Question 1

What is the current market value of Absol #XY178?

Accepted Answer

Absol (XY Black Star Promos) is presently valued at about $30.09 in raw condition. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at 0.0%. Relative to the last 30 days, value is near baseline at $30.14. The 90-day window shows a floor near $28.74 and a peak around $30.31 (5% total spread), which maps to low-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Promo.

Question 2

Is Absol #XY178 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: The latest week is near flat (0.0%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. With a 5% 90-day spread ($28.74-$30.31), this card currently tracks as low-volatility. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($30.14). Available graded data shows PSA 9 at $587.00, which is +1851% versus raw pricing.

Question 3

What is Absol #XY178 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Absol appears in XY Black Star Promos, released in 2013. The printed flavor text states: "It appears when it senses an impending natural disaster. As a result, it was mistaken as a doom bringer." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 100. Energy typing is Darkness. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. This card has the following ability: "Lamentation". The printed attacks highlight "Shadow Cage". It has a weakness to Fighting and resistance to Psychic. Retreat cost is 1 energy. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Absol cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Absol printings create a useful comparison set for Absol. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 6 distinct sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.10 to $9.43 (9330% spread). The current card sits +919% versus the sampled alternative average of $2.95. Notable alternatives include Absol #18 (Holon Phantoms) at $7.49, Absol #63 (Phantasmal Flames) at $0.12, Absol #30 (Shrouded Fable) at $0.16, and Absol #113 (Paradox Rift) at $0.10.

Question 5

What set is Absol #XY178 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for XY Black Star Promos is 2013. Series classification for this set is XY. The checklist contains 216 cards, placing it in a large expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 13 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. In the XY Black Star Promos checklist, Absol occupies position #XY178 as a Promo card.

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