Absol Collector’s Guide: Champion’s Path #38

Character Intro

Absol from the Champion’s Path set is an Uncommon card numbered 38. With 100 HP and the attack Dark Cutter, it’s a sleek addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• HP: 100
• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Attack: Dark Cutter (70 damage, costs 2 Darkness energy)
• Flavor Text: “The elderly call it the disaster Pokémon and detest it, but interest in its power to predict disasters is on the rise.”
• Illustrator: kodama
• Regulation Mark: D
• Set Code: swsh35
• Series: Sword & Shield
• Legal Status: unknown

Key Printings

From the Champion’s Path set, this Uncommon Absol (#38) is a Basic Pokémon with a single attack—Dark Cutter—dealing 70 damage for two Darkness energies. The artwork by kodama is distinctive and well-regarded among collectors.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact Absol card. It can be identified by set code swsh35, number 38, and regulation mark D. Its Darkness typing and single attack, Dark Cutter, are key gameplay identifiers.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No additional tournament or play restrictions are known.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the artwork and maintain condition, store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Even with Uncommon rarity, careful handling helps prevent edge wear and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Champion’s Path (swsh35): This set includes Absol as an Uncommon Basic Darkness-type Pokémon with a solid 100 HP and a powerful Dark Cutter attack. It stands out for its evocative flavor text and kodama’s artwork, making it a notable collectible within the Sword & Shield series.