
Absol ex is a Basic Pokémon card of the Darkness type with 210 HP. It is part of the Obsidian Flames set from the Scarlet & Violet series, illustrated by…
Absol ex is a Darkness-type Pokémon card with 210 HP from the Obsidian Flames set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 214/197 and is classified as Ultra Rare. The Obsidian Flames set was released on August 11, 2023.
Card name: Absol ex
Card number: 214/197
Set: Obsidian Flames
Series: Scarlet & Violet
Rarity: Ultra Rare
Subtypes: Basic, ex
Type: Darkness
HP: 210
Artist: PLANETA Mochizuki
Release date: August 11, 2023
National Pokédex number: 359
Absol ex sits at a higher rarity tier, which makes it the kind of card collectors build sets around and use as a display piece. Well-centred, high-grade copies are the most desirable. For collectors completing the Obsidian Flames set, a card like this is often a centrepiece.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Absol ex was illustrated by PLANETA Mochizuki.
For Ultra Rare cards, the illustration is a major part of the appeal, and the artwork is one of the main reasons collectors seek these cards out.
The current aggregated market price for Absol ex is about
For context, the Obsidian Flames set has a median card value near $0.26 and an average near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Obsidian Flames set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Absol ex 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 1,058 copies of this card, of which 325 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 30.7%. 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.
Ultra Rare cards such as Absol ex are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.
Its collector number (214/197) sits above the set's printed total of 197, which is typical of special and secret rare cards that fall outside the main numbered set.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 1,058 copies to date.
Absol ex appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Power Keepers 92 (around 30), Obsidian Flames 135 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Absol ex pokémon card is a Ultra Rare card from the Obsidian Flames set (Scarlet & Violet series). As a higher-rarity chase card, it appeals to collectors building a complete set or focusing on standout artwork. Its current aggregated market price is about
Absol ex is from the Obsidian Flames set (Scarlet & Violet series), numbered 214/197 with the Ultra Rare rarity.
Absol ex is classified as Ultra Rare.
The current aggregated market price is about
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 1,058 copies so far, with about 30.7% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 1,058 copies, of which 325 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 30.7%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
Ultra Rare cards such as Absol ex are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.
The Obsidian Flames set was released on August 11, 2023.
Yes. Absol ex appears on 4 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.