Pokemon Ref

Absorb (Pokémon Move)

Absorb Effect

Effect

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

In-Depth Effect

Inflicts regular damage. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.

Absorb Move Data

Type Grass
CategorySpecial
Introduced inGeneration 1
Power Points (PP) 25
Base Power 20
Accuracy 100
Speed Priority0
Target
Selected Pokémon
One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Game Descriptions

Ruby SapphireAn attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
EmeraldAn attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
FireRed LeafGreenAn attack that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP.
Diamond PearlA nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
PlatinumA nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
HeartGold SoulSilverA nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Black WhiteA nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Black 2 White 2A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
X YA nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Sun MoonA nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Ultra Sun Ultra MoonA nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go EeveeA nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Sword ShieldA nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Pokémon that Learn Absorb by Leveling Up

No.
Img.
Name
Type
Egg Group
Level
#73ZubatPoisonFlyingFlying1
#74GolbatPoisonFlyingFlying1
#76OddishGrassPoisonGrass1
#77GloomGrassPoisonGrass1
#78VileplumeGrassPoisonGrass1
#80ParasBugGrassBugGrass9
#81ParasectBugGrassBugGrass9
#160ExeggcuteGrassPsychicGrass1
#161ExeggutorGrassPsychicGrass1
#182TangelaGrassGrass1
#230KabutoRockWaterWater 1Water 31
#231KabutopsRockWaterWater 1Water 31
#264SpinarakBugPoisonBug5
#265AriadosBugPoisonBug5
#75CrobatPoisonFlyingFlying1
#79BellossomGrassGrass1
#282HoppipGrassFlyingFairyGrass1
#283SkiploomGrassFlyingFairyGrass1
#284JumpluffGrassFlyingFairyGrass1
#287SunkernGrassGrass1
#288SunfloraGrassGrass1
#347TreeckoGrassMonsterDragon5
#348GrovyleGrassMonsterDragon5
#349SceptileGrassMonsterDragon5
#367BeautiflyBugFlyingBug12
#370LotadWaterGrassWater 1Grass3
#371LombreWaterGrassWater 1Grass1
#372LudicoloWaterGrassWater 1Grass1
#373SeedotGrassFieldGrass3
#374NuzleafGrassDarkFieldGrass1
#375ShiftryGrassDarkFieldGrass1
#388ShroomishGrassFairyGrass1
#389BreloomGrassFightingFairyGrass1
#393NincadaBugGroundBug21
#394NinjaskBugFlyingBug23
#395ShedinjaBugGhostMineral23
#424RoseliaGrassPoisonFairyGrass1
#443CacneaGrassGrassHuman-Like4
#444CacturneGrassDarkGrassHuman-Like4
#518TurtwigGrassMonsterGrass9
#519GrotleGrassMonsterGrass9
#520TorterraGrassGroundMonsterGrass9
#533KricketuneBugBug14
#423BudewGrassPoisonNo Eggs Discovered1
#425RoseradeGrassPoisonFairyGrass1
#183TangrowthGrassGrass1
#662CottoneeGrassFairyFairyGrass1
#663WhimsicottGrassFairyFairyGrass1
#664PetililGrassGrass1
#665LilligantGrassGrass1
#677MaractusGrassGrass1
#712FoongusGrassPoisonGrass1
#713AmoongussGrassPoisonGrass1
#714FrillishWaterGhostAmorphous1
#715JellicentWaterGhostAmorphous1
#717JoltikBugElectricBug1
#718GalvantulaBugElectricBug1
#738ShelmetBugBug1
#739AccelgorBugBug1
#759LarvestaBugFireBug10
#760VolcaronaBugFireBug10
#838GoomyDragonDragon1
#839SliggooDragonDragon1
#840GoodraDragonDragon1
#854NoibatFlyingDragonFlyingDragon1
#855NoivernFlyingDragonFlyingDragon1
#893CutieflyBugFairyBugFairy1
#894RibombeeBugFairyBugFairy1
#913MorelullGrassFairyGrass1
#914ShiinoticGrassFairyGrass1
#928SandygastGhostGroundAmorphous1
#929PalossandGhostGroundAmorphous1
#957DhelmiseGhostGrassMineral1
#974CelesteelaSteelFlyingNo Eggs Discovered1
#350Sceptile MegaGrassDragonMonsterDragon5
#162Exeggutor AlolaGrassDragonGrass1
#895Ribombee TotemBugFairyBugFairy1

Pokémon that Learn Absorb by Breeding

No.
Img.
Name
Type
Egg Group
#347TreeckoGrassMonsterDragon
#759LarvestaBugFireBug

Available

Red Blue No
Yellow No
Ruby Sapphire Yes
Emerald Yes
FireRed LeafGreen Yes
Diamond Pearl Yes
Platinum Yes
HeartGold SoulSilver Yes
Black White Yes
Black 2 White 2 Yes
X Y Yes
Sun Moon Yes
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Yes
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Yes
Sword Shield Yes