How much is Mega Absol ex M1l-089 worth?

Raw Japanese copies source around US$59 (poke10, last 30d), positioning it in the mid-tier M1L Promo pricing band.

Why is Absol called the Disaster Pokemon?

Absol debuted in Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire (2002) as the Disaster Pokemon, appearing before natural disasters in Pokemon lore — the in-universe superstition is that Absol causes them.

When was Mega Absol introduced?

Mega Absol debuted in Pokemon X and Y (2013) as part of the original Mega Evolution roster, gaining angelic-style wings and elevated dark-type stats.

Should I grade M1l-089?

PSA 10 lift on JP M1L promos tracks 1.5-2.5x raw. Reasonable grading economics on clean copies given moderate absolute raw cost.

Is the M1L Promo line still being released?

Yes — the M1L Promo line is part of Pokemon Company's ongoing 2025-era Mega Evolution-themed Scarlet & Violet TCG reissue programme.

PSA 10JapaneseM1L Promo #089

MEGA ABSOL ex STANDARD PSA 10

M1L Promo · Japanese Print · Card #089

Our Price

$76

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Set

M1L Promo

Number

#089

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Card Background & Set Context

Absol debuted in Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire (2002) as a Generation III dark-type Pokemon known as the 'Disaster Pokemon' — appearing before natural disasters, leading to in-universe superstition that Absol causes them. The character's design — white body, black scythe-blade horn, dark-aesthetic styling — established a distinct visual identity. Mega Absol was introduced in Pokemon X/Y (2013) as part of the original Mega Evolution roster, with the Mega form featuring extended angelic-style wings and elevated dark-type stats. The M1L Promo line (2025) supports the SV-era Mega Evolution reissue programme. M1l-089 captures Mega Absol in promo card framing.

Investment Analysis

Mega Absol ex M1l-089 sources at ~US$59.44 (poke10, last 30d). The M1L Promo line provides supplementary print exposure to the 2025-era Mega Evolution TCG reissue programme. Investment thesis on Absol: the character debuted in Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire (2002) as the disaster-omen dark-type Pokemon, with cult collector status thanks to its angular white-and-black aesthetic. Mega Absol was introduced in Pokemon X/Y (2013) as part of the Mega Evolution roster. Absol ranks mid-tier in dark-type collector demand — below Umbreon and Greninja but above many Generation III dark-types. PSA 10 lift on M1L promo Mega Absol has tracked 1.5-2.5x raw. Position posture: hold as part of Mega Evolution-themed basket; standalone position is moderate given Absol's mid-tier character ranking.

Risks to Watch

Reprint risk on Mega Absol is moderate — the character has been featured periodically across set blocks. JPY exposure remains a margin variable. Mega Evolution reissue cycle risk applies broadly to the M1L line. Mid-tier character risk: Absol's standalone collector demand is moderate, supporting the card's price ceiling at upper-mid tier among Mega ex promos.

Global Market Comparison

No sold-comp history yet for this card. Our price above reflects our own sourcing + margin; region benchmarks will populate as we ingest more data.

Market (PSA 10)

$76

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30d Volume

504

Raw

$76

PSA 9

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Price History (90 days)

Mega Absol ex M1l-089 currently sources at around US$59 from Japanese marketplaces (poke10, last 30d). This promo card belongs to the M1L Promo line, distributed alongside the 2025-era Mega Evolution-themed Scarlet & Violet TCG reissue products. Absol's dark-type disaster Pokemon design and Mega Evolution form drive sustained collector demand at this accessible promo price tier.

Card Background & Set Context

Investment Analysis

Japanese vs English & Variants

M1l-089 is a promo printing within the M1L Promo line. Cross-set, Absol has appeared in numerous Pokemon TCG sets including Generation III base Absol prints, Absol EX (XY-era), Absol GX (Sun/Moon era), and various Mega Absol variants. Compared to mainline expansion Absol prints, M1l-089 carries the M1L Promo line scarcity premium. Japanese centring on M1L promos is generally clean.

Authentication & Cert Verification

Authenticate M1l-089 by inspecting the M1L Promo set symbol and confirming the Mega Absol artwork shows the Mega evolution design with extended wing-like blade structures. Verify the ex symbol and the promo holo pattern. Pre-grading inspection should focus on corner wear from promo distribution handling and surface scratches.