grassspecialGeneration I

Absorb

#071

Power

100%

Accuracy

Priority

Selected Pokemon

Target

—

Effect %

Effect

Inflicts regular damage. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.

Short Description

Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.

Battle Data

Damage Heal

Contest

Type

Smart

Use After

Growth

Historical Values

Version	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type
Diamond Pearl	—	—	20	—
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee	20	—	25	—
Sword Shield	40	—	15	—

In-Game Descriptions

Gold SilverCrystal

“Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.”

Ruby SapphireEmerald

“An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.”

Firered Leafgreen

“An attack that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP.”

Diamond PearlPlatinumHeartgold SoulsilverBlack WhiteBlack 2 White 2X YOmega Ruby Alpha SapphireSun MoonUltra Sun Ultra MoonLets Go Pikachu Lets Go EeveeSword Shield

“A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.”

Legends Arceus

“The user attacks by draining the target’s nutrients. Some of the damage dealt to the target is absorbed by the user to restore their own HP.”

Scarlet Violet

“A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.”

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