Unown

Unown

Selected Masterpiece • S/115
Artist Nakaoka
Market Price $22.73
Unseen Forces EX 2005
The Illustrator

Nakaoka

Nakaoka is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2003 to 2007, with artwork appearing across the EX and Diamond & Pearl era. Frequent appearances include Diamond & Pearl, Unseen Forces, and Team Rocket Returns, often using vibrant color and focused, character-led compositions.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Unown card from the Unseen Forces set captures a moment filled with mystery and intrigue. The character, with its distinctive eye-like shape, seems to float in a shimmering, colorful background that hints at a hidden world. Surrounded by other Unown, it evokes a sense of connection and purpose, as if they are part of a larger story waiting to unfold. This snapshot invites the viewer to ponder the secrets and meanings that lie within the symbols of this enigmatic Pokémon.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 19, 2026.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Psychic
Artist Nakaoka
Era
EX
Release
01/08/2005

Hidden Power

If the Defending Pokémon has a Poké-Power or a Poké-Body, choose up to 2 basic Energy cards attached to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon and attach them to the Defending Pokémon.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost