Unown Collector’s Guide: Lost Thunder #90

Character Intro

Unown from the Lost Thunder set is a Rare card, number 90, with 60 HP. It showcases the unique Ability DAMAGE and the attack Hidden Power, making it a compact yet distinctive addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Ability: DAMAGE — If this Pokémon is Active and there are 66 or more damage counters on your Benched Pokémon, you may use this Ability to win the game.
• Attack: Hidden Power (10 damage, costs 1 Psychic Energy)
• Flavor Text: “Shaped like ancient writing, it is a huge mystery whether language or Unown came first.”
• Set: Lost Thunder (sm8)
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This guide covers the Lost Thunder printing, card number 90. It is a Rare card featuring Masakazu Fukuda’s artwork. No release date is known for this printing.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include the set code “sm8” and the card number “90.” The card is a Basic Psychic-type Pokémon with a single retreat cost and no resistances.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its unique Ability can instantly win the game if the condition of 66 or more damage counters on your Benched Pokémon is met, making it a potentially game-ending card in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this rare card, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially the illustrated front. Keep it in a cool, dry place to maintain its condition over time.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): This set introduced Unown #90 as a Rare Psychic Basic Pokémon with a unique win-condition Ability and modest HP. The card stands out for its mysterious flavor text and distinctive artwork by Masakazu Fukuda.