to stop it. {{an|Brock}} admits that the twins are working in sync since that battle with Team Rocket. Ash also realizes this and orders his own combination, having Pikachu leap onto Swellow's back. The now-airborne Pikachu uses Thunderbolt on Solrock, but Lunatone again intervenes and reflects the attack right back at him. However, this time both Pikachu and Swellow are hit. Tate and Liza are surprised to see that Swellow doesn't seem to be affected, considering that it's a {{t|Flying}} type.

Swellow is ordered to use {{m|Double Team}}, creating copies that surround Solrock and Lunatone. The two {{t|Rock}}- and Psychic-type Pokémon fly back to back as Tate and Liza gauge the situation and order a Solar Beam-Ice Beam combination to sweep through the duplicates. Soon they're all disposed of, though the twins are left confused about the whereabouts of the real Swellow and Pikachu. Suddenly, they see the two Pokémon flying from above, ready to strike. Solrock and Lunatone are ordered to quickly whip up another Solar Beam and Ice Beam combination, hitting Ash's Pokémon. The Pokémon start plummeting toward the ground, but Swellow is able to recover quickly enough and swoops upwards in the nick of time.

Ash weighs up his options, and after noticing the clouds forming overhead, he suddenly has an idea. He tells Pikachu to use {{m|Thunder}} on the clouds, confusing the Gym Leaders. Soon, the clouds spit back a streak of lightning, directly hitting Pikachu and Swellow. Ash’s duo emerges from the lightning strike supercharged and glimmering gold from the high electricity. The now super-powered Swellow uses Quick Attack, so Solrock fires a Solar Beam at it. Swellow and Pikachu are hit, but they are unaffected and power on through. Lunatone tries to use Light Screen, but the barrier of light proves just as futile. Pikachu strikes Solrock down with a swing of his Iron Tail while Swellow uses Aerial Ace on Lunatone. Both super-powered attacks hit, and as the Pokémon’s golden power-ups fade, Rachel announces that Pikachu and Swellow have won the battle. Ash is thrilled, though receives an electric shock as he hugs his two Pokémon. Tate and Liza hand Ash the {{Badge|Mind}}, admitting they still have to work on their combinations.

==Major events==
[[File:Ash Mind Badge.png|thumb|220px|Ash holding the Mind Badge]]
* [[Ash's Swellow]] is revealed to know {{m|Double Team}}.
* {{Ash}} defeats [[Tate and Liza]] in a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}, earning the {{badge|Mind}}.
{{animeevents|AG}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Giovanni}} ([[Boss fantasy|fantasy]])
* [[Tate and Liza|Tate]]
* [[Tate and Liza|Liza]]
* {{an|Rachel}}

===Pokémon===
[[File:PTC AG100.png|thumb|200px|Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]
[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]: {{p|Blaziken}}

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Swellow}} ({{OP|Ash|Swellow}})
* {{p|Lunatone}} ({{OP|Liza|Lunatone}})
* {{p|Solrock}} ({{OP|Tate|Solrock}})
{{-}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Thunder Armor.png|thumb|200px|Thunder Armor]]
* {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{AP|Swellow}} use an improvised technique, [[Moves not in the Pokémon games|Thunder Armor]], which doesn't exist in the {{pkmn|games}} and is never seen again, therefore only serving as a {{wp|deus ex machina}}. However, the technique may have been inspired by the power boost granted by {{a|Guts}} (which {{AP|Swellow}} could be assumed to have in [[Generation III]]) when inflicted with [[paralysis]].
* In the dub, {{TRT}} uses a variation of their {{motto}} and turns it into a song.
** Also, the beginning of the original motto music is played.
* After Team Rocket steals {{TP|Tate|Solrock}} and {{TP|Liza|Lunatone}}, [[James]] [[Breaking the fourth wall|breaks the fourth wall]] by announcing that "this concludes today's episode of ''Advanced Pokémon Stealing''".
* This episode features a rare occasion where {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} does not make an appearance in the motto, although he did appear earlier in the episode.
* The English title of this episode is based on the phrase "as solid as a rock".
* Music from ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' and ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'' is used in this episode.
* This is one of the few, if not only, official battles in which the referee declares that a Pokémon "cannot battle" instead of it being "unable to battle".
* This is {{Ash}}'s only [[Hoenn]] [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} that Team Rocket successfully interrupts.
* Given that [[Tate and Liza]] are the [[Gym Leader]]s of the same Gym, this marks the only time {{Ash}} has defeated two Gym Leaders in a single episode.
** For the same reason, this also marks the first time Ash has battled more than one Gym Leader in a single episode.

===Errors===
* Before the battle starts, Ash's sleeves are colored blue like his jacket.
* When [[Max]] talks about how Tate and Liza mentioned battling in midair, the collar of {{an|May}}'s shirt is colored blue instead of red.
* When [[Jessie]] says that Team Rocket should put their plan into action, {{MTR}} is taller than normal, about the size of {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}.
* Solrock is able to use {{m|Solar Beam}} immediately, despite Liza telling Tate in the [[AG099|previous episode]] that the [[move]] had to charge first.
* When Solrock and Lunatone confront Team Rocket's mecha, the sides of the mecha's helmet are colored yellow like the rest of the helmet instead of black.
* When Team Rocket breaks into the Gym, their mecha has a large face inside which they are seated. Later, when the mecha is attached to the Meowth balloon, its face is as small as the balloon's basket.
* When Ash tells Pikachu to use {{m|Thunderbolt}} on Team Rocket for the first time, one of his cheek marks disappears.
* When {{an|Rachel}} declares Ash the winner, her bracelet is missing.
* In Hindi Marvel HQ dub, the [[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] segment erroneously asks which Pokémon is not a "{{t|Fighting}} type" instead of "pure Fighting type".

<gallery>
AG100 error.png|Ash's miscolored sleeves
AG100 error 2.png|Meowth's size
AG100 error 3.png|Rachel's missing bracelet
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===Dub edits===
====Pokémon Trainer's Choice====
* Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon isn't a pure Fighting type?
* Choices: {{p|Makuhita}}, {{p|Blaziken}}, {{p|Machamp}}
* Answer: OK, Trainers! If you chose Blaziken, you were right!

==In other languages==
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Absol (Pokémon)

2025-10-22T01:58:56Z

BittersweetNSour: /* Trivia */ I was misinformed about Absol's availability in the wild in my previous edit.

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'''Absol''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''アブソル''' ''Absol'') is a {{type|Dark}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation III]].

While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Absol can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Absol''' using the [[Absolite]].

==Biology==
[[File:Astrid Absol Megahorn.png|left|200px|thumb|Absol expanding its horn]]
Absol is a quadrupedal, mammalian {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a primarily white feline-like body with some dark blue coloration. 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. Between the dark fur, the curvature of the white fur on its head, and the positioning of its horn, Absol's face vaguely resembles a wu wei symbol. It has a humanoid face with almond-shaped, red eyes, a scythe-like tail, and a scythe-shaped horn on the side of its head. Its broad feet are equipped with three claws each, and dewclaw-like spikes protrude from the heels of its hind legs and the elbows of its front legs. It walks with a pacing gait like that of a bear.

Absol lives in the {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Mountain Pokémon|mountains}} far from civilization, and it 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 disaster will occur and will try to warn people when one is approaching. In addition to its divination powers, Absol's horn can be {{m|Megahorn|extended and used in battle}}. Absol is also known to protect fields from natural disasters as well. This often has the unfortunate effect of Absol itself being blamed for the disaster, notably by the elderly. The hatred for Absol was started years ago by superstitions surrounding about it. Despite this, others are interested in its ability to predict disaster. Absol has been referred to as a ''bringer of doom''. Absol can move as swiftly as the wind. Absol is said to have a lifespan of up to 100 years. As mentioned in the [[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]], the powers of Absol's horn remains active even when it sleeps. Due to this, Absol can strongly detect danger even when not awake.

===Forms===
Absol can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Absol.

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.<ref>http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/</ref> 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.

Mega Absol emits a fearsome aura that has been known to kill fainthearted people from shock. It directs this aura at its opponents by beating its "wings", which are not capable of flight. However, Absol apparently detests assuming this form, as it normally dislikes fighting in the first place.
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[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]].
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Absol returns as a friend of Ninetales, who will be recruited at the same time as Ninetales. Absol will reference the player and the partner from Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team as well as having an "adventure" with them.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Every time <sc>Absol</sc> appears before people, it is followed by a disaster such as an earthquake or a tidal wave. As a result, it came to be known as the disaster {{ScPkmn}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Absol</sc> has the ability to foretell the coming of natural disasters. It lives in a harsh, rugged mountain environment. This {{ScPkmn}} very rarely ventures down from the mountains.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It sharply senses even subtle changes in the sky and the land to predict natural disasters. It is a long-lived {{ScPkmn}} that has a life-span of 100 years.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|entry=It appears when it senses an impending natural disaster. As a result, it was mistaken as a doom-bringer.}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|entry=It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=Rumored to sense disasters with its horn, it became a target. It fled deep into the mountains.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=It has the ability to foretell natural disasters. Its life span is over a hundred years.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=216|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Rumored to sense disasters with its horn, it became a target. It fled deep into the mountains.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It appears from deep in the mountains to warn people about upcoming disasters it has sensed with its horn.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=009|label1=Coastal|reg2=Hoenn|num2=159}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It appears when it senses an impending natural disaster. As a result, it was mistaken as a doom bringer.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Omega Ruby|entry=Every time Absol appears before people, it is followed by a disaster such as an earthquake or a tidal wave. As a result, it came to be known as the disaster Pokémon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=Absol has the ability to foretell the coming of natural disasters. It lives in a harsh, rugged mountain environment. This Pokémon very rarely ventures down from the mountains.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=245|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=322|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Long ago, superstitions were spread about it, saying it brought disaster. This fed a hatred of it, and it was driven deep into the mountains.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Although it's said to bring disaster, in actuality, this Pokémon possesses a calm disposition and warns people of any crises that loom.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=The only thing unlucky about Absol is its appearance. It protects fields and warns people of disaster, so one ought to be grateful for it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=The elderly call it the disaster Pokémon and detest it, but interest in its power to predict disasters is on the rise.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Absol}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=When this Pokémon whips the winglike fur on its back as though beating its wings, it sends an intimidating aura flying at its opponents.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=As the energy of Mega Evolution fills it, its fur bristles. What you see on its back are not true wings, and this Pokémon isn't able to fly.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Normally, it dislikes fighting, so it really hates changing to this form for battles.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It converts the energy from Mega Evolution into an intimidating aura. Fainthearted people expire from shock at the sight of it.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=107|label1=Crown Tundra|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Swift as the wind, Absol races through fields and mountains. Its curved, bow-like horn is acutely sensitive to the warning signs of natural disasters.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Because of this Pokémon's ability to detect danger, people mistook Absol as a bringer of doom.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=134}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Absol}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=When this Pokémon whips the winglike fur on its back as though beating its wings, it sends an intimidating aura flying at its opponents.}}

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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Dark}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Center 5th Anniversary Spite Absol|Japanese|Japan|5|April 25 to May 18, 2003|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Spite Absol}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Center 5th Anniversary Wish Absol|Japanese|Japan|5|April 25 to May 18, 2003|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Wish Absol}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Stamp Ruby and Sapphire Absol|Japanese|Japan|5|September 9, 2003|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pokémon Stamp Ruby and Sapphire Absol}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Center New York Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire Promotion Spite Absol|English|United States|35|July 10 to 11, 2004|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Spite Absol}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Center New York Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire Promotion Wish Absol|English|United States|35|July 10 to 11, 2004|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Wish Absol}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Journey Across America Absol|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Absol}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Party of the Decade Absol|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Party of the Decade event Pokémon distributions#Absol}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Dark}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Omega Ruby|Alpha Sapphire|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Life Orb|5}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Absol=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Dark
|HP=65
|Attack=130
|Defense=60
|SpAtk=75
|SpDef=60
|Speed=75}}

=====Mega Absol=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Dark
|HP=65
|Attack=150
|Defense=60
|SpAtk=115
|SpDef=60
|Speed=115}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Dark
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=3
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=3
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Dark
|Normal=100
|Fighting=200
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=200
|Ghost=50
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=0
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=50
|Fairy=200
|notes=yes
|dark=yes
|newpsychic=1}}

===Learnset===
Absol is available in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} Version 1.3.0+ and {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level8|5|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|10|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|15|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level8|20|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|25|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|30|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|35|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level8|40|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|45|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|50|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|55|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}

====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM08|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM09|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM14|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM22|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM23|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM27|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM31|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM33|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM35|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM38|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM40|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM48|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM52|Bounce|Flying|Physical|85|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM57|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM58|Assurance|Dark|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM69|Psycho Cut|Psychic|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM77|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM79|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM85|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM94|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM95|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM97|Brutal Swing|Dark|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR00|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR01|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR02|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR05|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR06|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR08|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR09|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR13|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR15|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR28|Megahorn|Bug|Physical|120|85|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR29|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR31|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR33|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR34|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR37|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR39|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR49|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR53|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR58|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR60|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR69|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR75|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR81|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR90|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR95|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}

{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM03|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM23|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM41|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM54|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM58|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM61|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM78|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM79|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM81|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM82|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM93|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM96|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM98|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}
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{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|324|Torkoal}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|128|Tauros}}{{MSP/8c|133|Eevee}}{{MSP/8c|134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/8c|135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/8c|136|Flareon}}{{MSP/8c|196|Espeon}}{{MSP/8c|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/8c|470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/8c|471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/8c|700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/8c|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/8c|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP/8c|263G|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP/8c|264|Linoone}}{{MSP/8c|264G|Linoone}}{{MSP/8c|862|Obstagoon}}{{MSP/8c|449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/8c|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/8c|759|Stufful}}{{MSP/8c|760|Bewear}}{{MSP/8c|766|Passimian}}{{MSP/8c|813|Scorbunny}}{{MSP/8c|814|Raboot}}{{MSP/8c|815|Cinderace}}{{MSP/8c|831|Wooloo}}{{MSP/8c|832|Dubwool}}|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|025|Pikachu}}{{MSP/8c|026|Raichu}}{{MSP/8c|026A|Raichu}}{{MSP/8c|052|Meowth}}{{MSP/8c|052A|Meowth}}{{MSP/8c|053|Persian}}{{MSP/8c|053A|Persian}}{{MSP/8c|434|Stunky}}{{MSP/8c|435|Skuntank}}{{MSP/8c|448|Lucario}}{{MSP/8c|815|Cinderace}}|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP/8c|517|Munna}}{{MSP/8c|518|Musharna}}|Magic Coat|Psychic|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/8c|678|Meowstic}}|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}

{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0019|Rattata}}{{MSP/H|0020|Raticate}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0056|Mankey}}{{MSP/H|0057|Primeape}}{{MSP/H|0128|Tauros}}{{MSP/H|0197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/H|0203|Girafarig}}{{MSP/H|0232|Donphan}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0461|Weavile}}|Assurance|Dark|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0133|Eevee}}{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/H|0136|Flareon}}{{MSP/H|0196|Espeon}}{{MSP/H|0197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/H|0471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/H|0161|Sentret}}{{MSP/H|0162|Furret}}{{MSP/H|0190|Aipom}}{{MSP/H|0424|Ambipom}}{{MSP/H|0203|Girafarig}}{{MSP/H|0303|Mawile}}{{MSP/H|0427|Buneary}}{{MSP/H|0428|Lopunny}}|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
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{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0359|Absol}}|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5||}}
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{{learnlist/breedf/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor8null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}

====By [[transfer]] from another generation====
{{learnlist/prevgenh/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|IV=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Feint Attack|Dark|Physical|60|—|20||'''|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|40|95|20|III=yes|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Incinerate|Fire|Special|60|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Laser Focus|Normal|Status|—|—|30|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Me First|Normal|Status|—|—|20|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|—|10|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|III=yes|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|IV=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Nightmare|Ghost|Status|—|100|15|III=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Punishment|Dark|Physical|—|100|5||'''|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20||'''|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Razor Wind|Normal|Special|80|100|10|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Role Play|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|III=yes|IV=yes|VI=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20|III=yes|IV=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Snatch|Dark|Status|—|—|10|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10|III=event|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|III=yes|IV=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10|III=event}}
{{learnlist/prevgenf/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}

===Side game data===
====Absol====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Dark|ndex=359|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Dark|ndex=359|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359
|body=1
|rate=6.8
|area=Darkness Ridge
|P1=I'm here to fight off natural disasters!
|P2=I feel weak... My remaining HP is just half...
|P3=I fear the worst... I cannot prevail against disasters...
|PL=I've leveled up! I feel empowered to fight disasters!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Ninetales}}, {{p|Manectric}}, {{p|Pangoro}}
|recruitment=Visit {{p|Ninetales}}'s secret base
|P1=The sky and the ground are calling me. I sense something is about to happen…
|P2=This is disastrous… I won't let myself give in!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Dark
|group=Dark
|assist=Dark
|fieldpower=3
|field=Cut
|loop=5
|MinEXP=106
|MaxEXP=146
|num=200
|browser=Absol attacks using confusing copies. Its scythe can cut through anything.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Dark
|group=Dark
|assist=Dark
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=4
|num=256
|browser=It launches {{m|Dark Pulse|dark pulses}} and {{m|Razor Wind|gusts of dark wind}} to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Dark
|group=Dark
|assist=Dark
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=4
|num=285
|pastnum=199
|browser=It sends gusts of dark wind to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Dark
|att=5
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359
|walk=1.38
|hp=52
|attack=79
|defense=51
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359
|Pad=Absol is the Attraction Chief of {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Absol's Hurdle Bounce}} in the [[Granite Zone]].
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359
|power=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359|num=033
|mega=1
|stone=Absolite
|min=60
|max=135
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Mind Zap
|skilldesc=Delays your opponent's disruptions.
|megaspeedup=8
|effectdesc=Erases Pokémon with three lines from upper-right to lower-left.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359
|hatch=10 km{{tt|*|7 km between January 15 - 29, 2019 only}}
|buddy=5
|candy=Absol
|evolution={{Mega Energy|Absol}}{{tt|200|First time}}/{{tt|40|1st Mega Level}}/{{tt|20|2nd Mega Level}}/{{tt|10|3rd Mega Level}}
|stamina=163|attack=246|defense=120
|fast={{m|Psycho Cut}}, {{m|Snarl}}
|special={{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Megahorn}}, {{m|Payback}}{{tt|*|From April 12, 2021 onward}}, {{m|Brutal Swing}}{{tt|*|From March 23, 2025 onward}}, {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]], {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359|pdex=204
|dex=People say that Absol can predict all sorts of disasters with its horn. It seemed to be protecting you just as much as it was protecting [[Ruins of Remembrance|the ruins]].}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0359
|sleeptype=Dozing
|type=Dark
|dexentry=Its curved, bow-like horn remains vigilant even while Absol sleeps. It's said that this Pokémon's ability to detect danger is strong even as it slumbers.
|sleepstyle1=Tucked Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Danger-Sensing Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Belly-Up Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=16
|specialty=Ingredients
|evolution=
|pokemon=Absol
|candyNum=
|berry=Wiki
|ingredient1=Soothing Cacao
|ingredient2=Tasty Mushroom
|ingredient3=Fancy Apple
|carrylimit=18
|skillname=Charge Strength S
|skilldesc=Increases Snorlax's Strength by 400.
}}
|}
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|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}};"| [[File:GO359Fashion2022.png|100px]]
|-
| Fashionable costume
|}

====Mega Absol====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359M
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Ninetales}}, {{p|Manectric}}, {{p|Pangoro}}
|recruitment=Visit {{p|Ninetales}}'s secret base
|P1=The sky and the ground are calling me. I sense something is about to happen…
|P2=This is disastrous… I won't let myself give in!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359M
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Absol
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=163|attack=314|defense=130
|fast={{m|Psycho Cut}}, {{m|Snarl}}
|special={{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Megahorn}}, {{m|Payback}}, {{m|Brutal Swing}}{{tt|*|From March 23, 2025 onward}}, {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
{{Evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0359Absol
|name1=Absol
|type1-1=Dark
|forme1=Absol
|loc1=Default
|item1=Absolite
|itemfile1=Dream Absolite Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0359Absol-Mega
|type1-2=Dark
|forme2=Mega Absol
|loc2={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Absolite
}}

===Evolution data===
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">{{Evobox-1
|type1=Dark
|pictype=art
|no1=0359
|name1=Absol
|type1-1=Dark}}</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Dark}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=III}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=359}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=359}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=359}}
{{Spritebox/6/2Forms|ndex=359|form1=M|crop=100}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms|ndex=359|form1=M|crop=100}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=359}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0359|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|0359|Absol}}

==In animation==
[[File:Goh Absol.png|thumb|250px|Absol in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
[[File:Astrid Mega Absol.png|thumb|250px|Mega Absol in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Goh's Absol]]=====
In ''[[JN064|Absol Absolved!]]'', [[Goh]] caught an Absol to save it from being hit by an eruption of boiling water on [[Mt. Chimney]]. It has since made further appearances in {{aniseries|JN}}.

=====Other=====
Absol debuted in ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', where it showed up to take {{OBP|Jirachi|M06}} back to [[Forina]]. However, Absol wasn't evil as {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} were initially led to believe, and it helped Jirachi once it returned to Forina.

Absol made its animated series debut in ''[[AG107|Absol-ute Disaster]]''. The people of a town were blaming Absol for all of the bad things that were happening to their town during the past month. Ash, his friends, and {{OBP|Nicky|AG107}} went out to verify the accusations. They found out that Absol was actually warning the town about a flood.

In ''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]'', {{OBP|Mollie|AG167}} used an Absol during the second round of the [[Gardenia Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]]. It battled [[Brock's Marshtomp]] and lost.

In ''[[AG180|May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!]]'', [[Drew]] revealed he {{pkmn2|caught}} and trained an Absol for the [[Kanto Grand Festival]]. It was first used in the [[Appeal|Appeals Round]]. In ''[[AG182|Thinning the Hoard!]]'' and ''[[AG182|Channeling the Battle Zone!]]'', it and {{p|Flygon}} were used during a [[Double Battle|two-on-two]] [[Contest Battle]] against {{an|May}}, who used {{TP|May|Combusken}} and {{TP|May|Squirtle}}. In the end, Drew lost too many points, resulting in May advancing to the next round.

In the original timeline of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', a {{m|Hypnosis|hypnotized}} [[Damos]] commanded four Absol to attack {{OBP|Arceus|M12}} with {{m|Shock Wave}}. When Ash and {{ashfr}} traveled to the past to prevent this, [[Marcus]], the one responsible for hypnotizing Damos, managed to use the Absol again to attack Arceus.

In ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]'', [[Astrid]] used an Absol that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Absol against [[Alain]] and {{TP|Alain|Charizard}}, but it was defeated. In ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', it was used in a battle against {{Ash}} and his {{AP|Hawlucha}}, which resulted in Absol winning. In ''[[XY126|Valuable Experience for All!]]'', it had a rematch with {{p|Hawlucha}} during the [[Lumiose Conference]], which resulted in a loss for Absol.

In ''[[XY028|The Bonds of Evolution!]]'', {{OBP|Magnus|XY028}} used an Absol to battle [[Diantha]] and her {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}}, but it was soon defeated by Gardevoir's {{m|Moonblast}}.

In ''[[SM053|Rescuing the Unwilling!]]'' and ''[[SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!]]'', a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Nihilego}}-possessed {{an|Lusamine}} ordered her Absol to attack Ash and {{ashcl}}. {{an|Gladion}} stayed to battle Absol with his Pokémon before Nihilego was defeated.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[DP020|Mutiny in the Bounty]]'', [[J]] and [[J's henchmen|her henchmen]] captured an Absol after [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Melodi]]'s {{p|Gardevoir}}, and {{TRT}}'s {{MTR}} got stolen. Absol was eventually 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 appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

An Absol appeared in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

In ''[[JN019|A Talent for Imitation!]]'', the [[Pokédex]] image of an Absol was displayed.

Three Absol appeared in a picture in ''[[JN064|Absol Absolved!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG107|Absol|May's Pokédex|Absol, the Disaster Pokémon. Absol live in steep mountainous regions, and rarely venture down into areas inhabited by humans, but should an Absol be seen by humans, it is said that catastrophe is soon to follow.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY028|Absol|Serena's Pokédex|Absol, the Disaster Pokémon. When disasters are detected with its horn, Absol comes down from the mountains to warn people.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN064|Absol|Goh's Rotom Phone|Absol, the Disaster Pokémon. A {{t|Dark}} type. Absol appears when it senses a disaster is about to happen. As a result, people mistake it for a catastrophic omen.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===GOTCHA!===
An Absol briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Sidney]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Absol Adventures.png|thumb|220px|Absol in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Y Solsol Mega Absol.png|thumb|left|180px|Mega Absol in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia===
An Absol appeared in [[PRV4]] as one of the Pokémon [[Kincaid]] controlled.

===Movie adaptations===
An Absol under the ownership of [[Astrid]] appeared in ''{{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction}}''.

===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
Absol debuted in ''[[PS215|Assaulted by Pelipper II]]''. It first appears to {{adv|Ruby}}, who shudders in fear immediately. Absol is also present in the feud between {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}}.

===={{MangaArc|X & Y}}====
In ''[[PS583|Scizor Defends]]'', {{adv|Y}} encountered an Absol on {{rt|15|Kalos}} and battled him in order to capture a Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution. He made no attempt to resist her efforts and let himself be captured after Y asked him to help battle Team Flare, which he was nicknamed Solsol. Later, he was given an [[Absolite]], enabling him to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Absol.

===={{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}====
Absol reappears at the start of this arc, where it was perched atop of a building, foreshadowing another disaster coming to Hoenn. It later appeared in front of [[Gabby and Ty]], warning them of the upcoming disaster, and has the two ride on its back to head off to somewhere else.

===Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!===
[[Ryū Tendō|Ryū]] owns an Absol as a puck in [[ABM12]].

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
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]]. It first appeared in ''[[DPA23|A New Battle Begins!]]''.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team===
Absol appeared in ''[[GRT4|Battle in a Bitter Cold Land!!]]''. When it first saw [[Ginji]]'s scar, it was scared of him because [[Team Meanies|Gengar]] told it that Ginji will destroy the world, but after Ginji explained that he is going to see {{p|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 {{OBP|Mudkip|Ginji's Rescue Team}} in their battle against {{p|Articuno}}. It appears again in ''[[GRT6|Tears and Emotions - It's the Final Chapter!]]'' where it, along with several other Pokémon, help Ginji, Mudkip, [[Team A.C.T.|Tyranitar, Charizard, and Alakazam]] defeat {{p|Groudon}}.

===Pokémon Try Adventure===
[[Toki]] has an Absol nicknamed Absō.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Absol (TCG)}}

==In the TFG==
One Absol figure has been released.
* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Absol|8}}

==Other appearances==
[[File:UNITE Absol.png|200px|thumb|Absol in Pokémon UNITE]]
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Absol appears as a {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}}.

===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
{{main|Absol (UNITE)}}
Absol is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee speedster.
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==Trivia==
* Absol's appearances in many games support its description of appearing where disasters occur:
** In its debut in {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}, it appears on {{rt|120|Hoenn}}, shortly before the [[Blue Orb]]{{sup/3|R}}/[[Red Orb]]{{sup/3|S}} is stolen from [[Mt. Pyre]] by [[Team Magma]]{{sup/3|R}}/[[Team Aqua]]{{sup/3|S}}.
*** Notably, Absol's Pokédex entries in these games specify that it can sense natural disasters, such as those caused by {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} when they're awakened by the aforementioned [[villainous team]]s.
** 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 [[Mount Coronet|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. {{game3|Black and White|Two years later|s 2}}, the Giant Chasm is where Team Plasma makes their stand.
** In {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, Absol can be found in [[Tapu Village]], which was destroyed years earlier by {{p|Tapu Bulu}}.
** 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 Legends: Z-A]], Absol is the subject of the first [[Rogue Mega Evolution]] the player encounters.
* Absol was the last answer to the [[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]].
* Absol is the only non-[[Legendary Pokémon]] featured on the box art for {{g|Box Ruby & Sapphire}}.
* Absol and {{p|Togepi}} are the only non-{{type|Flying}} Pokémon that can have {{a|Super Luck}} as their Ability.

===Origin===
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Absol}}
Absol may be based on the {{wp|Bai Ze}} (白澤) of {{wp|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) and is said to resemble a cat or lion. In a related legend, a similar creature known as the ''kutabe'' predicted that a plague would sweep through the {{wp|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 may be modeled after a ''{{wp|Taijitu}}'' symbol. Absol's humanized face and feline appearance may also be a homage to the {{wp|sphinx}}. Its ruff resembling long human hair and a male lion's mane and the white fur on the top of its head loosely resembling the headpiece of an Egyptian sphinx also suggests this. Its scythe-shaped tail and horn resemblance 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. Its feline appearance and the fact that it is usually seen in mountains resemble the natural behavior of felines such as the {{wp|snow leopard}} and the {{wp|cougar}}.

Mega Absol's wings and elongated fur give it the appearance of an {{wp|angel}}, with its wings also being reminiscent of Greek portrayals of sphinxes and furthering the connection to sphinxes noted above. It also resembles a {{wp|lamassu}}, an Assyrian creature with a human's head, wings, and sometimes with the body of a lion. The lamassu was a protective spirit, much like how Absol attempts to warn people of danger.

====Name origin====
Absol may be derived from ''absolute'' or ''{{wp|absolution}}'' (setting free from guilt), as well as 危ない ''abunai'' (dangerous) and possibly 物騒 ''bussō'' (dangerous) or 恐る ''osoru'' (to fear). It may also be a combination of the Latin prefix ''ab-'' (away from) and ''sol'' (Latin for sun).

==In other languages==
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|ja=アブソル ''Absol''|jameaning=From ''absolute'' or ''{{wp|absolution}}'', {{tt|危ない ''abunai''|dangerous}}, and {{tt|物騒 ''bussō''|dangerous}}, as well as {{tt|''ab-''|prefix for away from}} and {{tt|''sol''|Latin for sun}}
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|es=Absol|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Absol|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Absol|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=앱솔 ''Absol''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=阿勃梭魯 / 阿勃梭鲁 ''Ābósuōlǔ''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=阿勃梭魯 ''Ábuhtsōlóuh''|zh_yuemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|hi=ऐब्सॉल ''Absol''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=แอบโซล ''Aepson''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Goh's Absol]]
* [[Absol (UNITE)]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]

==References==
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==External links==
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Absol (Pokémon)

2025-10-21T23:04:36Z

BittersweetNSour: /* Trivia */ Included Absol's Rogue Mega Evolution in PLZA as an additional point toward its disaster symbolism.

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'''Absol''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''アブソル''' ''Absol'') is a {{type|Dark}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation III]].

While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Absol can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Absol''' using the [[Absolite]].

==Biology==
[[File:Astrid Absol Megahorn.png|left|200px|thumb|Absol expanding its horn]]
Absol is a quadrupedal, mammalian {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a primarily white feline-like body with some dark blue coloration. 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. Between the dark fur, the curvature of the white fur on its head, and the positioning of its horn, Absol's face vaguely resembles a wu wei symbol. It has a humanoid face with almond-shaped, red eyes, a scythe-like tail, and a scythe-shaped horn on the side of its head. Its broad feet are equipped with three claws each, and dewclaw-like spikes protrude from the heels of its hind legs and the elbows of its front legs. It walks with a pacing gait like that of a bear.

Absol lives in the {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Mountain Pokémon|mountains}} far from civilization, and it 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 disaster will occur and will try to warn people when one is approaching. In addition to its divination powers, Absol's horn can be {{m|Megahorn|extended and used in battle}}. Absol is also known to protect fields from natural disasters as well. This often has the unfortunate effect of Absol itself being blamed for the disaster, notably by the elderly. The hatred for Absol was started years ago by superstitions surrounding about it. Despite this, others are interested in its ability to predict disaster. Absol has been referred to as a ''bringer of doom''. Absol can move as swiftly as the wind. Absol is said to have a lifespan of up to 100 years. As mentioned in the [[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]], the powers of Absol's horn remains active even when it sleeps. Due to this, Absol can strongly detect danger even when not awake.

===Forms===
Absol can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Absol.

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.<ref>http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/</ref> 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.

Mega Absol emits a fearsome aura that has been known to kill fainthearted people from shock. It directs this aura at its opponents by beating its "wings", which are not capable of flight. However, Absol apparently detests assuming this form, as it normally dislikes fighting in the first place.
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[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]].
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Absol returns as a friend of Ninetales, who will be recruited at the same time as Ninetales. Absol will reference the player and the partner from Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team as well as having an "adventure" with them.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Every time <sc>Absol</sc> appears before people, it is followed by a disaster such as an earthquake or a tidal wave. As a result, it came to be known as the disaster {{ScPkmn}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Absol</sc> has the ability to foretell the coming of natural disasters. It lives in a harsh, rugged mountain environment. This {{ScPkmn}} very rarely ventures down from the mountains.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It sharply senses even subtle changes in the sky and the land to predict natural disasters. It is a long-lived {{ScPkmn}} that has a life-span of 100 years.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|entry=It appears when it senses an impending natural disaster. As a result, it was mistaken as a doom-bringer.}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|entry=It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=Rumored to sense disasters with its horn, it became a target. It fled deep into the mountains.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=It has the ability to foretell natural disasters. Its life span is over a hundred years.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=216|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Rumored to sense disasters with its horn, it became a target. It fled deep into the mountains.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It appears from deep in the mountains to warn people about upcoming disasters it has sensed with its horn.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=009|label1=Coastal|reg2=Hoenn|num2=159}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It appears when it senses an impending natural disaster. As a result, it was mistaken as a doom bringer.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Omega Ruby|entry=Every time Absol appears before people, it is followed by a disaster such as an earthquake or a tidal wave. As a result, it came to be known as the disaster Pokémon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=Absol has the ability to foretell the coming of natural disasters. It lives in a harsh, rugged mountain environment. This Pokémon very rarely ventures down from the mountains.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=245|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=322|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Long ago, superstitions were spread about it, saying it brought disaster. This fed a hatred of it, and it was driven deep into the mountains.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Although it's said to bring disaster, in actuality, this Pokémon possesses a calm disposition and warns people of any crises that loom.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=The only thing unlucky about Absol is its appearance. It protects fields and warns people of disaster, so one ought to be grateful for it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=The elderly call it the disaster Pokémon and detest it, but interest in its power to predict disasters is on the rise.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Absol}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=When this Pokémon whips the winglike fur on its back as though beating its wings, it sends an intimidating aura flying at its opponents.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=As the energy of Mega Evolution fills it, its fur bristles. What you see on its back are not true wings, and this Pokémon isn't able to fly.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Normally, it dislikes fighting, so it really hates changing to this form for battles.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It converts the energy from Mega Evolution into an intimidating aura. Fainthearted people expire from shock at the sight of it.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=107|label1=Crown Tundra|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Swift as the wind, Absol races through fields and mountains. Its curved, bow-like horn is acutely sensitive to the warning signs of natural disasters.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Because of this Pokémon's ability to detect danger, people mistook Absol as a bringer of doom.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=134}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Absol}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=When this Pokémon whips the winglike fur on its back as though beating its wings, it sends an intimidating aura flying at its opponents.}}

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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=[[Sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Sidney|Absol}} ('''{{me|Absol}}''') Variety sync pair scout: {{sync|Grimsley|Absol|Kimono}} ('''{{me|Absol}}''')}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Dark}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Center 5th Anniversary Spite Absol|Japanese|Japan|5|April 25 to May 18, 2003|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Spite Absol}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Center 5th Anniversary Wish Absol|Japanese|Japan|5|April 25 to May 18, 2003|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Wish Absol}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Stamp Ruby and Sapphire Absol|Japanese|Japan|5|September 9, 2003|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pokémon Stamp Ruby and Sapphire Absol}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Center New York Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire Promotion Spite Absol|English|United States|35|July 10 to 11, 2004|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Spite Absol}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Center New York Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire Promotion Wish Absol|English|United States|35|July 10 to 11, 2004|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Wish Absol}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Journey Across America Absol|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Absol}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Party of the Decade Absol|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Party of the Decade event Pokémon distributions#Absol}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Dark}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Omega Ruby|Alpha Sapphire|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Life Orb|5}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Absol=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Dark
|HP=65
|Attack=130
|Defense=60
|SpAtk=75
|SpDef=60
|Speed=75}}

=====Mega Absol=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Dark
|HP=65
|Attack=150
|Defense=60
|SpAtk=115
|SpDef=60
|Speed=115}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Dark
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=3
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=3
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Dark
|Normal=100
|Fighting=200
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=200
|Ghost=50
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=0
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=50
|Fairy=200
|notes=yes
|dark=yes
|newpsychic=1}}

===Learnset===
Absol is available in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} Version 1.3.0+ and {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level8|5|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|10|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|15|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level8|20|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|25|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|30|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|35|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level8|40|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|45|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|50|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|55|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}

====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM08|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM09|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM14|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM22|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM23|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM27|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM31|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM33|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM35|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM38|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM40|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM48|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM52|Bounce|Flying|Physical|85|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM57|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM58|Assurance|Dark|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM69|Psycho Cut|Psychic|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM77|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM79|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM85|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM94|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM95|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM97|Brutal Swing|Dark|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR00|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR01|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR02|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR05|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR06|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR08|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR09|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR13|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR15|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR28|Megahorn|Bug|Physical|120|85|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR29|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR31|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR33|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR34|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR37|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR39|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR49|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR53|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR58|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR60|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR69|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR75|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR81|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR90|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR95|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}

{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM03|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM23|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM41|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM54|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM58|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM61|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM78|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM79|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM81|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM82|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM93|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM96|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM98|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|052|Meowth}}{{MSP/8c|052A|Meowth}}{{MSP/8c|053|Persian}}{{MSP/8c|053A|Persian}}{{MSP/8c|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/8c|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/8c|133|Eevee}}{{MSP/8c|134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/8c|135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/8c|136|Flareon}}{{MSP/8c|196|Espeon}}{{MSP/8c|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/8c|470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/8c|471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/8c|700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/8c|294|Loudred}}{{MSP/8c|295|Exploud}}{{MSP/8c|303|Mawile}}{{MSP/8c|309|Electrike}}{{MSP/8c|310|Manectric}}{{MSP/8c|403|Shinx}}{{MSP/8c|404|Luxio}}{{MSP/8c|405|Luxray}}{{MSP/8c|434|Stunky}}{{MSP/8c|435|Skuntank}}{{MSP/8c|449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/8c|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/8c|506|Lillipup}}{{MSP/8c|507|Herdier}}{{MSP/8c|508|Stoutland}}{{MSP/8c|551|Sandile}}{{MSP/8c|552|Krokorok}}{{MSP/8c|553|Krookodile}}{{MSP/8c|554|Darumaka}}{{MSP/8c|554G|Darumaka}}{{MSP/8c|555|Darmanitan}}{{MSP/8c|555G|Darmanitan}}{{MSP/8c|725|Litten}}{{MSP/8c|726|Torracat}}{{MSP/8c|727|Incineroar}}{{MSP/8c|744|Rockruff}}{{MSP/8c|745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/8c|745Mn|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/8c|745D|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/8c|819|Skwovet}}{{MSP/8c|820|Greedent}}{{MSP/8c|835|Yamper}}{{MSP/8c|836|Boltund}}{{MSP/8c|877|Morpeko}}|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|324|Torkoal}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|128|Tauros}}{{MSP/8c|133|Eevee}}{{MSP/8c|134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/8c|135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/8c|136|Flareon}}{{MSP/8c|196|Espeon}}{{MSP/8c|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/8c|470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/8c|471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/8c|700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/8c|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/8c|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP/8c|263G|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP/8c|264|Linoone}}{{MSP/8c|264G|Linoone}}{{MSP/8c|862|Obstagoon}}{{MSP/8c|449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/8c|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/8c|759|Stufful}}{{MSP/8c|760|Bewear}}{{MSP/8c|766|Passimian}}{{MSP/8c|813|Scorbunny}}{{MSP/8c|814|Raboot}}{{MSP/8c|815|Cinderace}}{{MSP/8c|831|Wooloo}}{{MSP/8c|832|Dubwool}}|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|025|Pikachu}}{{MSP/8c|026|Raichu}}{{MSP/8c|026A|Raichu}}{{MSP/8c|052|Meowth}}{{MSP/8c|052A|Meowth}}{{MSP/8c|053|Persian}}{{MSP/8c|053A|Persian}}{{MSP/8c|434|Stunky}}{{MSP/8c|435|Skuntank}}{{MSP/8c|448|Lucario}}{{MSP/8c|815|Cinderace}}|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP/8c|517|Munna}}{{MSP/8c|518|Musharna}}|Magic Coat|Psychic|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/8c|678|Meowstic}}|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}

