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'''Unown''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''アンノーン''' ''Unknown'') is a {{type|Psychic}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation II]].
'''Unown''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''アンノーン''' ''Unknown'') is a {{type|Psychic}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation II]].


While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Unown has {{fd|Unown|28 different forms}}. All of them are known as '''One form''' (Japanese: '''あるすがた''' ''a form''), as seen in the [[Pokédex]].
While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Unown has {{fd|Unown|28 different forms}}. All of them are known as '''One form''', as seen in the [[Pokédex]].


In [[Generation II]], there were 26 Unown forms based on Latin alphabet characters. In [[Generation III]], two new forms were introduced as well: ''?'' (question mark) and ''!'' (exclamation mark). The Unown forms are chronicled in the [[Unown Mode]] and the [[Unown Report]].
In [[Generation II]], there were 26 Unown forms based on Latin alphabet characters. In [[Generation III]], two new forms were introduced as well: ''?'' (question mark) and ''!'' (exclamation mark). The Unown forms are chronicled in the [[Unown Mode]], the [[Unown Report]], and the [[Unown Research Notes]].


In Generation II, its shape is determined by its [[individual values]]; in Generation III, it is determined by its [[personality value]]; from [[Generation IV]] onwards, it is determined by a separate form identifier.
In Generation II, its shape is determined by its [[individual values]]; in Generation III, it is determined by its [[personality value]]; from [[Generation IV]] onwards, it is determined by a separate form identifier.


==Biology==
==Biology==
Unown is a flat, thin {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} shaped like an eye with appendages that make it resemble a letter or a punctuation mark. It is entirely black, except for its white sclerae. All 26 alphabetic forms of Unown have fully open eyes, while the two punctuation forms have half-closed eyes. Though each of its forms has a counterpart in the Latin alphabet, Unown is said to resemble ancient writing and hieroglyphs. It is a mystery whether Unown predates or postdates written language, and therefore which one is based on the other. Unown can move its appendages independently like tentacles or fingers.
[[File:Pokémon HOME Wallpaper Unown.png|left|thumb|150px|right|The Unown wallpaper in Pokémon HOME]]
Unown is a flat, thin {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} shaped like an eye with appendages that make it resemble a letter or a punctuation mark. It is entirely black, except for its white sclerae. All 26 alphabetic forms of Unown have fully open eyes, while the two punctuation forms have half-closed eyes. Though each of its forms has a counterpart in the Latin alphabet, Unown is said to resemble ancient writing and hieroglyphs called [[Unown symbols]]. It is a mystery whether Unown predates or postdates written language, and therefore which one is based on the other. Unown can move its appendages independently like tentacles or fingers.


The [[Pokédex]] and [[Professor Oak]]'s research disagree on whether Unown communicates using electromagnetic waves or telepathy. Either way, it can be detected by the [[Pokégear]] radio, which interprets it as the melody of the [[Azure Flute]]. Unown has an unknown connection to {{p|Arceus}}. It is said that an "odd power" emerges when more than one Unown come together. In [[Generation VIII]], {{m|Hidden Power}} is Unown's [[signature move]]. Certain Unown loose in the [[Hisui]] region were capable of repelling Poké Balls that contained Pokémon, preventing them from being battled. [[Professor Laventon]]'s research observed that Unown resemble human writing from other lands, though no one took him seriously. In the {{pkmn|anime}}, it is [[M03|shown]] to be capable of reading the thoughts of other life forms. Great numbers of Unown are capable of distorting reality to suit the dreams and wishes of whoever is in control of the Unown. However, they can only do this when more Unown are present, so it could be a shared effort rather than an ability unique to each Unown.
In the Japanese version of {{game|Crystal}}, a researcher implies that the Unown began appearing at the [[Ruins of Alph]] after the [[Pokémon Communication Center]] was built in [[Goldenrod City]], implying the Unown have some connection to radio waves or telecommunications. This text was translated and left unused in the English release.<ref>[https://github.com/pret/pokecrystal/blob/master/maps/RuinsOfAlphResearchCenter.asm Pokecrystal Disassembly; maps/RuinsOfAlphResearchCenter.asm]</ref>


