Market outlook
Rising Outlook 7/10
The Pokémon TCG market has seen consistent growth, especially for older EX-era cards. Ultra Rare cards from 2007 are gaining collector interest as nostalgia drives demand. graded 10 copies have shown strong price appreciation over the past 2-3 years.
Next months. Next 3-6 months: Prices expected to remain stable with slight upward movement, particularly for graded 9-10 graded copies. Raw copies may see modest increases of 5-10%.
Long term. 1-3 years: Strong potential for continued growth, with graded 10 copies potentially reaching $3,000-$4,000. Raw copies may see 15-25% total appreciation.
History
Absol is a Darkness-type Pokémon known as the 'Disaster Pokémon' that appears before catastrophic events like earthquakes or tornadoes. In the Pokémon lore, it is a neutral creature that does not cause disasters but merely senses them, making it misunderstood as evil by humans.
This card was first released in 2007 as part of the EX Power Keepers set (also known as Power Keepers), which was the 13th set in the Pokémon TCG series and the first to exclusively release in English.
- The card has number 92/108 in the set, not 91/102 as initially stated in the query
- This is an Ultra Rare version of Absol ex, not a Rare Holo
- The set name is 'EX Power Keepers' or 'Power Keepers' and was released in 2007
- Only cards 92-108 in the set come in one holo version, making this card part of the final holo section
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Ultra Rare
- Print run
- Medium
- First printed in
- EX Power Keepers (Power Keepers)
- Demand
- Medium
- Supply
- Low
- Only cards 92-108 in EX Power Keepers come in one holo version
- Ultra Rare designation makes it less common than standard holos
- Limited print run of the 2007 EX-era set
- High collector demand for graded 10 graded copies increases scarcity of top-grade examples
Collector notes
Condition. Check for centering, edge wear, corner dings, and surface scratches. Common flaws include whitening on edges, small creases, and printing imperfections. The card's holographic layer is particularly sensitive to scratches.
Storage. Store in a rigid top loader or Pokémon card sleeve within a sealed plastic bag. Keep away from direct sunlight, heat, and humidity. Use a card binder with UV protection for display storage.
Authenticity. Fakes often have incorrect font, poor centering, dim holographic patterns, and lower-quality card stock. Authentic cards have crisp printing, proper holographic effects, and correct set numbering (92/108). Look for the 2007 copyright and proper Pokémon TCG logo.
