Absol ex
SV03: Obsidian Flames · 214/197 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
214/197
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Absol ex Worth?
Absol ex (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV03: Obsidian Flames, card number 214/197. 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 ex Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Absol ex (SV03: Obsidian Flames, 214/197) is worth around $2.33 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.33, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.05. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.33, Lightly Played $2.15, Moderately Played $1.67, Heavily Played $1.26, Damaged $1.05 — 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 $68.00 — about 29x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $25.00.
Is It Worth Grading Absol ex?
Grading Absol ex can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.33) and a PSA 10 ($68.00) is about $65.67 — a 29x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $25.00, CGC 10 $15.00, CGC 9.5 $20.99. 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 | PSA 10 | $68.00 | $68.00 | $68.00 | 32 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.49 | $1.49 | $1.49 | 8 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.23 | $3.94 | $4.74 | 151 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 20 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $11.56 | $11.56 | $11.56 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $20.99 | $20.99 | $20.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $9.83 | $7.50 | $11.50 | 23 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 26 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 3 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.05 | $1.05 | $1.05 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.26 | $1.26 | $1.26 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.15 | $1.68 | $3.02 | 761 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.67 | $1.60 | $2.04 | 78 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.33 | $1.25 | $6.98 | 4,848 |
Is Absol ex a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Absol ex is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Absol ex's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
