Noctowl #43
📉 Dip AlertAs card #43 in Unseen Forces, Noctowl is a Uncommon Pokémon card worth about $29.86 ungraded.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Noctowl #43 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Noctowl at a glance
- Live market value $29.86 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- 7-day average €0.70; 30-day average €0.84.
- Uncommon rarity.
- Cardmarket values it at €0.72 (EUR).
- Set: Unseen Forces (EX, 2005).
Noctowl price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Noctowl #43.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $40.00
- Mid
- $144.56
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.50
- Mid
- $1.48
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Noctowl #43
Printed as #43 in Unseen Forces, Noctowl belongs to the EX series and dates to 2005. The card carries 70 HP and Colorless typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
The card is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and currently trades at $29.86 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $40.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Unseen Forces
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #43 / 115
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Hoothoot
- Released
- 2005/08/22
Noctowl attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Noctowl #43 — the playability layer behind the price.
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Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Noctowl price analysis
What drives the current market value of Noctowl #43.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($29.86), Normal ($1.73) — 2 versions in total.
At $29.86, Noctowl draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
This $29.86 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
In EUR, Noctowl trends at €0.72 on Cardmarket (avg sold €0.82, lowest NM €0.02).
Noctowl price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €0.70, 16.7% below the 30-day average of €0.84.
Latest daily average €0.75 against a trend price of €0.72.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Noctowl, with a recorded low of $29.86 and high of $29.86; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Noctowl?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $29.86 market translates to a net of about $25.60 (eBay), $25.75 (TCGplayer), $28.02 (Cardmarket), $26.31 (Whatnot) or $29.86 (direct). That $4.26 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
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Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Noctowl?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Noctowl #43 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $29.86 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $24.94 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $75.84 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-4.4% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Noctowl within Unseen Forces
Noctowl ranks #109 of 138 tracked Unseen Forces cards by market value, against a set median of $51.20.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 22%.
The set's top card is Raikou Star (#114), valued at $1,600.00.
What makes Noctowl valuable
- Uncommon is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Classic-era cards like Noctowl (2005) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- As a Colorless-type Pokémon card, Noctowl is sought by players and collectors alike.
- A $29.86 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Noctowl
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Noctowl has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $29.86 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $29.86 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Noctowl can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.70 and €0.84) to time entries and exits.
Noctowl value questions
How much is Noctowl worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $29.86 (low $40.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.72.
Should I buy Noctowl?
Short-term momentum is softening (-16.7%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Noctowl?
Noctowl is a Uncommon card from Unseen Forces (EX series, 2005). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Noctowl are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($29.86), Normal ($1.73). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Noctowl?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $29.86. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Noctowl cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita also matters to collector demand.
Other Noctowl cards
Noctowl appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
