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'''Unown''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''アンノーン''' ''Unknown'') is a {{t|Psychic}}-type Pokémon. As of [[Generation IV]], Unown has 28 derivative shapes. There are 26 English alphabet characters, plus two punctuation marks: ''?'' (question mark) and ''!'' (exclamation mark). That shape is determined by its [[personality value]]. | '''Unown''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''アンノーン''' ''Unknown'') is a {{t|Psychic}}-type Pokémon. As of [[Generation IV]], Unown has 28 derivative shapes. There are 26 English alphabet characters, plus two punctuation marks: ''?'' (question mark) and ''!'' (exclamation mark). That shape is determined by its [[personality value]]. | ||
=Biology= | ==Biology== | ||
They tend to stick to walls or orbit other Unown when in a group. | They tend to stick to walls or orbit other Unown when in a group. | ||
==Physiology== | ===Physiology=== | ||
It is a floating, flat Pokémon with appendages that make it resemble letters. It is black all over and has a large, single eye. | It is a floating, flat Pokémon with appendages that make it resemble letters. It is black all over and has a large, single eye. | ||
===Gender differences=== | ====Gender differences==== | ||
This Pokémon is genderless. | This Pokémon is genderless. | ||
===Different forms=== | ====Different forms==== | ||
Unown has 28 different forms, one for each letter of the alphabet, as well as '!' and '?'. These are chronicled in the [[Unown Dex]]. | Unown has 28 different forms, one for each letter of the alphabet, as well as '!' and '?'. These are chronicled in the [[Unown Dex]]. | ||
The '!' and '?' forms were not introduced until [[Generation III]]. | The '!' and '?' forms were not introduced until [[Generation III]]. | ||
===Special abilities=== | ====Special abilities==== | ||
Unown's only known move in battle is the enigmatic {{m|Hidden Power}}. In the anime, they are capable of reading the thoughts of other lifeforms (which isn't a unique ability in itself). However, great numbers of them are capable of warping reality to suit the dreams and wishes of whoever is in control. | Unown's only known move in battle is the enigmatic {{m|Hidden Power}}. In the anime, they are capable of reading the thoughts of other lifeforms (which isn't a unique ability in itself). However, great numbers of them are capable of warping reality to suit the dreams and wishes of whoever is in control. | ||
==Behavior== | ===Behavior=== | ||
Unown can make telepathic contact with humans (and many other creatures also). Unown have a timidness that rarely makes them venture outside of their dimension. | Unown can make telepathic contact with humans (and many other creatures also). Unown have a timidness that rarely makes them venture outside of their dimension. | ||
==Habitat== | ===Habitat=== | ||
[[Image:Rare.gif|right|frame|[[List of Pokémon by habitat#Rare Pokémon|Rare Pokémon]]]] | [[Image:Rare.gif|right|frame|[[List of Pokémon by habitat#Rare Pokémon|Rare Pokémon]]]] | ||
Unown live in [[Alternate dimension|their own dimension]]. | Unown live in [[Alternate dimension|their own dimension]]. | ||
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When they move to the Pokémon World, Unown seem to prefer to make their habitat in ancient ruins, appearing only in the [[Ruins of Alph]] in [[Johto]], [[Tanoby Chambers]] in the [[Sevii Islands]], [[Solaceon Ruins]] in [[Sinnoh]] and [[Unown Relic]] in the [[Pokémon World (Mystery Dungeon)|Mystery Dungeon world]]. | When they move to the Pokémon World, Unown seem to prefer to make their habitat in ancient ruins, appearing only in the [[Ruins of Alph]] in [[Johto]], [[Tanoby Chambers]] in the [[Sevii Islands]], [[Solaceon Ruins]] in [[Sinnoh]] and [[Unown Relic]] in the [[Pokémon World (Mystery Dungeon)|Mystery Dungeon world]]. | ||
==Diet== | ===Diet=== | ||
''Main article: [[Pokémon food]]'' | ''Main article: [[Pokémon food]]'' | ||
=In the anime= | ==In the anime== | ||
[[Image:Unown anime.JPG|left|thumb|An Unown in the anime]] | [[Image:Unown anime.JPG|left|thumb|An Unown in the anime]] | ||
[[Image:Unown DP040.JPG|right|thumb|[[Cynthia]] next to a tablet that has Unown on it]] | [[Image:Unown DP040.JPG|right|thumb|[[Cynthia]] next to a tablet that has Unown on it]] | ||
