What is Absol #XY178 worth?

Absol (XY Black Star Promos) currently sells for about $56.93 in Near Mint ungraded condition. Pricing refreshes daily from TCGPlayer and CardMarket.

What set is Absol from?

Absol is from the XY Black Star Promos Pokemon TCG set released in 2013, collector number XY178. This card sits in the mid-modern era of Pokemon TCG.

Absol is classified as Promo in the XY Black Star Promos set. Rarity tiers determine pull rates from booster packs — rarer cards command higher market premiums, especially in graded condition.

Who illustrated Absol?

Absol was illustrated by Hasuno for the XY Black Star Promos Pokemon TCG set. Artist-specific Pokemon cards have dedicated collector demand — alternate-art and special-illustration releases from popular artists trade at premiums.

Absol #XY178 · XY Black Star Promos

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Current market price

Updated 04/10/2026

Market (Near Mint)

$56.93

Price range (NM → Damaged)

$17.01 – $56.93

4 provider prices · 1 estimated

Holofoil

4 provider prices · 5 conditions · 2 graded

Raw prices

What do NM, LP… mean?

NMNear Mint — minimal to no visible wear.

LPLightly Played — minor edge wear or small scratches.

MPModerately Played — edge whitening, minor creases, surface scratches.

HPHeavily Played — creases, heavy whitening, noticeable damage.

DMDamaged — severe wear or structural damage.

Provider price

A check means the price is sourced directly from TCGPlayer or CardMarket. Conditions without a check are estimated from neighboring prices using the same multipliers the iOS app uses.