Murkrow – Unseen Forces (#30)

Murkrow Pokémon card — Unseen Forces #30, Rare
Illustration Rare artwork showcased in the Scarlet & Violet: Unseen Forces expansion.

Price Overview & Key Facts

Murkrow (#30) is a Rare card from EX - Unseen Forces released in 2005. It showcases artwork by Kouki Saitou and the Night Song attack, Switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with 1 of the Defending Pokémon. Your opponent chooses the Defending Pokémon to switch. The new Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.31, Cardmarket average sale is €0.96, Floor listings start near €0.10.

  • TCGplayer market price: $1.31
  • Cardmarket trend price: €0.91
  • Recent low listing: €0.10
Current Prices: €0.91 (CM) $1.31 (TCG)

Card Details

Set
Unseen Forces
Card Number
30
Rarity
✨ Rare
Illustrator
🎨 Kouki Saitou
HP
70
Type
🌙 Darkness
Weaknesses
Lightning ×2
Resistances
Fighting -30
Retreat Cost
1 (Colorless)
Evolves To
Honchkrow

Attacks & Strategy

  • Night Song [Colorless]
    Switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with 1 of the Defending Pokémon. Your opponent chooses the Defending Pokémon to switch. The new Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
  • Plunder [Colorless, Colorless] — 20
    Before doing damage, discard all Trainer cards attached to the Defending Pokémon.
⚔️ Evolution Strategy: Consider pairing with Honchkrow for a complete evolution line in competitive decks.

💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential

Murkrow from Unseen Forces (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2005, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kouki Saitou.

Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.

Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.

⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability

This Murkrow 30 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.

Key Attack: Murkrow's Night Song for Colorless energy. Special effect: Switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with 1 of the Defending Pokémon. Your opponent chooses t...

Stats Overview: 70 HP • Darkness Type • Weak to Lightning ×2 • Resistant to Fighting -30

Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.

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�📦 Unseen Forces Set Context

This Murkrow is part of the Unseen Forces expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2005.

Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kouki Saitou, 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.

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💎 Professional Grading Guide

Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Murkrow card. Here's what you need to know:

🥇 PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator)

Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x

Best for: High-value cards, modern sets

🥈 BGS (Beckett Grading Services)

Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x

Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering

🥉 CGC (Certified Guaranty Company)

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 Unseen Forces are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
  • The illustration by Kouki Saitou resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
  • Darkness typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.

📚 Card History & Trivia

Release Information: Murkrow 30 was released in 2005 in the Unseen Forces expansion. This set is part of the EX series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.

Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Kouki Saitou. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →

Set Popularity: Unseen Forces is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.

Competitive History: Darkness type Pokémon like Murkrow with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.

🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building

Maximize the value and playability of your Murkrow card with these essential products:

🎴 Card Protection
  • Penny sleeves: Basic protection
  • Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
  • Top loaders: Display & storage
📦 Storage Solutions
  • Binders with side-loading pages
  • Storage boxes (800-count)
  • ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
  • Premium display cases
⚔️ Deck Building
  • Pair with Darkness energy cards
  • Energy acceleration trainers
  • Draw support & consistency cards

💡 Deck Building Tip: Murkrow works best in Darkness type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.

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