Absol (Japanese)
Rulers of the Heavens · 048/054 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Number
048/054
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Unlimited_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Absol (Japanese) Worth?
Absol (Japanese) (Unlimited_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Rulers of the Heavens, card number 048/054. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Absol (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Absol (Japanese) (Rulers of the Heavens, 048/054) is worth around $29.99 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $29.99, while a Heavily Played one drops to roughly $10.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $29.99, Lightly Played $18.00, Moderately Played $15.00, Heavily Played $10.00 — 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 $179.99 — about 6.0x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $70.00.
Is It Worth Grading Absol (Japanese)?
Grading Absol (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($29.99) and a PSA 10 ($179.99) is about $150.00 — a 6.0x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $70.00. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $16.48 | $16.48 | $16.48 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $179.99 | $179.99 | $179.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 8 |
Is Absol (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Holos like Absol (Japanese) are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. 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.