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Unown appeared on a tablet that [[Cynthia]] was reading in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training]]'', and make yet another appearance in [[DP060]]. Also, many Unown made an appearance in the [[The Rise of Darkrai]], seen wandering the dimension which {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} originally dwell in. | Unown appeared on a tablet that [[Cynthia]] was reading in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training]]'', and make yet another appearance in [[DP060]]. Also, many Unown made an appearance in the [[The Rise of Darkrai]], seen wandering the dimension which {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} originally dwell in. | ||
=In the manga= | ==In the manga== | ||
== | ===Pokémon Special=== | ||
Unown first appeared in {{PSV|8}} when {{Special|Gold}} and [[Bugsy]] were in the [[Ruins of Alph]]. Gold had his {{p|Sunkern}} use {{m|Flash}} to blind [[Team Rocket]], but accidentally disturbed the Unown from their slumber with the light from Flash. Bugsy later returns to study the Ruins further in {{PSV|11}}, where he captures an Unown (G). | Unown first appeared in {{PSV|8}} when {{Special|Gold}} and [[Bugsy]] were in the [[Ruins of Alph]]. Gold had his {{p|Sunkern}} use {{m|Flash}} to blind [[Team Rocket]], but accidentally disturbed the Unown from their slumber with the light from Flash. Bugsy later returns to study the Ruins further in {{PSV|11}}, where he captures an Unown (G). | ||
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It also appeared in DP saga when {{Special|Diamond}}, {{Special|Pearl}} and {{Special|Berlitz}} were visiting Solaceon City. Diamond and Pearl befriended two Unowns (D and P) who behaved like them. | It also appeared in DP saga when {{Special|Diamond}}, {{Special|Pearl}} and {{Special|Berlitz}} were visiting Solaceon City. Diamond and Pearl befriended two Unowns (D and P) who behaved like them. | ||
=In the TCG= | ==In the TCG== | ||
{{main|Unown (TCG)}} | {{main|Unown (TCG)}} | ||
=Other appearances= | ==Other appearances== | ||
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]=== | ===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]=== | ||
When one Unown is released from a Poké Ball it will fly off the screen. It then returns with a large swarm similar to what {{p|Beedrill}} did in the original [[Super Smash Bros.]] The only difference is that Beedrill only attack from left or right while Unown can come from any direction. Any opponent caught in this is is damaged and juggled. | When one Unown is released from a Poké Ball it will fly off the screen. It then returns with a large swarm similar to what {{p|Beedrill}} did in the original [[Super Smash Bros.]] The only difference is that Beedrill only attack from left or right while Unown can come from any direction. Any opponent caught in this is is damaged and juggled. | ||
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There are also a number of Unown Pokéfloats. In the second half of the cycle, a number fly across the screen. Towards the end of the cycle, staying on the stage relies on hopping between the Unown. | There are also a number of Unown Pokéfloats. In the second half of the cycle, a number fly across the screen. Towards the end of the cycle, staying on the stage relies on hopping between the Unown. | ||
=Game data= | ==Game data== | ||
==Pokédex entries== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
{{Dex | {{Dex | ||
|type=psychic | |type=psychic | ||
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==Game locations== | ===Game locations=== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
type=psychic | | type=psychic | | ||
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===In side games=== | ====In side games==== | ||
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==Base stats== | ===Base stats=== | ||
{{BaseStats| | {{BaseStats| | ||
HP=48 | | HP=48 | | ||
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Speed=48 }} | Speed=48 }} | ||
==Type effectiveness== | ===Type effectiveness=== | ||
{{DP Type effectiveness| | {{DP Type effectiveness| | ||
Normal= 100 | | Normal= 100 | | ||
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Note: If {{M|Skill Swap}} or {{m|Gravity}} is used, the effectiveness of {{T|Ground}} becomes 1×. | Note: If {{M|Skill Swap}} or {{m|Gravity}} is used, the effectiveness of {{T|Ground}} becomes 1×. | ||
