Partner ideas
for Absol
Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Absol: completing its plan, patching weaknesses, breaking walls — and how often the two already team up in ranked play. Downsides sit under the card, never hidden. Open a card’s Partnership Report for every reason.
Often paired (2)
Corviknight
FlyingSteelSets the Tailwind Absol wants
On 20% of Absol's ranked teamsResists BugResists FairyHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Bug super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron Head
Arcanine
FireOn 12% of Absol's ranked teams
Resists BugResists FairyHits Fighting super-effectively with Play RoughHits Bug super-effectively with Flare BlitzAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Fighting walls with Play Rough
Plan partners (7)
Skarmory
SteelFlyingSets the Tailwind Absol wants
Resists BugResists FairyHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Bug super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron HeadAdds long-game durability
Forretress
BugSteelScreens patch Absol's frailty
Resists BugResists FairyHits Bug super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel BeamAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Dark walls with Bug Buzz
Talonflame
FireFlyingSets the Tailwind Absol wants
Resists FightingResists BugResists FairyHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Bug super-effectively with Brave BirdAdds team-wide guard support
Vivillon
BugFlyingSets the Tailwind Absol wants
Resists FightingResists BugHits Fighting super-effectively with HurricaneHits Bug super-effectively with HurricaneBreaks Fighting walls with HurricaneBreaks Dark walls with Pollen Puff
Ampharos
ElectricScreens patch Absol's frailty
Absol resists its Brutal SwingHits Fighting super-effectively with Dazzling GleamHits Bug super-effectively with Power GemHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron TailAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Fighting walls with Dazzling Gleam
Pelipper
WaterFlyingSets the Tailwind Absol wants
Resists FightingResists BugHits Fighting super-effectively with HurricaneHits Bug super-effectively with HurricaneAdds team-wide guard supportBreaks Fighting walls with Hurricane
Staraptor
NormalFlyingSets the Tailwind Absol wants
Intimidate softens physical hits on AbsolResists BugHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Bug super-effectively with Brave BirdBreaks Fighting walls with Brave BirdBreaks Dark walls with Close Combat
Spicy Tech (2)
Gourgeistjumbo variety
GhostGrassFighting immunity via Trick-or-Treat
also: Gourgeist (Small Variety), Gourgeist, Gourgeist (Large Variety)
Maushold
NormalBeat Up → Justified Attack stacks
Defensive glue (13)
Mawile
SteelFairyCovers its Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Absol resists its Brutal SwingHits Fighting super-effectively with Play RoughHits Bug super-effectively with Fire BlastHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel BeamBreaks Fighting walls with Play RoughBreaks Dark walls with Play Rough
Skeledirge
FireGhostCovers its Fighting, Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Fighting super-effectively with Alluring VoiceHits Bug super-effectively with Heat WaveAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Fighting walls with Alluring VoiceBreaks Dark walls with Alluring Voice
Slowkinggalarian
PoisonPsychicCovers its Fighting and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Fighting super-effectively with PsychicHits Bug super-effectively with FlamethrowerHits Fairy super-effectively with Sludge BombAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Fighting walls with PsychicBreaks Fairy walls with Sludge Bomb
Slowbrogalarian
PoisonPsychicCovers its Fighting and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Fighting super-effectively with PsychicHits Bug super-effectively with Fire BlastHits Fairy super-effectively with Shell Side ArmAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Fighting walls with PsychicBreaks Dark walls with Focus Blast
Beedrill
BugPoisonCovers its Fighting, Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Absol resists its Brutal SwingHits Fairy super-effectively with Sludge BombBreaks Dark walls with Bug BuzzBreaks Fairy walls with Sludge Bomb
Gholdengo
SteelGhostCovers its Fighting, Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Bug super-effectively with Power GemHits Fairy super-effectively with Make It RainAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Fairy walls with Make It Rain
Aegislash
SteelGhostCovers its Fighting, Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Fairy super-effectively with Flash CannonAdds team-wide guard supportBreaks Dark walls with Close CombatBreaks Fairy walls with Flash Cannonalso: Aegislash (Blade Forme)
Tinkaton
FairySteelCovers its Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Fighting super-effectively with Play RoughHits Fairy super-effectively with Gigaton HammerAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Fighting walls with Play RoughBreaks Dark walls with Play Rough
Armarouge
FirePsychicCovers its Fighting and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Fighting super-effectively with PsychicHits Bug super-effectively with Armor CannonAdds team-wide guard supportBreaks Fighting walls with PsychicBreaks Dark walls with Aura Sphere
Alcremie
FairyCovers its Fighting and Bug weaknesses
Hits Fighting super-effectively with Alluring VoiceHits Bug super-effectively with Mystical FireAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Fighting walls with Alluring VoiceBreaks Dark walls with Alluring Voice
Scolipede
BugPoisonCovers its Fighting, Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Bug super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Fairy super-effectively with Gunk ShotBreaks Dark walls with MegahornBreaks Fairy walls with Gunk Shot
Arbok
PoisonCovers its Fighting, Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Bug super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Fairy super-effectively with Gunk ShotBreaks Dark walls with Leech LifeBreaks Fairy walls with Gunk Shot