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Nintendo Move: Absorb


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Absorb
Type -type Category Origin Nintendo
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Power020 Accuracy100 PP25
Priority0 TargetSingle Pokémon except user Signature moveNo
Contact: No
Blocked by Protect: Yes
Blocked by Magic Coat: No
Stolen by Snatch: No
Used by Mirror Move: Yes
Boosted by King's Rock: Yes
Sound-based: No
If this move successfully damages the target, the user recovers HP equal to 50% of the damage dealt to the target, rounded down to the nearest whole number. If this move deals only 1 point of damage, 1 point will be restored to the user anyway.
In a triple battle, this move may target anyone facing or adjacent to the user.


Pokémon that learn Absorb by level-up: