What is the current market value for an ungraded Noctowl #42?

An ungraded Noctowl #42 from the Pokémon Neo Genesis set is currently valued around $4.

How much is a PSA 10 graded version of Noctowl #42 worth?

A PSA 10 graded copy of Noctowl #42 is valued at $47.

Which condition offers the best return on investment for this card?

For the highest return, a PSA 10 grade is preferred, though ungraded copies are available at a lower entry price.

Noctowl #42 — Pokémon Neo Genesis Card Value

Name: Noctowl #42 — Pokémon Neo Genesis Card Value
Brand: Pokémon

Pokémon Neo Genesis

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

Noctowl #42 value — Ungraded $4 · Grade 9 $25 · PSA 10 $47. Prices updated July 2026.

Set · Pokémon Neo GenesisGame · Pokémon

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Value by grade

Ungraded

6.3×

$25

Grade 9

11.8×

$47

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 11.8× raw.

Complete-in-box price history

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

Standard— this pageNoctowl #42 — Pokémon Neo Genesis Card Value$3.5$46.95eBay ↗

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Item details

Brand: Pokémon
Set: Pokémon Neo Genesis
Game: Pokémon

Noctowl #42 (Pokémon Neo Genesis) card value

An ungraded Noctowl #42 from Pokémon Neo Genesis averages around $4. A Grade 9 copy runs about $25, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands $47.

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	$4	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$25	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$47	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the current market value for an ungraded Noctowl #42?: An ungraded Noctowl #42 from the Pokémon Neo Genesis set is currently valued around $4.
How much is a PSA 10 graded version of Noctowl #42 worth?: A PSA 10 graded copy of Noctowl #42 is valued at $47.
Which condition offers the best return on investment for this card?: For the highest return, a PSA 10 grade is preferred, though ungraded copies are available at a lower entry price.