Absol (Team Magma vs Team Aqua 96) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Absol from the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set is a Rare Secret Basic Darkness-type Pokémon with 70 HP. As card number 96, it stands out for its distinctive design, Mitsuhiro Arita artwork, and a moveset that mixes quick pressure with pinpoint damage. Quick Attack provides swift offense, while Feint Attack lets you target any opponent’s Pokémon, ignoring common defenses.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Attacks:
• Quick Attack: Flip a coin; if heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 10 more.
• Feint Attack: Deals 30 damage to any opponent’s Pokémon, ignoring Weakness, Resistance, and other effects.
• Abilities: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: Unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Absol appears as card number 96 in the ex4 subset of the Team Magma vs Team Aqua series. It is a Rare Secret card, distinguished by its unique numbering and rarity status within the set.

Variants & Identifiers

• Variants: There are no known print variants for this Absol card.
• Identifiers: Set code “ex4,” card number 96, Darkness typing, the specific Quick Attack and Feint Attack moves, and Mitsuhiro Arita’s artwork.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality status: unknown.
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store in a protective sleeve and keep away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• As a Rare Secret card, preserving edges and surface is crucial for maintaining collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Magma vs Team Aqua (ex4): This set features thematic Pokémon aligned with the Team Magma and Team Aqua storyline. Absol stands out as a powerful Darkness-type Basic Pokémon with versatile attacks, fitting well into decks that leverage disruption and targeted damage.