Absol ex · Obsidian Flames, what to know.
About the Absol ex card
Numbered 135 of 230 in Obsidian Flames, released in August 2023, Absol ex is a Double Rare, a Basic Darkness-type carrying 210 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Absol ex needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by Nisota Niso.
What is Absol ex worth?
Absol ex is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Obsidian Flames'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, Obsidian Flames 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 ex before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
For graded buyers, the holo window on Absol ex is where most points are won or lost. Surface scratches and foil misregistration are common on these cards, and centering was inconsistent enough that clean PSA 10s stay scarce. Read the darkness foil at a 45-degree angle under strong light before committing.
If you are collecting Absol ex
For Absol ex, variant comes before condition. Confirm the exact rarity tier on the Absol ex, since the spread between tiers is wide. Demand a clear photo of the Absol ex holo for any raw purchase.
