![Unown [U], Neo Discovery 51/75, uncommon](/img/cds/pokemon-cards/neo2-51/unown-u.webp?q=Unown%20%5BU%5D)
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Unown [U]
Neo Discovery 51/75 • uncommon
- Set
- Neo Discovery
- Number
- 51/75
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2001
- Energy type
- psychic energy
- Market price
- $4.79
- Artist
- CR CG gangs
What it does
Once during your turn (before your attack), if you have Unown [U], Unown [N], Unown [D], and Unown [O] on your Bench, you may return your Active Pokémon and all cards attached to it to your hand.
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.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Unown [U] card was released as part of the Neo Discovery expansion in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in Japan in 2000 and reached international markets in 2001. This set was designed to introduce the second generation of Pokémon, originating from the Johto region, and famously centered on the mysterious, alphabet-shaped Unown creatures. As an Uncommon psychic-type card, it served as a collectible representation of the unique lore surrounding these ancient, symbol-based entities.
The illustration for the card was created by artist Ken Sugimori, the primary character designer for the Pokémon franchise. His approach for the Neo Discovery series emphasized a clean, minimalist aesthetic that reflected the cryptic and archeological themes of the Ruins of Alph where Unown were discovered in the games. The card was well-received by fans for its inclusion of the lettered variants, which encouraged collectors to seek out the entire alphabet to complete their sets.
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