What is the starting resale value for an ungraded copy?

An ungraded copy of Noctowl [1st Edition] #42 is currently valued around $9.

How much is a PSA 10 copy worth?

A graded PSA 10 copy of Noctowl from the Neo Genesis set sells for $272.

Does the condition significantly impact the price?

Yes, the difference between the ungraded price of $9 and the PSA 10 price of $272 shows a major impact of grading.

Noctowl [1st Edition] #42 — Pokémon Neo Genesis Card Value

Name: Noctowl [1st Edition] #42 — Pokémon Neo Genesis Card Value
Brand: Pokémon

Pokémon Neo Genesis

What the Noctowl [1st Edition] #42 card from Pokémon Neo Genesis is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Noctowl [1st Edition] #42 value — Ungraded $9 · Grade 9 $36 · PSA 10 $272. Prices updated July 2026.

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Value by grade

Ungraded

4.0×

$36

Grade 9

30.2×

$272

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 30.2× raw.

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Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.

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Which version do you have?

If your goal is simply to own Noctowl #42, buy the Standard version for $4. The 1st Edition version at $9 offers a premium due to its earlier printing, which collectors value for its scarcity. Casual collectors seeking basic ownership should stick to the Standard. Serious investors or dedicated collectors looking for the highest grade should consider paying the extra for the 1st Edition.

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1st Edition— this pageNoctowl [1st Edition] #42 — Pokémon Neo Genesis Card Value$9.28$271.69eBay ↗

StandardNoctowl #42 — Pokémon Neo Genesis Card Value$3.5$46.95eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — Noctowl [1st Edition] #42 (Pokémon Neo Genesis)$9.28

Item details

Brand: Pokémon
Set: Pokémon Neo Genesis
Game: Pokémon

Noctowl [1st Edition] #42 (Pokémon Neo Genesis) card value

An ungraded Noctowl [1st Edition] #42 from Pokémon Neo Genesis averages around $9. A Grade 9 copy runs about $36, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands $272.

What drives the price

Centering, corners, edges, and surface decide a card's grade — and the grade decides the price. The jump from raw to PSA 10 can be 5–20×, so condition is everything. Holos, first editions, and shadowless prints carry the biggest premiums.

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Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$9	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$36	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$272	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting resale value for an ungraded copy?: An ungraded copy of Noctowl [1st Edition] #42 is currently valued around $9.
How much is a PSA 10 copy worth?: A graded PSA 10 copy of Noctowl from the Neo Genesis set sells for $272.
Does the condition significantly impact the price?: Yes, the difference between the ungraded price of $9 and the PSA 10 price of $272 shows a major impact of grading.