Unown is an extremely {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rare Pokémon|rare Pokémon}} that lives in [[Unown Dimension|its own dimension]] and rarely ventures outside. When it moves to the [[Pokémon world]], Unown tends to stick to walls like engravings of ancient texts, or orbit other Unown, usually in [[ruins]].  
The [[Pokédex]] and [[Professor Oak]]'s research disagree on whether Unown communicates using electromagnetic waves or telepathy. Either way, it can be detected by the [[Pokégear]] radio, which interprets it as the melody of the [[Azure Flute]]. Unown has an unknown connection to {{p|Arceus}}. It is said that an "odd power" emerges when more than one Unown come together. Certain Unown loose in the [[Hisui]] [[region]] were capable of repelling [[Poké Ball]]s that contained Pokémon, preventing them from being {{pkmn|battle}}d. [[Professor Laventon]]'s research observed that Unown resemble human writing from other lands, though no one took him seriously. In the [[Pokémon movie]] ''[[Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'', Unown is shown to be capable of reading the thoughts of other life forms. Great numbers of Unown are capable of distorting reality to suit the dreams and wishes of whoever is in control of the Unown. However, they can only do this when more Unown are present, so it could be a shared effort rather than an ability unique to each Unown.
 
Unown is an extremely {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|rare Pokémon}} that lives in [[Unown Dimension|its own dimension]] and rarely ventures outside. When it moves to the [[Pokémon world]], Unown tends to stick to walls like engravings of ancient texts, or orbit other Unown, usually in [[ruins]].
 
In Pokémon Crystal, the Unown are said to share a cooperative bond with {{p|Suicune}}.<ref><blockquote><p>Of the legendary POKéMON, SUICUNE is said to be the closest to HO-OH. I hear there may also be a link to POKéMON known as UNOWN. The POKéMON UNOWN must be sharing a cooperative bond with SUICUNE."</p><p>Wise Trio, [https://github.com/pret/pokecrystal/blob/master/maps/TinTower1F.asm Pokecrystal Disassembly]</p></blockquote></ref>
 
In [[Generation VIII]], Unown is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Hidden Power}}.


