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Absol 097/189

Name: Absol #97 - Astral Radiance | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: swsh10-97
Price: 0.34 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Astral Radiance Released: May 27, 2022

Pokémon: Absol

Darkness Type Rare Holo Illustrator: GIDORA Pull Rate: 1 in 114.5 packs (0.9%)

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0.34 $0.02 (5.56%)

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0.36 $0.02 (5.88%)

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0.42 $0.04 (8.70%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA10	103.00	—	x303
PSA9	20.26	—	x60

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	142.50	—	x396
PSA9	25.78	—	x72
PSA8	8.52	—	x24
PSA7	12.50	—	x35

PSA10 Price History

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
4
11.43%
$142.50
PSA 9 Mint
20
57.14%
$25.78
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
7
20.00%
$8.52
PSA 7 Near Mint
2
5.71%
$12.50
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
1
2.86%
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PSA 5 Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 3 Very Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Absol 097/189 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $0.36 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $32.60

$0.36

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$12.50

PSA 7 −$17.49

$8.52

PSA 8 −$20.95

$25.78

PSA 9 −$5.93

$142.50

PSA 10 +$95.62

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $0.36 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Population Report (PSA)

About Absol

Swift as the wind, Absol races through fields and mountains. Its curved, bow-like horn is acutely sensitive to the warning signs of natural disasters.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Absol
National Pokédex #[359]
Card Number 097/189
Card RarityRare Holo
IllustratorGIDORA
Release Date27/05/2022
Regulation MarkF
SeriesSword & Shield
Expansion Astral Radiance
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionHoenn
Generation Generation 3

Card Attributes

Energy Type Darkness
Health Points100 HP
Weakness Grass ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Swirling Disaster
This attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Claw Rend50+
If your opponent's Active Pokémon already has any damage counters on it, this attack does 70 more damage.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Absol standing firmly atop a rocky cliff, its piercing red eyes scanning the stormy, cloud-filled sky, embodying an ominous presence amidst the rugged mountain landscape.

Playability Overview

Absol's ability to spread damage with Swirling Disaster and finish weakened opponents with Claw Rend supports a strategy focused on consistent board control and gradual chip damage.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Disaster WarningThis Absol card really captures a foreboding mood with its dark color palette and dramatic pose. I’d place it in a “Crisis Zone” page, ideally near Pokémon that evoke similar themes of danger or misfortune. Consider pairing it with other ominous cards, like a Shadow Lugia or a spooky Mimikyu, to enhance the overall vibe.Additional Binder Suggestions: Mountains / Intense / Dark / Catastrophe / Shadowy Presence

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Absol #097/189 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Absol #097/189 from Astral Radiance — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Absol #097/189 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Absol has moved down 5.6% to $0.34. PSA 10 copies are unchanged over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Absol #097/189?

Absol #097/189 appears roughly 1 in 114.5 packs, which works out at 0.9% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from Astral Radiance.

How rare is Absol #097/189?

Absol #097/189 is a Rare, one of the higher rarity tiers in Astral Radiance.

Is Absol #097/189 worth grading?

At $0.34 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $103.00, giving a net return of +$61.27 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns −$10.71, so anything below a 10 loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Absol #097/189 exist?

PSA have graded 35 copies of Absol #097/189, of which 4 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 11.4%, or roughly 1 in 8.8 graded copies.

Is Absol #097/189 hard to get in gem mint?

Yes. At a 11.4% gem rate, Absol grades worse than the Astral Radiance average by 13.1 points. Clean copies are harder to come by.

Who illustrated Absol #097/189?

Absol #097/189 was illustrated by GIDORA, who has illustrated 180 Pokémon cards in total.

Is Absol #097/189 legal in tournaments?

Absol #097/189 carries regulation mark F and is currently not legal in Standard, legal in Expanded and legal in Unlimited.

When was Absol #097/189 released?

Absol #097/189 was released on 27 May 2022 as part of Astral Radiance. It belongs to the Modern era and features a Generation 3 Pokémon from the Hoenn region.

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