Unown 30/98
Set: Ancient Origins
Released: Aug 12, 2015
Pokémon
Psychic Type
Common Pull Rate: 1 in 4.6 packs (21.7%)
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About Unown
Shaped like ancient writing, it is a huge mystery whether language or Unown came first.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #201
- Card Number 30/98
- Card RarityCommon
- IllustratorAkira Komayama
- Release Date12/08/2015
- SeriesXY
- Expansion Ancient Origins
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionJohto
- Generation Generation 2
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Psychic - Health Points60 HP
- Weakness
Psychic ×2 - Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Abilities
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Ability:
Farewell Letter
Once during your turn (before your attack), if this Pokémon is on your Bench, you may discard this Pokémon and all cards attached to it (this does not count as a Knock Out). If you do, draw a card.
Attacks
- Hidden Power10

Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Unown floating mysteriously around an ancient, glowing stone tablet covered in cryptic symbols, set within a shadowy forest entwined with twisted trees and vine-covered ruins under a cloudy sky.
Playability Overview
Unown's ability to safely discard itself and draw a card offers niche utility, but its low HP and weak attack limit its overall competitiveness in most decks.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Mysterious GlyphsPlace this card in the center of a page dedicated to ancient symbols and mysteries. It pairs well with other Unown cards or Psychic-types that have a mystical vibe. Surround it with cards that have intriguing or cryptic artwork to enhance the theme.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ancient Ruins / Enigmatic / Purple Hues / Psychic Mystery / Secret Codes

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