Absol
Holon Phantoms · 18/110 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
Holon PhantomsNumber
18/110
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Absol: Rarity & Collectibility
Absol in its sought-after Reverse_Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #18/110 of the Holon Phantoms set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Absol?
In 2026, a Near Mint Absol (Rare, Holon Phantoms #18/110) changes hands at roughly $44.98, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $44.98, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $17.97. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $44.98, Lightly Played $37.78, Moderately Played $26.37, Heavily Played $18.77, Damaged $17.97 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Absol is valued near $232.40 — about 5.2x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Absol: Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. A PSA 10 (or CGC 10 / BGS Black Label equivalent) Absol sits around $232.40 — roughly 5.2x a raw copy. That gap exists because relatively few examples ever earn a perfect grade, so gem-mint population is the real scarcity collectors chase. Step down a notch and demand spreads across PSA 9 $170.00, CGC 10 $250.00, PSA 8 $10.66 — each tier a smaller, scarcer pool than the one below it. The rule of thumb for collectors: the rarer the card, the more a certified high grade matters to its standing.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $12.99 | $12.99 | $12.99 | 1 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $19.98 | $19.98 | $19.98 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $35.95 | $35.95 | $35.95 | 7 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $232.40 | $232.40 | $232.40 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $48.99 | $48.99 | $48.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $10.66 | $10.66 | $10.66 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $108.50 | $108.50 | $108.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $170.00 | $170.00 | $170.00 | 18 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $17.97 | $17.97 | $17.97 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $18.77 | $18.77 | $18.77 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $37.78 | $37.78 | $37.78 | 39 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $26.37 | $26.37 | $26.37 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $44.98 | $44.98 | $44.98 | 19 |
Collector Outlook for Absol
Absol holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Cards in this band from beloved sets tend to keep a loyal collector base over time. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Absol on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
