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Noctowl

Unseen Forces 43/115 • uncommon

Set: Unseen Forces
Number: 43/115
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2005
Energy type: colorless energy
Market price: $1.48
Artist: Mitsuhiro Arita

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Market

What it's worth

$1.48market price via TCGplayer · Sep 21, 2026$0.96 – $1.48 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Part of the 2005 Unseen Forces expansion, this Noctowl card is notable for its inclusion in a set that famously reintroduced dual-type Pokémon and Unown mechanics to the trading card game. Collectors prize this particular card for its connection to the Johto region's nocturnal aesthetic and its classic Sugimori-style artwork that defined the mid-2000s era of the game.

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Card face

What it does

70 HPStage 1

Cost: colorless energySpearhead

Draw 3 cards.

Cost: colorless energy colorless energySurprise30

Choose 1 card from your opponent's hand without looking. Look at the card you chose, then have your opponent shuffle that card into his or her deck.

Weaknesslightning energy×2Resistancefighting energy-30Retreatcolorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Noctowl (43/115) was released in 2005 as part of the EX Unseen Forces expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set is particularly notable among collectors for its focus on the Johto region, featuring a variety of dual-type Pokémon and the introduction of the Unown collection mechanic, which sought to bring more depth to gameplay by emphasizing the diverse creatures of the Gold and Silver generation.

The artwork for this card was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the most prolific and recognized artists in the history of the Pokémon TCG. Arita’s approach for this piece captures Noctowl’s signature nocturnal nature, utilizing his characteristic style to blend the creature's avian features with a sense of mysterious, twilight atmosphere. The card was well-received at the time for its functional utility in the game, specifically its ability to search the deck for cards, making it a reliable staple for players during the mid-2000s competitive era.

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About

About Noctowl

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