Generation I Move
Absorb
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
- 20Power
- 100%Accuracy
- 25PP
- 0Priority
Absorb Battle Data
- Type
- Grass
- Category
- Special
- Power
- 20
- Accuracy
- 100%
- PP
- 25
- Priority
- 0
- Target
- Selected Pokémon
- Introduced
- Generation I
- Contest type
- Smart
Absorb Effect
Inflicts regular damage. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
“A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.”
Target: One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.
Battle Mechanics
- Drain
- Recovers 50% of the damage dealt
Absorb In Other Generations
Absorb's values have changed over the years. Earlier games used:
| Game | Power | Acc. | PP | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond & Pearl | — | — | 20 | — |
| Sword & Shield | 40 | — | 15 | — |
Pokémon That Learn Absorb
92 Pokémon can learn Absorb.
Learn by Level Up
Absorb Questions & Answers
- What type is Absorb?
- Absorb is a Grass-type special move.
- How much damage does Absorb do?
- Absorb has 20 base power and 100% accuracy.
- What does Absorb do?
- Inflicts regular damage. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
- How many Pokémon can learn Absorb?
- 92 Pokémon can learn Absorb.
- What Pokémon can learn Absorb?
- Zubat, Golbat, Oddish, Gloom, and Vileplume, and 87 more Pokémon can learn Absorb — the full list is above.