Absol (Japanese)
S12a: VSTAR Universe · 191/172 · Art Rare
Current Prices
Number
191/172
Rarity
Art Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Absol (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Absol (Japanese) in its sought-after Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #191/172 of the S12a: VSTAR Universe 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 (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Absol (Japanese) (Rare, S12a: VSTAR Universe #191/172) changes hands at roughly $3.29, 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 $3.29, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $2.00. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $3.29, Lightly Played $2.33, Moderately Played $2.25, Damaged $2.00 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Absol (Japanese) is valued near $47.89 — about 15x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Absol (Japanese): 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 (Japanese) sits around $47.89 — roughly 15x 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 $22.75, CGC 10 $32.99, CGC 9.5 $8.00 — 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 | NEAR MINT | $3.92 | $3.85 | $3.99 | 141 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $46.93 | $46.93 | $46.93 | 1 |
| ebay | ACE 8 | $15.02 | $15.02 | $15.02 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 11 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $29.24 | $29.24 | $29.24 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 16 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $32.99 | $32.99 | $32.99 | 62 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $2.93 | $2.93 | $2.93 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $8.06 | $8.06 | $8.06 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 11 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 12 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $47.89 | $47.89 | $47.89 | 33 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $10.58 | $10.58 | $10.58 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $22.75 | $22.75 | $22.75 | 21 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 6 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $33.95 | $33.95 | $33.95 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.33 | $2.33 | $2.33 | 65 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.25 | $2.25 | $2.25 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $3.29 | $1.99 | $4.48 | 1,424 |
Collector Outlook for Absol (Japanese)
Absol (Japanese) holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. An accessible pickup whose pull is enjoyment and progress toward a finished set. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Absol (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
