Absol ex · Obsidian Flames, what to know.
About the Absol ex card
Numbered 214 of 230 in Obsidian Flames, released in August 2023, Absol ex is an Ultra 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 PLANETA Mochizuki.
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
On a holo like Absol ex, 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 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.