==Learnset== | ===Learnset=== | ||
{{learnset intro|Unown}} | {{learnset intro|Unown}} | ||
===By [[level|leveling up]]=== | ====By [[level|leveling up]]==== | ||
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|- style="background: #{{psychic color}};" | |- style="background: #{{psychic color}};" | ||
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===By [[TM]]/[[HM]]=== | ====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]==== | ||
Unown is incapable of learning any [[TM]]/[[HM]] moves. | Unown is incapable of learning any [[TM]]/[[HM]] moves. | ||
===By [[breeding]]=== | ====By [[breeding]]==== | ||
Unown cannot be [[breeding|bred]]. | Unown cannot be [[breeding|bred]]. | ||
===By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]=== | ====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]==== | ||
Unown is incapable of learning any [[Move tutor|tutored]] moves. | Unown is incapable of learning any [[Move tutor|tutored]] moves. | ||
===Special moves=== | ====Special moves==== | ||
==Side game data== | ===Side game data=== | ||
{{Side game| | {{Side game| | ||
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}} | }} | ||
==Evolution== | ===Evolution=== | ||
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==Sprites== | ===Sprites=== | ||
{{Sprite| | {{Sprite| | ||
type=psychic| | type=psychic| | ||
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}} | }} | ||
===Unown's forms=== | ====Unown's forms==== | ||
[[Image:201A.png]][[Image:201B.png]][[Image:201C.png]][[Image:201D.png]][[Image:201E.png]][[Image:201F.png]][[Image:201G.png]][[Image:201H.png]][[Image:201I.png]][[Image:201J.png]][[Image:201K.png]][[Image:201L.png]][[Image:201M.png]][[Image:201N.png]]<br>[[Image:201O.png]][[Image:201P.png]][[Image:201Q.png]][[Image:201R.png]][[Image:201S.png]][[Image:201T.png]][[Image:201U.png]][[Image:201V.png]][[Image:201W.png]][[Image:201X.png]][[Image:201Y.png]][[Image:201Z.png]][[Image:201Exclamation.png]][[Image:201Question.png]] | [[Image:201A.png]][[Image:201B.png]][[Image:201C.png]][[Image:201D.png]][[Image:201E.png]][[Image:201F.png]][[Image:201G.png]][[Image:201H.png]][[Image:201I.png]][[Image:201J.png]][[Image:201K.png]][[Image:201L.png]][[Image:201M.png]][[Image:201N.png]]<br>[[Image:201O.png]][[Image:201P.png]][[Image:201Q.png]][[Image:201R.png]][[Image:201S.png]][[Image:201T.png]][[Image:201U.png]][[Image:201V.png]][[Image:201W.png]][[Image:201X.png]][[Image:201Y.png]][[Image:201Z.png]][[Image:201Exclamation.png]][[Image:201Question.png]] | ||
==Trivia== | ===Trivia=== | ||
[[Image:Unreleased Unown.jpg|thumb|right|Unown 6?]] | [[Image:Unreleased Unown.jpg|thumb|right|Unown 6?]] | ||
*In [[Spell of the Unown]], [[Professor Oak]] had some pictures of [[Unreleased Pokémon|unreleased]] Unown on his computer. They resemble a few {{wp|Greek alphabet}} letters, especially σ (lowercase sigma), Σ (capital sigma), π (pi) and Ω (omega). The top-middle Unown may be also a variation of an ancient Egyptian symbol of protection, [[wp:Eye of Horus|the Eye of Horus]]. This may lead to the conclusion that there are more forms of Unown, being the prototypes of other known (or unknown) alphabets. | *In [[Spell of the Unown]], [[Professor Oak]] had some pictures of [[Unreleased Pokémon|unreleased]] Unown on his computer. They resemble a few {{wp|Greek alphabet}} letters, especially σ (lowercase sigma), Σ (capital sigma), π (pi) and Ω (omega). The top-middle Unown may be also a variation of an ancient Egyptian symbol of protection, [[wp:Eye of Horus|the Eye of Horus]]. This may lead to the conclusion that there are more forms of Unown, being the prototypes of other known (or unknown) alphabets. | ||
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*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 안농 ''Annong'' | *[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 안농 ''Annong'' | ||
=External links= | ==External links== | ||
* [[wp:Unown|Article on Wikipedia]] | * [[wp:Unown|Article on Wikipedia]] | ||
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Unown (Japanese: アンノーン Unknown) is a Psychic-type Pokémon. As of Generation IV, Unown has 28 derivative shapes. There are 26 English alphabet characters, plus two punctuation marks: ? (question mark) and ! (exclamation mark). That shape is determined by its personality value.
