Darkness
Bad News
If the number of cards in your opponent's hand is at least 6, choose a number of cards there, without looking, until your opponent has 5 cards left. Have your opponent discard the cards you chose.
Dragon
Absol
1/97 70 HP · Darkness · Holo Rare
English card price
131.19 €
30-day average · general reference
We do not have the Near Mint average for the English print yet. Meanwhile this is the Cardmarket 30-day average, which mixes every language and condition (updated 02/11/2026).
See listings on Cardmarket ↗ What makes a card more valuable?
| Number | 1/97 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Holo Rare |
| Category | Pokemon |
| Stage | Basic |
| Type | Darkness |
| Weakness | Fighting x2 |
| Resistance | Psychic -30 |
| Retreat cost | 1 |
| Legality | Standard: No · Expanded: No |
| Finishes | Holo · Reverse holo |
| Illustrator | Naoyo Kimura |
What to know about this card
- It is card 1 of the 97 in the official Dragon checklist. If you are completing the set, mark it in your collection to keep track.
- Rarity: Holo Rare. The symbol in the bottom corner confirms it at a glance, as explained in Pokémon card rarities explained.
- It exists in several finishes (Holo, Reverse holo). Each one has its own price; the average above is for the regular version.
- Artwork by Naoyo Kimura. Some collectors chase every card by the same artist: how to start (in Spanish).
- Given its price, check it before buying: see how to spot a fake card and whether grading is worth it.
Attacks
DarknessColorless
Prize Count
20+If you have more Prize cards left than your opponent, this attack does 20 damage plus 20 more damage.
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