Absol
Absol is a Rare Holo Pokémon TCG printing from Roaring Skies (#40). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $1.03 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2015. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Absol suits collectors working on Roaring Skies who need the Rare Holo slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish; skip impulse buys when variant or wear is unclear. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Absol from Roaring Skies?
Absol is a Pokémon card in Roaring Skies numbered 40. It appears when it senses an impending natural disaster. As a result, it was mistaken as a doom bringer. National Pokédex #359. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Absol worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $1.03 for Absol. Low and high spread runs $0.56 to $19.98. Per-finish references: Reverse Holofoil: $1.03; Holofoil: $1.21. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | Roaring Skies |
|---|---|
| Number | 40 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| TCGPlayer USD | $1.03 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €2.00 |
| Reverse Holofoil | $1.03 |
| Holofoil | $1.21 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 100 |
|---|---|
| Types | Darkness |
| Mach Claw | DarknessColorless 30 This attack's damage isn't affected by Resistance. |
| Cursed Eyes | When you play this Pokémon from your hand onto your Bench, you may move 3 damage counters from 1 of your opponent's Pokémon to another of his or her Pokémon. |
| Weakness | Fighting ×2 |
How collectible is Absol?
Absol is listed as Rare Holo in Roaring Skies. Set collectors, type collectors, and art buyers may value this card differently — confirm variant before paying chase premiums. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Absol?
Catalog fields: set Roaring Skies, rarity Rare Holo. Illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. Format status: Expanded. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Absol from Roaring Skies should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together.
Pros
- Absol is catalogued as Rare Holo printing in Roaring Skies, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $1.03 across finishes (Reverse Holofoil: $1.03; Holofoil: $1.21).
- Illustrator Kagemaru Himeno has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $1.03 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Absol worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $1.03 for ungraded Absol from Roaring Skies. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
What set is Absol from?
Absol is listed in Roaring Skies (XY) as card #40. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
How rare is Absol?
Our catalog lists Absol as Rare Holo in Roaring Skies. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Absol good for collectors or players?
Absol includes gameplay stats in Roaring Skies. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Absol?
Finish variants of Absol carry separate market listings. Reverse Holofoil: $1.03; Holofoil: $1.21 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.