Biology
They tend to stick to walls or orbit other Unown when in a group.
Physiology
It is a floating, flat Pokémon with appendages that make it resemble letters. It is black all over and has a large, single eye.
Gender differences
This Pokémon is genderless.
Different forms
Unown has 28 different forms, one for each letter of the alphabet, as well as '!' and '?'. These are chronicled in the Unown Dex. The '!' and '?' forms were not introduced until Generation III.
Special abilities
Unown's only known move in battle is the enigmatic Hidden Power. In the anime, they are capable of reading the thoughts of other lifeforms (which isn't a unique ability in itself). However, great numbers of them are capable of warping reality to suit the dreams and wishes of whoever is in control.
Behavior
Unown can make telepathic contact with humans (and many other creatures also). Unown have a timidness that rarely makes them venture outside of their dimension.
Habitat
Unown live in their own dimension.
When they move to the Pokémon World, Unown seem to prefer to make their habitat in ancient ruins, appearing only in the Ruins of Alph in Johto, Tanoby Chambers in the Sevii Islands, Solaceon Ruins in Sinnoh and Unown Relic in the Mystery Dungeon world.
Diet
Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
The Unown play a large role in the third movie, creating the illusions which drive the plot.
Notes about Unown can be seen on Professor Oak's computer at the beginning of the movie. The information (as presented in the Japanese version) has been cleaned up and transcribed here:
- Because of their very timid and careful character, Unown do not want to go out to the external world.
- Unown have the power to perceive the feelings of other creatures (including human beings).
- Unown communicate with each other over electromagnetic waves but cannot use telepathy.
- Given all this, Unown are still classified as a species of Pokémon, as opposed to any other sort of creature.
Oddly enough, also on Professor Oak's computer appear several Unown of shapes not yet encountered.
An Unown fell out of the Unown dimension in Address Unown. After it was healed by the group, it helped defend against Team Rocket and its mind merged with that of Ash's Larvitar so that the group could help it to address its inner pain.
Unown appeared on a tablet that Cynthia was reading in Top-Down Training, and make yet another appearance in DP060. Also, many Unown made an appearance in the The Rise of Darkrai, seen wandering the dimension which Dialga and Palkia originally dwell in.
In the manga
Pokémon Special
Unown first appeared in Template:PSV when Gold and Bugsy were in the Ruins of Alph. Gold had his Sunkern use Flash to blind Team Rocket, but accidentally disturbed the Unown from their slumber with the light from Flash. Bugsy later returns to study the Ruins further in Template:PSV, where he captures an Unown (G).
Unown later appear in Template:PSV, having been awakened by Sird from the Tanoby Ruins to use as a distraction while she fought Lorelei. The Unown later appear again throughout the volume, being employed by Team Rocket as living security cameras while impeding the progress of Red, Blue and Green.
It also appeared in DP saga when Diamond, Pearl and Berlitz were visiting Solaceon City. Diamond and Pearl befriended two Unowns (D and P) who behaved like them.
In the TCG
- Main article: Unown (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Melee
When one Unown is released from a Poké Ball it will fly off the screen. It then returns with a large swarm similar to what Beedrill did in the original Super Smash Bros. The only difference is that Beedrill only attack from left or right while Unown can come from any direction. Any opponent caught in this is is damaged and juggled.