===Forms===
===Forms===
Unown has 28 separate forms, all referred to as "One form".
Unown has 28 separate forms, all referred to as "One form". [[Pokédex 3D Pro]], the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], and other supplemental materials such as official guidebooks refer to each form by the letter or symbol they represent.
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size:80%; background: #{{psychic color}}; {{roundy|10px}} border: 3px solid #{{psychic color dark}}"
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size:80%; background: #{{psychic color}}; {{roundy|10px}} border: 3px solid #{{psychic color dark}}"
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| colspan="7" style="font-size:125%; background: #{{Psychic color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{color|000|Unown}}
| colspan="7" style="font-size:125%; background: #{{Psychic color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{color|000|Unown}}
|}
|}
==In the anime==
[[File:Unown anime.png|thumb|250px|Unown in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Unown (M03)]]====
Unown played a large role in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'', creating the illusions that drive the plot.
Notes about Unown can be seen on {{an|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.
====Other====
In ''[[EP263|Address Unown!]]'', an Unown G fell out of the [[Unown Dimension]]. After it was healed by the group, it helped defend them against {{TRT}}, and its mind merged with that of [[Ash's Larvitar]] so that the group could help it address its inner pain.
[[File:Tablet DP060.png|thumb|250px|The tablet]]
Markings of Unown were observed on a tablet in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]''. The tablet reads:
{| style="background: #{{psychic color light}}; {{roundy|1em}}; border: 5px solid #{{psychic color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" style="margin:auto; background: #FFF; border:1px solid #{{psychic color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-
! Unown
! Romaji
|-
|{{uwr|F}}{{uwr|R}}{{uwr|I}}{{uwr|E}}{{uwr|N}}{{uwr|D}}
|''FRIEND''
|-
|{{uwr|S}}{{uwr|U}}{{uwr|B}}{{uwr|E}}{{uwr|T}}{{uwr|E}}[[File:Noimage.png|12px]]{{uwr|N}}{{uwr|O}}[[File:Noimage.png|12px]]{{uwr|I}}{{uwr|N}}{{uwr|O}}{{uwr|C}}{{uwr|H}}{{uwr|I}}[[File:Noimage.png|12px]]{{uwr|H}}{{uwr|A}}
|''SUBETE NO INOCHI HA''
|-
||{{uwr|B}}{{uwr|E}}{{uwr|T}}{{uwr|S}}{{uwr|U}}[[File:Noimage.png|12px]]{{uwr|N}}{{uwr|O}}[[File:Noimage.png|12px]]{{uwr|I}}{{uwr|N}}{{uwr|O}}{{uwr|C}}{{uwr|H}}{{uwr|I}}[[File:Noimage.png|12px]]{{uwr|T}}{{uwr|O}}[[File:Noimage.png|12px]]{{uwr|D}}{{uwr|E}}{{uwr|A}}{{uwr|I}}
|''BETSU NO INOCHI TO DEAI''
|-
|{{uwr|N}}{{uwr|A}}{{uwr|N}}{{uwr|I}}{{uwr|K}}{{uwr|A}}[[File:Noimage.png|12px]]{{uwr|W}}{{uwr|O}}[[File:Noimage.png|12px]]{{uwr|U}}{{uwr|M}}{{uwr|I}}{{uwr|D}}{{uwr|A}}{{uwr|S}}{{uwr|U}}
|''NANIKA WO UMIDASU''
|}
|}
In the English [[dub]], {{an|Dawn}} reads it as ''"When every life meets another life, something will be born"''.
In ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]'', [[Saturn]] had his {{p|Bronzor}} use {{m|Confuse Ray}} on multiple Unown, causing trouble for {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}. The tablet from ''Top-Down Training'' also appeared in this episode. The Unown reappeared in a flashback in ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]''.
In [[PK21]], an Unown F fell out of the [[Unown Dimension]] following an unspecified incident, and {{AP|Pikachu}} and his friends had to help it return to the Unown Dimension so it could reunite with the other Unown.
In ''[[JN083|Star Night, Star Flight!]]'', five Unown covered a town in [[Johto]] with an endless night in order to help {{OBP|Tiara|JN083}} accept parting ways with her {{p|Cleffa}}. Once she finally realized it was time to say goodbye, the Unown returned day to the town and departed.
===Minor appearances===
In ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'', a {{pkmn2|Mirage}} Unown G was created by the [[Dr. Yung|Mirage Master]].
In ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', multiple Unown fled from {{mov|Dialga}} and {{mov|Palkia}} in the Unown Dimension. Others appeared during the opening sequence.
''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]'' featured a stone tablet written in Unown.
===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP263|Unown|Ash's Pokédex|Unown, the Symbol Pokémon. Unown are said to have existed since [[History of the Pokémon world|ancient times]]. They are many in [[List of Pokémon with form differences|form]] and shape, but little is known about this mysterious Pokémon.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP060|Unown|Dawn's Pokédex|Unown, the Symbol Pokémon. Unown use telepathy to communicate with each other. Many different shapes of Unown have been discovered.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN083|Unown|Goh's Rotom Phone|Unown, the Symbol Pokémon. A {{t|Psychic}} type. Unown can't do much on its own. When two or more gather, they can produce a mysterious kind of power.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}
