Absol facts for kids

Absol (Japanese: アブソル, Hepburn: Abusoru) is a special Pokémon species from the Pokémon world. It first appeared in the video games Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. Absol is known for its amazing ability to sense when natural disasters are about to happen. Even though it tries to warn people, it's often misunderstood and thought to bring bad luck. Since it was first introduced, Absol has become very popular with both critics and fans, especially because of its unique and cool design.

What is Absol?

Absol is a Dark-type Pokémon that looks a bit like a cat. It's often called the "Disaster Pokémon." This is because it can predict natural disasters like earthquakes and huge waves using its special horn. Absol usually appears right before these events happen.

Absol's Home and Habits

Absol lives high up in rugged mountains. It only comes down to warn people about upcoming disasters. It senses these changes by noticing tiny shifts in the environment. Sadly, many people don't understand Absol. They often believe that Absol actually causes the disasters because it's always seen before them. This is why Absol has a reputation for being a "doom-bringer," even though it's trying to help!

Absol's Appearance

Absol has beautiful white fur. Its face, tail, and a cool scythe-like growth on the right side of its head are dark blue. Some people say its design looks like the yin and yang symbol, which represents balance.

Mega Evolution of Absol

In the games Pokémon X and Y, Absol gained a special form called "Mega Evolution." When Absol Mega Evolves, the yin and yang style on its head becomes even clearer. The fur around its neck also shoots upwards, making it look like it has a pair of elegant wings.

Where Absol Appears

Absol has appeared in many Pokémon video games and other media.

Absol in Video Games

Absol first showed up in the 2002 games Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. You could find it on Route 120. It also appeared on Route 120 in Pokémon Emerald.

Later, Absol could be found in:

• Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (Route 213 during swarms)
• Pokémon Platinum (Mount Coronet summit)
• Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver (many locations using Hoenn sound)
• Pokémon Black and White (Giant Chasm, Route 13)
• Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 (Route 13, Route 14, Route 23's hidden grotto)
• Pokémon X and Y (Route 8, dark friend safari)
• Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire (Route 120)
• Pokémon Sun and Moon (Mount Lanakila, Tapu Village)

Absol also appeared in:

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team and Red Rescue Team (2005)
• PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure as a non-playable character (NPC).

Absol in Movies and TV Shows

Absol has also made appearances outside of the video games:

• Pokémon: Jirachi—Wish Maker (2003 film): Absol acts as a protector for Jirachi. It helps Ash Ketchum and his friends keep Jirachi safe.
• "Absol-ute Disaster!" (Advanced Battle episode, 2004): Ash visits a village where people wrongly believe Absol causes disasters. Ash tries to prove them wrong.
• Other TV appearances: Absol also appeared in episodes like "What I Did for Love" and "May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!" from Battle Frontier, and "Mutiny in the Bounty!" from Diamond and Pearl.
• Mega Evolution Absol in TV and Film: The Mega Evolution of Absol first appeared in "The Strongest Mega Evolution: Act I" special from the XY series. It also showed up in the 2014 film Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.

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In Spanish: Absol para niños