2005 145 cards

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.

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Difficulty

3/5 to complete

Avg Card Value

Varies

Market average

Top Card

Lugia ex

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Rarity Tier

Rare

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.

Best for

Collectors building early modern EX sets and learning reverse-holo rows
collectors pricing Unseen Forces (2005, 145 cards) as EX-era cardboard — not as generic “old cards”
buyers who already know Lugia ex / and Suicune Gold Stars are extremely valuable is the expensive row in Unseen Forces

Skip this path if

you treat every EX as equal liquidity across expansions
you expect every card in Unseen Forces to carry similar resale (bulk is bulk)

Common mistakes

The expensive mistake on Unseen Forces is buying “EX era” bulk without sorting by exact expansion code. Set code ex10 (2005) is the membership test — character name alone will not save a bad buy. Budget Lugia ex / and Suicune Gold Stars are extremely valuable as priority singles; the other 143 cards are not the same project.

What to check first

Pull up Lugia ex / and Suicune Gold Stars are extremely valuable first — number, finish, and surface — then decide if the ask is real. Parallel check: EX vs non-EX, set symbol, and reverse holo status before comps. Only after that does the full Unseen Forces checklist tell you what is left.

Top of the chart

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.

Umbreon ex

Entei ☆

Raikou ☆

Suicune ☆

Rocket's Persian ex

Celebi ex

Full Collection

Cards from Unseen Forces

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28 of 145

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 ☆

Raikou ☆

Suicune ☆

Rocket's Persian ex

Celebi ex

Tips to finish the set

At 145 cards, Unseen Forces is one of the larger EX-era sets. The Unown subset adds a fun collecting challenge. Legendary beast Gold Star cards are the hardest to obtain and will be the most expensive additions.

Step by step

How to Complete This Set

01

Identify Unseen Forces cards by set code ex10 / symbol — do not sort by art alone
02

Split bulk commons/uncommons from holos and special rarities before pricing
03

Track Lugia ex and and Suicune Gold Stars are extremely valuable as priority singles, not pack EV fantasies
04

Scan or checklist-gap the rest after the chase budget is honest

Scan with the app

Pokex identifies all Unown variants and tracks your progress toward the complete alphabet subset. The scanner also verifies Gold Star card authenticity, which is essential given their high value.

FAQ

Common 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.