{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0019|Rattata}}{{MSP/H|0020|Raticate}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0056|Mankey}}{{MSP/H|0057|Primeape}}{{MSP/H|0128|Tauros}}{{MSP/H|0197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/H|0203|Girafarig}}{{MSP/H|0232|Donphan}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0461|Weavile}}|Assurance|Dark|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0133|Eevee}}{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/H|0136|Flareon}}{{MSP/H|0196|Espeon}}{{MSP/H|0197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/H|0471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/H|0161|Sentret}}{{MSP/H|0162|Furret}}{{MSP/H|0190|Aipom}}{{MSP/H|0424|Ambipom}}{{MSP/H|0203|Girafarig}}{{MSP/H|0303|Mawile}}{{MSP/H|0427|Buneary}}{{MSP/H|0428|Lopunny}}|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0019|Rattata}}{{MSP/H|0020|Raticate}}{{MSP/H|0023|Ekans}}{{MSP/H|0024|Arbok}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0133|Eevee}}{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/H|0136|Flareon}}{{MSP/H|0196|Espeon}}{{MSP/H|0197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/H|0471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/H|0209|Snubbull}}{{MSP/H|0210|Granbull}}{{MSP/H|0228|Houndour}}{{MSP/H|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0294|Loudred}}{{MSP/H|0295|Exploud}}{{MSP/H|0303|Mawile}}{{MSP/H|0309|Electrike}}{{MSP/H|0310|Manectric}}{{MSP/H|0336|Seviper}}{{MSP/H|0403|Shinx}}{{MSP/H|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/H|0405|Luxray}}{{MSP/H|0418|Buizel}}{{MSP/H|0419|Floatzel}}{{MSP/H|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/H|0435|Skuntank}}{{MSP/H|0449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/H|0450|Hippowdon}}|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0322|Numel}}{{MSP/H|0323|Camerupt}}{{MSP/H|0324|Torkoal}}{{MSP/H|0399|Bidoof}}{{MSP/H|0400|Bibarel}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0019|Rattata}}{{MSP/H|0020|Raticate}}{{MSP/H|0128|Tauros}}{{MSP/H|0133|Eevee}}{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/H|0136|Flareon}}{{MSP/H|0196|Espeon}}{{MSP/H|0197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/H|0471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/H|0155|Cyndaquil}}{{MSP/H|0156|Quilava}}{{MSP/H|0157|Typhlosion}}{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/H|0232|Donphan}}{{MSP/H|0234|Stantler}}{{MSP/H|0263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP/H|0264|Linoone}}{{MSP/H|0300|Skitty}}{{MSP/H|0301|Delcatty}}{{MSP/H|0322|Numel}}{{MSP/H|0323|Camerupt}}{{MSP/H|0327|Spinda}}{{MSP/H|0449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/H|0450|Hippowdon}}|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||}}
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{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0235|Smeargle}}|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0325|Spoink}}{{MSP/H|0326|Grumpig}}{{MSP/H|0428|Lopunny}}|Magic Coat|Psychic|Status|—|—|15||}}
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{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0359|Absol}}|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5||}}
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{{learnlist/breedf/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor8null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}

====By [[transfer]] from another generation====
{{learnlist/prevgenh/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|IV=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Feint Attack|Dark|Physical|60|—|20||'''|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|40|95|20|III=yes|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Incinerate|Fire|Special|60|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Laser Focus|Normal|Status|—|—|30|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Me First|Normal|Status|—|—|20|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|—|10|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|III=yes|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|IV=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Nightmare|Ghost|Status|—|100|15|III=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Punishment|Dark|Physical|—|100|5||'''|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20||'''|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Razor Wind|Normal|Special|80|100|10|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Role Play|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|III=yes|IV=yes|VI=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20|III=yes|IV=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Snatch|Dark|Status|—|—|10|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10|III=event|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|III=yes|IV=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10|III=event}}
{{learnlist/prevgenf/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}

===Side game data===
====Absol====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Dark|ndex=359|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Dark|ndex=359|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359
|body=1
|rate=6.8
|area=Darkness Ridge
|P1=I'm here to fight off natural disasters!
|P2=I feel weak... My remaining HP is just half...
|P3=I fear the worst... I cannot prevail against disasters...
|PL=I've leveled up! I feel empowered to fight disasters!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Ninetales}}, {{p|Manectric}}, {{p|Pangoro}}
|recruitment=Visit {{p|Ninetales}}'s secret base
|P1=The sky and the ground are calling me. I sense something is about to happen…
|P2=This is disastrous… I won't let myself give in!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Dark
|group=Dark
|assist=Dark
|fieldpower=3
|field=Cut
|loop=5
|MinEXP=106
|MaxEXP=146
|num=200
|browser=Absol attacks using confusing copies. Its scythe can cut through anything.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Dark
|group=Dark
|assist=Dark
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=4
|num=256
|browser=It launches {{m|Dark Pulse|dark pulses}} and {{m|Razor Wind|gusts of dark wind}} to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Dark
|group=Dark
|assist=Dark
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=4
|num=285
|pastnum=199
|browser=It sends gusts of dark wind to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Dark
|att=5
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359
|walk=1.38
|hp=52
|attack=79
|defense=51
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359
|Pad=Absol is the Attraction Chief of {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Absol's Hurdle Bounce}} in the [[Granite Zone]].
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359
|power=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359|num=033
|mega=1
|stone=Absolite
|min=60
|max=135
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Mind Zap
|skilldesc=Delays your opponent's disruptions.
|megaspeedup=8
|effectdesc=Erases Pokémon with three lines from upper-right to lower-left.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359
|hatch=10 km{{tt|*|7 km between January 15 - 29, 2019 only}}
|buddy=5
|candy=Absol
|evolution={{Mega Energy|Absol}}{{tt|200|First time}}/{{tt|40|1st Mega Level}}/{{tt|20|2nd Mega Level}}/{{tt|10|3rd Mega Level}}
|stamina=163|attack=246|defense=120
|fast={{m|Psycho Cut}}, {{m|Snarl}}
|special={{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Megahorn}}, {{m|Payback}}{{tt|*|From April 12, 2021 onward}}, {{m|Brutal Swing}}{{tt|*|From March 23, 2025 onward}}, {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]], {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359|pdex=204
|dex=People say that Absol can predict all sorts of disasters with its horn. It seemed to be protecting you just as much as it was protecting [[Ruins of Remembrance|the ruins]].}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0359
|sleeptype=Dozing
|type=Dark
|dexentry=Its curved, bow-like horn remains vigilant even while Absol sleeps. It's said that this Pokémon's ability to detect danger is strong even as it slumbers.
|sleepstyle1=Tucked Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Danger-Sensing Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Belly-Up Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=16
|specialty=Ingredients
|evolution=
|pokemon=Absol
|candyNum=
|berry=Wiki
|ingredient1=Soothing Cacao
|ingredient2=Tasty Mushroom
|ingredient3=Fancy Apple
|carrylimit=18
|skillname=Charge Strength S
|skilldesc=Increases Snorlax's Strength by 400.
}}
|}
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| Fashionable costume
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====Mega Absol====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359M
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Ninetales}}, {{p|Manectric}}, {{p|Pangoro}}
|recruitment=Visit {{p|Ninetales}}'s secret base
|P1=The sky and the ground are calling me. I sense something is about to happen…
|P2=This is disastrous… I won't let myself give in!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359M
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Absol
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=163|attack=314|defense=130
|fast={{m|Psycho Cut}}, {{m|Snarl}}
|special={{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Megahorn}}, {{m|Payback}}, {{m|Brutal Swing}}{{tt|*|From March 23, 2025 onward}}, {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
{{Evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0359Absol
|name1=Absol
|type1-1=Dark
|forme1=Absol
|loc1=Default
|item1=Absolite
|itemfile1=Dream Absolite Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0359Absol-Mega
|type1-2=Dark
|forme2=Mega Absol
|loc2={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Absolite
}}

===Evolution data===
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">{{Evobox-1
|type1=Dark
|pictype=art
|no1=0359
|name1=Absol
|type1-1=Dark}}</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Dark}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=III}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=359}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=359}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=359}}
{{Spritebox/6/2Forms|ndex=359|form1=M|crop=100}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms|ndex=359|form1=M|crop=100}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=359}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0359|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|0359|Absol}}

==In animation==
[[File:Goh Absol.png|thumb|250px|Absol in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
[[File:Astrid Mega Absol.png|thumb|250px|Mega Absol in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Goh's Absol]]=====
In ''[[JN064|Absol Absolved!]]'', [[Goh]] caught an Absol to save it from being hit by an eruption of boiling water on [[Mt. Chimney]]. It has since made further appearances in {{aniseries|JN}}.

=====Other=====
Absol debuted in ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', where it showed up to take {{OBP|Jirachi|M06}} back to [[Forina]]. However, Absol wasn't evil as {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} were initially led to believe, and it helped Jirachi once it returned to Forina.

Absol made its animated series debut in ''[[AG107|Absol-ute Disaster]]''. The people of a town were blaming Absol for all of the bad things that were happening to their town during the past month. Ash, his friends, and {{OBP|Nicky|AG107}} went out to verify the accusations. They found out that Absol was actually warning the town about a flood.

In ''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]'', {{OBP|Mollie|AG167}} used an Absol during the second round of the [[Gardenia Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]]. It battled [[Brock's Marshtomp]] and lost.

In ''[[AG180|May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!]]'', [[Drew]] revealed he {{pkmn2|caught}} and trained an Absol for the [[Kanto Grand Festival]]. It was first used in the [[Appeal|Appeals Round]]. In ''[[AG182|Thinning the Hoard!]]'' and ''[[AG182|Channeling the Battle Zone!]]'', it and {{p|Flygon}} were used during a [[Double Battle|two-on-two]] [[Contest Battle]] against {{an|May}}, who used {{TP|May|Combusken}} and {{TP|May|Squirtle}}. In the end, Drew lost too many points, resulting in May advancing to the next round.

In the original timeline of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', a {{m|Hypnosis|hypnotized}} [[Damos]] commanded four Absol to attack {{OBP|Arceus|M12}} with {{m|Shock Wave}}. When Ash and {{ashfr}} traveled to the past to prevent this, [[Marcus]], the one responsible for hypnotizing Damos, managed to use the Absol again to attack Arceus.

In ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]'', [[Astrid]] used an Absol that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Absol against [[Alain]] and {{TP|Alain|Charizard}}, but it was defeated. In ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', it was used in a battle against {{Ash}} and his {{AP|Hawlucha}}, which resulted in Absol winning. In ''[[XY126|Valuable Experience for All!]]'', it had a rematch with {{p|Hawlucha}} during the [[Lumiose Conference]], which resulted in a loss for Absol.

In ''[[XY028|The Bonds of Evolution!]]'', {{OBP|Magnus|XY028}} used an Absol to battle [[Diantha]] and her {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}}, but it was soon defeated by Gardevoir's {{m|Moonblast}}.

In ''[[SM053|Rescuing the Unwilling!]]'' and ''[[SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!]]'', a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Nihilego}}-possessed {{an|Lusamine}} ordered her Absol to attack Ash and {{ashcl}}. {{an|Gladion}} stayed to battle Absol with his Pokémon before Nihilego was defeated.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[DP020|Mutiny in the Bounty]]'', [[J]] and [[J's henchmen|her henchmen]] captured an Absol after [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Melodi]]'s {{p|Gardevoir}}, and {{TRT}}'s {{MTR}} got stolen. Absol was eventually 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 appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

An Absol appeared in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

In ''[[JN019|A Talent for Imitation!]]'', the [[Pokédex]] image of an Absol was displayed.

Three Absol appeared in a picture in ''[[JN064|Absol Absolved!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG107|Absol|May's Pokédex|Absol, the Disaster Pokémon. Absol live in steep mountainous regions, and rarely venture down into areas inhabited by humans, but should an Absol be seen by humans, it is said that catastrophe is soon to follow.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY028|Absol|Serena's Pokédex|Absol, the Disaster Pokémon. When disasters are detected with its horn, Absol comes down from the mountains to warn people.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN064|Absol|Goh's Rotom Phone|Absol, the Disaster Pokémon. A {{t|Dark}} type. Absol appears when it senses a disaster is about to happen. As a result, people mistake it for a catastrophic omen.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===GOTCHA!===
An Absol briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Sidney]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Absol Adventures.png|thumb|220px|Absol in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Y Solsol Mega Absol.png|thumb|left|180px|Mega Absol in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia===
An Absol appeared in [[PRV4]] as one of the Pokémon [[Kincaid]] controlled.

===Movie adaptations===
An Absol under the ownership of [[Astrid]] appeared in ''{{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction}}''.

===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
Absol debuted in ''[[PS215|Assaulted by Pelipper II]]''. It first appears to {{adv|Ruby}}, who shudders in fear immediately. Absol is also present in the feud between {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}}.

===={{MangaArc|X & Y}}====
In ''[[PS583|Scizor Defends]]'', {{adv|Y}} encountered an Absol on {{rt|15|Kalos}} and battled him in order to capture a Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution. He made no attempt to resist her efforts and let himself be captured after Y asked him to help battle Team Flare, which he was nicknamed Solsol. Later, he was given an [[Absolite]], enabling him to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Absol.

===={{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}====
Absol reappears at the start of this arc, where it was perched atop of a building, foreshadowing another disaster coming to Hoenn. It later appeared in front of [[Gabby and Ty]], warning them of the upcoming disaster, and has the two ride on its back to head off to somewhere else.

===Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!===
[[Ryū Tendō|Ryū]] owns an Absol as a puck in [[ABM12]].

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
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]]. It first appeared in ''[[DPA23|A New Battle Begins!]]''.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team===
Absol appeared in ''[[GRT4|Battle in a Bitter Cold Land!!]]''. When it first saw [[Ginji]]'s scar, it was scared of him because [[Team Meanies|Gengar]] told it that Ginji will destroy the world, but after Ginji explained that he is going to see {{p|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 {{OBP|Mudkip|Ginji's Rescue Team}} in their battle against {{p|Articuno}}. It appears again in ''[[GRT6|Tears and Emotions - It's the Final Chapter!]]'' where it, along with several other Pokémon, help Ginji, Mudkip, [[Team A.C.T.|Tyranitar, Charizard, and Alakazam]] defeat {{p|Groudon}}.

===Pokémon Try Adventure===
[[Toki]] has an Absol nicknamed Absō.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Absol (TCG)}}

==In the TFG==
One Absol figure has been released.
* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Absol|8}}

==Other appearances==
[[File:UNITE Absol.png|200px|thumb|Absol in Pokémon UNITE]]
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Absol appears as a {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}}.

===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
{{main|Absol (UNITE)}}
Absol is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee speedster.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Absol's appearances in many games support its description of appearing where disasters occur:
** In its debut in {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}, it appears on {{rt|120|Hoenn}}, shortly before the [[Blue Orb]]{{sup/3|R}}/[[Red Orb]]{{sup/3|S}} is stolen from [[Mt. Pyre]] by [[Team Magma]]{{sup/3|R}}/[[Team Aqua]]{{sup/3|S}}.
*** Notably, Absol's Pokédex entries in these games specify that it can sense natural disasters, such as those caused by {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} when they're awakened by the aforementioned [[villainous team]]s.
** 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 [[Mount Coronet|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. {{game3|Black and White|Two years later|s 2}}, the Giant Chasm is where Team Plasma makes their stand.
** In {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, Absol can be found in [[Tapu Village]], which was destroyed years earlier by {{p|Tapu Bulu}}.
** 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 Legends: Z-A]], Absol does not appear in the wild normally; however, one is the subject of the first [[Rogue Mega Evolution]] the player encounters, and automatically joins the player's team afterward.
* Absol was the last answer to the [[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]].
* Absol is the only non-[[Legendary Pokémon]] featured on the box art for {{g|Box Ruby & Sapphire}}.
* Absol and {{p|Togepi}} are the only non-{{type|Flying}} Pokémon that can have {{a|Super Luck}} as their Ability.

===Origin===
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Absol}}
Absol may be based on the {{wp|Bai Ze}} (白澤) of {{wp|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) and is said to resemble a cat or lion. In a related legend, a similar creature known as the ''kutabe'' predicted that a plague would sweep through the {{wp|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 may be modeled after a ''{{wp|Taijitu}}'' symbol. Absol's humanized face and feline appearance may also be a homage to the {{wp|sphinx}}. Its ruff resembling long human hair and a male lion's mane and the white fur on the top of its head loosely resembling the headpiece of an Egyptian sphinx also suggests this. Its scythe-shaped tail and horn resemblance 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. Its feline appearance and the fact that it is usually seen in mountains resemble the natural behavior of felines such as the {{wp|snow leopard}} and the {{wp|cougar}}.

Mega Absol's wings and elongated fur give it the appearance of an {{wp|angel}}, with its wings also being reminiscent of Greek portrayals of sphinxes and furthering the connection to sphinxes noted above. It also resembles a {{wp|lamassu}}, an Assyrian creature with a human's head, wings, and sometimes with the body of a lion. The lamassu was a protective spirit, much like how Absol attempts to warn people of danger.

====Name origin====
Absol may be derived from ''absolute'' or ''{{wp|absolution}}'' (setting free from guilt), as well as 危ない ''abunai'' (dangerous) and possibly 物騒 ''bussō'' (dangerous) or 恐る ''osoru'' (to fear). It may also be a combination of the Latin prefix ''ab-'' (away from) and ''sol'' (Latin for sun).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Dark|type2=Dark
|ja=アブソル ''Absol''|jameaning=From ''absolute'' or ''{{wp|absolution}}'', {{tt|危ない ''abunai''|dangerous}}, and {{tt|物騒 ''bussō''|dangerous}}, as well as {{tt|''ab-''|prefix for away from}} and {{tt|''sol''|Latin for sun}}
|fr=Absol|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Absol|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Absol|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Absol|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=앱솔 ''Absol''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=阿勃梭魯 / 阿勃梭鲁 ''Ābósuōlǔ''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=阿勃梭魯 ''Ábuhtsōlóuh''|zh_yuemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|hi=ऐब्सॉल ''Absol''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=แอบโซล ''Aepson''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Goh's Absol]]
* [[Absol (UNITE)]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]

==References==
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==External links==
{{Mega Evolution}}{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Dark}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Dark|prevnum=0358|prev=Chimecho|nextnum=0360|next=Wynaut}}
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[[zh:阿勃梭鲁]]

Inkay (Pokémon)

2025-09-09T00:20:35Z

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{{Pokémon Infobox
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|jname=マーイーカ
|jtranslit=Māīka
|tmname=Maaiika
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|type2=Psychic
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|ability2=Suction Cups
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|color=Blue
|catchrate=190
|body=10
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|generation=6
|friendship=70
}}
'''Inkay''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''マーイーカ''' ''Maaiika'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dark|Psychic}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VI]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Malamar}} starting at [[level]] 30 when leveled up while the game system is held upside-down, or in {{g|Sword and Shield}} and {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} while the Nintendo Switch 2 Joycons are attached to the console upside-down.

==Biology==
Inkay is a blue, squid-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It has a transparent {{wp|Mantle (mollusc)|mantle}} with a rounded, pink body inside that has several yellow, circular spots that can glow brightly. There are four of these luminescent spots on the front and two on the back. Attached to its mantle are two transparent tentacles; its remaining tentacles are part of its main body, eight in total. It has round black eyes and a pink {{wp|cephalopod beak|beak-like}} mouth.

