Shining Noctowl

Neo Destiny 110/105 • ultra-rare

Set: Neo Destiny
Number: 110/105
Rarity: Rare Shining
Released: 2002
Energy type: Colorless
Finish: Shiny rare
Market price: $970.00

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Lore

Why it matters

As part of the Neo Destiny set, this Shining Noctowl represents the introduction of the Shining Pokémon mechanic, which featured unique foil artwork and a distinct color palette for the depicted creature. Collectors prize this card for its status as one of the earliest iterations of the shiny variant in the trading card game, making it a notable piece of Pokémon history.

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Card face

What it does

60 HPBasic

Cost: psychic energy lightning energy colorless energyFlashing Eyes30

Flip 3 coins. If exactly 1 is heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Asleep. If exactly 2 are heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused. If all 3 are heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Weaknesslightning energy×2Resistancefighting energy-30Retreatcolorless energy

You can't have more than 1 Shining Noctowl in your deck.

It speeds up its thought processes by turning its head around 180 degrees.

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Provenance

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The Shining Noctowl was released as part of the Neo Destiny expansion in 2002, serving as one of the standout cards in the final set of the Neo series. This expansion was notable for introducing the 'Shining' Pokémon mechanic, which featured rare, differently colored versions of Pokémon—now commonly known as Shiny Pokémon—that required multiple energy types to perform attacks. The design was intended to capture the elusive nature of these alternate-color creatures, utilizing a unique holographic foil treatment that set them apart from standard holographic cards of the era.

The artwork for the Shining Noctowl was provided by Hironobu Yoshida, who utilized a distinct, minimalist style that emphasized the nocturnal elegance of the subject. By setting the Pokémon against a dark, atmospheric backdrop, the design choices highlighted the shift in the series toward more sophisticated and thematic card illustrations. Upon its release, the card was received with significant enthusiasm by collectors, who valued both its challenging pull rate and its role as a pioneering example of the Shiny Pokémon aesthetic that has since become a cornerstone of the franchise's trading card history.

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