Noivern – Unified Minds (#159)

Price Overview & Key Facts
Noivern (#159) is a Rare card from Sun & Moon - Unified Minds released in 2019. It showcases artwork by Shin Nagasawa and the Boomburst attack, This attack does 20 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.). TCGplayer market price sits around $0.31, Cardmarket average sale is €0.38, Floor listings start near €0.03.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.31
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.28
- Recent low listing: €0.03
Card Details
- Set
- Unified Minds
- Card Number
- 159
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Shin Nagasawa
- HP
- 120
- Type
- 🐉 Dragon
- Weaknesses
- Fairy ×2
Attacks & Strategy
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Boomburst
[Colorless]
This attack does 20 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) -
Dragon Pulse
[Psychic, Darkness, Colorless]
— 120
Discard the top card of your deck.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (40.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Noivern from Unified Minds (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2019, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Shin Nagasawa.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Noivern 159 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Noivern's Boomburst for Colorless energy. Special effect: This attack does 20 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance ...
Stats Overview: 120 HP • Dragon Type • Weak to Fairy ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
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Unified Minds #159 ← Current | 120 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.31 |
�📦 Unified Minds Set Context
This Noivern is part of the Unified Minds expansion , released as part of the Sun & Moon series in 2019.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Shin Nagasawa, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Noivern card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare cards from Unified Minds are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Shin Nagasawa resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Dragon typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
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📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Noivern 159 was released in 2019 in the Unified Minds expansion. This set is part of the Sun & Moon series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Shin Nagasawa. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Unified Minds represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Dragon type Pokémon like Noivern with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Noivern card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Dragon energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Noivern works best in Dragon type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.