Inkay can cause its luminescent spots to blink and flash; this behavior serves a variety of uses. If Inkay is threatened, the blinking lights will cause its opponents to become dazed and lose their will to battle, allowing it to escape. The blinking also serves to attract Inkay's prey, which is then ensnared and held in place by its tentacles. Inkay also uses various complex rhythms and patterns of lights to communicate to others of its kind. Because of this, Inkay instinctively reacts to anything in its habitat that emits light or echoing sounds. By floating upside-down, Inkay improves its blood flow along with clearing its head. This also drastically boosts the power of Inkay's {{t|Psychic}} moves and is what triggers its [[Evolution]] into {{p|Malamar}}.

Prior to [[Generation VIII]] and in [[Generation IX]], Inkay and its evolved form, Malamar, are the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Topsy-Turvy}}.

===Evolution===
Inkay evolves into {{p|Malamar}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">{{evobox-2
|type1=Dark
|type2=Psychic
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|type2-1=Psychic
|evo1=
|no2=0687
|name2=Malamar
|type1-2=Dark
|type2-2=Psychic}}</div>

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=010|label1=Coastal|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Opponents who stare at the flashing of the light-emitting spots on its body become dazed and lose their will to fight.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It flashes the light-emitting spots on its body, which drains its opponent's will to fight. It takes the opportunity to scuttle away and hide.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Opponents who stare at the flashing of the light-emitting spots on its body become dazed and lose their will to fight.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=It flashes the light-emitting spots on its body, which drains its opponent's will to fight. It takes the opportunity to scuttle away and hide.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=026|label1={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It draws prey near with its blinking lights and then wraps them up in its long tentacles and holds them in place.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=When exchanging information with others of its kind, it flashes the light-emitting spots on its body in a complex rhythm.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=290|reg2=Galar|num2=108|label2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Sinnoh|reg4=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It spins while making its luminescent spots flash. These spots allow it to communicate with others by using different patterns of light.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=By exposing foes to the blinking of its luminescent spots, Inkay demoralizes them, and then it seizes the chance to flee.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=80}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It protects itself from tough foes by flashing its luminescent spots to discourage them.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Being upside-down improves its blood flow and clears its mind, causing the power of its psychic moves to increase dramatically.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
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|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Inkay USUM.png|x200px]]
|style="border:2px solid #{{dark color light}}; background:#{{dark color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Inkay SV Blueberry.png|x200px]]
|-
| Inkay in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| Inkay in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
|-
|}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=dark|type2=psychic}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area={{rt|8|Kalos}}, [[Azure Bay]], [[Friend Safari]] ([[Friend Safari#Dark-type Safari|Dark]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None||v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Alola Route 1|Route 1]], [[Ancient Poni Path]], [[Poni Gauntlet]], [[Poni Wilds]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area={{rt|7|Galar}}, {{rt|9|Galar}}, [[Bridge Field]], [[Dusty Bowl]], [[Giant's Mirror]], [[Hammerlocke Hills]] [[Watchtower Ruins/Dens|Watchtower Ruins]], [[West Lake Axewell/Dens|West Lake Axewell]], [[Motostoke Riverbank/Dens|Motostoke Riverbank]], [[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]], [[Giant's Mirror/Dens|Giant's Mirror]], [[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color dark}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Fields of Honor]], [[Challenge Beach]], [[Training Lowlands]], [[Loop Lagoon]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=[[Trade]]Version 3.0.0+}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color light}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Coastal Biome]], [[Torchlit Labyrinth]] [[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 3★ Tera Raid Battles (Blueberry Academy)|Inkay|3★}})}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Mountain of Order#Stage 4|Mountain of Order: Stage 4]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Starlight Islands#Upside-Down Island|Starlight Islands: Upside-Down Island]] (All Areas)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 17|Area 17: Stage 01]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Snorlax Sea]], [[Pinsir Sea]], [[Greninja Sea]], [[Zygarde Sea]]Final}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Blushing Beach]]Night, [[Maricopia Reef]] Evening, [[Lental Seafloor]]Level 3}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Roseus Center|Roseus Center: Stage 251]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=dark|type2=psychic}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Inkay|All|Japan|10|November 22, 2013 to January 26, 2014; December 26, 2013 to January 26, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Inkay}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=Dark|type2=Psychic
|event1=Aspear Berry|event1type=Berry|event1rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Dark
|type2=Psychic
|HP=53
|Attack=54
|Defense=53
|SpAtk=37
|SpDef=46
|Speed=45
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Dark
|type2=Psychic
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=400
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=0
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=200
|notes=yes
|dark=yes
|newpsychic=½
}}

===Learnset===
Inkay is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|3|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|6|Wrap|Normal|Physical|15|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|9|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Psycho Cut|Psychic|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|31|Switcheroo|Dark|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|33|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Topsy-Turvy|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|39|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM016|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM098|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM161|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM185|Lunge|Bug|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM199|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM217|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM218|Expanding Force|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0211|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/H|0211-Hisui|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/H|0904|Overqwil}}{{MSP/H|0871|Pincurchin}}
|Acupressure|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0211|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/H|0211-Hisui|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/H|0904|Overqwil}}|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0054|Psyduck}}{{MSP/H|0055|Golduck}}{{MSP/H|0079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0079-Galar|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0080|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0080-Galar|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0199|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0199-Galar|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0779|Bruxish}}|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=686
|coset=9
|conto={{p|Kingler}}, {{p|Goldeen}}, {{p|Lanturn}}, {{p|Gorebyss}}, {{form|Basculin and Basculegion|Red-Striped}} {{p|Basculin}}
|recruitment=Retrieve the Popular Ribbon from {{p|Basculin}}
|P1=Oh no! I forgot something! Oh well… Should be OK.
|P2=Come to think of it, I've taken some damage. So far, I guess I'm OK.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=686
|walk=2.08
|hp=49
|attack=67
|defense=48
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=686
|power=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=686|num=365
|min=40
|max=90
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Mega Boost+
|skilldesc=Fills the Mega Gauge of the same type of Pokémon more.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=686
|hatch=12 km
|buddy=3
|candy=Inkay
|evolution={{Candy|Inkay}}50 with mobile device held upside-down{{tt|*|Only 50 candy is needed on devices without gyroscopes}}
|stamina=142
|attack=98
|defense=95
|fast={{m|Peck}}, {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Psywave}}{{tt|*|From March 1, 2024 onward}}
|special={{m|Psybeam}}, {{m|Night Slash}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=686|pdex=087
|dex=Inkay instinctively reacts to anything in the water that lights up or makes an echoing sound. That’s because it usually uses its own luminescence to communicate with others of its kind.}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{evobox/Inkay}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=dark|type2=psychic}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=686|crop=68}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=686|crop=69}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=686}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0686}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|686|Inkay}}

==In animation==
[[File:James Inkay.png|thumb|250px|Inkay in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
===Major appearances===
====[[James's Inkay]]====
An Inkay appeared in ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]'', which [[James]] {{pkmn2|caught}} while he was eating sandwiches. When James traveled to [[Alola]] in ''[[SM003|Loading the Dex!]]'', Inkay was revealed to have been left at {{an|Team Rocket HQ}}. Inkay returned to James's party in ''[[JN145|Rocket Revengers!]]''.

====Other====
Multiple {{pkmn2|wild}} Inkay appeared in ''[[XY054|Facing the Grand Design!]]'', where [[James's Inkay]] helped save them, as well as some good Malamar, from the evil {{an|Malamar}}. James tried to release Inkay afterwards so Inkay could be happy with the other Inkay, but Inkay refused and rejoined his team.

===Minor appearances===

==In the manga==
[[File:Xerosic Inkay Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Inkay in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King===
[[Kanna]] owns an Inkay, as seen in [[LDK1]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
Inkay debuted in ''[[PS554|Kangaskhan...Kangascan't]]'', under the ownership of a male {{tc|Poké Fan}}.

[[Xerosic]]'s {{p|Malamar}} was revealed to have been under his ownership since he was an Inkay. He evolved when [[Lysandre]] explained his peculiar Evolution method and demonstrated it by turning Inkay upside-down, making him evolve instantly. He showed up in a flashback in ''[[PS588|Chesnaught Protects]]''.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Inkay (TCG)}}
==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]===
[[File:Inkay_3DS_trophy_SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Inkay trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS'']]
Inkay appears as a {{i|Poké Ball}} summon in both versions of the game. It {{m|Topsy-Turvy|turns over}} and hits the ground, making all opponents who are on the ground trip.

Inkay also appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.

====Trophy information====
'''NA''': ''Inkay may look like a Water-type Pokémon, but it's actually a Dark/Psychic type! Once it has reached the proper level, Inkay can evolve into Malamar if you hold the Nintendo 3DS upside down. In Smash Bros., its Topsy-Turvy move will flip anyone who wanders too close upside down. Watch out! ''

'''PAL''': ''A Pokémon that looks this much like a squid MUST be a Water-type, right? Wrong! It's a Dark- and Psychic-type. If you're struggling to get it to evolve, try holding your system upside down. In this game, Inkay's Topsy-Turvy move can knock you over, and you won't be much use like that, so watch out! ''

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Inkay returns as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball, retaining the same behavior from the previous game. Inkay also appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}}.

==Trivia==
* [[Shigeru Ohmori]] came up with Inkay's method of [[Evolution]] into {{p|Malamar}}. He suggested the method as the development team were thinking of ways to utilize the internal {{wp|gyroscope}} on the [[Nintendo 3DS]].<ref name=GameXplain>"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pXW8v3EFTs Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Developer Interview - Junichi Masuda & Shigeru Ohmori]." GameXplain. ''YouTube.''</ref> He also thought of the idea of a player discovering it on accident by turning their console to be amusing.<ref>[https://youtu.be/vB8EskmscKg?t=283 Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori Sun and Moon Interview]</ref>
** In addition to Inkay's evolutionary method being unique, it would have been impossible in any of the previous [[core series]] [[Pokémon games]], because the Nintendo 3DS is Nintendo's first handheld system with an internal gyroscope.
** Inkay is one of Ohmori's favorite Pokémon from {{g|X and Y}}.<ref name=GameXplain/>
* Inkay and its Evolution were designed by [[Hitoshi Ariga]].<ref>[http://hitoshiariga.deviantart.com/art/Pocket-Monsters-XY-413536751 Pocket Monsters XY by HitoshiAriga on deviantART]</ref>
* Inkay and its Evolution are the only Pokémon to have {{a|Contrary}} as a standard [[Ability]] instead of a [[Hidden Ability]].
* Inkay is the only {{type|Dark}} Pokémon {{DL|List of Pokémon by shape|Pokémon with tentacles or a multiped body|with tentacles}}.
** Inkay is also the only {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon {{DL|List of Pokémon by shape|Pokémon with tentacles or a multiped body|with tentacles}}.

===Origin===
Inkay appears to be based on a {{wp|squid}}, and it also seems to bear a small resemblance to a {{wp|cuttlefish}}. Considering its flashing abilities, Inkay may have been inspired by the {{wp|vampire squid|vampire}} or {{wp|humboldt squid}}s, or by {{wp|Deimatic behaviour#In cephalopods|deimatic behaviour}} in cephalopods as a whole.

Additionally, Inkay's physical appearance and its use of hypnosis to forcefully control others may be inspired by a stereotypical extraterrestrial supervillain, a fairly common trope in {{wp|tokusatsu}} shows.

====Name origin====
Inkay may be a combination of ''ink'', ''inky'' or ''{{wp|Cephalopod|inkfish}}'' and ''okay''.

Maaiika is derived from 烏賊 ''ika'' (cuttlefish or squid) and a pun on まあ，いいか ''Mā, iika'' ("Well, whatever"; "Oh well").<ref>Horan, Chiaki; Pettas, Nicholas (hosts) (October 15, 2013). "Pokémon X and Pokémon Y". ''Imagine-nation''. NHK World.</ref> It may also involve 魔 ''ma'' (demon) or 真烏賊 ''maika'' ({{wp|Japanese flying squid}}).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Dark|type2=Psychic
|ja=マーイーカ ''Maaiika''|jameaning=From {{tt|魔 ''ma''|demon}}, {{tt|烏賊 ''ika''|cuttlefish, squid}} or {{tt|真烏賊 ''maika''|Japanese flying squid}}, and a pun on {{tt|まあ、いいか ''Mā, iika''|''Well, whatever'' or ''Oh well''}}
|fr=Sepiatop|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|sepia|Latin for cuttlefish}}'', ''top'', and ''{{tt|c'est pas top|it's not that great}}
|es=Inkay|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Iscalar|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Kalmare|squid}}'' and ''{{tt|Ja ne, is klar|I see!}}''
|it=Inkay|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=오케이징 ''Okijing''|komeaning=From ''OK'' and {{tt|오징어 ''ojing'eo''|inkfish}}
|zh_cmn=好啦魷 / 好啦鱿 ''Hǎolayóu''{{tt|*|Games}} 豪喇花枝 ''Háolǎhuāzhī''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|好啦 ''hǎo la''|All right}} and {{tt|魷魚 / 鱿鱼 ''yóuyú''|squid}} From {{tt|好啦 ''hǎo la''|All right}} and {{tt|花枝 ''huāzhī''|squid}}
|zh_yue=好啦魷 ''Hóulāyàuh''{{tt|*|Games}} 毫喇魷 ''Hòuhlāyāu''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|好啦 ''hou lā''|All right}} and {{tt|魷魚 ''yāuyú''|squid}}
|hi=स्याहीहै ''Syaaheehai''|himeaning=From {{tt|स्याही ''syāhī''|ink}} and a pun on {{tt|सही है ''Sahī hai''|It's correct}}
|ru=Инкей ''Inkey''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=มาอีกะ ''Maika''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[James's Inkay]]

==References==
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==External links==

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Malamar (Pokémon)

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|jname=カラマネロ
|jtranslit=Karamanero
|tmname=Calamanero
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|type2=Psychic
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|height-ftin=4'11"
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|weight-lbs=103.6
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|color=Blue
|catchrate=80
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|generation=6
|friendship=70
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'''Malamar''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''カラマネロ''' ''Calamanero'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dark|Psychic}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VI]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Inkay}} starting at [[level]] 30 when leveled up while the game system is held upside-down, or in {{g|Sword and Shield}} and {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} while the Nintendo Switch 2 Joycons are attached to the console upside-down.

==Biology==
[[File:MalamarXYPromo58.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Malamar under water]]
Malamar is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that resembles an upside-down squid. Several purple tentacles with bright blue undersides sprout from the top of its head. It has yellow eyes with black sclerae, a dark pink {{wp|cephalopod beak|beak-like mouth}}, and lighter purple eyelids. Its main body is dark purple and has six circular yellow lights on the front and back. There is also a yellow stripe nearly encircling its upper body. Covering its main body is a transparent {{wp|Mantle (mollusc)|mantle}} with two white fins on the bottom that function as legs. On each side of the mantle is a long tentacle with dark pink at the top and white, scythe-like fins at the ends. The edge of Malamar's fins are said to be extremely sharp and can be enhanced using {{m|Psycho Cut|psychic energy}} during battles.

Malamar possesses strong hypnotic powers, which are said to be the most powerful of any Pokémon. Malamar uses its hypnotic power to force others to do its bidding. Those under Malamar's control will lose their memories surrounding the event. People often utilize this ability for nefarious deeds. Malamar's hypnotic powers are said to have played a role in several history-changing events. It lures prey with the flashing pattern on its luminescent body and hypnotic motions, then ensnares them in its tentacles. The prey is then finished off with digestive fluids. Both the {{pkmn|animated series}} and the [[TCG]] show Malamar living near water or even under water. As shown in the {{aniseries|XY}} episode ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'', it uses its tentacles to propel itself, swimming leg-first. As depicted in ''[[XY019|A Conspiracy to Conquer!]]'' and ''[[XY054|Facing the Grand Design!]]'', Malamar is shown to be highly intelligent, reaching almost human levels, and capable of running devices designed and handled by humans.

Prior to [[Generation VIII]] and in [[Generation IX]], Malamar and its pre-evolved form, Inkay, were the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Topsy-Turvy}}.

===Evolution===
Malamar evolves from {{p|Inkay}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=011|label1=Coastal|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It wields the most compelling hypnotic powers of any Pokémon, and it forces others to do whatever it wants.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It lures its prey close with hypnotic motions, then wraps its tentacles around it before finishing it off with digestive fluids.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=It wields the most compelling hypnotic powers of any Pokémon, and it forces others to do whatever it wants.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=It lures its prey close with hypnotic motions, then wraps its tentacles around it before finishing it off with digestive fluids.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=027|label1={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=When it comes to strong hypnosis, there's an endless number of people who utilize Malamar for their nefarious deeds.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It flashes the pattern on its torso to control its prey and draw them in. The edges of its fins are supremely sharp.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=291|reg2=Galar|num2=109|label2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Sinnoh|reg4=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Gazing at its luminescent spots will quickly induce a hypnotic state, putting the observer under Malamar's control.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=It's said that Malamar's hypnotic powers played a role in certain history-changing events.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=81}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Its hypnotic powers are dangerously strong. Anyone who falls under Malamar’s control loses their memories surrounding the event.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It flashes the luminescent spots on its body to hypnotize its opponents, gaining total control over them.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Malamar USUM.png|x200px]]
|style="border:2px solid #{{dark color light}}; background:#{{dark color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Malamar SV Blueberry.png|x200px]]
|-
| Malamar in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| Malamar in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
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{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Watchtower Ruins/Dens|Watchtower Ruins]], [[West Lake Axewell/Dens|West Lake Axewell]], [[Motostoke Riverbank/Dens|Motostoke Riverbank]], [[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]], [[Giant's Mirror/Dens|Giant's Mirror]], [[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color dark}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Fields of Honor]], [[Soothing Wetlands]], [[Loop Lagoon]], [[Training Lowlands]] ([[Wanderer]]) [[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=[[Trade]]Version 3.0.0+}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color light}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 5★ Tera Raid Battles (Blueberry Academy)|Malamar|5★}}, {{DL|List of 6★ Tera Raid Battles (Blueberry Academy)|Malamar|6★}})}}
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====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Mountain of Order#Stage 4|Mountain of Order: Stage 4]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Starlight Islands#Upside-Down Island|Starlight Islands: Upside-Down Island]] (All Areas, Entrance Boss)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Pinsir Sea]], [[Greninja Sea]], [[Zygarde Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Expert Stages|Expert Stage: Stage EX32]]}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=dark|type2=psychic}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|OR}}|Shigeki Morimoto's Malamar|PAL region|Online|50|August 5, 2015 to January 22, 2016|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Malamar}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=dark|type2=psychic
|event1=Assault Vest|event1type=None|event1rar=100}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Dark
|type2=Psychic
|HP=86
|Attack=92
|Defense=88
|SpAtk=68
|SpDef=75
|Speed=73
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Dark
|type2=Psychic
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=400
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=0
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=200
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|newpsychic=½
}}

===Learnset===
Malamar is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Wrap|Normal|Physical|15|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|9|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Psycho Cut|Psychic|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|33|Switcheroo|Dark|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|37|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Topsy-Turvy|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|47|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM016|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM098|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM161|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM185|Lunge|Bug|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM199|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM217|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM218|Expanding Force|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM228|Psychic Noise|Psychic|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0211|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/H|0211-Hisui|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/H|0904|Overqwil}}{{MSP/H|0871|Pincurchin}}
|Acupressure|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0211|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/H|0211-Hisui|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/H|0904|Overqwil}}|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0054|Psyduck}}{{MSP/H|0055|Golduck}}{{MSP/H|0079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0079-Galar|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0080|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0080-Galar|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0199|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0199-Galar|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0779|Bruxish}}|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}

===Side game data===
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|conto={{p|Omastar}}
|recruitment=Battle
|P1=I hate being bothered! Don't make me spit ink!
|P2=I'm sustaining quite a bit of damage now… Is it time to squirt some ink and run away?
}}
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|walk=2.1
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|defense=56
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|power=2
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{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=687|num=366
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Quirky+
|skilldesc=Sometimes erases two extra matching Pokémon elsewhere.
|swapper=Block Shot
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|-
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|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=200
|attack=177
|defense=165
|fast={{m|Peck}}, {{m|Psycho Cut}}, {{m|Psywave}}{{tt|*|From March 1, 2024 onward}}
|special={{m|Psybeam}}, {{m|Foul Play}}, {{m|Superpower}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{evobox/Inkay}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=dark|type2=psychic}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=687|crop=127}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=687|crop=93}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=687}}

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{{Spritebox/Footer|687|Malamar}}

==In animation==
[[File:Malamar anime.png|thumb|250px|Malamar in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Malamar (anime)]]====
An evil, psychopathic Malamar appeared in ''[[XY019|A Conspiracy to Conquer!]]''. It had hypnotized an [[Officer Jenny]] to pose as "Madame X". While it was defeated in the end, it escaped. Malamar reappeared in ''[[XY054|Facing the Grand Design!]]'', along with two other evil Malamar, where they attempted to initiate their plan of world conquest. After being foiled again, they used a machine to [[Time travel|escape into the future]].

====Other====
Six Malamar appeared in ''[[XY054|Facing the Grand Design!]]'', along with the three evil Malamar. Unlike the three evil Malamar, these Malamar were peaceful and lived with Pokémon living in the forest. They later helped [[James]] and {{an|Clemont}} stop the three evil Malamar from completing their plans and rescue their friends.

A Malamar appeared in ''[[XY134|The Right Hero for the Right Job!]]'', under the ownership of [[Xerosic]]. Xerosic used his Malamar to battle several of Clemont's Pokémon, but it was soon defeated. It reappeared in ''[[XY139|Facing the Needs of the Many!]]'', where it attempted to {{m|Hypnosis|hypnotize}} Clemont, but failed.

A Malamar appeared in ''[[JN115|Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!]]'', under the ownership of [[Alain]]. It fought [[Leon's Charizard]] in the [[Masters Eight Tournament]] and lost.

===Minor appearances===
Malamar debuted in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY019|Malamar|Ash's Pokédex|Malamar, the Overturning Pokémon, and the evolved form of {{p|Inkay}}. Possessing the strongest hypnotic powers of any Pokémon, Malamar can compel others to do anything it wants them to do.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN115|Malamar|Goh's Rotom Phone|Malamar, the Overturning Pokémon. A {{t|Dark}} and {{t|Psychic}} type. Looking at Malamar's luminescent body can cause one to become hypnotized and susceptible to the Pokémon's control.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Xerosic Malamar Adventures.png|thumb|right|100px|Malamar in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS550|X-actly What They Wanted]]'', [[Team Flare]] Scientist [[Xerosic]] was revealed to own a Malamar.

[[Piers]]'s Malamar debuted in ''[[PASS25|Rumble!! The Horrific Darkest Day]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS587]]|It has the most powerful hypnotic powers of any Pokémon and can make others do whatever it wants them to.}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}

==In the TCG==
{{main|Malamar (TCG)}}

==Trivia==
[[File:My Friend Calamanero Pokémon Center announcement.jpg|thumb|250px|"My Friend Calamanero" Pokémon Center campaign announcement]]
* In addition to {{p|Inkay}}'s method of [[Evolution]] into Malamar being unique, it would have been impossible in any of the previous [[core series]] [[Pokémon games]] because the [[Nintendo 3DS]] is Nintendo's first handheld system with an internal {{wp|gyroscope}}.
* Malamar and its pre-Evolution were designed by [[Hitoshi Ariga]].<ref>[http://hitoshiariga.deviantart.com/art/Pocket-Monsters-XY-413536751 Pocket Monsters XY by HitoshiAriga on deviantART]</ref>
* Malamar and its pre-Evolution are the only Pokémon to have {{a|Contrary}} as a standard [[Ability]] instead of a [[Hidden Ability]].
* Malamar was the only Pokémon with a [[catch rate]] of 80 until {{p|Bruxish}}'s introduction in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]].
* Malamar is the subject of the "[[My Friend Malamar]]" (Japanese: マイ・フレンド・カラマネロ ''My Friend Calamanero'') campaign, which began online on September 4, 2025.

===Origin===
Malamar is based on an upside-down {{wp|squid}}. According to Hitoshi Ariga, Malamar's upside-down design was inspired by the fact that squids are commonly illustrated upside-down in pictorial books.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/921753659381202944 Tweet by ありがひとし/HitoshiAriga (@ariga_megamix).] Posted on Oct 21, 2017.</ref> Its hypnosis ability appears to be a reference to the {{wp|cuttlefish}} and its ability to mesmerize prey by rhythmically changing color. Its body orientation and bioluminescence may also have been inspired by the {{wp|vampire squid}}'s abilities to invert its tentacles and produce light.

Additionally, as alluded to by Ariga,<ref>[https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1115591492926468096 Tweet by ありがひとし/HitoshiAriga (@ariga_megamix).] Posted on April 9, 2019.</ref> Malamar's physical appearance and its use of hypnosis to forcefully control others may be inspired by a stereotypical extraterrestrial supervillain, a fairly common in trope {{wp|tokusatsu}} shows. Its tentacles acting as living hair also shares some similarities with {{wp|witches}} and {{wp|gorgon}}-like monsters.

====Name origin====
Malamar may be a combination of ''mal-'' (Latin-derived prefix for bad), μαλάκιο ''malákio'' (Greek for {{wp|mollusk}}), ''{{wp|calamari}}'', and ''mare'' (Latin for sea). It could also be a reference to the Spanish expression ''mala mar'' (literally bad sea), used by fishermen or sailors to describe rough sea conditions.

Calamanero may be a combination of ''calamarium'' (Latin for inkstand/pen case) and ''nero'' (Italian for "black" and "ink"). It may also involve 絡ます ''karamasu'' (to entangle) and 魔 ''ma'' (demon).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Dark|type2=Psychic
|ja=カラマネロ ''Calamanero''|jameaning=From ''{{tt|calamarium|Latin for inkstand/pen case}}'', ''{{tt|nero|Italian for ''black'' and ''ink''}}'', and possibly {{tt|絡ます ''karamasu''|to entangle}} and {{tt|魔 ''ma''|demon}}
|fr=Sepiatroce|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|σηπίᾱ ''sēpíā''|Ancient Greek for cuttlefish}}'' and ''{{tt|atroce|atrocious}}''
|es=Malamar|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Calamanero|demeaning=Same as Japanese name
|it=Malamar|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=칼라마네로 ''Calamanero''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=烏賊王 / 乌贼王 ''Wūzéiwáng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|烏賊 / 乌贼 ''wūzéi''|cuttlefish}}, {{tt|烏 / 乌 ''wū''|black}}, {{tt|賊 / 贼 ''zéi''|thief; evil}}, and {{tt|王 ''wáng''|king}}
|zh_yue=烏賊王 ''Wūchaahkwòhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|烏賊 ''wūchaahk''|cuttlefish}}, {{tt|烏 ''wū''|black}}, {{tt|賊 ''chaahk''|thief; evil}}, and {{tt|王 ''wòhng''|king}}
|hi=कालामारिड ''Calamarid''|himeaning=From ''calamari'', {{tt|काला ''kālā''|black}}, and ''rid''
|ru=Маламар ''Malamar''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=คาลามาเนโร ''Khalamanero''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Malamar (anime)]]

==References==
<references/>

==External links==

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Malamar (Pokémon)

2025-09-09T00:05:53Z

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|jname=カラマネロ
|jtranslit=Karamanero
|tmname=Calamanero
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'''Malamar''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''カラマネロ''' ''Calamanero'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dark|Psychic}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VI]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Inkay}} starting at [[level]] 30 when leveled up while the game system is held upside-down, or in {{g|Sword and Shield}} and {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} by attaching the Nintendo Switch 2 Joycons to the console upside-down.

==Biology==
[[File:MalamarXYPromo58.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Malamar under water]]
Malamar is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that resembles an upside-down squid. Several purple tentacles with bright blue undersides sprout from the top of its head. It has yellow eyes with black sclerae, a dark pink {{wp|cephalopod beak|beak-like mouth}}, and lighter purple eyelids. Its main body is dark purple and has six circular yellow lights on the front and back. There is also a yellow stripe nearly encircling its upper body. Covering its main body is a transparent {{wp|Mantle (mollusc)|mantle}} with two white fins on the bottom that function as legs. On each side of the mantle is a long tentacle with dark pink at the top and white, scythe-like fins at the ends. The edge of Malamar's fins are said to be extremely sharp and can be enhanced using {{m|Psycho Cut|psychic energy}} during battles.

Malamar possesses strong hypnotic powers, which are said to be the most powerful of any Pokémon. Malamar uses its hypnotic power to force others to do its bidding. Those under Malamar's control will lose their memories surrounding the event. People often utilize this ability for nefarious deeds. Malamar's hypnotic powers are said to have played a role in several history-changing events. It lures prey with the flashing pattern on its luminescent body and hypnotic motions, then ensnares them in its tentacles. The prey is then finished off with digestive fluids. Both the {{pkmn|animated series}} and the [[TCG]] show Malamar living near water or even under water. As shown in the {{aniseries|XY}} episode ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'', it uses its tentacles to propel itself, swimming leg-first. As depicted in ''[[XY019|A Conspiracy to Conquer!]]'' and ''[[XY054|Facing the Grand Design!]]'', Malamar is shown to be highly intelligent, reaching almost human levels, and capable of running devices designed and handled by humans.

Prior to [[Generation VIII]] and in [[Generation IX]], Malamar and its pre-evolved form, Inkay, were the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Topsy-Turvy}}.

===Evolution===
Malamar evolves from {{p|Inkay}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=011|label1=Coastal|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It wields the most compelling hypnotic powers of any Pokémon, and it forces others to do whatever it wants.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It lures its prey close with hypnotic motions, then wraps its tentacles around it before finishing it off with digestive fluids.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=It wields the most compelling hypnotic powers of any Pokémon, and it forces others to do whatever it wants.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=It lures its prey close with hypnotic motions, then wraps its tentacles around it before finishing it off with digestive fluids.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=027|label1={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=When it comes to strong hypnosis, there's an endless number of people who utilize Malamar for their nefarious deeds.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It flashes the pattern on its torso to control its prey and draw them in. The edges of its fins are supremely sharp.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=291|reg2=Galar|num2=109|label2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Sinnoh|reg4=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Gazing at its luminescent spots will quickly induce a hypnotic state, putting the observer under Malamar's control.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=It's said that Malamar's hypnotic powers played a role in certain history-changing events.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=81}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Its hypnotic powers are dangerously strong. Anyone who falls under Malamar’s control loses their memories surrounding the event.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It flashes the luminescent spots on its body to hypnotize its opponents, gaining total control over them.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Malamar USUM.png|x200px]]
|style="border:2px solid #{{dark color light}}; background:#{{dark color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Malamar SV Blueberry.png|x200px]]
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| Malamar in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| Malamar in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color dark}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Fields of Honor]], [[Soothing Wetlands]], [[Loop Lagoon]], [[Training Lowlands]] ([[Wanderer]]) [[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]])}}
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====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Expert Stages|Expert Stage: Stage EX32]]}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=dark|type2=psychic}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|OR}}|Shigeki Morimoto's Malamar|PAL region|Online|50|August 5, 2015 to January 22, 2016|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Malamar}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=dark|type2=psychic
|event1=Assault Vest|event1type=None|event1rar=100}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Dark
|type2=Psychic
|HP=86
|Attack=92
|Defense=88
|SpAtk=68
|SpDef=75
|Speed=73
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===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Dark
|type2=Psychic
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=400
|Ghost=100
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===Learnset===
Malamar is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
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{{learnlist/level9|1|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Wrap|Normal|Physical|15|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|9|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Psycho Cut|Psychic|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|33|Switcheroo|Dark|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|37|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Topsy-Turvy|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|47|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM016|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM098|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM161|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM185|Lunge|Bug|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM199|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM217|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM218|Expanding Force|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM228|Psychic Noise|Psychic|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0211|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/H|0211-Hisui|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/H|0904|Overqwil}}{{MSP/H|0871|Pincurchin}}
|Acupressure|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0211|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/H|0211-Hisui|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/H|0904|Overqwil}}|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0054|Psyduck}}{{MSP/H|0055|Golduck}}{{MSP/H|0079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0079-Galar|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0080|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0080-Galar|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0199|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0199-Galar|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0779|Bruxish}}|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=687
|coset=11
|conto={{p|Omastar}}
|recruitment=Battle
|P1=I hate being bothered! Don't make me spit ink!
|P2=I'm sustaining quite a bit of damage now… Is it time to squirt some ink and run away?
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=687
|walk=2.1
|hp=57
|attack=78
|defense=56
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=687
|power=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=687|num=366
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Quirky+
|skilldesc=Sometimes erases two extra matching Pokémon elsewhere.
|swapper=Block Shot
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=687
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=200
|attack=177
|defense=165
|fast={{m|Peck}}, {{m|Psycho Cut}}, {{m|Psywave}}{{tt|*|From March 1, 2024 onward}}
|special={{m|Psybeam}}, {{m|Foul Play}}, {{m|Superpower}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{evobox/Inkay}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=dark|type2=psychic}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=687|crop=127}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=687|crop=93}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=687}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0687}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|687|Malamar}}

==In animation==
[[File:Malamar anime.png|thumb|250px|Malamar in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Malamar (anime)]]====
An evil, psychopathic Malamar appeared in ''[[XY019|A Conspiracy to Conquer!]]''. It had hypnotized an [[Officer Jenny]] to pose as "Madame X". While it was defeated in the end, it escaped. Malamar reappeared in ''[[XY054|Facing the Grand Design!]]'', along with two other evil Malamar, where they attempted to initiate their plan of world conquest. After being foiled again, they used a machine to [[Time travel|escape into the future]].

====Other====
Six Malamar appeared in ''[[XY054|Facing the Grand Design!]]'', along with the three evil Malamar. Unlike the three evil Malamar, these Malamar were peaceful and lived with Pokémon living in the forest. They later helped [[James]] and {{an|Clemont}} stop the three evil Malamar from completing their plans and rescue their friends.

A Malamar appeared in ''[[XY134|The Right Hero for the Right Job!]]'', under the ownership of [[Xerosic]]. Xerosic used his Malamar to battle several of Clemont's Pokémon, but it was soon defeated. It reappeared in ''[[XY139|Facing the Needs of the Many!]]'', where it attempted to {{m|Hypnosis|hypnotize}} Clemont, but failed.

A Malamar appeared in ''[[JN115|Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!]]'', under the ownership of [[Alain]]. It fought [[Leon's Charizard]] in the [[Masters Eight Tournament]] and lost.

===Minor appearances===
Malamar debuted in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY019|Malamar|Ash's Pokédex|Malamar, the Overturning Pokémon, and the evolved form of {{p|Inkay}}. Possessing the strongest hypnotic powers of any Pokémon, Malamar can compel others to do anything it wants them to do.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN115|Malamar|Goh's Rotom Phone|Malamar, the Overturning Pokémon. A {{t|Dark}} and {{t|Psychic}} type. Looking at Malamar's luminescent body can cause one to become hypnotized and susceptible to the Pokémon's control.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Xerosic Malamar Adventures.png|thumb|right|100px|Malamar in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS550|X-actly What They Wanted]]'', [[Team Flare]] Scientist [[Xerosic]] was revealed to own a Malamar.

[[Piers]]'s Malamar debuted in ''[[PASS25|Rumble!! The Horrific Darkest Day]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS587]]|It has the most powerful hypnotic powers of any Pokémon and can make others do whatever it wants them to.}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}

==In the TCG==
{{main|Malamar (TCG)}}

==Trivia==
[[File:My Friend Calamanero Pokémon Center announcement.jpg|thumb|250px|"My Friend Calamanero" Pokémon Center campaign announcement]]
* In addition to {{p|Inkay}}'s method of [[Evolution]] into Malamar being unique, it would have been impossible in any of the previous [[core series]] [[Pokémon games]] because the [[Nintendo 3DS]] is Nintendo's first handheld system with an internal {{wp|gyroscope}}.
* Malamar and its pre-Evolution were designed by [[Hitoshi Ariga]].<ref>[http://hitoshiariga.deviantart.com/art/Pocket-Monsters-XY-413536751 Pocket Monsters XY by HitoshiAriga on deviantART]</ref>
* Malamar and its pre-Evolution are the only Pokémon to have {{a|Contrary}} as a standard [[Ability]] instead of a [[Hidden Ability]].
* Malamar was the only Pokémon with a [[catch rate]] of 80 until {{p|Bruxish}}'s introduction in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]].
* Malamar is the subject of the "[[My Friend Malamar]]" (Japanese: マイ・フレンド・カラマネロ ''My Friend Calamanero'') campaign, which began online on September 4, 2025.

===Origin===
Malamar is based on an upside-down {{wp|squid}}. According to Hitoshi Ariga, Malamar's upside-down design was inspired by the fact that squids are commonly illustrated upside-down in pictorial books.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/921753659381202944 Tweet by ありがひとし/HitoshiAriga (@ariga_megamix).] Posted on Oct 21, 2017.</ref> Its hypnosis ability appears to be a reference to the {{wp|cuttlefish}} and its ability to mesmerize prey by rhythmically changing color. Its body orientation and bioluminescence may also have been inspired by the {{wp|vampire squid}}'s abilities to invert its tentacles and produce light.

Additionally, as alluded to by Ariga,<ref>[https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1115591492926468096 Tweet by ありがひとし/HitoshiAriga (@ariga_megamix).] Posted on April 9, 2019.</ref> Malamar's physical appearance and its use of hypnosis to forcefully control others may be inspired by a stereotypical extraterrestrial supervillain, a fairly common in trope {{wp|tokusatsu}} shows. Its tentacles acting as living hair also shares some similarities with {{wp|witches}} and {{wp|gorgon}}-like monsters.

====Name origin====
Malamar may be a combination of ''mal-'' (Latin-derived prefix for bad), μαλάκιο ''malákio'' (Greek for {{wp|mollusk}}), ''{{wp|calamari}}'', and ''mare'' (Latin for sea). It could also be a reference to the Spanish expression ''mala mar'' (literally bad sea), used by fishermen or sailors to describe rough sea conditions.

Calamanero may be a combination of ''calamarium'' (Latin for inkstand/pen case) and ''nero'' (Italian for "black" and "ink"). It may also involve 絡ます ''karamasu'' (to entangle) and 魔 ''ma'' (demon).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Dark|type2=Psychic
|ja=カラマネロ ''Calamanero''|jameaning=From ''{{tt|calamarium|Latin for inkstand/pen case}}'', ''{{tt|nero|Italian for ''black'' and ''ink''}}'', and possibly {{tt|絡ます ''karamasu''|to entangle}} and {{tt|魔 ''ma''|demon}}
|fr=Sepiatroce|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|σηπίᾱ ''sēpíā''|Ancient Greek for cuttlefish}}'' and ''{{tt|atroce|atrocious}}''
|es=Malamar|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Calamanero|demeaning=Same as Japanese name
|it=Malamar|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=칼라마네로 ''Calamanero''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=烏賊王 / 乌贼王 ''Wūzéiwáng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|烏賊 / 乌贼 ''wūzéi''|cuttlefish}}, {{tt|烏 / 乌 ''wū''|black}}, {{tt|賊 / 贼 ''zéi''|thief; evil}}, and {{tt|王 ''wáng''|king}}
|zh_yue=烏賊王 ''Wūchaahkwòhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|烏賊 ''wūchaahk''|cuttlefish}}, {{tt|烏 ''wū''|black}}, {{tt|賊 ''chaahk''|thief; evil}}, and {{tt|王 ''wòhng''|king}}
|hi=कालामारिड ''Calamarid''|himeaning=From ''calamari'', {{tt|काला ''kālā''|black}}, and ''rid''
|ru=Маламар ''Malamar''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=คาลามาเนโร ''Khalamanero''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Malamar (anime)]]

==References==
<references/>

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Dark|prevnum=0686|prev=Inkay|nextnum=0688|next=Binacle}}
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[[zh:乌贼王]]

Inkay (Pokémon)

2025-09-09T00:05:28Z

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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Inkay
|jname=マーイーカ
|jtranslit=Māīka
|tmname=Maaiika
|category=Revolving
|typebox=1
|type1=Dark
|type2=Psychic
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Contrary
|ability2=Suction Cups
|abilityd=Infiltrator
|ndex=0686
|height-ftin=1'04"
|height-m=0.4
|weight-lbs=7.7
|weight-kg=3.5
|egggroupn=2
|egggroup1=Water 1
|egggroup2=Water 2
|gendercode=127
|eggcycles=20
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|evat=1
|expyield=58
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|color=Blue
|catchrate=190
|body=10
|pokefordex=inkay
|generation=6
|friendship=70
}}
'''Inkay''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''マーイーカ''' ''Maaiika'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dark|Psychic}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VI]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Malamar}} starting at [[level]] 30 when leveled up while the game system is held upside-down, or in {{g|Sword and Shield}} and {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} by attaching the Nintendo Switch 2 Joycons to the console upside-down.