==In the manga==
[[File:Bugsy Unown Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Unown in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
Unown first appeared in ''[[PS100|Into the Unown]]'' at the [[Ruins of Alph]]. During a battle with the [[Team Rocket Elite Trio]], {{adv|Gold}} had his {{p|Sunkern|Sunbo}} use {{m|Flash}}, accidentally awakening the Unown from their slumber. Angered, the Unown retaliated on [[Team Rocket]], defeating them.
[[Bugsy]] later returned to study the ruins further in ''[[PS134|Hurray for Heracross]]'', where he {{pkmn2|caught}} an Unown G and gave it to one of his colleagues. Later, as he searched for {{DL|Legendary beasts (Adventures)|Suicune}}, he found two chambers with Unown markings. Using his device to translate them, they read the following.
{| style="background: #{{psychic color light}}; {{roundy|1em}}; border: 5px solid #{{psychic color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" style="margin:auto; background: #FFF; border:1px solid #{{psychic color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-
! Unown
! Romaji
|-
|{{uwr|A}}{{uwr|N}}{{uwr|A}}{{uwr|N}}{{uwr|U}}{{uwr|K}}{{uwr|E}}
|''{{tt|ANANUKE|A shortened version of &quot;Escape Rope&quot;}}''
|-
|{{uwr|H}}{{uwr|O}}{{uwr|U}}{{uwr|O}}{{uwr|U}}
|''{{tt|HOUOU|Ho-Oh}}''
|-
|}
|}
Three Unown appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS139|Raising Raichu]]'', being the N, G, and U forms.
===={{chap|FireRed & LeafGreen}}====
In ''[[PS280|Some Things Are Better Left Unown]]'', [[Sird]] gained control of a small army of Unown after awakening them in the [[Tanoby Ruins]]. She initially used them as a distraction against [[Lorelei]], allowing her to defeat the [[Elite Four]] member. Sird later used them to impede the progress of {{adv|Red}}, {{adv|Blue}}, and {{adv|Green}} as they headed to the [[Trainer Tower]], but they were defeated by {{adv|Mewtwo}}. Also, two Unown of the ! and ? forms followed {{adv|Giovanni}} to [[Birth Island]] to relay his successful capture of {{adv|Deoxys}} back to the [[Rocket Warehouse|Team Rocket Warehouse]].
===={{chap|Diamond & Pearl}}====
In ''[[PS384|Knowledge of the Unown I]]'', a D and P Unown befriended {{adv|Diamond}}, {{adv|Pearl}}, and {{adv|Platinum}} in [[Solaceon Town]]. The two enlisted the help of the Pokédex holders to free their friends from a chamber in the [[Solaceon Ruins]]. Later, they helped to defeat the {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}} blocking Pearl's path to [[Veilstone City]].
Multiple Unown appeared in ''[[PS406|Halting Honchkrow]]'' and ''[[PS407|Chancing Upon Chingling]]''.
===={{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}====
In ''[[PS455|All About Arceus IV]]'', a massive group of Unown were spawned at the [[Sinjoh Ruins]] when {{adv|Arceus}} created {{DL|Pokémon of Myth (Adventures)|Dialga}}, {{DL|Pokémon of Myth (Adventures)|Palkia}}, and {{DL|Pokémon of Myth (Adventures)|Giratina}}.
===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===
Multiple Unown appeared in [[GDZ58]].
An Unown appeared in [[GDZ59]].
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
Multiple Unown appeared in all of the species' forms in ''[[PM072|Rampage at the Ruins of Alph!!]]''.
==In the TCG==
{{main|Unown (TCG)}}
The English [[Pokédex]] data for Unown cards in the {{TCG|Neo Destiny}} expansion say that it is believed that the variety of types of Unown is a result of {{wp|adaptation|evolutionary adaptation}}, but this is not present in the original Japanese text.
==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
When one Unown is released from a {{i|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 attacks from left or right while Unown can come from any direction. Any opponent caught in this barrage is damaged and juggled.
There are also a number of Unown Poké Floats featured in the [[Poké Floats]] stage. In the second half of the stage's cycle, numerous Unown fly across the screen. Towards the end of the cycle, staying on the stage relies on hopping between the Unown.
====Trophy information====
''These Psychic-type symbol Pokémon resemble ancient hieroglyphics found on rocks, a resemblance that's said to be more than superficial. Quite a few different shapes of Unown have been confirmed, and it's believed that each type has unique abilities. These enigmatic Pokémon can be found in the [[Ruins of Alph]].''
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Unown does not return as a Poké Ball Pokémon, though it is a {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}}, appearing in its F form.


