Absol – Secret Wonders (#21)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Absol (#21) is a Rare card from Diamond & Pearl - Secret Wonders released in 2007. It showcases artwork by Ken Sugimori and the Baleful Wind attack, Choose a card from your opponent's hand without looking and discard it. If you discarded a Trainer, Supporter, or Stadium card, choose 1 more card from your opponent's hand without looking and discard it.. TCGplayer market price sits around $3.13, Cardmarket average sale is €1.39, Floor listings start near €0.10.
- TCGplayer market price: $3.13
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.14
- Recent low listing: €0.10
Card Details
- Set
- Secret Wonders
- Card Number
- 21
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 70
- Type
- 🌙 Darkness
- Weaknesses
- Fighting +20
- Resistances
- Psychic -20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Baleful Wind
[Colorless]
Choose a card from your opponent's hand without looking and discard it. If you discarded a Trainer, Supporter, or Stadium card, choose 1 more card from your opponent's hand without looking and discard it. -
Raid
[Darkness]
— 10
If you played Absol from your hand during this turn, this attack's base damage is 40 instead of 10.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Absol from Secret Wonders (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2007, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Ken Sugimori.
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 21 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Absol's Baleful Wind for Colorless energy. Special effect: Choose a card from your opponent's hand without looking and discard it. If you discarded a Trainer, ...
Stats Overview: 70 HP • Darkness Type • Weak to Fighting +20 • Resistant to Psychic -20
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Wonders #21 ← Current | 70 | 2 attacks | Rare | $3.13 |
�📦 Secret Wonders Set Context
This Absol is part of the Secret Wonders expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2007.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, 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 Secret Wonders are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Ken Sugimori 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 21 was released in 2007 in the Secret Wonders expansion. This set is part of the Diamond & Pearl series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Ken Sugimori. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Secret Wonders 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.