Noctowl Neo Genesis #42
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Noctowl is a Uncommon Pokémon card from Neo Genesis (#42), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It's a Stage 1 Colorless-type Pokémon with 60 HP, evolving from Hoothoot, weak to Lightning ×2. Its current blended market value is $10.78 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $277 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 26× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 5 July 2026.
Competitive play · Limitless
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10pop 81 | $277$277–$277 | |
| PSA 9pop 147 | $64$22–$83 | |
| PSA 8pop 38 | $20$13–$20 | |
| PSA 5pop 5 | $16$16–$16 | |
| PSA 4pop 2 | $15$15–$15 |
Price history · Raw
Recent sold prices
Real completed sale prices from Fanatics Collect — weekly and premier auctions plus marketplace Buy It Now sales, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Only 27% of 299 PSA-graded Noctowl copies are a gem-mint 10 (81 of 299) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (8 grades)
Full grade breakdown (5 grades)
Should you grade it?
Only 27.1% of copies gem (PSA 10 best case +$194); most land at PSA 9 or below.
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $277.10 | $72.76 | +$194 | 25.7× |
| PSA 9 | $64.01 | $70.63 | −$17 | 5.9× |
| PSA 8 | $19.81 | $70.19 | −$61 | 1.8× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 299 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 27.1% | $277.00 |
| PSA 9 | 49.2% | $64.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 23.7% | $11.00 |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Gem rate is estimated from cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies — so it overstates the true grade rate. Treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Where to buy
Market dataCross-market spread, EU price, momentum & community buzz
Cross-market prices
44% spreadCurrently 44% cheaper on PriceCharting than TCGplayer. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
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Card text
Evolves from Hoothoot.
“Its eyes are specially adapted. They concentrate even faint light and enable it to see in the dark.”
About the Pokémon
Its eyes are specially adapted. They concentrate even faint light and enable it to see in the dark.
Card details
Other Noctowl cards
There are 9 different Noctowl printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Neo Genesis #42 (Uncommon).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Noctowl (Neo Genesis #42) worth?
As of 5 July 2026, Noctowl from Neo Genesis is worth approximately $10.78 ungraded (near-mint), and around $277 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Noctowl?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Noctowl from Neo Genesis is worth around $277 — roughly 26× the raw ungraded value of $10.78.
Should I grade my Noctowl?
A PSA 10 sells for about $277 versus $10.78 raw — roughly a 26× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Noctowl rare?
Noctowl is a Uncommon card from Neo Genesis (card #42), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Its current blended market value is $10.78 ungraded.