Hoothoot HGSS05 / 25 Pokemon Card from HGSS Black Star Promos Set
Hoothoot is a Basic Pokémon card from the HGSS Black Star Promos set, illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda. It has 50 HP and is of Colorless type. The flavor text…
- Set: HGSS Black Star Promos
- Number: HGSS05/25
- Rarity: Promo
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About the Hoothoot Pokémon Card
Hoothoot is a Colorless-type Pokémon card with 50 HP from the HGSS Black Star Promos set, part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series. It carries the collector number HGSS05/25 and is classified as Promo. The HGSS Black Star Promos set was released on February 10, 2010.
The card includes the flavor text: “It has a perfect sense of time. Whatever happens, it keeps rhythm by precisely tilting its head in time.”.
Hoothoot Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Hoothoot
Card number: HGSS05/25
Set: HGSS Black Star Promos
Series: HeartGold & SoulSilver
Rarity: Promo
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Colorless
HP: 50
Artist: Masakazu Fukuda
Release date: February 10, 2010
National Pokédex number: 163
Why Collect the Hoothoot Pokémon Card?
Hoothoot is most often collected as part of a complete HGSS Black Star Promos set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Hoothoot Pokémon Card
Hoothoot was illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Hoothoot Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Hoothoot is about $5.54. Recent listings range from roughly $4.00 (low) to $61.40 (high), with a mid-point near $6.29. 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 HGSS Black Star Promos set has a median card value near $32.24 and an average near $34.97, so this card sits below the typical card in the set.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the HGSS Black Star Promos set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Hoothoot Pokémon Card
Whether Hoothoot 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 Hoothoot Pokémon Card?
Hoothoot carries the Promo rarity, which determines how frequently it appears in booster packs.
Other Printings of Hoothoot
Hoothoot appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Skyridge 65 (around