Unown (Ancient Origins 30) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Unown from the Ancient Origins set is a Common card numbered 30 with 60 HP. It features the ability Farewell Letter and the attack Hidden Power.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Ability: Farewell Letter — Discard this Pokémon and all attached cards from your Bench once per turn to draw a card (does not count as a Knock Out).
• Attack: Hidden Power — 10 damage, costs 1 Colorless Energy.
• Flavor Text: “Shaped like ancient writing, it is a huge mystery whether language or Unown came first.”
• Set: Ancient Origins (xy7)
• Card ID: xy7-30
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Unown appears in the Ancient Origins set, identified by the set code xy7 and card number 30. It is a Common rarity card, featuring the Psychic type and a unique Ability that supports card draw mechanics.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by its set code xy7, card number 30, and the distinctive artwork by Akira Komayama. The card’s Psychic type and Basic stage classification further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability to discard itself from the Bench without counting as a Knock Out offers strategic utility in casual or themed play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Common rarity, it is accessible but still benefits from careful handling to maintain its vibrant artwork and structural integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Ancient Origins (xy7): This set introduced Unown with its cryptic Farewell Letter ability and modest attack, emphasizing thematic ties to ancient mysteries and language. The card fits well into Psychic-type decks focusing on tactical card draw and bench management.

This Unown printing is a fascinating piece for collectors interested in the enigmatic side of the Pokémon TCG.