==Biology==
Inkay is a blue, squid-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It has a transparent {{wp|Mantle (mollusc)|mantle}} with a rounded, pink body inside that has several yellow, circular spots that can glow brightly. There are four of these luminescent spots on the front and two on the back. Attached to its mantle are two transparent tentacles; its remaining tentacles are part of its main body, eight in total. It has round black eyes and a pink {{wp|cephalopod beak|beak-like}} mouth.

Inkay can cause its luminescent spots to blink and flash; this behavior serves a variety of uses. If Inkay is threatened, the blinking lights will cause its opponents to become dazed and lose their will to battle, allowing it to escape. The blinking also serves to attract Inkay's prey, which is then ensnared and held in place by its tentacles. Inkay also uses various complex rhythms and patterns of lights to communicate to others of its kind. Because of this, Inkay instinctively reacts to anything in its habitat that emits light or echoing sounds. By floating upside-down, Inkay improves its blood flow along with clearing its head. This also drastically boosts the power of Inkay's {{t|Psychic}} moves and is what triggers its [[Evolution]] into {{p|Malamar}}.

Prior to [[Generation VIII]] and in [[Generation IX]], Inkay and its evolved form, Malamar, are the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Topsy-Turvy}}.

===Evolution===
Inkay evolves into {{p|Malamar}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">{{evobox-2
|type1=Dark
|type2=Psychic
|no1=0686
|name1=Inkay
|type1-1=Dark
|type2-1=Psychic
|evo1=
|no2=0687
|name2=Malamar
|type1-2=Dark
|type2-2=Psychic}}</div>

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=010|label1=Coastal|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Opponents who stare at the flashing of the light-emitting spots on its body become dazed and lose their will to fight.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It flashes the light-emitting spots on its body, which drains its opponent's will to fight. It takes the opportunity to scuttle away and hide.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Opponents who stare at the flashing of the light-emitting spots on its body become dazed and lose their will to fight.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=It flashes the light-emitting spots on its body, which drains its opponent's will to fight. It takes the opportunity to scuttle away and hide.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=026|label1={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It draws prey near with its blinking lights and then wraps them up in its long tentacles and holds them in place.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=When exchanging information with others of its kind, it flashes the light-emitting spots on its body in a complex rhythm.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=290|reg2=Galar|num2=108|label2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Sinnoh|reg4=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It spins while making its luminescent spots flash. These spots allow it to communicate with others by using different patterns of light.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=By exposing foes to the blinking of its luminescent spots, Inkay demoralizes them, and then it seizes the chance to flee.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=80}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It protects itself from tough foes by flashing its luminescent spots to discourage them.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Being upside-down improves its blood flow and clears its mind, causing the power of its psychic moves to increase dramatically.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
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|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Inkay USUM.png|x200px]]
|style="border:2px solid #{{dark color light}}; background:#{{dark color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Inkay SV Blueberry.png|x200px]]
|-
| Inkay in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| Inkay in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
|-
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===Game locations===
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{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area={{rt|8|Kalos}}, [[Azure Bay]], [[Friend Safari]] ([[Friend Safari#Dark-type Safari|Dark]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None||v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Alola Route 1|Route 1]], [[Ancient Poni Path]], [[Poni Gauntlet]], [[Poni Wilds]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area={{rt|7|Galar}}, {{rt|9|Galar}}, [[Bridge Field]], [[Dusty Bowl]], [[Giant's Mirror]], [[Hammerlocke Hills]] [[Watchtower Ruins/Dens|Watchtower Ruins]], [[West Lake Axewell/Dens|West Lake Axewell]], [[Motostoke Riverbank/Dens|Motostoke Riverbank]], [[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]], [[Giant's Mirror/Dens|Giant's Mirror]], [[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color dark}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Fields of Honor]], [[Challenge Beach]], [[Training Lowlands]], [[Loop Lagoon]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=[[Trade]]Version 3.0.0+}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color light}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Coastal Biome]], [[Torchlit Labyrinth]] [[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 3★ Tera Raid Battles (Blueberry Academy)|Inkay|3★}})}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Mountain of Order#Stage 4|Mountain of Order: Stage 4]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Starlight Islands#Upside-Down Island|Starlight Islands: Upside-Down Island]] (All Areas)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 17|Area 17: Stage 01]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Snorlax Sea]], [[Pinsir Sea]], [[Greninja Sea]], [[Zygarde Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Blushing Beach]]Night, [[Maricopia Reef]] Evening, [[Lental Seafloor]]Level 3}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Roseus Center|Roseus Center: Stage 251]]}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=dark|type2=psychic}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Inkay|All|Japan|10|November 22, 2013 to January 26, 2014; December 26, 2013 to January 26, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Inkay}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=Dark|type2=Psychic
|event1=Aspear Berry|event1type=Berry|event1rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Dark
|type2=Psychic
|HP=53
|Attack=54
|Defense=53
|SpAtk=37
|SpDef=46
|Speed=45
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Dark
|type2=Psychic
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=400
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=0
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=200
|notes=yes
|dark=yes
|newpsychic=½
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===Learnset===
Inkay is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
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{{learnlist/level9|1|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|3|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|6|Wrap|Normal|Physical|15|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|9|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Psycho Cut|Psychic|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|31|Switcheroo|Dark|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|33|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Topsy-Turvy|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|39|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM016|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM098|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM161|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM185|Lunge|Bug|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM199|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM217|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM218|Expanding Force|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0211|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/H|0211-Hisui|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/H|0904|Overqwil}}{{MSP/H|0871|Pincurchin}}
|Acupressure|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0211|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/H|0211-Hisui|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/H|0904|Overqwil}}|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0054|Psyduck}}{{MSP/H|0055|Golduck}}{{MSP/H|0079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0079-Galar|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0080|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0080-Galar|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0199|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0199-Galar|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0779|Bruxish}}|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=686
|coset=9
|conto={{p|Kingler}}, {{p|Goldeen}}, {{p|Lanturn}}, {{p|Gorebyss}}, {{form|Basculin and Basculegion|Red-Striped}} {{p|Basculin}}
|recruitment=Retrieve the Popular Ribbon from {{p|Basculin}}
|P1=Oh no! I forgot something! Oh well… Should be OK.
|P2=Come to think of it, I've taken some damage. So far, I guess I'm OK.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=686
|walk=2.08
|hp=49
|attack=67
|defense=48
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=686
|power=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=686|num=365
|min=40
|max=90
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Mega Boost+
|skilldesc=Fills the Mega Gauge of the same type of Pokémon more.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=686
|hatch=12 km
|buddy=3
|candy=Inkay
|evolution={{Candy|Inkay}}50 with mobile device held upside-down{{tt|*|Only 50 candy is needed on devices without gyroscopes}}
|stamina=142
|attack=98
|defense=95
|fast={{m|Peck}}, {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Psywave}}{{tt|*|From March 1, 2024 onward}}
|special={{m|Psybeam}}, {{m|Night Slash}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=686|pdex=087
|dex=Inkay instinctively reacts to anything in the water that lights up or makes an echoing sound. That’s because it usually uses its own luminescence to communicate with others of its kind.}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{evobox/Inkay}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=dark|type2=psychic}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=686|crop=68}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=686|crop=69}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=686}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0686}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|686|Inkay}}

==In animation==
[[File:James Inkay.png|thumb|250px|Inkay in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
===Major appearances===
====[[James's Inkay]]====
An Inkay appeared in ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]'', which [[James]] {{pkmn2|caught}} while he was eating sandwiches. When James traveled to [[Alola]] in ''[[SM003|Loading the Dex!]]'', Inkay was revealed to have been left at {{an|Team Rocket HQ}}. Inkay returned to James's party in ''[[JN145|Rocket Revengers!]]''.

====Other====
Multiple {{pkmn2|wild}} Inkay appeared in ''[[XY054|Facing the Grand Design!]]'', where [[James's Inkay]] helped save them, as well as some good Malamar, from the evil {{an|Malamar}}. James tried to release Inkay afterwards so Inkay could be happy with the other Inkay, but Inkay refused and rejoined his team.

===Minor appearances===

==In the manga==
[[File:Xerosic Inkay Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Inkay in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King===
[[Kanna]] owns an Inkay, as seen in [[LDK1]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
Inkay debuted in ''[[PS554|Kangaskhan...Kangascan't]]'', under the ownership of a male {{tc|Poké Fan}}.

[[Xerosic]]'s {{p|Malamar}} was revealed to have been under his ownership since he was an Inkay. He evolved when [[Lysandre]] explained his peculiar Evolution method and demonstrated it by turning Inkay upside-down, making him evolve instantly. He showed up in a flashback in ''[[PS588|Chesnaught Protects]]''.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Inkay (TCG)}}
==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]===
[[File:Inkay_3DS_trophy_SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Inkay trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS'']]
Inkay appears as a {{i|Poké Ball}} summon in both versions of the game. It {{m|Topsy-Turvy|turns over}} and hits the ground, making all opponents who are on the ground trip.

Inkay also appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.

====Trophy information====
'''NA''': ''Inkay may look like a Water-type Pokémon, but it's actually a Dark/Psychic type! Once it has reached the proper level, Inkay can evolve into Malamar if you hold the Nintendo 3DS upside down. In Smash Bros., its Topsy-Turvy move will flip anyone who wanders too close upside down. Watch out! ''

'''PAL''': ''A Pokémon that looks this much like a squid MUST be a Water-type, right? Wrong! It's a Dark- and Psychic-type. If you're struggling to get it to evolve, try holding your system upside down. In this game, Inkay's Topsy-Turvy move can knock you over, and you won't be much use like that, so watch out! ''

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Inkay returns as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball, retaining the same behavior from the previous game. Inkay also appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}}.

==Trivia==
* [[Shigeru Ohmori]] came up with Inkay's method of [[Evolution]] into {{p|Malamar}}. He suggested the method as the development team were thinking of ways to utilize the internal {{wp|gyroscope}} on the [[Nintendo 3DS]].<ref name=GameXplain>"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pXW8v3EFTs Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Developer Interview - Junichi Masuda & Shigeru Ohmori]." GameXplain. ''YouTube.''</ref> He also thought of the idea of a player discovering it on accident by turning their console to be amusing.<ref>[https://youtu.be/vB8EskmscKg?t=283 Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori Sun and Moon Interview]</ref>
** In addition to Inkay's evolutionary method being unique, it would have been impossible in any of the previous [[core series]] [[Pokémon games]], because the Nintendo 3DS is Nintendo's first handheld system with an internal gyroscope.
** Inkay is one of Ohmori's favorite Pokémon from {{g|X and Y}}.<ref name=GameXplain/>
* Inkay and its Evolution were designed by [[Hitoshi Ariga]].<ref>[http://hitoshiariga.deviantart.com/art/Pocket-Monsters-XY-413536751 Pocket Monsters XY by HitoshiAriga on deviantART]</ref>
* Inkay and its Evolution are the only Pokémon to have {{a|Contrary}} as a standard [[Ability]] instead of a [[Hidden Ability]].
* Inkay is the only {{type|Dark}} Pokémon {{DL|List of Pokémon by shape|Pokémon with tentacles or a multiped body|with tentacles}}.
** Inkay is also the only {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon {{DL|List of Pokémon by shape|Pokémon with tentacles or a multiped body|with tentacles}}.

===Origin===
Inkay appears to be based on a {{wp|squid}}, and it also seems to bear a small resemblance to a {{wp|cuttlefish}}. Considering its flashing abilities, Inkay may have been inspired by the {{wp|vampire squid|vampire}} or {{wp|humboldt squid}}s, or by {{wp|Deimatic behaviour#In cephalopods|deimatic behaviour}} in cephalopods as a whole.

Additionally, Inkay's physical appearance and its use of hypnosis to forcefully control others may be inspired by a stereotypical extraterrestrial supervillain, a fairly common trope in {{wp|tokusatsu}} shows.

====Name origin====
Inkay may be a combination of ''ink'', ''inky'' or ''{{wp|Cephalopod|inkfish}}'' and ''okay''.

Maaiika is derived from 烏賊 ''ika'' (cuttlefish or squid) and a pun on まあ，いいか ''Mā, iika'' ("Well, whatever"; "Oh well").<ref>Horan, Chiaki; Pettas, Nicholas (hosts) (October 15, 2013). "Pokémon X and Pokémon Y". ''Imagine-nation''. NHK World.</ref> It may also involve 魔 ''ma'' (demon) or 真烏賊 ''maika'' ({{wp|Japanese flying squid}}).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Dark|type2=Psychic
|ja=マーイーカ ''Maaiika''|jameaning=From {{tt|魔 ''ma''|demon}}, {{tt|烏賊 ''ika''|cuttlefish, squid}} or {{tt|真烏賊 ''maika''|Japanese flying squid}}, and a pun on {{tt|まあ、いいか ''Mā, iika''|''Well, whatever'' or ''Oh well''}}
|fr=Sepiatop|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|sepia|Latin for cuttlefish}}'', ''top'', and ''{{tt|c'est pas top|it's not that great}}
|es=Inkay|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Iscalar|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Kalmare|squid}}'' and ''{{tt|Ja ne, is klar|I see!}}''
|it=Inkay|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=오케이징 ''Okijing''|komeaning=From ''OK'' and {{tt|오징어 ''ojing'eo''|inkfish}}
|zh_cmn=好啦魷 / 好啦鱿 ''Hǎolayóu''{{tt|*|Games}} 豪喇花枝 ''Háolǎhuāzhī''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|好啦 ''hǎo la''|All right}} and {{tt|魷魚 / 鱿鱼 ''yóuyú''|squid}} From {{tt|好啦 ''hǎo la''|All right}} and {{tt|花枝 ''huāzhī''|squid}}
|zh_yue=好啦魷 ''Hóulāyàuh''{{tt|*|Games}} 毫喇魷 ''Hòuhlāyāu''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|好啦 ''hou lā''|All right}} and {{tt|魷魚 ''yāuyú''|squid}}
|hi=स्याहीहै ''Syaaheehai''|himeaning=From {{tt|स्याही ''syāhī''|ink}} and a pun on {{tt|सही है ''Sahī hai''|It's correct}}
|ru=Инкей ''Inkey''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=มาอีกะ ''Maika''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[James's Inkay]]

==References==
<references/>

==External links==

{{Smash Bros.}}{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Dark|prevnum=0685|prev=Slurpuff|nextnum=0687|next=Malamar}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon in the Lental Photodex]]
[[Category:Pokémon that evolve through a unique method]]
[[Category:Super Smash Bros. trophies]]

[[de:Iscalar]]
[[es:Inkay]]
[[fr:Sepiatop]]
[[it:Inkay]]
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[[zh:好啦鱿]]

Shadow Panic (move)

2025-05-25T04:04:04Z

BittersweetNSour: /* Intro */

{{MoveInfobox
|n=1000000
|name=Shadow Panic
|jname=ダークパニック
|jtranslit=Dāku Panikku
|jtrans=Dark Panic
|gameimage=Shadow Panic.png
|gameimagewidth=300
|gameimage2=Shadow Panic 2.png
|type=Shadow
|damagecategory=Status
|basepp=N/A
|maxpp=N/A
|power=—
|accuracy=60
|gen=III
|touches=no
|protect=yes
|magiccoat=no
|snatch=no
|mirrormove=no
|kingsrock=no
|sound=yes
|target=adjacentfoes
}}
'''Shadow Panic''' (Japanese: '''ダークパニック''' ''Dark Panic'') is one of several [[Shadow move]]s available only in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]. Like other Shadow moves, it is forgotten and replaced with another move once the Pokémon is [[Purification|purified]].

==Effect==
Shadow Panic {{status|Confusion|confuses}} all opponents.

Shadow Panic is a [[sound-based move]], so cannot affect Pokémon with {{a|Soundproof}}.

As [[Shadow Pokémon]] cannot be traded, and since [[Pokémon Contest]]s do not exist in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Shadow Panic cannot be used in Contests.

==Description==
{{movedesc|XD}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|A shadowy aura emanates to cause a confuse condition.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
{{Movehead/Shadow}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|017|Pidgeotto|XD|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|021|Spearow|XD|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|083|Farfetch'd|XD|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|100|Voltorb|XD|type=Electric}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|105|Marowak|XD|type=Ground}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|108|Lickitung|XD|type=Normal}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|112|Rhydon|XD|type=Ground|type2=Rock}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|338|Solrock|XD|type=Rock|type2=Psychic}}
{{Movefoot|XD|5.5}}

==Trivia==
* Shadow Panic is the only Shadow move to be a sound-based move.

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{XD color light}}|bordercolor={{XD color}}
|fr=Folie Noire
|de=Cryptochaos
|it=Ombropanico
|es=Miedo Oscuro
}}

{{Shadow nav}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Moves that can confuse]]

[[de:Cryptochaos]]
[[es:Miedo oscuro]]
[[fr:Folie Noire]]
[[it:Ombropanico]]
[[ja:ダークパニック]]
[[zh:黑暗恐慌（招式）]]

Shadow Mist (move)

2025-05-25T04:03:43Z

BittersweetNSour: /* Intro */ Fixing Mirror Move compatibility on all Shadow Move pages

{{MoveInfobox
|n=1000000
|name=Shadow Mist
|jname=ダークミスト
|jtranslit=Dāku Misuto
|jtrans=Dark Mist
|gameimage=Shadow Mist.png
|gameimagewidth=300
|gameimage2=Shadow Mist 2.png
|type=Shadow
|damagecategory=Status
|basepp=N/A
|maxpp=N/A
|power=—
|accuracy=100
|gen=III
|touches=no
|protect=yes
|magiccoat=no
|snatch=no
|mirrormove=no
|kingsrock=no
|sound=no
|target=adjacentfoes
}}

'''Shadow Mist''' (Japanese: '''ダークミスト''' ''Dark Mist'') is one of several [[Shadow move]]s available only in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]. Like other Shadow moves, it is forgotten and replaced with another move once the Pokémon is [[Purification|purified]]. Shadow Mist is a Shadow version of {{m|Sweet Scent}}.

==Effect==
Shadow Mist is a Shadow version of {{m|Sweet Scent}}. It lowers the {{stat|evasion}} of both opponents by two stages each.

As [[Shadow Pokémon]] cannot be traded, and since [[Pokémon Contest]]s do not exist in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Shadow Mist cannot be used in Contests.

