Unown (HeartGold SoulSilver 54) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Unown from the HeartGold SoulSilver set is an uncommon, Basic Psychic-type card with 50 HP. It features the RETURN Poké-Power and the attack Hidden Power—compact, thematic, and a neat addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Ability: RETURN (Poké-Power) allows you to return all Energy attached to one of your Pokémon to your hand when you put Unown from your hand onto your Bench.
• Attack: Hidden Power deals 10 damage and costs one Psychic Energy.
• Flavor Text: “Their shapes look like hieroglyphs on ancient tablets. It is said that the two are somehow related.”
• Set Code: hgss1-54
• Rarity: Uncommon

Key Printings

This printing appears in HeartGold SoulSilver as card 54. It’s a Basic Psychic-type with a distinctive Poké-Power and a simple attack—memorable for Unown collectors and HGSS set fans.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants. Identified by set code “hgss1” and card number 54. Hideaki Hakozaki’s artwork and the uncommon rarity distinguish it within the HeartGold SoulSilver series.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.

Care & Storage Tips

Use a sleeve and keep the card away from sunlight and moisture. As an uncommon with detailed artwork, protecting the surface and edges helps maintain long-term condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HeartGold SoulSilver: Features Unown as a Basic Psychic Pokémon with a Poké-Power that interacts with Energy cards, aligning with the set’s Johto-inspired lore and symbolism.