==Game data==
==Game data==
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Violeta Palace|Violeta Palace: Stage 373]] <small>('''! Form''')</small><br>[[Violeta Palace|Violeta Palace: Stage 383]] <small>('''? Form''')</small><br>Event: [[Pokémon Safari/2015-Feb. 2018#23rd release|''Pokémon Safari'']] <small>(23rd release; '''N''', '''I''', '''C''', and '''E Forms''')</small>}}
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{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}


====[[Anime move errors|Anime-only moves]]====
====[[Animated series move errors|Animated series-only moves]]====
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===Form data===
===Form data===
Unown has many forms, each of them corresponding to a typographical character. All Unown forms are known as "One form" (Japanese: あるすがた ''a form''), as seen in the [[Pokédex]].
Unown has 28 non-interchangeable forms, each corresponding to a typographic character. All Unown forms are known as "One form", as seen in the [[Pokédex]].
 
Unown was the first Pokémon to have multiple forms in the games. In its debut in [[Generation II]], there were 26 forms of Unown, corresponding to each of the 26 letters of the {{wp|Latin alphabet}}. In the [[Generation III]] games, Unown gained two additional forms, corresponding to the {{wp|question mark}} and {{wp|exclamation mark}}.


It was the first Pokémon to have multiple forms in the games. From its debut in [[Generation II]], there are 26 forms of Unown, each corresponding to each of the 26 letters of the {{wp|Latin alphabet}}. Starting in the [[Generation III]] games, Unown has two additional forms, corresponding to the {{wp|question mark}} and {{wp|exclamation mark}}. These forms are not interchangeable.
In the Generation II games, Unown's form is determined by its {{IV}}s, which results in some strange phenomena; for example, in Generation II, only Unown I and V can be {{Shiny}} due to Shininess also being determined by IVs in these games. In the [[Generation III]] games, Unown's form is determined by its [[personality value]]. From the Generation IV games onward, Unown's form is determined by a [[Pokémon data structure (Generation IV)#Alternate forms|separate form identifier]], unrelated to the personality value.


In {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, there is a special [[Unown Mode]], an upgrade to the Pokédex that was developed by the researchers at the [[Ruins of Alph]] to record the different forms of Unown, which is available after the player has caught several Unown. In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, there is the [[Unown Report]], which is obtainable after the player completes the first tile puzzle in the Ruins of Alph.
While Unown's form has no bearing on [[base stats]], punctuation Unown have different [[performance]] stats than alphabetical Unown.


In the Generation II games, Unown's form is determined by its {{IV}}s, which results in some strange phenomena; for example, in Generation II, only Unown I and V can be {{Shiny}} due to Shininess also being determined by IVs in these games. In the [[Generation III]] games, Unown's form is determined by its [[personality value]]. From the Generation IV games onward, Unown's letter is determined by a [[Pokémon data structure (Generation IV)#Alternate forms|separate form identifier]], unrelated to the personality value.
Various games have special catalogs for documenting Unown's forms: in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, the [[Unown Mode]] is an upgrade to the Pokédex obtained at the [[Ruins of Alph]]; in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the [[Unown Report]] is obtainable instead. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, the [[Unown Research Notes]] serves this purpose.


