Absol is most likely based on the Bai Ze (白澤) of Chinese mythology, whose name literally translates to “white marsh.” It is generally described as a white beast, distinguished by having one or two horns on its head. Considered to be an intelligent beast, Bai Ze is gifted with the ability to understand human speech and the knowledge on the forms and habits of 11,520 types of supernatural creatures in the world. In legend, Bai Ze shared its knowledge to the Yellow Emperor, which was subsequently compiled in a book called Bai Ze Tu. Few of its supposed fragments survive today. In Japan, it is known as the hakutaku (白沢). In a related legend, a similar creature known as the kutabe predicted that a plague would sweep through the Toyama Prefecture of Japan. It is also sometimes said to have an extra eye on their head or back, which may be represented by the oval that appears on Absol’s forehead. Absol’s head is modeled after a Taijitu symbol. Absol’s humanized face and feline appearance may also be a homage to the sphinx. Its scythe-shaped tail and horn suggest a resemblance to the Western personified depiction of Death, who is related to destiny and disaster. It may have also been inspired by the black cat superstition. Due to its feline appearance and it living in mountains Absol may also draw inspiration from a cougar.
Mega Absol’s wings and elongated hair give it the appearance of an angel, with its wings also being reminiscent of Greek portrayals of sphinxes and furthering the connection to sphinxes noted above.
Absol may derive from 物騒 bussō (dangerous). It may also be a combination of ab- (“away from”) and sol (Latin for sun), referring to its Dark-type nature. The latter may also be a reference to a solar eclipse, as many cultures considered a solar eclipse as a sign of end-times or disaster.
It may also be derived from absolute, relating to its ability to foretell impending disasters. Or from absolve, meaning “to free someone from punishment or blame,” or, “to be declared as innocent for an accused wrongdoing,” in reference to it being misunderstood and undeserving of its reputation as doom-bringer.
Alternatively it could derive from Absalom, a name which is said to bring bad luck, according to Jewish tradition.
No: 359
English Name: Absol
Japanese Name: Abusoru
Generation: 3
Type: Dark
Species: Disaster Pokémon
Abilities: Pressure, Super Luck, Justified (hidden ability)
Evolution:-
Absol is a quadruped, mammalian Pokémon with a dark blue to gray body covered in white fur. It has a ruff around its neck and chest and a tuft on the top of its head adorned with a single blue-black oval. It has a feline face with almond-shaped, red eyes, a scythe-like tail, and a sickle-shaped horn on the side of its head. Its broad feet are equipped with three claws each, and spikes protrude from the heels of its hind legs and the elbows of its front legs.
As Mega Absol, its fur is longer overall, and the increased energy coursing through its body makes the fur at the back of its mane stand on end, so that it appears to have wings.[1] The spikes on its heels and elbows grow larger, and the fur in these areas becomes longer as well. Its sickle-shaped horn widens, while an additional, smaller horn appears on the opposite side of its head. Its tail now has a more saw-like shape, and the oval marking on its forehead is now a rounded triangle.
Absol lives in the mountains far from civilization, and rarely ventures down from its alpine home. Using its horn, Absol is able to sense even subtle changes in the sky and the land to predict when a natural disaster will occur, and will try to warn people when one is approaching. This often has the unfortunate effect of Absol itself being blamed for the disaster.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Ruby: Every time Absol appears before people, it is followed by a disaster such as an earthquake or a tidal wave. As a result, it came to be known as the disaster Pokémon.
Pokemon Sapphire: Absol has the ability to foretell the coming of natural disasters. It lives in a harsh, rugged mountain environment. This Pokémon very rarely ventures down from the mountains.
Pokemon Emerald: It sharply senses even subtle changes in the sky and the land to predict natural disasters. It is a long-lived Pokémon that has a life-span of 100 years.
Pokemon FireRed: It appears when it senses an impending natural disaster. As a result, it was mistaken as a doom-bringer.
Pokemon LeafGreen: It appears when it senses an impending natural disaster. As a result, it was mistaken as a doom-bringer.
Pokemon Diamond: It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger.
Pokemon Pearl: It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger.
Pokemon Platinum: Rumored to sense danger with its horn, it became a target. It fled deep into the mountains.
Pokemon HeartGold: It has the ability to foretell natural disasters. Its life span is over a hundred years.
Pokemon SoulSilver: It has the ability to foretell natural disasters. Its life span is over a hundred years.
Pokemon Black: Rumored to sense disasters with its horn, it became a target. It fled deep into the mountains.
Pokemon White: Rumored to sense disasters with its horn, it became a target. It fled deep into the mountains.
Pokemon Black 2: It appears from deep in the mountains to warn people about upcoming disasters it has sensed with its horn.
pokemon White 2: It appears from deep in the mountains to warn people about upcoming disasters it has sensed with its horn.
Pokemon X: It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger.
Pokemon Y: It appears when it senses an impending natural disaster. As a result, it was mistaken as a doom bringer.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: Every time Absol appears before people, it is followed by a disaster such as an earthquake or a tidal wave. As a result, it came to be known as the disaster Pokémon.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: Absol has the ability to foretell the coming of natural disasters. It lives in a harsh, rugged mountain environment. This Pokémon very rarely ventures down from the mountains.
Pokemon SUN: Long ago, superstitions were spread about it, saying it brought disaster. This fed a hatred of it, and it was driven deep into the mountains.
Pokemon MOON: Although it’s said to bring disaster, in actuality, this Pokémon possesses a calm disposition and warns people of any crises that loom.
