Absol – Legend Maker (#15)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Absol (#15) is a Rare card from EX - Legend Maker released in 2006. It showcases artwork by Midori Harada and the Extra Call attack, Search your deck for a Pokémon-ex, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.. TCGplayer market price sits around $3.20, Cardmarket average sale is €1.37, Floor listings start near €0.25.
- TCGplayer market price: $3.20
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.12
- Recent low listing: €0.25
Card Details
- Set
- Legend Maker
- Card Number
- 15
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Midori Harada
- HP
- 70
- Type
- 🌙 Darkness
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Resistances
- Psychic -30
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
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Shining Horn
As long as Absol is the only Pokémon you have in play, your opponent's Basic Pokémon can't attack.
Attacks & Strategy
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Extra Call
[Colorless]
Search your deck for a Pokémon-ex, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward. -
Feint Attack
[Darkness, Colorless]
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 20 damage to that Pokémon. This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness, Resistance, Poké-Powers, Poké-Bodies, or any other effects on that Pokémon.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Absol from Legend Maker (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2006, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Midori Harada.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Absol 15 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Absol's Extra Call for Colorless energy. Special effect: Search your deck for a Pokémon-ex, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your...
Stats Overview: 70 HP • Darkness Type • Weak to Fighting ×2 • Resistant to Psychic -30
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Absol Cards
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legend Maker #15 ← Current | 70 | 2 attacks | Rare | $3.20 |
�📦 Legend Maker Set Context
This Absol is part of the Legend Maker expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2006.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Midori Harada, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Absol card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare cards from Legend Maker are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Midori Harada resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Darkness typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Absol 15 was released in 2006 in the Legend Maker expansion. This set is part of the EX series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Midori Harada. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Legend Maker is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Darkness type Pokémon like Absol with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Absol card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Darkness energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Absol works best in Darkness type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.