Absol
Absol (XY Black Star Promos #XY178, Promo) has a market price of about $30.49; a PSA 10 graded copy is worth roughly $168 (marginal). Live TCGplayer & eBay prices, updated daily on PokéPrice.
| Low | Market | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| holofoil | $60.00 | $30.49 | $4321.00 |
Ungraded is the live market price. PSA 9/10 are estimates from typical premiums for this card's era — tap any grade for real recent eBay sales.
Each shows expected net = graded value − raw ($30) − fee. PSA 10 ≈ $168 (est). Best case (top grade via PSA): +$93.
PSA usually resells highest for Pokémon; BGS & CGC grade a bit cheaper but sell for less. Assumes a clean near-mint raw (~30% top grade / 44% one below). A guide, not a guarantee — centering & condition decide the real grade.
Trend seeded from Cardmarket 7- & 30-day averages, then refined by our daily TCGplayer tracking.
Cardmarket (EU): trend €30.66 · avg €40.00
XY Black Star Promos
Abilities
If this Pokémon is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if this Pokémon is Knocked Out), discard a random card from your opponent's hand.
Attacks
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
“It appears when it senses an impending natural disaster. As a result, it was mistaken as a doom bringer.”
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Frequently asked questions about Absol
How much is Absol (XY Black Star Promos #XY178) worth?
As of the latest update, Absol (XY Black Star Promos #XY178) is worth about $30.49 ungraded. Recent listings range from $60.00 to $4321.00. PSA 9 and PSA 10 graded copies typically sell for more — see the graded values and recent eBay sold prices above.
What is the rarity of Absol?
Absol (#XY178) is listed as Promo in the XY Black Star Promos set. Scarcer rarities and higher-demand cards tend to command a premium — compare the other printings below to see how this version stacks up.
Where can I buy Absol?
You can buy Absol from TCGplayer, eBay, Cardmarket (EU), Amazon, Card Kingdom, Troll and Toad and CoolStuffInc — all linked above with current prices where available. PokéPrice compares them so you can find the cheapest place to buy.
What set is Absol from?
Absol is card #XY178 from the XY Black Star Promos set, released 2013/10/12. Browse every card in the set and other printings of Absol below.