==Description==
{{movedesc|XD}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|A shadowy aura sharply cuts the foe's evasiveness.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
{{Movehead/Shadow}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|012|Butterfree|XD|type=Bug|type2=Flying}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|049|Venomoth|XD|type=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|055|Golduck|XD|type=Water}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|086|Seel|XD|type=Water}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|115|Kangaskhan|XD|type=Normal}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|121|Starmie|XD|type=Water|type2=Psychic}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|123|Scyther|XD|type=Bug|type2=Flying}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|125|Electabuzz|XD|type=Electric}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|146|Moltres|XD|type=Fire|type2=Flying}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|167|Spinarak|XD|type=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|216|Teddiursa|XD|type=Normal}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|277|Swellow|XD|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|285|Shroomish|XD|type=Grass}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|299|Nosepass|XD|type=Rock}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|310|Manectric|XD|type=Electric}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|334|Altaria|XD|type=Dragon|type2=Flying}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|343|Baltoy|XD|type=Ground|type2=Psychic}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|363|Spheal|XD|type=Ice|type2=Water}}
{{Movefoot|XD|5.5}}

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{XD color light}}|bordercolor={{XD color}}
|fr=Brume Noire
|de=Cryptodunst
|it=Nebbiascura
|es=Bruma Oscura
}}

{{Shadow nav}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Moves that can lower the target's evasion]]

[[de:Cryptodunst]]
[[es:Bruma oscura]]
[[fr:Brume Noire]]
[[it:Nebbiascura]]
[[ja:ダークミスト]]

Shadow Hold (move)

2025-05-25T04:03:12Z

BittersweetNSour: /* Intro */ Fixing Mirror Move compatibility on all Shadow Move pages

{{MoveInfobox
|n=1000000
|name=Shadow Hold
|jname=ダークホールド
|jtranslit=Dāku Hōrudo
|jtrans=Dark Hold
|gameimage=Shadow Hold.png
|gameimagewidth=300
|gameimage2=Shadow Hold 2.png
|type=Shadow
|damagecategory=Status
|basepp=N/A
|maxpp=N/A
|power=—
|accuracy=80
|gen=III
|touches=no
|protect=yes
|magiccoat=no
|snatch=no
|mirrormove=no
|kingsrock=no
|sound=no
|target=adjacentfoes
}}

'''Shadow Hold''' (Japanese: '''ダークホールド''' ''Dark Hold'') is one of several [[Shadow move]]s available only in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]. Like other Shadow moves, it is forgotten and replaced with another move once the Pokémon is [[Purification|purified]]. Shadow Hold is a Shadow version of {{m|Spider Web}}, {{m|Mean Look}}, and {{m|Block}}.

==Effect==
{{MoveResearch|If the user switches out with Baton Pass, will the affected Pokémon still be trapped?}}
Shadow Hold targets both opponents and [[Escape prevention|prevents]] the targets from [[recall|switching out]]. The effect only applies as long as the Pokémon that used it remains in battle. Pokémon affected by Shadow Hold can still be forced to switch out with {{m|Roar}} and {{m|Whirlwind}}. The affected Pokémon can still switch out via {{m|Baton Pass}}, but in that case, the Pokémon that switches in will now be affected.

As [[Shadow Pokémon]] cannot be traded, and since [[Pokémon Contest]]s do not exist in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Shadow Hold cannot be used in Contests.

==Description==
{{movedesc|XD}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|The opponent Pokémon cannot escape.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
{{Movehead/Shadow}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|015|Beedrill|XD|type=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|037|Vulpix|XD|type=Fire}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|052|Meowth|XD|type=Normal}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|070|Weepinbell|XD|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|082|Magneton|XD|type=Electric|type2=Steel}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|088|Grimer|XD|type=Poison}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|103|Exeggutor|XD|type=Grass|type2=Psychic}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|112|Rhydon|XD|type=Ground|type2=Rock}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|113|Chansey|XD|type=Normal}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|114|Tangela|XD|type=Grass}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|128|Tauros|XD|type=Normal}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|261|Poochyena|XD|type=Dark}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|273|Seedot|XD|type=Grass}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|280|Ralts|XD|type=Psychic}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|302|Sableye|XD|type=Dark|type2=Ghost}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|316|Gulpin|XD|type=Poison}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|318|Carvanha|XD|type=Water|type2=Dark}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|354|Banette|XD|type=Ghost}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|355|Duskull|XD|type=Ghost}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|373|Salamence|XD|type=Dragon|type2=Flying}}
{{Movefoot|XD|5.5}}

==Trivia==
* Shadow Hold is the only trapping move that targets all opponents.

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{XD color light}}|bordercolor={{XD color}}
|fr=Blocage Noir
|de=Cryptofessel
|it=Retedombra
|es=Traba Oscura
}}

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[[Category:Trapping moves]]

[[de:Cryptofessel]]
[[es:Traba oscura]]
[[fr:Blocage Noir]]
[[it:Retedombra]]
[[ja:ダークホールド]]

Shadow Down (move)

2025-05-25T04:02:49Z

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{{MoveInfobox
|n=1000000
|name=Shadow Down
|jname=ダークダウン
|jtranslit=Dāku Daun
|jtrans=Dark Down
|gameimage=Shadow Down.png
|gameimagewidth=300
|gameimage2=Shadow Down 2.png
|type=Shadow
|damagecategory=Status
|basepp=N/A
|maxpp=N/A
|power=—
|accuracy=100
|gen=III
|touches=no
|protect=yes
|magiccoat=no
|snatch=no
|mirrormove=no
|kingsrock=no
|sound=no
|target=adjacentfoes
}}

'''Shadow Down''' (Japanese: '''ダークダウン''' ''Dark Down'') is one of several [[Shadow move]]s available only in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]. Like other Shadow moves, it is forgotten and replaced with another move once the Pokémon is [[Purification|purified]].

==Effect==
Shadow Down is a Shadow version of {{m|Screech}}. It lowers the {{stat|Defense}} of both opponents by two stages each.

As [[Shadow Pokémon]] cannot be traded, and since [[Pokémon Contest]]s do not exist in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Shadow Down cannot be used in Contests.

==Description==
{{movedesc|XD}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|A shadowy aura sharply cuts the foe's Defense.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
{{Movehead/Shadow}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|020|Raticate|XD|type=Normal}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|078|Rapidash|XD|type=Fire}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|097|Hypno|XD|type=Psychic}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|106|Hitmonlee|XD|type=Fighting}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|107|Hitmonchan|XD|type=Fighting}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|112|Rhydon|XD|type=Ground|type2=Rock}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|149|Dragonite|XD|type=Dragon|type2=Flying}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|249S|Lugia|form=[[Shadow Lugia]]|XD|type=Psychic|type2=Flying}}
{{Movefoot|XD|5.5}}

==In other languages==
{{langtable
|color={{XD color light}}|bordercolor={{XD color}}
|fr=Souffle Noir
|de=Cryptobann
|it=Declinoscuro
|es=Ocaso Oscuro}}

{{Shadow nav}}
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[[Category:Moves that can lower the target's Defense]]

[[de:Cryptobann]]
[[es:Ocaso oscuro]]
[[fr:Souffle Noir]]
[[it:Declinoscuro]]
[[ja:ダークダウン]]

Shadow Rave (move)

2025-05-25T04:02:12Z

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{{MoveInfobox
|n=1000000
|name=Shadow Rave
|jname=ダークレイブ
|jtranslit=Dāku Reibu
|jtrans=Dark Rave
|gameimage=Shadow Rave.png
|gameimagewidth=300
|gameimage2=Shadow Rave 2.png
|type=Shadow
|damagecategory=Special
|basepp=N/A
|maxpp=N/A
|power=70
|accuracy=100
|gen=III
|touches=no
|protect=yes
|magiccoat=no
|snatch=no
|mirrormove=no
|kingsrock=no
|sound=no
|target=adjacentfoes
}}

'''Shadow Rave''' (Japanese: '''ダークレイブ''' ''Dark Rave'') is one of several [[Shadow move]]s available only in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]. Like other Shadow moves, it is forgotten and replaced with another move once the Pokémon is [[Purification|purified]].

==Effect==
Shadow Rave deals damage to both opponents.

As [[Shadow Pokémon]] cannot be traded, and since [[Pokémon Contest]]s do not exist in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Shadow Rave cannot be used in Contests.

==Description==
{{movedesc|XD}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|A shadowy aura in the ground is used to launch spikes.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
{{Movehead/Shadow}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|055|Golduck|XD|type=Water}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|070|Weepinbell|XD|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|078|Rapidash|XD|type=Fire}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|082|Magneton|XD|type=Electric|type2=Steel}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|113|Chansey|XD|type=Normal}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|114|Tangela|XD|type=Grass}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|126|Magmar|XD|type=Fire}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|175|Togepi|XD|type=Normal}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|219|Magcargo|XD|type=Fire|type2=Rock}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|334|Altaria|XD|type=Dragon|type2=Flying}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|338|Solrock|XD|type=Rock|type2=Psychic}}
{{Movefoot|XD|5.5}}

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{XD color light}}|bordercolor={{XD color}}
|fr=Rage Noire
|de=Cryptobeben
|it=Ombrolancia
|es=Rabia Oscura
}}

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[[de:Cryptobeben]]
[[es:Rabia oscura]]
[[fr:Rage Noire]]
[[it:Ombrolancia]]
[[ja:ダークレイブ]]

Shadow Fire (move)

2025-05-25T04:01:44Z

BittersweetNSour: /* Intro */ Fixing Mirror Move compatibility on all Shadow Move pages

{{MoveInfobox
|n=1000000
|name=Shadow Fire
|jname=ダークファイア
|jtranslit=Dāku Faia
|jtrans=Dark Fire
|gameimage=Shadow Fire.png
|gameimagewidth=300
|gameimage2=Shadow Fire 2.png
|type=Shadow
|damagecategory=Special
|basepp=N/A
|maxpp=N/A
|power=75
|accuracy=100
|gen=III
|touches=no
|protect=yes
|magiccoat=no
|snatch=no
|mirrormove=no
|kingsrock=yes
|sound=no
|target=anyadjacent
}}
'''Shadow Fire''' (Japanese: '''ダークファイア''' ''Dark Fire'') is one of several [[Shadow move]]s available only in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]. Like other Shadow moves, it is forgotten and replaced with another move once the Pokémon is [[Purification|purified]]. It is the [[signature move]] of Shadow {{p|Moltres}}.

==Effect==
Shadow Fire is a Shadow version of {{m|Flamethrower}}. It deals damage and has a 10% chance of {{status|burn}}ing the target.

As [[Shadow Pokémon]] cannot be traded, and since [[Pokémon Contest]]s do not exist in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Shadow Fire cannot be used in Contests.

==Description==
{{movedesc|XD}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|A shadowy fireball attack that may inflict a burn.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
{{Movehead/Shadow}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|146|Moltres|XD|type=Fire|type2=Flying}}
{{Movefoot|XD|5.5}}

==Trivia==
* Shadow Fire is the only Shadow move that can cause [[Burn (status condition)|burning]].

==In other languages==
{{langtable
|color={{XD color light}}|bordercolor={{XD color}}
|fr=Ardeur Noire
|de=Cryptofeuer
|it=Fuocoscuro
|es=Fuego Oscuro}}

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[[Category:Signature moves]]
[[Category:Moves that can inflict a burn]]

[[de:Cryptofeuer]]
[[es:Fuego oscuro]]
[[fr:Ardeur Noire]]
[[it:Fuocoscuro]]
[[ja:ダークファイア]]

Shadow Chill (move)

2025-05-25T04:01:17Z

BittersweetNSour: /* Intro */ Fixing Mirror Move compatibility on all Shadow Move pages

{{MoveInfobox
|n=1000000
|name=Shadow Chill
|jname=ダークフリーズ
|jtranslit=Dāku Furīzu
|jtrans=Dark Freeze
|gameimage=Shadow Chill.png
|gameimagewidth=300
|gameimage2=Shadow Chill 2.png
|type=Shadow
|damagecategory=Special
|basepp=N/A
|maxpp=N/A
|power=75
|accuracy=100
|gen=III
|touches=no
|protect=yes
|magiccoat=no
|snatch=no
|mirrormove=no
|kingsrock=yes
|sound=no
|target=anyadjacent
}}
'''Shadow Chill''' (Japanese: '''ダークフリーズ''' ''Dark Freeze'') is one of several [[Shadow move]]s available only in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]. Like other Shadow moves, it is forgotten and replaced with another move once the Pokémon is [[Purification|purified]]. It is the [[signature move]] of Shadow {{p|Articuno}}.

==Effect==
Shadow Chill is a Shadow version of {{m|Ice Beam}}. It deals damage and has a 10% chance of {{status|Freeze|freezing}} the target.

As [[Shadow Pokémon]] cannot be traded, and since [[Pokémon Contest]]s do not exist in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Shadow Chill cannot be used in Contests.

==Description==
{{movedesc|shadow}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|A shadowy ice attack that may freeze.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
{{Movehead/Shadow}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|144|Articuno|XD|type=Ice|type2=Flying}}
{{Movefoot|XD|5.5}}

==Trivia==
* Shadow Chill is the only Shadow move that can cause [[Freeze (status condition)|freezing]].

==In other languages==
{{langtable
|color={{XD color light}}|bordercolor={{XD color}}
|fr=Froid Noir
|de=Cryptofrost
|it=Gelodombra
|es=Hielo Oscuro}}

{{Shadow nav}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Signature moves]]
[[Category:Moves that can inflict freeze]]

[[de:Cryptofrost]]
[[es:Hielo oscuro]]
[[fr:Froid Noir]]
[[it:Gelodombra]]
[[ja:ダークフリーズ]]

Shadow Bolt (move)

2025-05-25T04:00:55Z

BittersweetNSour: /* Intro */ Fixing Mirror Move compatibility on all Shadow Move pages

{{MoveInfobox
|n=1000000
|name=Shadow Bolt
|jname=ダークサンダー
|jtranslit=Dāku Sandā
|jtrans=Dark Thunder
|gameimage=Shadow Bolt.png
|gameimagewidth=300
|gameimage2=Shadow Bolt 2.png
|type=Shadow
|damagecategory=Special
|basepp=N/A
|maxpp=N/A
|power=75
|accuracy=100
|gen=III
|touches=no
|protect=yes
|magiccoat=no
|snatch=no
|mirrormove=no
|kingsrock=yes
|sound=no
|target=anyadjacent
}}

'''Shadow Bolt''' (Japanese: '''ダークサンダー''' ''Dark Thunder'') is one of several [[Shadow move]]s available only in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]. Like other Shadow moves, it is forgotten and replaced with another move once the Pokémon is [[Purification|purified]]. It is the [[signature move]] of Shadow {{p|Zapdos}}.

==Effect==
Shadow Bolt is a Shadow version of {{m|Thunderbolt}}. It deals damage and has a 10% chance of inflicting {{status|Paralyze|paralysis}} on the target.

As [[Shadow Pokémon]] cannot be traded, and since [[Pokémon Contest]]s do not exist in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Shadow Bolt cannot be used in Contests.

==Description==
{{movedesc|XD}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|A shadowy thunder attack that may paralyze.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
{{Movehead/Shadow}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|145|Zapdos|XD|type=Electric|type2=Flying}}
{{Movefoot|XD|5.5}}

==Trivia==
* Shadow Bolt is the only Shadow move that can cause {{status|paralysis}}.

==In other languages==
{{langtable
|color={{XD color light}}|bordercolor={{XD color}}
|fr=Éclair Noir
|de=Cryptoblitz
|it=Fulminombra
|es=Rayo Oscuro}}

{{Shadow nav}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Signature moves]]
[[Category:Moves that can inflict paralysis]]

[[de:Cryptoblitz]]
[[es:Rayo oscuro]]
[[fr:Éclair Noir]]
[[it:Fulminombra]]
[[ja:ダークサンダー]]

Shadow Rush (move)

2025-05-25T04:00:29Z

BittersweetNSour: /* Intro */ Fixing Mirror Move compatibility on all Shadow Move pages

{{MoveInfobox
|n=1000000
|name=Shadow Rush
|jname=ダークラッシュ
|jtranslit=Dāku Rasshu
|jtrans=Dark Rush
|gameimage=Shadow Rush.png
|gameimagewidth=300
|gameimage2=Shadow Rush 2.png
|type=Shadow
|damagecategory=Physical
|basepp=N/A
|maxpp=N/A
|power={{tt|55|90 in Colosseum}}
|accuracy=100
|gen=III
|touches=yes
|protect=yes
|magiccoat=no
|snatch=no
|mirrormove=no
|kingsrock=yes
|sound=no
|target=anyadjacent
}}
'''Shadow Rush''' (Japanese: '''ダークラッシュ''' ''Dark Rush'') is a move usable only in [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]. In Pokémon Colosseum, Shadow Rush is the only [[Shadow move]] in the game and all [[Shadow Pokémon]] know it when captured, while in Pokémon XD, it is one of several Shadow moves. Like all Shadow moves, it is forgotten and replaced with another move once the Pokémon is [[Purification|purified]].

==Effect==
==={{g|Colosseum}}===
Shadow Rush does damage, with a power of 90, and the Pokémon takes [[recoil]] damage equal to ¹⁄₁₆ of the user's maximum [[HP]], rounded down, either directly as the calculated result, or one more or less than it, chosen at random.<ref name="video">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO18B4XBbkI The Bizarre Mechanics Behind Shadow Pokemon in Colosseum | Sparkle on YouTube]</ref> The recoil damage from this move is not prevented by {{a|Rock Head}}. This move has a 90.625% chance to get a [[critical hit]] if the Shadow Pokémon using it is in [[Hyper Mode]]. More specifically, it adds a 90% chance that Shadow Rush will land a critical hit, similar to an [[additional effect]]. Failing that, it has the usual 6.25% chance to land a critical hit regardless.

Despite Shadow moves not being super effective against any type in Colosseum, it will still deal damage to a Pokémon with {{a|Wonder Guard}}.

As Shadow Pokémon cannot be traded, and since [[Pokémon Contest]]s do not exist in Colosseum or XD, Shadow Rush cannot be used in Contests. In the Pokémon [[summary]] screen, the game still displays a Contest description for this move, with Appeal and Jam scores of 0 each and a blank space where the [[Contest condition]] would be.

==={{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}===
Shadow Rush's base power drops to 55, but it no longer has recoil damage. Hyper Mode no longer exists, and its counterpart, [[Reverse Mode]], does not increase the critical hit ratio. The game no longer displays a Contest description for any moves.

