Unown [I]

Neo Discovery 68/75 • common

Set: Neo Discovery
Number: 68/75
Rarity: Common
Released: 2001
Energy type: psychic energy
Market price: $2.55
Artist: CR CG gangs

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Market

What it's worth

$2.55market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$1.47 – $2.55 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Unown [I] from the Neo Discovery set is part of a unique series of 26 cards representing each letter of the alphabet, mirroring the mysterious Pokémon’s lore as ancient, glyph-like creatures. While common in rarity, this card remains a quintessential piece for collectors seeking to complete the full alphabet collection from the Neo era.

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Card face

What it does

40 HPBasic

Pokémon Power[Increase]

When you play Unown [I] from your hand, you may search your deck for a card with Unown in its name and put it onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward. You can't use this power if your Bench is full.

Cost: psychic energyHidden Power10

Weaknesspsychic energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

You may have up to 4 Basic Pokémon cards in your deck with Unown in their names.

Their shapes look like hieroglyphs on ancient tablets. It is said that the two are somehow related.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Released in the year 2000 as part of the Neo Discovery expansion, the Unown [I] card introduced players to the second generation of Pokémon from the Johto region. The Neo Discovery set was notable for bringing the mysterious Unown species into the trading card game, reflecting their role in the video games as ancient, alphabet-shaped entities found in the Ruins of Alph.

The card features the signature minimalist, hieroglyphic aesthetic established by Ken Sugimori and the Creatures Inc. design team. By representing the letter 'I', the artwork leans into the cryptic, archaeological theme of the set, using a simple, stark illustration that emphasizes the Pokémon's unique form. At the time of release, these common cards were primarily appreciated by collectors attempting to complete the full alphabet set, rather than for competitive play.

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Other printings

Others named Unown [I]

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Unown [I]Mysterious Treasures · #37/123 · rare · 2007$2.38

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About

About Unown [I]

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