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Absorb Bulb
Items item in the main series Pokémon games.
Flavor
In-game flavor text and effect notes for this item.
Flavor Text
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It boosts Sp. Atk if the holder is hit with a Water-type attack. It can only be used once.
Short Effect
Held: Raises the holder's Special Attack by one stage when it takes Water-type damage.
Effect
Held : When the holder takes []{type:water}-type damage from a move, its [Special Attack]{mechanic:special-attack} rises by one [stage]{mechanic:stage} and this item is consumed.
Artwork
Available item artwork variants for this game.
Scarlet and Violet
Dream World
Absorb Bulb
Items
Cost
4,000
Items
Category
Held items
Japanese
きゅうこん
