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An Absol appeared in ''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]'', under the ownership of [[Mollie]]. It was used in the second round of the [[Gardenia Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]], where it battled [[Brock's Marshtomp]] and lost. | An Absol appeared in ''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]'', under the ownership of [[Mollie]]. It was used in the second round of the [[Gardenia Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]], where it battled [[Brock's Marshtomp]] and lost. | ||
[[Drew]] {{pkmn2|caught}} and trained | An Absol debuted in ''[[AG180|May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!]]'', under the ownership of [[Drew]], who was revealed to have {{pkmn2|caught}} and trained it for the [[Kanto Grand Festival]]. It was first used in the [[Appeal|Appeals Round]]. Absol appeared again in ''[[AG182|Thinning the Hoard!]]'' and ''[[AG182|Channeling the Battle Zone!]]'', where 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. | ||
Four Absol appeared in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', under the ownership of [[Damos]]. In the original timeline set up by the movie, they were used by Damos, who was under {{m|Hypnosis}}, to attack {{OBP|Arceus|M12}} with {{m|Shock Wave}}. When Ash and his friends traveled to the past to prevent this, [[Marcus]], the one responsible for hypnotizing Damos, managed to use the Absol again to attack Arceus. | Four Absol appeared in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', under the ownership of [[Damos]]. In the original timeline set up by the movie, they were used by Damos, who was under {{m|Hypnosis}}, to attack {{OBP|Arceus|M12}} with {{m|Shock Wave}}. When Ash and his friends traveled to the past to prevent this, [[Marcus]], the one responsible for hypnotizing Damos, managed to use the Absol again to attack Arceus. | ||
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An Absol that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Absol debuted in ''[[SS029|Mega Evolution Special I]]'', under the ownership of [[Astrid]]. It was shown having a battle against [[Alain]] and {{TP|Alain|Charizard}}, but it was defeated. Astrid's Absol reappeared in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', where it was used in a battle against {{Ash}} and his {{AP|Hawlucha}}, which resulted in Absol winning. It later had a rematch with {{p|Hawlucha}} in ''[[XY126|Valuable Experience for All!]]'' during the [[Lumiose Conference]], which resulted in a loss for Absol. | An Absol that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Absol debuted in ''[[SS029|Mega Evolution Special I]]'', under the ownership of [[Astrid]]. It was shown having a battle against [[Alain]] and {{TP|Alain|Charizard}}, but it was defeated. Astrid's Absol reappeared in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', where it was used in a battle against {{Ash}} and his {{AP|Hawlucha}}, which resulted in Absol winning. It later had a rematch with {{p|Hawlucha}} in ''[[XY126|Valuable Experience for All!]]'' during the [[Lumiose Conference]], which resulted in a loss for Absol. | ||
An Absol appeared in ''[[XY028|The Bonds of Evolution!]]'', under the ownership of {{OBP|Magnus|XY028}}. | An Absol appeared in ''[[XY028|The Bonds of Evolution!]]'', under the ownership of {{OBP|Magnus|XY028}}. He used it to battle [[Diantha]] and her {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}}, but it was soon defeated by Gardevoir's {{m|Moonblast}}. | ||
An Absol appeared in ''[[SM053|Rescuing the Unwilling!]]'' and ''[[SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!]]'', under the ownership of | An Absol appeared in ''[[SM053|Rescuing the Unwilling!]]'' and ''[[SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!]]'', under the ownership of {{an|Lusamine}}. Under the control of a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Nihilego}} who was possessing Lusamine, it attacked Ash and {{ashcl}}. {{an|Gladion}} stayed to battle Absol with his {{TP|Gladion|Umbreon}}, {{TP|Gladion|Lycanroc}}, and {{TP|Gladion|Silvally}} before Nihilego was defeated. | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=III}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=152|reg2=Kanto}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|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|v=Ruby|t=FFF|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|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|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.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|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/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|entry=It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger.}} | {{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 danger with its horn, it became a target. It fled deep into the mountains.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=Rumored to sense danger with its horn, it became a target. It fled deep into the mountains.}} | ||
