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Noctowl
HeartGold & SoulSilver 8/123 • holo-rare
- Set
- HeartGold & SoulSilver
- Number
- 8/123
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2010
- Energy type
- colorless energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $13.51
- Artist
- Suwama Chiaki
What it does
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may draw a card. This power can't be used if Noctowl is affected by a Special Condition.
If you have the same number of cards in your hand as your opponent, this attack does 40 damage plus 40 more damage.
Its eyes are specially adapted. They concentrate even faint light and enable it to see in the dark.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Noctowl card from the HeartGold & SoulSilver expansion, released in early 2010, marks a significant era in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was designed to tie into the Nintendo DS games of the same name, which were highly anticipated remakes of the classic Generation II titles. The expansion introduced new mechanics and brought back iconic Johto region Pokémon, grounding the card design in the aesthetic established by the updated game visuals and the nostalgic return to the lore of the Johto region.
This particular card features artwork by illustrator Kouki Saitou, a long-time contributor to the series known for his dynamic and clean style. Saitou sought to capture Noctowl’s signature nocturnal grace, emphasizing its keen, observant nature within a forest environment. Upon release, the holo-rare version was well-regarded by players for its thematic consistency with the games and its place as a representative of the series' transition into the late HeartGold & SoulSilver era, serving as a nostalgic centerpiece for collectors of the Johto generation.
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