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Absol VGC: best sets, teams and usage

Absol appears on 0.1% of Pokémon Champions (Reg M-C) teams (7 of 11,839 teams across 177 online tournaments from Sep 12, 2026 to Oct 10, 2026). It ranks #220 in usage, with an adjusted win rate of 34.7% and a Top 8 index of 0.00: it reaches Top 8 less often than its usage suggests.

Small sample: only 7 teams. The figures on this page can change a lot with a few more tournaments.

The most common Absol set runs Focus Sash with Close Combat, Night Slash, Play Rough, Sucker Punch.

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What item does Absol use?

ItemUsageAdj. win rate
Focus Sash85.7%36.2%
Absolite Z14.3%45.5%

What ability does Absol use?

AbilityUsageAdj. win rate
Super Luck100.0%34.7%

What moves does Absol use?

MoveUsageAdj. win rate
Close Combat100.0%34.7%
Night Slash100.0%34.7%
Play Rough100.0%34.7%
Sucker Punch100.0%34.7%

Absol natures

NatureUsageAdj. win rate
Adamant100.0%34.7%

Most common Absol sets

ItemAbilityMovesUsage
Focus SashSuper LuckClose Combat / Night Slash / Play Rough / Sucker Punch85.7%
Absolite ZSuper LuckClose Combat / Night Slash / Play Rough / Sucker Punch14.3%

Best Absol teammates

TeammateOn its teamsAdj. win rate
Serperior100.0%34.7%
Scrafty85.7%36.2%
Sableye85.7%36.2%
Goodra85.7%36.2%
Gardevoir (Mega)85.7%36.2%
Conkeldurr14.3%45.5%
Mamoswine14.3%45.5%
Weavile14.3%45.5%
Gengar (Mega)14.3%45.5%

Is Absol rising or falling?

Over the last 14 days Absol is on 0.0% of teams, against 0.1% in the 14 days before: holding steady.

How fast is Absol?

Absol has 75 base Speed. With 32 points and a +Speed nature it reaches 139; neutral, 127. At max it outspeeds 7 of the 22 most used Pokémon. At max, the ones just above it: Milotic (146), Gholdengo (149), Rillaboom (150). And just below: Tyranitar (Mega) (135), Pelipper (128), Incineroar (123).

How these stats are calculated

All figures come from the public team lists of official online tournaments. The adjusted win rate adds 20 games at 50% so a small sample doesn't mislead you, and the Top 8 index divides Top 8 usage by overall usage.