Noctowl
Neo Genesis · 042/111 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Set
Neo GenesisNumber
042/111
Rarity
Uncommon
Variant
Unlimited
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Noctowl Worth?
Noctowl (Unlimited variant) is an Uncommon from Neo Genesis, card number 042/111. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Noctowl Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Noctowl (Neo Genesis, 042/111) is worth around $3.10 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $3.10, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.92. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $3.10, Lightly Played $2.31, Moderately Played $1.84, Heavily Played $1.37, Damaged $0.92 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $48.95 — about 16x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $43.40.
Is It Worth Grading Noctowl?
Grading Noctowl can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($3.10) and a PSA 10 ($48.95) is about $45.85 — a 16x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $43.40, CGC 10 $50.00, PSA 8 $16.00. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.73 | $2.73 | $2.73 | 6 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $48.95 | $48.95 | $48.95 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $43.40 | $43.40 | $43.40 | 2 |
| ebay | SGC 8 | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.25 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.92 | $0.75 | $1.00 | 48 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.37 | $1.40 | $1.75 | 54 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.31 | $1.49 | $3.68 | 243 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.84 | $1.78 | $3.01 | 173 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $3.10 | $3.10 | $3.10 | 163 |
Is Noctowl a Good Buy?
Noctowl is an uncommon — steady set-filler value rather than an investment piece. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Noctowl's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
