Unown

Unown is a Psychic type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.

Pokédex data

National № 0201
Type Psychic
Species Symbol Pokémon
Height 0.5 m (1′08″)
Weight 5.0 kg (11.0 lbs)
Abilities 1. Levitate
Local № 0061 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
0114 (Diamond/Pearl)
0114 (Platinum)
0061 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
0114 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl)
0142 (Legends: Arceus)

Training

EV yield 1 Attack, 1 Sp. Atk
Catch rate 225 (29.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 118
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Undiscovered
Gender Genderless
Egg cycles 40 (10,024–10,280 steps)

Base stats

HP 48
206 300
Attack 72
134 267
Defense 48
90 214
Sp. Atk 72
134 267
Sp. Def 48
90 214
Speed 48
90 214
Total 336 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Unown.

Evolution chart

Unown changes

Pokédex entries

Gold Their shapes look like hieroglyphs on ancient tablets. It is said that the two are somehow related.
Silver Its flat, thin body is always stuck on walls. Its shape appears to have some meaning.
Crystal Because different types of UNOWN exist, it is said that they must have a variety of abilities.
Ruby
Sapphire
This POKéMON is shaped like ancient writing. It is a mystery as to which came first, the ancient writings or the various UNOWN. Research into this topic is ongoing but nothing is known.
FireRed Its flat, thin body is always stuck on walls. Its shape appears to have some meaning.
LeafGreen Their shapes look like hieroglyphs on ancient tablets. It is said that the two are somehow related.
Emerald This POKéMON is shaped like ancient text characters. Although research is ongoing, it is a mystery as to which came first, the ancient writings or the various UNOWN.
Diamond Shaped like ancient writing, it is a huge mystery whether language or UNOWN came first.
Pearl They seem to communicate among each other telepathically. They are always found stuck on walls.
Platinum When alone, nothing happens. However, if there are two or more, an odd power is said to emerge.
HeartGold Their shapes look like hieroglyphs on ancient tablets. It is said that the two are somehow related.
SoulSilver Its flat, thin body is always stuck on walls. Its shape appears to have some meaning.
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
When alone, nothing happens. However, if there are two or more, an odd power is said to emerge.
X Its flat, thin body is always stuck on walls. Its shape appears to have some meaning.
Y Shaped like ancient writing, it is a huge mystery whether language or Unown came first.
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
This Pokémon is shaped like ancient writing. It is a mystery as to which came first, the ancient writings or the various Unown. Research into this topic is ongoing but nothing is known.
Brilliant Diamond Because the Pokémon is shaped like ancient writing, it is a huge mystery whether written language or Unown came first.
Shining Pearl They seem to communicate among each other telepathically. They are always found stuck on walls.
Legends: Arceus It is hard to believe these strangely shaped Pokémon are truly living creatures. I’ve pointed out that the species’ many forms resemble writing from other lands; no one will take me seriously.

Moves learned by Unown

Moves learnt by level up

Unown learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Hidden PowerNormalSpecial 60 100

Egg moves

Unown does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

Moves learnt by TM

Unown cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

Moves learnt by level up

Unown learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Hidden PowerNormalSpecial 60 100

Unown sprites

Type Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Unown sprite from Silver Unown sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Unown sprite from Diamond & Pearl Unown sprite from Black & White Unown sprite from X & Y Unown sprite from Legends: Arceus
Shiny Unown Shiny sprite from Silver Unown Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Unown Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Unown Shiny sprite from Black & White Unown Shiny sprite from X & Y Unown Shiny sprite from Legends: Arceus

Where to find Unown

Gold
Silver
Crystal
Ruins of Alph
Ruby
Sapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed
LeafGreen
Tanoby Ruins
Emerald Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Solaceon Ruins
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Ruins of Alph
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
Trade/migrate from another game
X
Y
Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Mirage Spots
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Not available in this game
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Solaceon Ruins
Legends: Arceus Trade/migrate from another game
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Other languages

English Unown
Japanese アンノーン (Unknown)
German Icognito
French Zarbi
Italian Unown
Spanish Unown
Korean 안농 (annong)
Chinese (Simplified) 未知图腾
Chinese (Traditional) 未知圖騰

 

English Symbol Pokémon
Japanese シンボルポケモン
German Symbol-Pokémon
French Pokémon Symbolique
Italian Pokémon Simbolo
Spanish Pokémon Símbolo
Korean 심볼포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 象征宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 象徵寶可夢

Name origin

unknown
not known ;)