Johto's Hidden Power
EX Unseen Forces brought Johto legends back to the TCG with Lugia ex and Ho-Oh ex headlining a mystical set packed with Unown variants and powerful Pokemon-ex.
Overview
EX Unseen Forces, released August 22, 2005, is a large 145-card set drawing from the Johto region. It features the legendary duo of Lugia and Ho-Oh as Pokemon-ex, a massive collection of Unown variants, and ties into the HeartGold/SoulSilver legacy.
Most Valuable Cards
Lugia ex and Ho-Oh ex are the headliners. Celebi ex and Typhlosion ex are also premium pulls. The set includes multiple Unown variants that, while individually modest in value, are sought after as a complete subset. Gold Star cards like Entei, Raikou, and Suicune Gold Stars are extremely valuable.
Cards from Unseen Forces
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Ampharos
Ariados
Bellossom
Feraligatr
Slowbro
Cleffa
Jynx
Clefable
Quagsire
Chinchou
Hoothoot
Poliwag
Spinarak
Energy Root
Protective Orb
Boost Energy
Meganium ex
Politoed ex
Scizor ex
Steelix ex
Typhlosion ex
Tyranitar ex
Umbreon ex
Entei Star
Raikou Star
Suicune Star
Rocket's Persian ex
Celebi ex
Frequently Asked Questions
01. What Gold Star cards are in Unseen Forces?
Unseen Forces contains Entei Gold Star, Raikou Gold Star, and Suicune Gold Star. These legendary beast Gold Stars are among the most valuable EX-era cards, each selling for $500–$2,000+.
02. How many Unown are in the set?
Unseen Forces features 28 Unown cards representing letters of the alphabet plus punctuation marks. Collecting all Unown variants is a popular mini-goal within the set.
03. Is Lugia ex from Unseen Forces valuable?
Yes. Lugia ex sells for $50–$200 in near mint condition. As one of the most popular legendary Pokemon, Lugia ex maintains strong demand from both collectors and competitive players.
04. How does Unseen Forces compare to other EX sets?
Unseen Forces is notable for its size (145 cards), Johto theme, and inclusion of three legendary beast Gold Stars. It is one of the more complex and valuable EX-era sets overall.
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