==Description==
{{movedesc|XD}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}|An attack that is so harsh, it also hurts the attacker.{{tt|*|Battle description}} A move only for battles. It is no good for <sc>Contests</sc>.{{tt|*|Contest description}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|A Pokémon executes a tackle while exuding a shadowy aura.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
===Pokémon Colosseum===
All Shadow Pokémon in Pokémon Colosseum know this move from the start.
{{Movehead/Shadow}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|153|Bayleef|Colo|type=Grass}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|156|Quilava|Colo|type=Fire}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|159|Croconaw|Colo|type=Water}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|162|Furret|Colo|type=Normal}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|164|Noctowl|Colo|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|166|Ledian|Colo|type=Bug|type2=Flying}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|168|Ariados|Colo|type=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|176|Togetic|Colo|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|180|Flaaffy|Colo|type=Electric}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|185|Sudowoodo|Colo|type=Rock}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|188|Skiploom|Colo|type=Grass|type2=Flying}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|190|Aipom|Colo|type=Normal}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|192|Sunflora|Colo|type=Grass}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|193|Yanma|Colo|type=Bug|type2=Flying}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|195|Quagsire|Colo|type=Water|type2=Ground}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|198|Murkrow|Colo|type=Dark|type2=Flying}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|200|Misdreavus|Colo|type=Ghost}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|205|Forretress|Colo|type=Bug|type2=Steel}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|206|Dunsparce|Colo|type=Normal}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|207|Gligar|Colo|type=Ground|type2=Flying}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|210|Granbull|Colo|type=Normal}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|211|Qwilfish|Colo|type=Water|type2=Poison}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|213|Shuckle|Colo|type=Bug|type2=Rock}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|214|Heracross|Colo|type=Bug|type2=Fighting}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|215|Sneasel|Colo|type=Dark|type2=Ice}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|217|Ursaring|Colo|type=Normal}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|218|Slugma|Colo|type=Fire}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|221|Piloswine|Colo|type=Ice|type2=Ground}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|223|Remoraid|Colo|type=Water}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|225|Delibird|Colo|type=Ice|type2=Flying}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|226|Mantine|Colo|type=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|227|Skarmory|Colo|type=Steel|type2=Flying}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|229|Houndoom|Colo|type=Dark|type2=Fire}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|234|Stantler|Colo|type=Normal}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|235|Smeargle|Colo|type=Normal}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|237|Hitmontop|Colo|type=Fighting}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|241|Miltank|Colo|type=Normal}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|243|Raikou|Colo|type=Electric}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|244|Entei|Colo|type=Fire}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|245|Suicune|Colo|type=Water}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|248|Tyranitar|Colo|type=Rock|type2=Dark}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|296|Makuhita|Colo|type=Fighting}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|307|Meditite|Colo|type=Fighting|type2=Psychic}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|329|Vibrava|Colo|type=Ground|type2=Dragon}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|333|Swablu|Colo|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|357|Tropius|Colo|type=Grass|type2=Flying}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|359|Absol|Colo|type=Dark}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|376|Metagross|Colo|type=Steel|type2=Psychic}}
{{Movefoot|XD|5.5}}

===Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness===
{{Movehead/Shadow}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|012|Butterfree|XD|type=Bug|type2=Flying}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|020|Raticate|XD|type=Normal}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|024|Arbok|XD|type=Poison}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|049|Venomoth|XD|type=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|052|Meowth|XD|type=Normal}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|057|Primeape|XD|type=Fighting}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|062|Poliwrath|XD|type=Water|type2=Fighting}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|100|Voltorb|XD|type=Electric}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|106|Hitmonlee|XD|type=Fighting}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|107|Hitmonchan|XD|type=Fighting}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|108|Lickitung|XD|type=Normal}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|115|Kangaskhan|XD|type=Normal}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|123|Scyther|XD|type=Bug|type2=Flying}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|126|Magmar|XD|type=Fire}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|128|Tauros|XD|type=Normal}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|144|Articuno|XD|type=Ice|type2=Flying}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|145|Zapdos|XD|type=Electric|type2=Flying}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|149|Dragonite|XD|type=Dragon|type2=Flying}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|301|Delcatty|XD|type=Normal}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|303|Mawile|XD|type=Steel}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|354|Banette|XD|type=Ghost}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|373|Salamence|XD|type=Dragon|type2=Flying}}
{{Movefoot|XD|5.5}}

==In other generations==
{{movegen
|type=XD
|Colo=Shadow Rush Colo
}}

==Trivia==
* In [[Pokémon Colosseum]], a [[glitch]] allows Shadow Rush to hit the opponent when in the [[semi-invulnerable turn]] of {{m|Fly}}, {{m|Bounce}}, {{m|Dig}}, and {{m|Dive}}. However, the [[Shadow Pokémon]] must be in [[Hyper Mode]], and must first attempt to use {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Surf}}, {{m|Earthquake}}, or {{m|Magnitude}} accordingly.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{XD color light}}|bordercolor={{XD color}}
|fr=Charge Noire
|de=Cryptoschlag
|it=Ombroraffica
|es=Carga Oscura{{sup/ss|XD}} Ataque Oscuro{{sup/ss|Colo}}
}}

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[[Category:Moves that have recoil]]

[[de:Cryptoschlag]]
[[es:Carga oscura]]
[[fr:Charge Noire]]
[[it:Ombroraffica]]
[[ja:ダークラッシュ]]
[[zh:黑暗衝鋒（招式）]]

Shadow End (move)

2025-05-25T03:59:35Z

BittersweetNSour: /* Intro */ Fixing Mirror Move compatibility on all Shadow Move pages

{{MoveInfobox
|n=1000000
|name=Shadow End
|jname=ダークエンド
|jtranslit=Dāku Endo
|jtrans=Dark End
|gameimage=Shadow End.png
|gameimagewidth=300
|gameimage2=Shadow End 2.png
|type=Shadow
|damagecategory=Physical
|basepp=N/A
|maxpp=N/A
|power=120
|accuracy=60
|gen=III
|touches=yes
|protect=yes
|magiccoat=no
|snatch=no
|mirrormove=no
|kingsrock=yes
|sound=no
|target=anyadjacent
}}
'''Shadow End''' (Japanese: '''ダークエンド''' ''Dark End'') is one of several [[Shadow move]]s available only in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]. Like other Shadow moves, it is forgotten and replaced with another move once the Pokémon is [[Purification|purified]].

==Effect==
Shadow End deals damage, and the user takes [[recoil]] damage equal to half of its current HP. The recoil damage from this move is not prevented by {{a|Rock Head}}.

As [[Shadow Pokémon]] cannot be traded, and since [[Pokémon Contest]]s do not exist in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Shadow End cannot be used in Contests.

==Description==
{{movedesc|XD}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|A shadowy aura ram attack that also rebounds on the user.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
{{Movehead/Shadow}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|103|Exeggutor|XD|type=Grass|type2=Psychic}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|105|Marowak|XD|type=Ground}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|112|Rhydon|XD|type=Ground|type2=Rock}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|143|Snorlax|XD|type=Normal}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|310|Manectric|XD|type=Electric}}
{{Movefoot|XD|5.5}}

==Trivia==
*Shadow End has the highest power of all [[Shadow move]]s, with 120 base power, and is tied with {{m|Shadow Panic}} for the lowest accuracy, with only 60% accuracy.
*Shadow End is the only Shadow move in {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}} that causes [[recoil]] damage..

==In other languages==
{{langtable
|color={{XD color light}}|bordercolor={{XD color}}
|fr=Retour Noir
|de=Cryptoretour
|it=Fineoscuro
|es=Fin Oscuro}}

{{Shadow nav}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Moves that have recoil]]

[[de:Cryptoretour]]
[[es:Fin oscuro]]
[[fr:Retour Noir]]
[[it:Fineoscuro]]
[[ja:ダークエンド]]
[[zh:黑暗终结（招式）]]

Shadow Break (move)

2025-05-25T03:59:13Z

BittersweetNSour: /* Intro */ Fixing Mirror Move compatibility on all Shadow Move pages

{{MoveInfobox
|n=1000000
|name=Shadow Break
|jname=ダークブレイク
|jtranslit=Dāku Bureiku
|jtrans=Dark Break
|gameimage=Shadow Break.png
|gameimagewidth=300
|gameimage2=Shadow Break 2.png
|type=Shadow
|damagecategory=Physical
|basepp=N/A
|maxpp=N/A
|power=75
|accuracy=100
|gen=III
|touches=yes
|protect=yes
|magiccoat=no
|snatch=no
|mirrormove=no
|kingsrock=yes
|sound=no
|target=anyadjacent
}}
'''Shadow Break''' (Japanese: '''ダークブレイク''' ''Dark Break'') is one of several [[Shadow move]]s available only in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]. Like other Shadow Moves, it is forgotten and replaced with another move once the Pokémon is [[Purification|purified]].

==Effect==
Shadow Break inflicts damage and has no secondary effect.

As [[Shadow Pokémon]] cannot be traded, and since [[Pokémon Contest]]s do not exist in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Shadow Break cannot be used in Contests.

==Description==
{{movedesc|XD}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|A shattering ram attack with a shadowy aura.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
{{Movehead/Shadow}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|051|Dugtrio|XD|type=Ground}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|083|Farfetch'd|XD|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|121|Starmie|XD|type=Water|type2=Psychic}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|125|Electabuzz|XD|type=Electric}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|127|Pinsir|XD|type=Bug}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|146|Moltres|XD|type=Fire|type2=Flying}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|277|Swellow|XD|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|334|Altaria|XD|type=Dragon|type2=Flying}}
{{Movefoot|XD|5.5}}

==In other languages==
{{langtable
|color={{XD color light}}|bordercolor={{XD color}}
|fr=Bélier Noir
|de=Cryptohieb
|it=Ombrospinta
|es=Brío Oscuro}}

{{Shadow nav}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

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[[es:Brío oscuro]]
[[fr:Bélier Noir]]
[[it:Ombrospinta]]
[[ja:ダークブレイク]]

Shadow Blast (move)

2025-05-25T03:58:29Z

BittersweetNSour: /* Intro */ Fixing all Shadow Move pages, because they are not affected by Mirror Move.

{{MoveInfobox
|n=1000000
|name=Shadow Blast
|jname=ダークブラスト
|jtranslit=Dāku Burasuto
|jtrans=Dark Blast
|gameimage=Shadow Blast.png
|gameimagewidth=300
|gameimage2=Shadow Blast 2.png
|type=Shadow
|damagecategory=Physical
|basepp=N/A
|maxpp=N/A
|power=80
|accuracy=100
|gen=III
|touches=no
|protect=yes
|magiccoat=no
|snatch=no
|mirrormove=no
|kingsrock=yes
|sound=no
|target=anyadjacent
}}

'''Shadow Blast''' (Japanese: '''ダークブラスト''' ''Dark Blast'') is one of several [[Shadow move]]s available only in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]. Like other Shadow moves, it is forgotten and replaced with another move once the Pokémon is [[Purification|purified]]. It is the [[signature move]] of [[Shadow Lugia]].

==Effect==
Shadow Blast is a Shadow version of {{m|Aeroblast}}. It deals damage and has an increased [[critical hit]] ratio.

As [[Shadow Pokémon]] cannot be traded, and since [[Pokémon Contest]]s do not exist in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Shadow Blast cannot be used in Contests.

==Description==
{{movedesc|shadow}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|A wicked blade of air is formed using a shadowy aura.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
{{Movehead/Shadow}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|249S|Lugia|form=[[Shadow Lugia]]|XD|type=Psychic|type2=Flying}}
{{Movefoot|XD|5.5}}

==Trivia==
* Despite having the appearance of a [[special move]], this move is [[Physical move|physical]] because {{m|Aeroblast}} was physical in [[Generation III]].
* This move is similar in concept to {{DL|Aeroblast (move)|Aeroblast+}}, the signature move of [[Shadow Pokémon (GO)#Apex Shadow Pokémon|Apex Shadow Lugia]] in [[Pokémon GO]]. Both are improved variants of Aeroblast, signature to a specific individual Shadow Pokémon specimen.

==In other languages==
{{langtable
|color={{XD color light}}|bordercolor={{XD color}}
|fr=Aéro Noir
|de=Cryptostrahl
|it=Ombrolame
|es=Soplo Oscuro}}

{{Shadow nav}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}
[[Category:Moves with a high critical-hit ratio]]
[[Category:Signature moves]]

[[de:Cryptostrahl]]
[[es:Soplo oscuro]]
[[fr:Aéro Noir]]
[[it:Ombrolame]]
[[ja:ダークブラスト]]
[[zh:黑暗气旋（招式）]]

Shadow Blitz (move)

2025-05-25T03:57:23Z

BittersweetNSour: /* Intro */

{{MoveInfobox
|n=1000000
|name=Shadow Blitz
|jname=ダークアタック
|jtranslit=Dāku Atakku
|jtrans=Dark Attack
|gameimage=Shadow Blitz.png
|gameimagewidth=300
|gameimage2=Shadow Blitz 2.png
|type=Shadow
|damagecategory=Physical
|basepp=N/A
|maxpp=N/A
|power=40
|accuracy=100
|gen=III
|touches=yes
|protect=yes
|magiccoat=no
|snatch=no
|mirrormove=no
|kingsrock=yes
|sound=no
|target=anyadjacent
}}
'''Shadow Blitz''' (Japanese: '''ダークアタック''' ''Dark Attack'') is one of several [[Shadow move]]s available only in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]. Like other Shadow moves, it is forgotten and replaced with another move once the Pokémon is [[Purification|purified]].

==Effect==
Shadow Blitz is a Shadow equivalent of the basic damage moves Pokémon often know at Level 1, such as {{m|Pound}}, {{m|Scratch}}, and {{m|Tackle}}. Shadow Blitz inflicts damage and has no secondary effect.

As [[Shadow Pokémon]] cannot be traded, and since [[Pokémon Contest]]s do not exist in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Shadow Blitz cannot be used in Contests.

==Description==
{{movedesc|XD}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|A Pokémon throws this tackle while casting a shadowy aura.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
{{Movehead/Shadow}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|015|Beedrill|XD|type=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|017|Pidgeotto|XD|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|021|Spearow|XD|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|046|Paras|XD|type=Bug|type2=Grass}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|058|Growlithe|XD|type=Fire}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|085|Dodrio|XD|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|088|Grimer|XD|type=Poison}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|090|Shellder|XD|type=Water}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|165|Ledyba|XD|type=Bug|type2=Flying}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|167|Spinarak|XD|type=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|177|Natu|XD|type=Psychic|type2=Flying}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|179|Mareep|XD|type=Electric}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|204|Pineco|XD|type=Bug}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|216|Teddiursa|XD|type=Normal}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|220|Swinub|XD|type=Ice|type2=Ground}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|228|Houndour|XD|type=Dark|type2=Fire}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|261|Poochyena|XD|type=Dark}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|285|Shroomish|XD|type=Grass}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|296|Makuhita|XD|type=Fighting}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|302|Sableye|XD|type=Dark|type2=Ghost}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|316|Gulpin|XD|type=Poison}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|318|Carvanha|XD|type=Water|type2=Dark}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|322|Numel|XD|type=Fire|type2=Ground}}
{{Moveentry/Shadow|343|Baltoy|XD|type=Ground|type2=Psychic}}
{{Movefoot|XD|5.5}}

==In other languages==
{{langtable
|color={{shadow color light}}|bordercolor={{shadow color}}
|fr=Assaut Noir
|de=Cryptoknall
|it=Ombrattacco
|es=Vigor Oscuro}}

{{Shadow nav}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[de:Cryptoknall]]
[[es:Vigor oscuro]]
[[fr:Assaut Noir]]
[[it:Ombrattacco]]
[[ja:ダークアタック]]
[[zh:黑暗攻击（招式）]]

Michael

2024-12-09T01:22:10Z

BittersweetNSour: /* Trivia */

{{search|player character|other uses|Michael (disambiguation)}}
----
{{Character Infobox
|color={{XD color}}
|corecolor={{XD color light}}
|bordercolor={{XD color dark}}
|name=Michael
|jname=リュウト
|tmname=Ryūto
|text=fff
|image=XD Michael.png
|size=180px
|caption=Artwork from Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
|gender=Male
|age=13-19<ref name="XD script">[[Ancha|ANCHA]]: ''"Reports say that [[Professor Krane|PROF. KRANE]] was rescued by
a lone teen."''</ref>
|hometown=Unknown; resides in [[Pokémon HQ Lab]]
|relatives=[[Jovi]] (little sister), {{OBP|Lily|XD}} (mother), unnamed father (deceased)
|region=[[Orre]]
|eyes=Green
|hair=Red
}}
{{Character Infobox/Game
|color={{XD color light}}
|gen={{gen|III}}
|games={{pkmn|XD: Gale of Darkness}}
|trainer=[[Pokémon Trainer]], [[player character]]
}}
|}
'''Michael''' (Japanese: '''リュウト''' ''Ryūto'') is the protagonist of [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]. Like most protagonists, his name is customizable.

Michael has a [[Snag Machine]] similar to that of [[Pokémon Colosseum]]'s hero, [[Wes]], and an [[Aura Reader]], which makes the dark auras exuded by [[Shadow Pokémon]] visible as they were to Wes's companion, [[Rui]]. He is given these at the beginning of the game.

==Storyline==
[[File:Shadow Radar.png|thumb|left|200px|Michael about to notice a Shadow Pokémon]]
Michael lives at [[Professor Krane]]'s Pokémon lab in [[Orre]] with his mother, {{OBP|Lily|XD}}, who works for Professor Krane, and his sister, [[Jovi]]. He is an up-and-coming Trainer ready for his own journey with his {{p|Eevee}}, a Pokémon entrusted to him by his late father. Traveling across Orre, he seeks to defeat the criminal organization [[Cipher]], which is now under Grand Master [[Greevil]]'s plot to wield an army of Shadow Pokémon in order to rule the world.

Not only does Michael successfully defeat all of the {{tc|Cipher Peon}}s and {{tc|Cipher Admin|Admins}} whom he encounters, but he also snags the Shadow Pokémon in their possession. His final feat is the capture of Greevil's full-fledged team of Shadow Pokémon, including [[Shadow Lugia|XD001]]. His achievement brings about the disbandment of Cipher, at least under Greevil and [[Eldes]]'s leadership.

During the game, Michael's father is mentioned multiple times as a distinguished public figure, but he is in fact deceased. This makes Michael similar to {{ga|May}} and {{ga|Brendan}}, one of whose father is a [[Norman|Gym Leader]] and the other a [[Professor Birch|Pokémon Professor]], but also to other [[player character]]s whose fathers are not present.

While Michael's adventures in Orre take place during Generation III, he encounters two [[Generation IV]] Pokémon, {{p|Munchlax}} and {{p|Bonsly}}, with Bonsly being used in [[Battle Bingo]] and Munchlax appearing outside of battle.
{{left clear}}
===Pokémon===
{{Pokémon/3|ndex=133|pokemon=Eevee|game=XD|gender=both|level=10|type1=Normal|ability=Run Away
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal
|move3=Bite|move3type=Dark
|move4=Sand-Attack|move4type=Ground
}}{{-}}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{xd color dark}}; background: #{{xd color}}; font-size: 80%; color:#fff;"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{xd color dark}}; background: #{{xd color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:XD Michael 2.png|100px]]
|-
| Alternate art from Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
|}

==Optional names==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{XD color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{XD color}}"
|- style="text-align:center"
! Japanese
! English
! French
! German
! Italian
! Spanish
|- style="background: #FFF;"
|<ab>リュウト ''Ryūto''
ジェイミー ''Jamie''
レツ ''Retsu''</ab>
|<ab>MICHAEL
DAVID
ADAM</ab>
|<ab>FLORENT
THEO
VINCENT</ab>
|<ab>MICHAEL
DAVID
ADAM</ab>
|<ab>MICHELE
DAVIDE
MARCO</ab>
|<ab>MAURO
TEO
ORIOL</ab>
|}{{-}}

==Trivia==
*When snagging a [[Shadow Pokémon]], Michael uses his left hand to throw a Snag Ball. However, when sending out his own Pokémon or attempting to capture a [[wild Pokémon]], he uses his right hand.
**This may indicate that he is primarily right-handed, and that the [[Snag Machine]] is on his non-dominant hand out of necessity.
*The [[Strategy Memo]]'s size comparison suggests that Michael is about 4'07" (1.4 m).
*During the [[Pokémon XD beta|development]] of Pokémon XD, Michael was going to have a {{p|Vaporeon}} and {{p|Jolteon}} as his first Pokémon instead.
*In the demo of Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness; Michael has {{p|Gardevoir}} and {{p|Parasect}} on his team, both at level 40.

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{xd color}}|bordercolor={{xd color dark}}|textcolor=fff
|fr_eu=Florent
|de=Michael
|it=Michele
|es_eu=Mauro
}}

==Related articles==
{{Player characters|xd}}
{{Project CharacterDex notice}}

[[Category:XD characters]]
[[Category:Trainers with Legendary Pokémon]]

[[de:Michael]]
[[es:Mauro]]
[[fr:Florent (Rhode)]]
[[it:Michele]]
[[ja:リュウト]]
[[zh:龍人]]

Talk:Treasures of ruin

2024-11-12T21:47:28Z

BittersweetNSour: /* Move */

==Move==
Considering the article itself uses the name in sentence case ("treasures of ruin"), I think it makes sense to move the page to the title "Treasures of ruin". [[User:Storm Aurora|'''Storm Aurora''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 16:22, 3 January 2024 (UTC)
:For the record, sentence case is what is used in-game (see [[Raifort/Quotes]]). So yeah.. '''Agree.''' [[User:Nescientist|Nescientist]] ([[User talk:Nescientist|talk]]) 18:37, 3 January 2024 (UTC)
::[https://abcboy101.github.io/poke-corpus/#query=treasures+of+ruin&regex=false&caseInsensitive=true&common=true&script=true&collections=ScarletViolet&languages=en-US%2Cen-GB All uses in-game] are lowercase, so the page title should match that. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 05:30, 4 January 2024 (UTC)
:::'''Support'''. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 00:20, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
:The official release of the game's OST on Nintendo Music refers to the battle theme for these four as "Calamity Pokémon", so that may be the official name of the group. Not sure if that takes priority over the "treasures of ruin" terminology that is more apparent in-game, but it's worth noting. [[User:BittersweetNSour|BittersweetNSour]] ([[User talk:BittersweetNSour|talk]]) 21:47, 12 November 2024 (UTC)