Absol
Team Magma vs Team Aqua · 96/95 · Secret Rare
Current Prices
Number
96/95
Rarity
Secret Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Absol Worth?
Absol (Holofoil variant) is a secret rare — one of the hardest pulls in Team Magma vs Team Aqua, card number 96/95. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is a premium card whose value justifies professional protection and, often, grading.
Absol Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Absol (Team Magma vs Team Aqua, 96/95) is worth around $161.65 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $161.65, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $91.16. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $161.65, Lightly Played $157.38, Moderately Played $135.99, Heavily Played $129.99, Damaged $91.16 — 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 $959.99 — about 5.9x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $599.99.
Is It Worth Grading Absol?
Grading Absol can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($161.65) and a PSA 10 ($959.99) is about $798.34 — a 5.9x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $599.99, CGC 10 $950.00, BGS 9.5 $380.00. At this price grading is usually worth it: the value jump and authentication outweigh the cost.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $105.16 | $105.16 | $105.16 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | 10 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $380.00 | $380.00 | $380.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $950.00 | $950.00 | $950.00 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $95.00 | $95.00 | $95.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $166.50 | $166.50 | $166.50 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $34.20 | $34.20 | $34.20 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $959.99 | $959.99 | $959.99 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $151.28 | $151.28 | $151.28 | 12 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $179.99 | $179.99 | $179.99 | 20 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $235.00 | $235.00 | $235.00 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $599.99 | $599.99 | $599.99 | 25 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $91.16 | $91.16 | $91.16 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $129.99 | $129.99 | $129.99 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $157.38 | $157.38 | $157.38 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $135.99 | $135.99 | $135.99 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $161.65 | $161.65 | $161.65 | 18 |
Is Absol a Good Buy?
Secret rares like Absol are naturally scarce, which underpins long-term value. Premium cards like this are where most genuine appreciation happens — condition and grade decide the ceiling. Whatever you decide, recheck Absol's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
