Absol (Japanese)
DP3: Shining Darkness · · Rare
Current Prices
Number
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Unlimited
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Absol (Japanese) Worth?
Absol (Japanese) (Unlimited variant) is a Rare card in the DP3: Shining Darkness set, card number . On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Absol (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Absol (Japanese) (DP3: Shining Darkness, ) is worth around $8.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $8.00, while a Heavily Played one drops to roughly $1.50. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $8.00, Lightly Played $9.99, Moderately Played $2.99, Heavily Played $1.50 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $19.21 — about 2.4x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $66.83.
Is It Worth Grading Absol (Japanese)?
Grading Absol (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($8.00) and a PSA 10 ($19.21) is about $11.21 — a 2.4x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $66.83. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.67 | $2.67 | $2.67 | 3 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $16.95 | $16.95 | $16.95 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $19.21 | $19.21 | $19.21 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $66.83 | $66.83 | $66.83 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.50 | $1.50 | $1.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 3 |
Is Absol (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Absol (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Absol (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
