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Absol G card art from Pokémon TCG Supreme Victors (SP holo)

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Overview

Absol G is a Rare Holo basic Darkness-type Pokémon card from the Supreme Victors expansion (card number pl3-1). The card bears the SP suffix, indicating its place within the SP subset of the set, a designation that characterized a group of SP Pokémon with distinctive mechanics during the era. With 70 HP, Absol G is a compact, early-game threat whose two attacks emphasize a blend of direct damage and energy economy. The card was illustrated by Yusuke Ishikawa and appears in holo form as part of the set’s foil distribution. In modern competitive play, Absol G is no longer legal for standard or expanded formats, reflecting the rotation and evolution of official tournament rules; however, it remains a notable example of late-2000s SP-era design and a collectible for enthusiasts of vintage Pokémon TCG hardware.

Card Information

Name: Absol G
Dex number: 359
Type: Darkness
HP: 70
Stage: Basic
Evolution: None (Basic Pokémon)
Suffix: SP
Set: Supreme Victors (pl3)
Set details: Card count official 147 / total 153; Set logo and symbol available on the card’s branding
Rarity: Rare Holo
Illustrator: Yusuke Ishikawa
Variant forms: Normal, Reverse, and Holo foil versions exist within the printing; this entry focuses on the holo variant
Weakness: Fighting ×2
Resistance: Psychic -20
Retreat cost: 1
Legal status (as of updated data): Not legal in Standard or Expanded formats
Attacks:
1. Feint Attack — Cost: Darkness. Effect: 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.
2. Doom News — Cost: Darkness, Colorless, Colorless. Effect: Return all Energy cards attached to Absol G to your hand. The Defending Pokémon is Knocked Out at the end of your opponent's next turn.

Gameplay and Strategy

Absol G embodies a strategic blend typical of SP-era Pokémon cards, combining a lightweight but flexible attacking option with a powerful energy-management tool. The first attack, Feint Attack, provides a steady 20 damage to a chosen opponent’s Pokémon for a single Darkness Energy. Crucially, this damage ignores alterations from Weakness, Resistance, Poké-Powers, Poké-Bodies, or other effects on the target, making it a reliable way to apply direct pressure regardless of the defending Pokémon’s protective modifiers. In practice, Feint Attack serves as a situational finisher or a targeted harassment tool—useful against key bench threats or as an opening strike against a compromised active Pokémon. The second attack, Doom News, introduces a more complex tactical layer. By returning all Energy attached to Absol G to your hand, you reset the resource, allowing for reallocation on subsequent turns. More notably, the attack imposes a delayed knockout: the Defending Pokémon is Knocked Out at the end of the opponent’s next turn. This delayed KO creates a tempo shift that can influence the pacing of a matchup, especially when paired with strategic energy management and timing of reattachments. Players could use Doom News to disrupt the opponent’s board development, stall for a turn, and then set up a favorable exchange on the following turn. Given Absol G’s modest 70 HP and a retreat cost of 1, it is generally positioned as a quick, tactical attacker or a temporary pivot rather than a frontline staple. Its Fighting-type weakness (×2) remains a vulnerability against common Fighting-type threats, while Psychic resistance provides a small buffer against some Psychic opponents. In formats where SP cards are legal, Absol G could be integrated into broader SP-theme strategies that leverage rapid energy cycling; however, in modern official play, its lack of current legality means it is typically discussed here in historical or collector-focused contexts. The SP subtype of Absol G indicates a historical design philosophy in which certain Pokémon carried special suffixes and unique mechanical motifs. This card’s energy-return mechanic is emblematic of the era’s emphasis on resource management and delayed gratification—features that influenced deck-building trends and card interactions at the time of Supreme Victors’ release. For players studying the evolution of Pokémon TCG gameplay, Absol G provides a clear example of how a basic Pokémon could be leveraged through timing and energy economy to maximize effect over multiple turns.

Collector and Market Information

As a Rare Holo card from the Supreme Victors set, Absol G holds appeal for collectors who prioritize holo rares from late-2000s releases. The card’s holo treatment adds to its visual appeal, with foil accents that distinguish it from non-foil printings within the same set. The card’s print run includes normal, reverse, and holo variants, reflecting the broader practice of offering multiple finishes within a single set. The official data indicates that first editions were not produced for this particular printing, which can influence rarity perceptions and potential value for collectors seeking mint-condition copies.

Market pricing for vintage Pokémon TCG cards can vary widely based on condition, edition, and demand. In the provided data, pricing fields for Cardmarket and TCGPlayer are not populated, indicating that real-time pricing data would need to be consulted on external marketplaces or collectors’ guides. For researchers and collectors, Absol G remains relevant as part of the SP-era landscape, offering insight into holo foil design, card text conventions, and the specific mechanics introduced during that period.

Art and Lore

Yusuke Ishikawa, the illustrator credited for Absol G, contributed to a number of Pokémon TCG artworks during the era encompassing Supreme Victors. The artwork for this card reflects the darker, stylized aesthetics associated with SP Pokémon and the set’s overall motif. While card text provides the functional details necessary for gameplay, the artwork complements the card’s identity, contributing to the collectability and visual storytelling of the SP subset. The Absol line in the Pokémon universe is traditionally portrayed as a Dark-type Pokémon associated with disaster forecasting in regional folklore; while this in-game lore is not expanded upon in the card text, the thematic alignment with shadows, masks, and moonlit imagery aligns with the SP card’s aesthetic choices.

In the context of the broader Pokémon world, Absol’s depiction on this holo card reinforces the franchise’s recurring interest in dark, enigmatic characters and the balance between risk and reward that defines many SP-era mechanics. Collectors and fans often regard the Absol G artwork as representative of the period’s stylistic choices, as well as Ishikawa’s contributions to the lineage of Pokémon card illustrations.

Trivia

The SP suffix marks Absol G as part of a specialized subset within Supreme Victors, signaling unique mechanical traits tied to SP Pokémon from that era.
Feint Attack’s immunity to typical damage modifiers on the target makes it a predictable, reliable option for chipping away at opposing Pokémon without concern for certain protections.
Doom News’ energy-recycling mechanic creates a strategic, delayed knockout, encouraging players to plan several turns ahead and manage their energies intentionally.
The card’s current legality status—non-legal in Standard and Expanded formats—reflects the rotating nature of competitive Pokémon TCG formats and the exclusion of older SP-era cards from contemporary play.
Absol G is part of a holo-rich print run in Supreme Victors, contributing to its desirability among collectors who seek complete holo sets from the era.

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