![Unown [J], Legends Awakened 76/146, uncommon](/img/cds/pokemon-cards/dp6-76/unown-j.webp?q=Unown%20%5BJ%5D)
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Unown [J]
Legends Awakened 76/146 • uncommon
- Set
- Legends Awakened
- Number
- 76/146
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2008
- Energy type
- psychic energy
- Market price
- $2.87
- Artist
- Kent Kanetsuna
What it does
Once during your turn, when you put Unown J from your hand onto your Bench, you may flip a coin. If heads, search your discard pile for a Trainer card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand.
Remove the Special Condition Asleep from the Defending Pokémon.
Shaped like an ancient writing, it is a huge mystery whether language or Unown came first.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Unown J is part of the Legends Awakened expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which was released internationally in 2008. The set drew heavily from the mechanics and themes introduced in the Generation IV video games, Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, specifically focusing on the mysterious Unown species that inhabit the Solaceon Ruins. These cards were designed to capture the lore of the ancient, hieroglyphic-like creatures, often featuring unique abilities that played into their alphabetical gimmick.
The artwork for this specific card, consistent with the set's aesthetic, emphasizes the cryptic and singular nature of the Unown. Illustrators at Creatures Inc. aimed to reflect the creature's minimalist design language, which relies on simplicity to convey its status as a living character based on a letter. Upon release, the card was received as a standard utility piece for collectors completing the alphabet series of Unown, rather than a competitive staple, representing a bridge between traditional TCG play and the completionist nature of the broader Pokémon franchise.
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