Absol 1/97
Pokemon card from Dragon · released Nov 24, 2003
Absol is a Holo Rare Darkness-type Basic Pokemon card, number 1/97 in Dragon (released Nov 24, 2003), illustrated by Naoyo Kimura. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$169.99 for the holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Sep 29 and Oct 28, 2026, its Holofoil TCGplayer market price was unchanged at ~$169.99.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | ~$169.99 | ~$285.00 | ~$289.99 | CardNexuseBayBuy Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Reverse Holofoil | ~$101.41No current listing near this price. | ~$664.70 | ~$839.70 | CardNexuseBayBuy Reverse Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
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Card details
| Set | Dragon |
| Number | 1/97 |
| Rarity | Holo Rare |
| Type | Darkness |
| HP | 70 |
| Stage | Basic |
| Artist | Naoyo Kimura |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Holofoil · Reverse Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number1/97Card 1 of the 97 in the main Dragon list.
- Set symbol
The small Dragon symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityHolo Rare, printed as a small symbol after the number.
- Illustrator“Illus. Naoyo Kimura” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Bad NewsIf the number of cards in your opponent's hand is at least 6, choose a number of cards there, without looking, until your opponent has 5 cards left. Have your opponent discard the cards you chose.
Prize Count20+If you have more Prize cards left than your opponent, this attack does 20 damage plus 20 more damage.
Weakness: Fighting x2 · Resistance: Psychic -30 · Retreat cost: 1
Other Absol printings
More Dragon cards
All Absol cards · Dragon price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.