Absol

Dragon · #1 · Rare Holo

$162US · TCGplayer

$45.26EU · Cardmarket

+5%7-day (EU)

+13%30-day (EU)

Rare HoloRarity

#9 of 100Rank in set

Price detail

Market read: flat this week; a top chase card in its set; notably pricier in the US.

TCGplayer (US) (holofoil)

Tier	USD
Low	$140
Market	$162
Mid	$290
High	$2,350

Every print variant (2)

Variant	Market	Low – High
Holofoil	$162	$140 – $2,350
Reverse Holofoil	$101	$77.64 – $840

The same card, different print: $162 vs $101 — a 1.6× spread. Check which variant a listing actually is before you judge the price.

Cardmarket (EU)

Metric	EUR
Trend	€41.91
Avg 1-day	€69.95
Avg 7-day	€39.83
Avg 30-day	€37.12
Low	€2.00

Authenticity check

At $162, Absol is in the price tier counterfeiters actually print. Before paying for a raw copy, run the quick physical checks — and be suspicious of any copy offered well under market.

Light test: real cards have an opaque middle layer — shine a phone light through the card; if it glows through easily, walk away.
Texture & print: under magnification real cards show a fine rosette dot pattern; fakes look flat, blurry, or oversaturated (the back's blue is a common tell).
Font & layout: compare the HP, energy symbols and set number against the card image above — fakes routinely get spacing and symbols subtly wrong.
The price itself: a raw Absol offered under about $80.97 is where fakes and bait listings live — run the exact price through our deal checker.

→ Full spot-a-fake checklist → Verifying graded slabs

FAQ

How much is Absol (Dragon #1) worth?

As of our 2026-08-07 data, Absol from Dragon is worth about $162 (TCGplayer US market) and around €45.26 (Cardmarket EU). Prices move constantly — check the live links before buying or selling.

Is Absol rare?

Its rarity is listed as Rare Holo and it ranks #9 of 100 by value in Dragon. Rarity is the printed classification — it does not by itself guarantee value.

What's the most valuable card in Dragon?

By current US market price, it's Charizard at $772.

Is Absol's price going up or down?

On the Cardmarket (EU) trend it's +5% over 7 days, +13% over 30 days. That's an early momentum signal, not a guarantee — collectible prices are volatile and can reverse quickly.

Where can I check Absol's live price?

See the current TCGplayer (US) market price here: Absol on TCGplayer ↗.

How can I tell if a Absol is fake?

Because it trades at $162, Absol is a counterfeit target. The fast checks: the light test (real cards have an opaque middle layer), print texture under magnification, and font/symbol accuracy — full checklist in the Authenticity section above. And sanity-check the price: a copy offered far below $162 is the classic fake/bait pattern — check any asking price here.