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{{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|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.}} | {{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|gen=VI}} | {{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=X|t=FFF|entry=It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=It appears when it senses an impending natural disaster. As a result, it was mistaken as a doom bringer.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|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/Gen|gen=VII}} | {{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=245|label1={{gameabbrev7|SM}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=322|label2={{gameabbrev7|USUM}}:|reg3=Kanto}} | ||
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{{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=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=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.}} | ||
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{{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=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=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=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.}} | ||
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|MaxEXP=146 | |MaxEXP=146 | ||
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|browser=Absol attacks using confusing copies. Its scythe can cut through anything. | |browser=Absol attacks using confusing copies. Its scythe can cut through anything. | ||
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|browser=It launches {{m|Dark Pulse|dark pulses}} and {{m|Razor Wind|gusts of dark wind}} to attack. | |browser=It launches {{m|Dark Pulse|dark pulses}} and {{m|Razor Wind|gusts of dark wind}} to attack. | ||
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|hatch= | |hatch=10 km{{tt|*|7 km between January 15 - 29, 2019 only}} | ||
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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Absol}} | {{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Absol}} | ||
Absol is most likely based on the {{wp|Bai Ze}} (白澤) of Chinese mythology, whose name literally translates to "white marsh." It is generally described as a white beast, distinguished by having one or two horns on its head. Considered to be an intelligent beast, Bai Ze is gifted with the ability to understand human speech and the knowledge on the forms and habits of 11,520 types of supernatural creatures in the world. In legend, Bai Ze shared its knowledge to the Yellow Emperor, which was subsequently compiled in a book called ''Bai Ze Tu''. Few of its supposed fragments survive today. In Japan, it is known as the ''hakutaku'' (白沢). In a related legend, a similar creature known as the ''kutabe'' predicted that a plague would sweep through the Toyama Prefecture of Japan. It is also sometimes said to have an extra eye on their head or back, which may be represented by the oval that appears on Absol's forehead. Absol's head is modeled after a {{wp|Taijitu}} symbol. Absol's humanized face and feline appearance may also be a homage to the {{wp|sphinx}}. Its scythe-shaped tail and horn suggest a resemblance to the Western personified depiction of {{wp|Death (personification)|Death}}, who is related to destiny and disaster. It may have also been inspired by the {{wp|black cat}} superstition. Due to its feline appearance and it living in mountains Absol may also draw inspiration from a {{wp|cougar}}. | Absol is most likely 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). 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 is modeled after a ''{{wp|Taijitu}}'' symbol. Absol's humanized face and feline appearance may also be a homage to the {{wp|sphinx}}. Its scythe-shaped tail and horn suggest a resemblance to the Western personified depiction of {{wp|Death (personification)|Death}}, who is related to destiny and disaster. It may have also been inspired by the {{wp|black cat}} superstition. Due to its feline appearance and it living in mountains Absol may also draw inspiration from a {{wp|cougar}}. | |||
Mega Absol's wings and elongated hair give it the appearance of an {{wp|angel}}, with its wings also being reminiscent of Greek portrayals of sphinxes and furthering the connection to sphinxes noted above. | Mega Absol's wings and elongated hair 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. |
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Absol (Japanese: アブソル Absol) is a Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, it can Mega Evolve into Mega Absol using the Absolite.
Biology
Absol is a quadruped, mammalian Pokémon with a dark blue to black body covered in white fur. It has a ruff around its neck and chest and a tuft on the top of its head adorned with a single blue-black oval. It has a feline face with almond-shaped, red eyes, a scythe-like tail, and a crescent shaped horn on the side of its head. Its broad feet are equipped with three claws each, and spikes protrude from the heels of its hind legs and the elbows of its front legs.
As Mega Absol, its fur is longer overall, and the increased energy coursing through its body makes the fur at the back of its mane stand on end, so that it appears to have wings.[1] The spikes on its heels and elbows grow larger, and the fur in these areas becomes longer as well. Its sickle-shaped horn widens, while an additional, smaller horn appears on the opposite side of its head. Its tail now has a more saw-like shape, and the oval marking on its forehead is now a rounded triangle.
Absol lives in the mountains far from civilization, and rarely ventures down from its alpine home. Using its horn, Absol is able to sense even subtle changes in the sky and the land to predict when a disaster will occur, and will try to warn people when one is approaching. This often has the unfortunate effect of Absol itself being blamed for the disaster, notably by the elderly. 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.
In the anime
Major appearances
Absol debuted in Jirachi: Wish Maker. The Disaster Pokémon showed up to take Jirachi back to Forina. However, Absol wasn't evil, and helped Jirachi once it returned to Forina.
Absol made its main series debut in 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 and his friends (along with a boy named Nicky) went out to verify the accusations. They found out that the Absol was actually warning the town about a flood.
An Absol appeared in What I Did for Love!, under the ownership of Mollie. It was used in the second round of the Gardenia Town Pokémon Contest, where it battled Brock's Marshtomp and lost.
An Absol debuted in May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!, under the ownership of Drew, who was revealed to have caught and trained it for the Kanto Grand Festival. It was first used in the Appeals Round. Absol appeared again in Thinning the Hoard! and Channeling the Battle Zone!, where it and Flygon were used during a two-on-two Contest Battle against May, who used Combusken and Squirtle. In the end, Drew lost too many points, resulting in May advancing to the next round.
Four Absol appeared in Arceus and the Jewel of Life, under the ownership of Damos. In the original timeline set up by the movie, they were used by Damos, who was under Hypnosis, to attack Arceus with Shock Wave. When Ash and his friends traveled to the past to prevent this, Marcus, the one responsible for hypnotizing Damos, managed to use the Absol again to attack Arceus.
An Absol that can Mega Evolve into Mega Absol debuted in Mega Evolution Special I, under the ownership of Astrid. It was shown having a battle against Alain and Charizard, but it was defeated. Astrid's Absol reappeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, where it was used in a battle against Ash and his Hawlucha, which resulted in Absol winning. It later had a rematch with Hawlucha in Valuable Experience for All! during the Lumiose Conference, which resulted in a loss for Absol.
An Absol appeared in The Bonds of Evolution!, under the ownership of Magnus. He used it to battle Diantha and her Gardevoir, but it was soon defeated by Gardevoir's Moonblast.
An Absol appeared in Rescuing the Unwilling! and 10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!, under the ownership of Lusamine. Under the control of a Nihilego who was possessing Lusamine, it attacked Ash and his classmates. Gladion stayed to battle Absol with his Umbreon, Lycanroc, and Silvally before Nihilego was defeated.
Minor appearances
An Absol appeared in Mutiny in the Bounty, where it had been captured by J and her henchmen after Ash's Pikachu, Melodi's Gardevoir, and Team Rocket's Meowth 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 made a brief cameo appearance in Destiny Deoxys.
An Absol made a brief cameo appearance in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
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In the movie adaptations
An Absol under the ownership of Astrid appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Absol debuted in Assaulted by Pelipper II. It first appears to Ruby, who shudders in fear immediately. Absol is also present in the feud between Kyogre and Groudon. Like in the anime, Absol is accused of bringing disaster. Absol appears again at the start of the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc where it appeared on top of a building foreshadowing another disaster coming to Hoenn.
In Scizor Defends, Y encountered an Absol on Route 15 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 Evolve into Mega Absol.
An Absol appeared in Omega Alpha Adventure 0.
An Absol appeared in Omega Alpha Adventure 5.
An Absol appeared in Omega Alpha Adventure 8.
In the Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master! manga
Ryū owns an Absol as a puck in ABM12.
In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga
Absol is one of Koya's main Pokémon. It is used in his battles at the Pokémon League, and in subsequent battles against Team Galactic. It first appeared in A New Battle Begins!.
In the Pokémon Try Adventure manga
Toki has an Absol nicknamed Absō.
In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team manga
Absol appeared in Battle in a Bitter Cold Land!!. When it first saw Ginji's scar, it was scared of him because Gengar told it that Ginji will destroy the world, but after Ginji explained that he is going to see Ninetales to find out the truth, Absol tells him that everyone thinks that it's causing the natural disasters and that they don't like it because of that misunderstanding. It then helps Ginji and Mudkip in their battle against Articuno. It appears again in Tears and Emotions - It's the Final Chapter! where it, along with several other Pokémon, help Ginji, Mudkip, Tyranitar, Charizard, and Alakazam defeat Groudon.
