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 |
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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
Pokémon that Learn Absorb by Breeding
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 |