![Unown [Q], Neo Destiny 59/105, uncommon](/img/cds/pokemon-cards/neo4-59/unown-q.webp?q=Unown%20%5BQ%5D)
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Unown [Q]
Neo Destiny 59/105 • uncommon
- Set
- Neo Destiny
- Number
- 59/105
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2002
- Energy type
- psychic energy
- Market price
- $13.69
- Artist
- CR CG gangs
What it does
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may flip a coin. If heads, prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to any of your Pokémon with Unown in its name during your opponent's next turn. If you have more than 1 Unown [Q] in play, use only 1 [Quicken] each turn. This power can be used even if Unown [Q] is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
You may have up to 4 Basic Pokémon cards in your deck with Unown in their names.
It is believed that the variety of types of this Pokémon were created by evolutionary adaptation, as each possesses a different ability.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Unown [Q] card was released as part of the Neo Destiny expansion in 2002, a set that served as the final chapter in the second generation of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was unique for its introduction of Light Pokémon and Shining Pokémon, marking a thematic shift toward the mysteries surrounding the ancient Ruins of Alph. The Unown, a species defined by their alphabet-based forms, were designed to reflect the cryptic nature of these ruins, with each card representing a specific letter or symbol.
The artwork for the Neo Destiny series often utilized the distinct style of artists like Atsuko Nishida or Hironobu Yoshida, who aimed to capture the ethereal, minimalist aesthetic of the Unown creatures. While the cards were primarily functional game pieces, they functioned collectively as an alphabet set for collectors. The reception was generally favorable among competitive players and collectors alike, who appreciated the expansion's focus on experimental mechanics and the lore-heavy presentation of rarely seen Pokémon species.
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