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Absol - XY Black Star Promos (#XY178)
- Number
- XY178
- Illustrator
- Hasuno
- Energy
- Darkness
It appears when it senses an impending natural disaster. As a result, it was mistaken as a doom bringer.
Absol - XY Black Star Promos
Absol is a Promo Pokémon card from the XY Black Star Promos Pokémon TCG set, released 2013, illustrated by Hasuno. It sits at card number XY178 in the XY Black Star Promos checklist, classified as a Darkness-type Pokémon with 100 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is a promotional print, distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than standard booster packs. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $30.49, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Absol has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#XY178 in XY Black Star Promos) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 79Strong
Strong market heat, grading upside. Weak icon status.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
PSA 10 premium over raw NM.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 4649m ago
Market price history
Sale History 141 sales · since 2023-01-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $6.39 | ||
| RAW | $5.75 | ||
| RAW | $5.00 | ||
| RAW | $5.38 | ||
| RAW | $5.50 | ||
| RAW | $4.97 | ||
| RAW | $5.28 | ||
| RAW | $4.18 | ||
| RAW | $4.49 | ||
| RAW | $4.81 | ||
| RAW | $4.00 | ||
| RAW | $4.11 | ||
| RAW | $3.01 | ||
| RAW | $3.31 | ||
| RAW | $3.50 | ||
| RAW | $2.94 | ||
| RAW | $2.99 | ||
| RAW | $2.49 | ||
| PSA 8 | $6.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $12.59 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $16.71 | ||
| PSA 10 | $31.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.65 | ||
| RAW | $2.49 | ||
| RAW | $2.53 | ||
| PSA 8 | $6.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $10.50 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $16.71 | ||
| PSA 10 | $29.12 | ||
| RAW | $2.53 | ||
| RAW | $2.55 | ||
| PSA 8 | $6.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $10.84 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $16.71 | ||
| PSA 10 | $35.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.55 | ||
| RAW | $2.49 | ||
| PSA 8 | $9.79 | ||
| PSA 9 | $11.42 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $16.71 | ||
| PSA 10 | $34.85 | ||
| RAW | $2.49 | ||
| RAW | $2.09 | ||
| PSA 8 | $11.23 | ||
| PSA 9 | $12.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $16.71 | ||
| PSA 10 | $36.26 | ||
| RAW | $2.09 | ||
| RAW | $2.01 | ||
| PSA 8 | $11.04 | ||
| PSA 9 | $12.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $16.71 | ||
| PSA 10 | $35.72 | ||
| RAW | $2.01 | ||
| RAW | $2.02 | ||
| PSA 8 | $10.59 | ||
| PSA 9 | $12.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $16.71 | ||
| PSA 10 | $37.44 | ||
| RAW | $2.02 | ||
| RAW | $1.87 | ||
| PSA 8 | $14.95 | ||
| PSA 9 | $16.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $16.71 | ||
| PSA 10 | $42.67 | ||
| RAW | $1.87 | ||
| RAW | $2.41 | ||
| PSA 8 | $15.48 | ||
| PSA 9 | $17.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $19.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $41.25 | ||
| RAW | $2.41 | ||
| RAW | $2.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $14.97 | ||
| PSA 9 | $16.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $16.71 | ||
| PSA 10 | $42.24 | ||
| RAW | $2.50 | ||
| RAW | $2.33 | ||
| PSA 8 | $15.70 | ||
| PSA 9 | $17.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $19.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $42.84 | ||
| RAW | $2.33 | ||
| RAW | $2.49 | ||
| PSA 8 | $15.60 | ||
| PSA 9 | $17.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $19.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $39.89 | ||
| RAW | $2.49 | ||
| RAW | $2.87 | ||
| PSA 8 | $15.44 | ||
| PSA 9 | $16.51 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $18.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $39.34 | ||
| RAW | $2.87 | ||
| RAW | $2.07 | ||
| PSA 8 | $15.22 | ||
| PSA 9 | $16.51 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $18.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $39.18 | ||
| RAW | $2.07 | ||
| RAW | $1.94 | ||
| PSA 8 | $15.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $17.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $40.00 | ||
| RAW | $1.94 | ||
| RAW | $2.09 | ||
| PSA 8 | $17.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $20.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $45.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.09 | ||
| RAW | $2.64 | ||
| PSA 8 | $17.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $20.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $38.50 | ||
| RAW | $2.64 | ||
| RAW | $2.89 | ||
| PSA 8 | $17.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $20.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $45.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.89 | ||
| RAW | $2.08 | ||
| PSA 8 | $17.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $20.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $55.50 | ||
| RAW | $2.08 | ||
| RAW | $2.38 | ||
| PSA 8 | $17.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $20.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $117.38 | ||
| RAW | $2.38 | ||
| RAW | $2.71 | ||
| PSA 8 | $17.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $20.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $45.40 | ||
| RAW | $2.71 | ||
| RAW | $4.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $15.13 | ||
| PSA 10 | $49.94 | ||
| RAW | $4.00 |
Other printings of Absol
Absol FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Absol from XY Black Star Promos worth?
Recent recorded market price is $30.49 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10). See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Absol?
This printing is a promotional print, distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than standard booster packs (the card is labeled "Promo" on the checklist). Absol has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Absol?
Hasuno illustrated this card. See Hasuno's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Absol released?
The XY Black Star Promos set released in 2013, so this card (#XY178 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Absol?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the XY Black Star Promos set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.