In the TCG
- Main article: Absol (TCG)
In the TFG
One Absol figure has been released.
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Absol appears as a Spirit.
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: An Absol trails the rescue team around the Frosty Forest and confronts them after the defeat of Articuno. Absol is initially suspicious of the player and partner from the beginning but eventually decides to join the rescue team and helps in the journey up Mt. Freeze.
- Pokémon 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.
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RS | Pokémon Center 5th Anniversary Spite Absol | Japanese | Japan | 5 | April 25 to May 18, 2003 |
RS | Pokémon Center 5th Anniversary Wish Absol | Japanese | Japan | 5 | April 25 to May 18, 2003 |
RS | Pokémon Stamp Ruby and Sapphire Absol | Japanese | Japan | 5 | September 9, 2003 |
RS | Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire Promotion Absol | English | United States | 35 | July 10, 2004 |
RSEFRLG | Journey Across America Absol | English | United States | 70 | February 25 to July 23, 2006 |
RSEFRLG | Party of the Decade Absol | English | United States | 70 | August 8, 2006 |
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Trivia
- Absol's location in many games support its description of appearing where disasters occur:
- In Diamond and Pearl, Absol appears on Route 213, which is close to Lake Valor, which was drained by Team Galactic.
- In Platinum, Absol appears on Mt. Coronet in places that one can first access when heading to the Spear Pillar, before Giratina is released by Team Galactic.
- In Black and White, Absol can be found at the Giant Chasm, a place where disasters are said to befall Trainers, and Route 13, 13 being known as an unlucky number. Indeed, two years later, the Giant Chasm is where Team Plasma makes its stand.
- In Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, Absol can be found in Tapu Village, which was destroyed years earlier by 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.
- Mega Absol is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 565.
- Absol was the last answer to the Pokémon Trainer's Choice.
- Absol is the only non-Legendary Pokémon featured on the box art for Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire.
Origin
Absol is most likely based on the Bai Ze (白澤) of Chinese mythology, whose name literally translates to "white marsh." It is generally described as a white beast, distinguished by having one or two horns on its head. Considered to be an intelligent beast, Bai Ze is gifted with the ability to understand human speech and the knowledge on the forms and habits of 11,520 types of supernatural creatures in the world. In legend, Bai Ze shared its knowledge to the Yellow Emperor, which was subsequently compiled in a book called Bai Ze Tu. Few of its supposed fragments survive today. In Japan, it is known as the hakutaku (白沢). In a related legend, a similar creature known as the kutabe predicted that a plague would sweep through the Toyama Prefecture of Japan. It is also sometimes said to have an extra eye on their head or back, which may be represented by the oval that appears on Absol's forehead.
Absol's head is modeled after a Taijitu symbol. Absol's humanized face and feline appearance may also be a homage to the sphinx. Its scythe-shaped tail and horn suggest a resemblance to the Western personified depiction of Death, who is related to destiny and disaster. It may have also been inspired by the black cat superstition. Due to its feline appearance and it living in mountains Absol may also draw inspiration from a cougar.
Mega Absol's wings and elongated hair give it the appearance of an angel, with its wings also being reminiscent of Greek portrayals of sphinxes and furthering the connection to sphinxes noted above.
Name origin
Absol may derive from 物騒 bussō (dangerous). It may also be a combination of ab- ("away from") and sol (Latin for sun), referring to its Dark-type nature. The latter may also be a reference to a solar eclipse, as many cultures considered a solar eclipse as a sign of end-times or disaster.
It may also be derived from absolute, relating to its ability to foretell impending disasters; or from absolve, meaning "to free someone from punishment or blame", or "to be declared as innocent for an accused wrongdoing", in reference to it being misunderstood and undeserving of its reputation as doom-bringer.
Alternatively, it could derive from Absalom, a name which is said to bring bad luck, according to Jewish tradition.
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