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
Category	Special
Introduced in	Generation 1
Power Points (PP)	25
Base Power	20
Accuracy	100
Speed Priority	0
Target	Selected Pokémon One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Game Descriptions

Ruby Sapphire	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
Emerald	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
FireRed LeafGreen	An attack that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP.
Diamond Pearl	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Platinum	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
HeartGold SoulSilver	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Black White	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Black 2 White 2	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
X Y	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Sun Moon	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Sword Shield	A 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.	Name	Type	Egg Group	Level
#73	Zubat	Poison Flying	Flying	1
#74	Golbat	Poison Flying	Flying	1
#76	Oddish	Grass Poison	Grass	1
#77	Gloom	Grass Poison	Grass	1
#78	Vileplume	Grass Poison	Grass	1
#80	Paras	Bug Grass	BugGrass	9
#81	Parasect	Bug Grass	BugGrass	9
#160	Exeggcute	Grass Psychic	Grass	1
#161	Exeggutor	Grass Psychic	Grass	1
#182	Tangela	Grass	Grass	1
#230	Kabuto	Rock Water	Water 1Water 3	1
#231	Kabutops	Rock Water	Water 1Water 3	1
#264	Spinarak	Bug Poison	Bug	5
#265	Ariados	Bug Poison	Bug	5
#75	Crobat	Poison Flying	Flying	1
#79	Bellossom	Grass	Grass	1
#282	Hoppip	Grass Flying	FairyGrass	1
#283	Skiploom	Grass Flying	FairyGrass	1
#284	Jumpluff	Grass Flying	FairyGrass	1
#287	Sunkern	Grass	Grass	1
#288	Sunflora	Grass	Grass	1
#347	Treecko	Grass	MonsterDragon	5
#348	Grovyle	Grass	MonsterDragon	5
#349	Sceptile	Grass	MonsterDragon	5
#367	Beautifly	Bug Flying	Bug	12
#370	Lotad	Water Grass	Water 1Grass	3
#371	Lombre	Water Grass	Water 1Grass	1
#372	Ludicolo	Water Grass	Water 1Grass	1
#373	Seedot	Grass	FieldGrass	3
#374	Nuzleaf	Grass Dark	FieldGrass	1
#375	Shiftry	Grass Dark	FieldGrass	1
#388	Shroomish	Grass	FairyGrass	1
#389	Breloom	Grass Fighting	FairyGrass	1
#393	Nincada	Bug Ground	Bug	21
#394	Ninjask	Bug Flying	Bug	23
#395	Shedinja	Bug Ghost	Mineral	23
#424	Roselia	Grass Poison	FairyGrass	1
#443	Cacnea	Grass	GrassHuman-Like	4
#444	Cacturne	Grass Dark	GrassHuman-Like	4
#518	Turtwig	Grass	MonsterGrass	9
#519	Grotle	Grass	MonsterGrass	9
#520	Torterra	Grass Ground	MonsterGrass	9
#533	Kricketune	Bug	Bug	14
#423	Budew	Grass Poison	No Eggs Discovered	1
#425	Roserade	Grass Poison	FairyGrass	1
#183	Tangrowth	Grass	Grass	1
#662	Cottonee	Grass Fairy	FairyGrass	1
#663	Whimsicott	Grass Fairy	FairyGrass	1
#664	Petilil	Grass	Grass	1
#665	Lilligant	Grass	Grass	1
#677	Maractus	Grass	Grass	1
#712	Foongus	Grass Poison	Grass	1
#713	Amoonguss	Grass Poison	Grass	1
#714	Frillish	Water Ghost	Amorphous	1
#715	Jellicent	Water Ghost	Amorphous	1
#717	Joltik	Bug Electric	Bug	1
#718	Galvantula	Bug Electric	Bug	1
#738	Shelmet	Bug	Bug	1
#739	Accelgor	Bug	Bug	1
#759	Larvesta	Bug Fire	Bug	10
#760	Volcarona	Bug Fire	Bug	10
#838	Goomy	Dragon	Dragon	1
#839	Sliggoo	Dragon	Dragon	1
#840	Goodra	Dragon	Dragon	1
#854	Noibat	Flying Dragon	FlyingDragon	1
#855	Noivern	Flying Dragon	FlyingDragon	1
#893	Cutiefly	Bug Fairy	BugFairy	1
#894	Ribombee	Bug Fairy	BugFairy	1
#913	Morelull	Grass Fairy	Grass	1
#914	Shiinotic	Grass Fairy	Grass	1
#928	Sandygast	Ghost Ground	Amorphous	1
#929	Palossand	Ghost Ground	Amorphous	1
#957	Dhelmise	Ghost Grass	Mineral	1
#974	Celesteela	Steel Flying	No Eggs Discovered	1
#350	Sceptile Mega	Grass Dragon	MonsterDragon	5
#162	Exeggutor Alola	Grass Dragon	Grass	1
#895	Ribombee Totem	Bug Fairy	BugFairy	1

Pokémon that Learn Absorb by Breeding

No.	Img.	Name	Type	Egg Group
#347		Treecko	Grass	MonsterDragon
#759		Larvesta	Bug Fire	Bug

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