
Absol is a Basic Darkness-type Pokémon with 100 HP. It is illustrated by the artist kodama and is part of the Champion's Path set from the Sword & Shield…
Absol is a Darkness-type Pokémon card with 100 HP from the Champion's Path set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 38/73 and is classified as Uncommon. The Champion's Path set was released on September 25, 2020.
The card includes the flavor text: “The elderly call it the disaster Pokémon and detest it, but interest in its power to predict disasters is on the rise.”.
Card name: Absol
Card number: 38/73
Set: Champion's Path
Series: Sword & Shield
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Darkness
HP: 100
Artist: kodama
Release date: September 25, 2020
National Pokédex number: 359
Absol is most often collected as part of a complete Champion's Path set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Absol was illustrated by kodama.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Absol is about $0.27. Recent listings range from roughly $0.15 (low) to
For context, the Champion's Path set has a median card value near $0.29 and an average near $7.03, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +50% over the last 7 days and +67% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Champion's Path set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Absol is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 36 copies of this card, of which 16 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 44.4%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
As an Uncommon card, Absol sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 36 copies to date.
Absol appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Team Magma vs Team Aqua 96 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Absol pokémon card is a Uncommon card from the Champion's Path set (Sword & Shield series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Champion's Path set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.27; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Absol is from the Champion's Path set (Sword & Shield series), numbered 38/73 with the Uncommon rarity.
Absol is classified as Uncommon.
The current aggregated market price is about $0.27, within a recent range of roughly $0.15 to
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 36 copies so far, with about 44.4% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 36 copies, of which 16 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 44.4%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
As an Uncommon card, Absol sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
The Champion's Path set was released on September 25, 2020.
Yes. Absol appears on 23 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.