1 Paralyze is a Rare Status Condition, But It Is By Far the Most Powerful Notable Cards Include: Bellibolt ex and N's Joltik One of the status conditions in the Pokmon Trading Card Game is so rare because it can completely shift the outcome of a game by making the opponent unable to attack during multiple turns
Its also a rather brilliant (though divisive) marketing technique, as people who might not normally have paid $20-$30 for a collectors booster pack might now buy a few (or a box) in the hopes of opening such a special card
Furthermore, the card is also amazing for setting up cards like Clefairy ex, which is great for dealing with the Dragapult ex matchup
Scarcity is a combination of 2 factors which always go hand-in-hand together = supply + demand You dont just look at pop (supply) and go, Too high pop, so its not scarce
Overall, Absol seems like the stronger card, more suited to the current meta
If you are pulling premium cards from Pokemon Ascended Heroes, controlled lighting is one of the simplest ways to protect value and present your cards professionally