Though the form has no bearing on [[base stats]], punctuation Unown have different [[performance]] stats to alphabetical Unown.
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===Evolution data===
===Evolution data===
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===Sprites===
===Sprites===
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==In animation==
[[File:Unown anime.png|thumb|250px|Unown in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Unown (M03)]]====
Unown played a large role in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'', creating the illusions that drive the plot.
Notes about Unown can be seen on {{an|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.
====Other====
In ''[[EP263|Address Unown!]]'', an Unown G fell out of the [[Unown Dimension]]. After it was healed by the group, it helped defend them against {{TRT}}, and its mind merged with that of [[Ash's Larvitar]] so that the group could help it address its inner pain.
[[File:Tablet DP060.png|thumb|250px|The tablet]]
[[Unown symbols|Markings of Unown]] were observed on a tablet in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]''.
In ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]'', [[Saturn]] had his {{p|Bronzor}} use {{m|Confuse Ray}} on multiple Unown, causing trouble for {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}. The tablet from ''Top-Down Training'' also appeared in this episode. The Unown reappeared in a flashback in ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]''.
In [[PK21]], an Unown F fell out of the [[Unown Dimension]] following an unspecified incident, and {{AP|Pikachu}} and his friends had to help it return to the Unown Dimension so it could reunite with the other Unown.
In ''[[JN083|Star Night, Star Flight!]]'', five Unown covered a town in [[Johto]] with an endless night in order to help {{OBP|Tiara|JN083}} accept parting ways with her {{p|Cleffa}}. Once she finally realized it was time to say goodbye, the Unown returned day to the town and departed.
===Minor appearances===
In ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'', a {{pkmn2|Mirage}} Unown G was created by the [[Dr. Yung|Mirage Master]].
In ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', multiple Unown fled from {{mov|Dialga}} and {{mov|Palkia}} in the Unown Dimension. Others appeared during the opening sequence.
''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]'' featured a stone tablet written in Unown.
===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP263|Unown|Ash's Pokédex|Unown, the Symbol Pokémon. Unown are said to have existed since [[History of the Pokémon world|ancient times]]. They are many in [[form]] and shape, but little is known about this mysterious Pokémon.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP060|Unown|Dawn's Pokédex|Unown, the Symbol Pokémon. Unown use telepathy to communicate with each other. Many different shapes of Unown have been discovered.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN083|Unown|Goh's Rotom Phone|Unown, the Symbol Pokémon. A {{t|Psychic}} type. Unown can't do much on its own. When two or more gather, they can produce a mysterious kind of power.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}
==In the manga==
[[File:Bugsy Unown Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Unown in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
Unown first appeared in ''[[PS100|Into the Unown]]'' at the [[Ruins of Alph]]. During a battle with the [[Team Rocket Elite Trio]], {{adv|Gold}} had his {{p|Sunkern|Sunbo}} use {{m|Flash}}, accidentally awakening the Unown from their slumber. Angered, the Unown retaliated on [[Team Rocket]], defeating them.
[[Bugsy]] later returned to study the ruins further in ''[[PS134|Hurray for Heracross]]'', where he {{pkmn2|caught}} an Unown G and gave it to one of his colleagues. Later, as he searched for {{DL|Legendary beasts (Adventures)|Suicune}}, he found two chambers with [[Unown symbols]].
Three Unown appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS139|Raising Raichu]]'', being the N, G, and U forms.
===={{MangaArc|FireRed & LeafGreen}}====
In ''[[PS280|Some Things Are Better Left Unown]]'', [[Sird]] gained control of a small army of Unown after awakening them in the [[Tanoby Ruins]]. She initially used them as a distraction against [[Lorelei]], allowing her to defeat the [[Elite Four]] member. Sird later used them to impede the progress of {{adv|Red}}, {{adv|Blue}}, and {{adv|Green}} as they headed to the [[Trainer Tower]], but they were defeated by {{adv|Mewtwo}}. Also, two Unown of the ! and ? forms followed {{adv|Giovanni}} to [[Birth Island]] to relay his successful capture of {{adv|Deoxys}} back to the [[Rocket Warehouse|Team Rocket Warehouse]].
