Absol XY178
Pokemon card from XY Black Star Promos · released Oct 12, 2013
Absol is a Promo Darkness-type Basic Pokemon card, number XY178 in XY Black Star Promos (released Oct 12, 2013), illustrated by Hasuno. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$70.24 for the holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 15 and Oct 30, 2026, its Holofoil TCGplayer market price was unchanged at ~$70.24.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | ~$70.24 | ~$35.00 | ~$60.20 | CardNexuseBayBuy Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
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Card details
| Set | XY Black Star Promos |
| Number | XY178 |
| Rarity | Promo |
| Type | Darkness |
| HP | 100 |
| Stage | Basic |
| Artist | Hasuno |
| Format legality | Expanded |
| Finishes | Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card numberXY178A Black Star Promo number. Promos are numbered in their own series, with no set total.
- Set symbol
The small XY Black Star Promos 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.
- RarityPromo: the Black Star Promo symbol.
- Illustrator“Illus. Hasuno” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Ability: LamentationIf this Pokémon is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if this Pokémon is Knocked Out), discard a random card from your opponent's hand.
Shadow Cage60The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
Weakness: Fighting ×2 · Resistance: Psychic -20 · Retreat cost: 1
Other Absol printings
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Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.