Set Overview
EX Unseen Forces was the tenth EX Series set, released in August 2005. It returned to the Johto Pokémon, with Lugia ex and Ho-Oh ex among its twelve Pokémon-ex and the three legendary beasts — Entei, Raikou and Suicune — as Gold Star cards. The set is also known for its 28-card Unown collection, a lettered subset (A–Z, plus ‘!’ and ‘?’) printed alongside the numbered cards. The gallery below includes all 28.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Release Date | August 2005 (English) |
| Publisher | Nintendo / The Pokémon Company |
| Total Cards | 145 shown — 115 numbered + 2 secret rares + a 28-card Unown collection |
| Pokémon-ex | 12 Pokémon-ex (cards 101–112) |
| Gold Star | Entei, Raikou & Suicune (113–115) |
| Key Chase Card | Gold Star legendary beasts (113–115) · Lugia ex 105/115 |
About the Set
EX Unseen Forces brought the focus back to the Johto Pokémon. Its twelve Pokémon-ex include Lugia ex and Ho-Oh ex, and the three legendary beasts — Entei, Raikou and Suicune — appear as Gold Star cards with the shiny alternate-colour finish. Two secret rares, Rocket’s Persian ex and Celebi ex, sit beyond the numbered set. The set also contains a 28-card Unown collection: lettered cards, each an Unown, that spell out messages when arranged.
How to identify it: numbered cards read N/115. The three Gold Star beasts are cards 113–115 and carry a gold ★ by the name. The two secret rares are numbered 116/115 and 117/115, above the total. The Unown collection cards are lettered (A–Z, ‘!’ and ‘?’) rather than numbered in the main run, and are shown after the numbered set in the gallery.
Pokémon-ex, Gold Star & Secret Rares
EX Unseen Forces had a single Unlimited print run. Several tiers of chase card sit above the commons and uncommons.
| Type | What it means |
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| Pokémon-ex (101–112) | Twelve silver-bordered ex cards, Lugia ex and Ho-Oh ex among them, worth two prizes when knocked out. |
| Gold Star (113–115) | Entei, Raikou and Suicune as ultra-rare shiny Gold Star cards. |
| Secret rares (116–117) | Rocket’s Persian ex and Celebi ex, numbered past the total. |
| Unown collection (A–Z, !, ?) | A 28-card lettered subset of Unown printed alongside the set. Use the Unown filter to view them. |
Note: the gallery below covers the 115 numbered cards, the two secret rares (116/115 and 117/115) and all 28 Unown collection cards (lettered A–Z, ‘!’ and ‘?’), which appear after the numbered set.
Complete Card Gallery
Every card from EX Unseen Forces — the 115 numbered cards, the two secret rares and all 28 Unown collection cards — including the twelve Pokémon-ex and the three Gold Star legendary beasts. Use the Unown filter to jump to the lettered subset. Click any card to view it full size — use the arrow keys (or swipe) to move through the set.
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The three Gold Star beasts, Lugia ex and the secret Celebi ex lead the set.
| Card | Name | Why it matters |
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Suicune ★ 115/115 Gold Star | One of the three legendary-beast Gold Stars that close the numbered set. |
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Lugia ex 105/115 Pokémon-ex | The Johto cover legendary as a Pokémon-ex and a marquee card. |
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Ho-Oh ex 104/115 Pokémon-ex | Ho-Oh as an ex, paired with Lugia among the set’s headliners. |
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Celebi ex 117/115 Secret Rare | The set’s secret-rare Celebi ex, numbered beyond the total. |
Promo Cards
The Nintendo Black Star Promos from this era featured Johto Pokémon, including a Suicune, Celebi and Typhlosion.
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#34PromoNintendo Black Star Promos use their own numbering (#1 onward) and carry a black star where a set symbol would be.
Collecting & Where to Buy
EX Unseen Forces is out of print and trades on the secondary market. Common singles are inexpensive, while the three Gold Star beasts, the twelve Pokémon-ex and the Celebi ex secret rare carry the strongest premiums.
Collector tip: the Gold Star beasts (113–115) are the top pulls — look for the gold ★ and shiny colouring, and check the holo for wear.
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