Unown [A]

Diamond & Pearl 65/130 • uncommon

Set: Diamond & Pearl
Number: 65/130
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2007
Energy type: psychic energy
Market price: $2.75
Artist: Nakaoka

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Market

What it's worth

$2.75market price via TCGplayer · Sep 21, 2026$2.31 – $2.82 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Unown [A] from the Diamond & Pearl expansion is part of a unique series of cards designed to spell out messages using the alphabetical forms of the Pokémon. Collectors prize these cards for their thematic ingenuity and the challenge of assembling the complete 26-letter set, which transforms a standard game mechanic into an engaging linguistic puzzle.

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Card face

What it does

50 HPBasic

Poké-PowerANALYZE

Once during your turn (before your attack), if Unown A is on your Bench, you may look at the top 2 cards of your deck and put them back on top of your deck in any order.

Cost: colorless energyHidden Power10

Weaknesspsychic energy+10Retreatcolorless energy

Shaped like ancient writing, it is a huge mystery whether language or UNOWN came first.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Unown [A] card was released as part of the Diamond & Pearl expansion, which debuted in the English Pokémon Trading Card Game in May 2007. As a Psychic-type Pokémon, the card reflects the aesthetic shift toward the Generation IV art style, which prioritized a clean, modern frame design that distinguished cards from earlier sets. Unown cards of this era were notably designed to be collected in sequence, reflecting the species' lore as a literal alphabet of mysterious, hieroglyphic creatures.

The artwork for this card was provided by Kent Kanetsuna, a veteran illustrator for the franchise. Kanetsuna opted for a minimalist representation, focusing on the character's form against a neutral, patterned background to emphasize its archetypal nature. Upon release, the card was widely received by players as a specialized tool for deck-building, as its unique 'Poke-Power' mechanics allowed for unconventional tactical play by utilizing multiple Unown letters in tandem.

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