===={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}====
In ''[[PS384|Knowledge of the Unown I]]'', a D and P Unown befriended {{adv|Diamond}}, {{adv|Pearl}}, and {{adv|Platinum}} in [[Solaceon Town]]. The two enlisted the help of the Pokédex holders to free their friends from a chamber in the [[Solaceon Ruins]]. Later, they helped to defeat the {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}} blocking Pearl's path to [[Veilstone City]].
Multiple Unown appeared in ''[[PS406|Halting Honchkrow]]'' and ''[[PS407|Chancing Upon Chingling]]''.
===={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}====
In ''[[PS455|All About Arceus IV]]'', a massive group of Unown were spawned at the [[Sinjoh Ruins]] when {{adv|Arceus}} created {{DL|Pokémon of Myth (Adventures)|Dialga}}, {{DL|Pokémon of Myth (Adventures)|Palkia}}, and {{DL|Pokémon of Myth (Adventures)|Giratina}}.
===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
Multiple Unown appeared in [[GDZ58]].
An Unown appeared in [[GDZ59]].
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
Multiple Unown appeared in all of the species' forms in ''[[PM072|Rampage at the Ruins of Alph!!]]''.
==In the TCG==
{{main|Unown (TCG)}}
The English [[Pokédex]] data for Unown cards in the {{TCG|Neo Destiny}} expansion say that it is believed that the variety of types of Unown is a result of {{wp|adaptation|evolutionary adaptation}}, but this is not present in the original Japanese text.
==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
When one Unown is released from a {{i|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 attacks from left or right while Unown can come from any direction. Any opponent caught in this barrage is damaged and juggled.
There are also a number of Unown Poké Floats featured in the [[Poké Floats]] stage. In the second half of the stage's cycle, numerous Unown fly across the screen. Towards the end of the cycle, staying on the stage relies on hopping between the Unown.
====Trophy information====
''These Psychic-type symbol Pokémon resemble ancient hieroglyphics found on rocks, a resemblance that's said to be more than superficial. Quite a few different shapes of Unown have been confirmed, and it's believed that each type has unique abilities. These enigmatic Pokémon can be found in the [[Ruins of Alph]].''
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Unown does not return as a Poké Ball Pokémon, though it is a {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}}, appearing in its F form.
==Music==
This is a list of music associated with Unown in the Pokémon games.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background: #{{psychic color}}; border: 3px solid #{{psychic color dark}}"
|- style="background:#{{psychic color}}"
! Games
! Location
! Song name
! Composition
! Arrangement
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| {{GameIcon|G}}{{GameIcon|S}}
| rowspan=2|When using the [[Pokégear]]'s radio in or near the [[Ruins of Alph]]
| rowspan=2|Pokégear Radio: Unown
| rowspan=2|[[Junichi Masuda]]
| Junichi Masuda
|-
| {{GameIcon|HG}}{{GameIcon|SS}}
| [[Shota Kageyama]]
|}
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:Composite Unreleased Unown.png|thumb|The Unown featured in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'']]
[[File:Composite Unreleased Unown.png|thumb|The Unown featured in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'']]
* Unown was designed by [[Ken Sugimori]], who had wanted to make a Pokémon with a more surreal design.<ref name=Shmuplations>(2001). ゲーム・マエストロ〈VOL.4〉デザイナー/イラストレーター編 ([https://shmuplations.com/pokemon/ English translation by Shmuplations])</ref>
* In ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'', {{an|Professor Oak}} had some pictures of Unown on his computer which have never appeared in any other media. Some resemble {{wp|Greek alphabet}} letters, particularly σ (lowercase {{wp|sigma}}), Σ (capital sigma), Π (capital {{wp|pi (letter)|pi}}), and Ω (capital {{wp|omega}}). The top left large image also resembles the Greek ligature, Ȣ ({{wp|ou (ligature)|ou}}). Others resemble the {{wp|Cyrillic script|Cyrillic}} letters ю ({{wp|yu (Cyrillic)|yu}}) and б (lowercase {{wp|be (Cyrillic)|be}}). The Unown in the top-middle large image resembles the Cyrillic я ({{wp|ya (Cyrillic)|ya}}).
* In ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'', {{an|Professor Oak}} had some pictures of Unown on his computer which have never appeared in any other media. Some resemble {{wp|Greek alphabet}} letters, particularly σ (lowercase {{wp|sigma}}), Σ (capital sigma), Π (capital {{wp|pi (letter)|pi}}), and Ω (capital {{wp|omega}}). The top left large image also resembles the Greek ligature, Ȣ ({{wp|ou (ligature)|ou}}). Others resemble the {{wp|Cyrillic script|Cyrillic}} letters ю ({{wp|yu (Cyrillic)|yu}}) and б (lowercase {{wp|be (Cyrillic)|be}}). The Unown in the top-middle large image resembles the Cyrillic я ({{wp|ya (Cyrillic)|ya}}).
