Noctowl 120 / 162 Pokemon Card from BREAKthrough Set
Noctowl is a Stage 1 Pokémon card from the BREAKthrough set in the XY series, with 90 HP. It is a Colorless type card illustrated by artist Kouki Saitou. The…
Set: BREAKthrough
Number: 120/162
Rarity: Rare
Set
About the Noctowl Pokémon Card
Noctowl is a Colorless-type Pokémon card with 90 HP from the BREAKthrough set, part of the XY series. It carries the collector number 120/162 and is classified as Rare. The BREAKthrough set was released on November 4, 2015.
The card includes the flavor text: “When it needs to think, it rotates its head 180 degrees to sharpen its intellectual power.”.
Noctowl Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Noctowl
Card number: 120/162
Set: BREAKthrough
Series: XY
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Colorless
HP: 90
Artist: Kouki Saitou
Release date: November 4, 2015
National Pokédex number: 164
Why Collect the Noctowl Pokémon Card?
Noctowl is a solid addition to the BREAKthrough set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Noctowl Pokémon Card
Noctowl was illustrated by Kouki Saitou.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Noctowl Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Noctowl is about $0.69. Recent listings range from roughly $0.23 (low) to
3.49 (high), with a mid-point near $0.78. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the BREAKthrough set has a median card value near $0.90 and an average near $8.23, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +114% over the last 7 days and +67% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the BREAKthrough set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Noctowl Pokémon Card
Whether Noctowl is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
How Rare Is the Noctowl Pokémon Card?
Rare cards like Noctowl are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Other Printings of Noctowl
Noctowl appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Skyridge 40 (around
50), Unseen Forces 43 (around
4.76) and HeartGold & SoulSilver 8 (around
4.13).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
Final Thoughts on the Noctowl Pokémon Card
The Noctowl pokémon card is a Rare card from the BREAKthrough set (XY series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the BREAKthrough set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.69; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Noctowl card from?
Noctowl is from the BREAKthrough set (XY series), numbered 120/162 with the Rare rarity.
What rarity is the Noctowl card?
Noctowl is classified as Rare.
How much is the Noctowl 120/162 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about $0.69, within a recent range of roughly $0.23 to
3.49. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Noctowl card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
How rare is the Noctowl card?
Rare cards like Noctowl are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
When was the BREAKthrough set released?
The BREAKthrough set was released on November 4, 2015.
Are there other printings of Noctowl?
Yes. Noctowl appears on 21 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.
