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Unown
HeartGold & SoulSilver 54/123 • uncommon
- Set
- HeartGold & SoulSilver
- Number
- 54/123
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2010
- Energy type
- psychic energy
- Market price
- $2.03
- Artist
- Hideaki Hakozaki
What it does
Once during your turn, when you put Unown from your hand onto your Bench, you may return all Energy attached to 1 of your Pokémon to your hand.
Their shapes look like hieroglyphs on ancient tablets. It is said that the two are somehow related.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
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Where it came from
The Unown card from the HeartGold & SoulSilver expansion, released in early 2010, draws inspiration from the mysterious alphabet-shaped Pokémon first introduced in the Johto region. As part of a set designed to celebrate the Nintendo DS remakes of the classic second-generation games, this card reflects the renewed focus on Johto-era lore. The illustration captures the esoteric and cryptic nature of the species, maintaining the clean, minimalist aesthetic characteristic of the franchise's card art during that era.
This particular card is one of several variations of Unown that appeared in the trading card game to represent the vast array of forms found in the Ruins of Alph. By assigning the Psychic type, the design emphasizes the enigmatic, non-humanoid origins of the character. While the card is not a mechanical centerpiece for competitive play, it remains a sought-after piece for collectors aiming to complete the expansive HeartGold & SoulSilver set, which is remembered for its integration of modern game mechanics with the nostalgia of the original Silver and Gold experiences.
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