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Unown [J] - Wizards Black Star Promos (#38)
- Number
- 38
- Illustrator
- Hideki Kazama
- Energy
- Psychic
Their shapes look like hieroglyphs on ancient tablets. It is said that the two are somehow related.
Unown [J] - Wizards Black Star Promos
Unown [J] is a Promo Pokémon card from the Wizards Black Star Promos Pokémon TCG set, released 1999, illustrated by Hideki Kazama. It sits at card number 38 in the Wizards Black Star Promos checklist, classified as a Psychic-type Pokémon with 40 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is a promotional print, distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than standard booster packs. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $24.49, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Unown [J] has been printed 2 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#38 in Wizards Black Star Promos) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 38Weak
Strong era strength. Weak market heat, icon status.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay 7 active listings · updated 8405m ago
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Market price history
Sale History 63 sales · since 2021-02-01
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Other printings of Unown [J]
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Unown [J] FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Unown [J] from Wizards Black Star Promos worth?
Recent recorded market price is $24.49 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10). See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Unown [J]?
This printing is a promotional print, distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than standard booster packs (the card is labeled "Promo" on the checklist). Unown [J] has been printed 2 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Unown [J]?
Hideki Kazama illustrated this card. See Hideki Kazama's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Unown [J] released?
The Wizards Black Star Promos set released in 1999, so this card (#38 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Unown [J]?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Wizards Black Star Promos set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.