Absol XY178
Set: XY Black Star Promos
Released: Oct 12, 2013
Pokémon
Darkness Type
Promo
Darkness Type
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About Absol
It appears when it senses an impending natural disaster. As a result, it was mistaken as a doom bringer.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #359
- Card Number XY178
- Card RarityPromo
- IllustratorHasuno
- Release Date12/10/2013
- SeriesXY
- Expansion XY Black Star Promos
- 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
Fighting ×2
- Resistance
Psychic -20
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Darkness 
Fighting ×2 
Psychic -20 
Colorless ×1 Abilities
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Ability:
Lamentation
If this Pokémon is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if this Pokémon is Knocked Out), discard a random card from your opponent's hand.
Attacks
- Shadow Cage60
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Absol, a sleek and elegant Pokémon, poised on a rocky outcrop against a dramatic night sky. A large, ominous moon casts an ethereal glow, illuminating Absol‚Äôs striking white fur and sharp features. The background features dark, swirling clouds, enhancing the atmosphere of mystery and tension. The cool color palette includes deep blues and muted grays, contrasted by the luminous moonlight. The shading brings depth to Absol‚Äôs muscular form, evoking a sense of foreboding yet grace. The mood is both haunting and captivating, embodying Absol's nature as a bringer of warnings and disaster.
Playability Overview
Absol's ability to disrupt your opponent's hand upon taking damage encourages aggressive, pressure-based play, while its attack locks opponents in, making it a tactical choice for controlling tempo and limiting options.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Moonlit MysteryAbsol's artwork evokes a sense of haunting beauty with its glowing fur against the dark backdrop. This card should be placed on a "Mystical Night" page, possibly alongside other dark or ghostly Pokémon. The ethereal lighting makes it a perfect fit next to cards with a nighttime theme, like Spiritomb or Gengar.Additional Binder Suggestions: Mountain / Mysterious / Ethereal / Nightfall / Dark Forces
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