There are also a number of Unown Pokéfloats. In the second half of the cycle, a number fly across the screen. Towards the end of the cycle, staying on the stage relies on hopping between the Unown.
Game data
Pokédex entries
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In side games
Game | Location |
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Pokémon Trozei! | Phobosphere (G) Endless Level 48 (N) Endless Level 83 (Y) Forever Level 48 (N) Endless Level 83 (Y) Mr. Who's Den |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | Unown Relic |
In Pokémon Trozei, rounds at Mr. Who's den that contain Unown will include multiple forms at the same time.
Each form of Unown is found on different floors in the Unown Relic:
Form | Floors | Form | Floors | Form | Floors | Form | Floors | |||
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A | 1, 7 | H | 2, 8, 10 | O | 1, 4, 10, 11 | V | 3, 6, 10 | |||
B | 1, 7 | I | 3, 7, 9, 11 | P | 2, 4, 9, 10 | W | 6 | |||
C | 1, 5, 6, 8, 11 | J | 3, 5, 9, 10 | Q | 5, 8, 10, 11 | X | 2, 6 | |||
D | 1, 8 | K | 3, 7, 9, 11 | R | 1, 5, 9 | Y | 7 | |||
E | 2, 6, 9, 11 | L | 3, 9 | S | 2, 5, 8, 9, 11 | Z | 1, 7 | |||
F | 2 | M | 4, 8, 11 | T | 3, 5, 10 | ! | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | |||
G | 2, 5, 8, 11 | N | 4, 10 | U | 1, 6, 8 | ? | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
Base stats
Stat | Range | ||
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At Lv. 50 | At Lv. 100 | ||
HP: 48
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108 - 155 | 206 - 300 | |
72
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69 - 136 | 134 - 267 | |
48
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47 - 110 | 90 - 214 | |
72
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69 - 136 | 134 - 267 | |
48
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47 - 110 | 90 - 214 | |
48
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47 - 110 | 90 - 214 | |
Total: 336
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Type effectiveness
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Note: If Skill Swap or Gravity is used, the effectiveness of Ground becomes 1×.
Learnset
By leveling up
Level | Generation II | Generation III | Generation IV |
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Start | Hidden Power | Hidden Power | Hidden Power |
By TM/HM
Unown is incapable of learning any TM/HM moves.
By breeding
Unown cannot be bred.
By tutoring
Unown is incapable of learning any tutored moves.
Special moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Gen | Game | ||||||
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I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I. | |||||||
II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | HeartGold | SoulSilver | Back | |
V | Black | White | Black 2 | White 2 | Back | ||
Unown's forms
File:201Exclamation.pngFile:201Question.png
Trivia
- In Spell of the Unown, Professor Oak had some pictures of unreleased Unown on his computer. They resemble a few Greek alphabet letters, especially σ (lowercase sigma), Σ (capital sigma), π (pi) and Ω (omega). The top-middle Unown may be also a variation of an ancient Egyptian symbol of protection, the Eye of Horus. This may lead to the conclusion that there are more forms of Unown, being the prototypes of other known (or unknown) alphabets.
- In Generation II, the Unown appear to be able to generate a radio signal.
- In Diamond and Pearl, the Ruin Maniac in the Maniac Tunnel proposes a little contest with the player: he will dig straight through the mountain as the player captures the 26 letter-shaped Unown. If all 26 Unown are caught in Solaceon Ruins, the Maniac Tunnel leads to a chamber with Unown ! and ? to be found. Additionally, the chances of finding a Hippopotas in the tunnel are increased.
- In the third movie, Molly Hale owned a book that had Unown on the cover of it.
Origin
Their appearances are corruptions of the modern Latin alphabet. The shapes of the Unown are used like runes in the Pokémon world, although in Generation III their place has been taken by Braille.
Name origin
Unown's name is a misspelling of the word unknown. Its German name, Icognito, comes from Ikone and Inkognito, one who has their identity concealed. Its French name, Zarbi, comes from the word bizarre in verlan, a youth language.
In other languages
External links
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