Physical Sweeper
* Choice Band
* Swords Dance
* Psycho Cut
* Night Slash
* Superpower
* Knock Off
This moveset allows Absol to hit hard and fast. Swords Dance boosts its Attack stat, and Psycho Cut and Night Slash are powerful STAB moves. Superpower is a strong Fighting-type move that can hit Steel-types hard, and Knock Off removes an opponent's held item.
Revenge Killer
* Life Orb
* Swords Dance
* Sucker Punch
* Night Slash
* Ice Shard
* Taunt
This moveset allows Absol to take advantage of its high Speed stat and punish opponents who try to use priority moves or switch out. Swords Dance boosts its Attack stat, Sucker Punch is a powerful priority move, and Night Slash and Ice Shard are strong STAB moves. Taunt prevents opponents from using status moves, which can help Absol to set up its Swords Dance.