Absol in Pokémon GO
By Matt · Updated Quick answer
Absol is Dark type, so it's weak to Bug, Fairy and Fighting.
What is Absol weak to?
Absol is Dark type, so it takes extra damage from Bug, Fairy and Fighting attacks.
Defending Absol 
Dark
Dark Hits it hard
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Bug160% damage 1.6× -
Fairy160% damage 1.6× -
Fighting160% damage 1.6×
Bounces off
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Psychic39.1% damage - Dark62.5% damage
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Ghost62.5% damage
Leave Psychic, Dark and Ghost attackers at home: Absol resists them, and Psychic barely scratches it.
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FAQ
What is Absol weak to in Pokémon GO?
Absol is Dark type. It's weak to Bug, Fairy and Fighting. It resists Psychic, Dark and Ghost.
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