Unown

Unown

Selected Masterpiece • R/115
Artist Nakaoka
Market Price $31.07
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 captures a moment of quiet mystery, showcasing the Pokémon with its distinct, eye-like form against a backdrop of swirling cosmic colors. The scene feels ethereal, as if Unown is both observing and participating in the secrets of its world. Its gaze is inquisitive, hinting at the hidden meanings and stories that lie within the symbols it represents. This snapshot invites the viewer to ponder the deeper connections between the known and the unknown.”

Editorial & Data

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

Hidden Power

Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent returns the Defending Pokémon and all cards attached to it to his or her hand. (If your opponent doesn't have any Benched Pokémon or other Active Pokémon, this attack does nothing.)

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost