- Contents
- Info
- Base stats
- Evolution chart
- Pokédex entries
- Moves learned
- Sprites
- Locations
- Language
Unown is a Psychic type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.
Unown
Additional artwork
Pokédex data
| National № | 0201 |
|---|---|
| Type | Psychic |
| Species | Symbol Pokémon |
| Height | 0.5m (1′08″) |
| Weight | 5.0kg (11.0lbs) |
| 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.
| Nor | Fir | Wat | Ele | Gra | Ice | Fig | Poi | Gro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ | 0 |
| Fly | Psy | Bug | Roc | Gho | Dra | Dar | Ste | Fai |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Evolution chart
- Unown does not evolve.
Unown changes
- In Generations 2-4, Unown has a base experience yield of 61.
- In Generations 2-7, Unown has a base Friendship value of 70.
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
- In other generations
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Brilliant Diamond/Shining PearlLegends: Arceus
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hidden Power | Normal |  | 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hidden Power | Normal | | 60 | 100 |
- In other generations
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Unown sprites
| Type | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | — | — | ||||||
| Shiny | — | — |
- See all Unown sprites
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 |
Answers to Unown questions
- What is a good moveset for Unown?
- Can you breed Unown with Ditto and if you can will it be the same shape?
- How many kinds of Unown can you catch in Platinum, and what is the rarity of each one?
- What is Ruins of Alph?
- How many Unown are there, and what do they do?
- What do the signs at solaceon ruins mean?
- is it possible to make unown useful in battle?
- What is with the names of the Unown?
- What is the unown report for in Pokemon heartgold.
View more questions on PokéBase »
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 ;)
