Absol · Crown Zenith, what to know.
About the Absol card
Numbered 76 of 160 in Crown Zenith, released in January 2023, Absol is a Rare Holo, a Basic Darkness-type carrying 100 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Absol needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by Shiburingaru.
Printed on the card, the Absol Pokédex entry reads: "Swift as the wind, Absol races through fields and mountains. Its curved, bow-like horn is acutely sensitive to the warning signs of natural disasters."
What is Absol worth?
Absol is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Crown Zenith's value. The rarity tier decides most of it, since the same card prints at several tiers with very different prices. In top-grade 1st Edition, Crown Zenith holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Absol before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
On a holo like Absol, surface is the grade cap. The darkness foil shows hairlines under raking light, and the print reveals scratches that flat scans miss. Centering on the left and right borders is the second thing to check.
If you are collecting Absol
For Absol, variant comes before condition. Confirm the exact rarity tier on the Absol, since the spread between tiers is wide. Demand a clear photo of the Absol holo for any raw purchase.
