Unown [Y] Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Unown [Y] from Neo Revelation is an uncommon Basic Psychic Pokémon with 40 HP. It features the [Yield] ability and the Hidden Power attack. This card is numbered 40 in its set.

Quick Facts

• HP: 40
• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Illustrator: CR CG gangs
• Set: Neo Revelation (neo3)
• Card Number: 40
• Ability: [Yield] — allows a coin flip once per turn to attach a Psychic Energy from the deck to a Pokémon with Unown in its name.
• Attack: Hidden Power (10 damage, costs 1 Psychic Energy)
• Flavor Text: “Their shapes look like hieroglyphs on ancient tablets. It is said that the two are somehow related.”
• Rules: You may have up to 4 Basic Pokémon cards in your deck with Unown in their names.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Neo Revelation printing of Unown [Y], identified by card number 40. This printing is notable for its Psychic type and the unique Pokémon Power [Yield], which supports Psychic Energy acceleration for Unown-themed decks.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include its set code neo3-40 and the unique Pokémon Power [Yield]. The card’s artwork and layout are consistent with other Neo Revelation cards, featuring the classic Neo series design elements.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. The card’s rules allow up to four Basic Pokémon with Unown in their names in a deck, which is a specific deck-building consideration.

Care & Storage Tips

Store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and artwork by CR CG gangs, maintaining surface and edge integrity is essential. Avoid extreme temperatures and handle with clean hands to prevent damage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Neo Revelation: Introduced Unown [Y] with its distinctive Psychic typing and the [Yield] Pokémon Power, enhancing Psychic Energy attachment strategies. This set continued the Neo series’ trend of exploring enigmatic Pokémon with thematic ties to ancient symbols.