Absol (Japanese)
SM8a: Dark Order · 023/052 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
SM8a: Dark OrderNumber
023/052
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Absol (Japanese) Worth?
Absol (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SM8a: Dark Order set, card number 023/052. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is an affordable, easy-to-find card best valued as part of a complete set rather than on its own.
Absol (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Absol (Japanese) (SM8a: Dark Order, 023/052) is worth around $1.71 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $1.71, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $1.25. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $31.00 — about 18x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value.
Is It Worth Grading Absol (Japanese)?
Grading Absol (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($1.71) and a PSA 10 ($31.00) is about $29.29 — a 18x uplift before grading fees. At this value grading rarely makes sense — the fee usually exceeds the card's worth.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.04 | $1.04 | $1.04 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.25 | $1.25 | $1.25 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.71 | $1.71 | $1.71 | 18 |
Is Absol (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Absol (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. 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.
