
Absol is a Darkness-type Pokémon with 100 HP. It is classified as a Basic Pokémon and is part of the Fusion Strike set from the Sword & Shield series. The…
Absol is a Darkness-type Pokémon card with 100 HP from the Fusion Strike set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 164/264 and is classified as Rare. The Fusion Strike set was released on November 12, 2021.
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: 164/264
Set: Fusion Strike
Series: Sword & Shield
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Darkness
HP: 100
Artist: Eri Yamaki
Release date: November 12, 2021
National Pokédex number: 359
Absol is a solid addition to the Fusion Strike set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Absol was illustrated by Eri Yamaki.
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 $0.29. Recent listings range from roughly $0.10 (low) to
For context, the Fusion Strike set has a median card value near $0.31 and an average near $8.20, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +15% over the last 7 days and +25% 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 Fusion Strike 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 11 copies of this card, of which 2 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 18.2%. 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.
Rare cards like Absol are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 11 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 Rare card from the Fusion Strike set (Sword & Shield series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Fusion Strike set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.29; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Absol is from the Fusion Strike set (Sword & Shield series), numbered 164/264 with the Rare rarity.
Absol is classified as Rare.
The current aggregated market price is about $0.29, within a recent range of roughly $0.10 to
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 11 copies so far, with about 18.2% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 11 copies, of which 2 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 18.2%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
Rare cards like Absol are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
The Fusion Strike set was released on November 12, 2021.
Yes. Absol appears on 23 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.