Generation I Move

Absorb

GrassSpecial

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:

GamePowerAcc.PPType
Diamond & Pearl20
Sword & Shield4015

Pokémon That Learn Absorb

92 Pokémon can learn Absorb.