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Absol

XY Black Star Promos#XY178/216XYIllustrated by Hasuno

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XY Black Star Promos
Card identity
XY Black Star Promos
Card name
Absol
Collector number
XY178/216
Rarity
Promo
Darkness
Market overview

Available price data

Prices vary by condition, language, seller, and card finish.

United States

TCGPlayer

USD

No TCGPlayer prices are available.

European Union

Cardmarket

EUR
Average selling price
15.64
Low
6.35
Trend
16.49

❤️ HP

100

⚡ Type

Darkness

Abilities

Lamentation

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.

Ability

⚔️ Attacks

Shadow CageDarkness Colorless Colorless60

The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.

⚠️ Weaknesses

Fighting ××2

🛡️ Resistances

Psychic-20

🏃 Retreat Cost

1

💎 Card Rarity & Info

RarityPromo
Estimated Pull RateVaries by set
PopularityModerate Demand (40/100)
Release Year2013
IllustratorHasuno

*Pull rates and print runs are estimates based on community data

🖨️ Print Information

Card NumberXY178/216
IllustratorHasuno
RarityPromo
Release Year2013

👁️ Collector Interest

Moderate Demand
Interest Score40/100
Trend📉 Trending Down
Collector Activity400+ active

Based on card value, rarity, and market activity

Flavor Text

"It appears when it senses an impending natural disaster. As a result, it was mistaken as a doom bringer."

📖 Pokédex Information

#359

📜 Legalities

Expanded

📦 Set Information

SetXY Black Star Promos
SeriesXY
Total Cards216
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🔍 Card Condition Guide

Gem Mint 10Perfect centering, no flaws
Mint 9Minor off-centering or tiny speck
Near Mint 7-8Some visible wear on edges or corners
Lightly Played 5-6Noticeable wear, minor scratches

*Higher grades significantly increase card value. Always inspect under good lighting.

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