Absorb

This Pokémon attack page lists all the details of the grass-type move Absorb, including which pokemon can learn it.

Move data

Type grass
Category
Power 20
Accuracy 100
PP 25
Effect User recovers half of the HP inflicted on opponent.

Game descriptions

Diamond/Pearl A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Ruby/Sapphire An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.

Learnt by level up

The following pokemon learn Absorb by leveling up:

Oddish
#043 • grass / poison
Gloom
#044 • grass / poison
Tangela
#114 • grass
Kabuto
#140 • rock / water
Kabutops
#141 • rock / water
Sunkern
#191 • grass
Sunflora
#192 • grass
Treecko
#252 • grass
Grovyle
#253 • grass
Sceptile
#254 • grass
Beautifly
#267 • bug / flying
Lotad
#270 • water / grass
Lombre
#271 • water / grass
Shroomish
#285 • grass
Breloom
#286 • grass / fighting
Roselia
#315 • grass / poison
Cacnea
#331 • grass
Cacturne
#332 • grass / dark
Turtwig
#387 • grass
Grotle
#388 • grass
Torterra
#389 • grass / ground
Budew
#406 • grass / poison
Tangrowth
#465 • grass