PKMN.NET :: Dex :: Absorb
DEX -
MOVES: Absorb

Type:Grass
Power:20
Accuracy:100
PP:25
Number of Pokémon affected:1

Special move (uses Spec Attack and Spec Defense)

In-game description: A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Move notes:
Half of the damage dealt is healed by the user.
Prior to DP, PP was 20

Contests

Contest type:Smart
Appeal:2
Counter:3

Contest description: Startles the Pokemon that appealed before the user.

Contest notes:
Startles Pokemon that appealed directly before the user.

Super Contests

Contest type:Smart
Appeal:1

Contest description: Earn +3 if two Pokémon raise the Voltage in a row

Contest notes:
Adds three appeal points if, during this round, two consecutive appeals raise the voltage of any judge.

TMs, HMs and Move Tutors

This move is not represented as a TM, HM or Move Tutor move in any game

Type effectiveness

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