* If a player does not have Unown's Pokédex data on a [[Generation II]] game when in Oak's lab in {{g|Stadium 2}}, Unown's Pokédex number is listed as 252 instead of 201. This happens regardless of which Pokédex display mode is selected.{{fact}}
* If a player does not have Unown's Pokédex data on a [[Generation II]] game when in Oak's lab in {{g|Stadium 2}}, Unown's Pokédex number is listed as 252 instead of 201. This happens regardless of which Pokédex display mode is selected.{{fact}}
* Unown is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 336.
* Unown is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 336.
* Unown currently is represented in the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}} by the most cards of any Pokémon after Pikachu, with {{#expr: {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Unown (TCG)}} - 1}} unique cards.
* After Pikachu, Unown is currently represented in the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}} by the second-highest number of cards of all Pokémon, with {{#expr: {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Unown (TCG)}} - 1}} unique cards.
** Unown was previously represented by the highest number of cards, as multiple TCG sets included individual cards for each of Unown's forms.
* Unown is the only [[Generation II Pokémon]] that has [[List of Pokémon that do not appear in any regional Browser|not been featured]] in a Ranger series game.
* Unown is the only [[Generation II Pokémon]] that has [[List of Pokémon that do not appear in any regional Browser|not been featured]] in a Ranger series game.
** It is also the only Generation II Pokémon obtainable in Generation VII that cannot have the {{DL|Origin mark|Black clover|black clover}} as its [[origin mark]].
** It is also the only Generation II Pokémon obtainable in Generation VII that cannot have the {{DL|Origin mark|Black clover|black clover}} as its [[origin mark]].
* Due to Unown's letter and [[Shiny Pokémon|Shininess]] both being determined by {{IV}}s in Generation II, Shiny Unown will always be either an I or V in these games. This in turn matches the acronym for IVs; however, this is only a coincidence, as "Individual Values" (IVs) is a fan-originated term.
* Due to Unown's letter and [[Shiny Pokémon|Shininess]] both being determined by {{IV}}s in Generation II, Shiny Unown will always be either an I or V in these games. This in turn matches the acronym for IVs; however, this is only a coincidence, as "Individual Values" (IVs) is a fan-originated term.
* Unown's ? and ! forms were introduced in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, but they were not originally found anywhere at the time of release of these games and {{pkmn|Colosseum}}. Those forms were later made available in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}.
* Unown's ? and ! forms were introduced in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, but they were not originally [[Pokémon availability|available]] anywhere at the time of release of these games and {{pkmn|Colosseum}}. Those forms were first catchable in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}.
* Unown is the only Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]] (that is not a {{pkmn2|Legendary}} or [[Mythical Pokémon]]) not used by any Trainer in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* Unown is the only Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]] (that is not a {{pkmn2|Legendary}} or [[Mythical Pokémon]]) not used by any Trainer in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* The two main official artworks for Unown represent [[:File:201Unown GS.png|a G-shaped Unown]] (for Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions) and [[:File:201Unown.png|an F-shaped one]] (for Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions onward), which may allude to the acronym for [[Game Freak]].
* The two main official artworks for Unown represent [[a:File:201Unown GS.png|a G-shaped Unown]] (for Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions) and [[a:File:201Unown.png|an F-shaped one]] (for Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions onward), which may allude to the acronym for [[Game Freak]].
* The [[:File:Spr 2g 201W.png|original design of the W-shaped Unown]] used in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} was altered considerably before {{game|Crystal}}, to [[:File:Spr 2c 201W.png|a design]] that is in use for all subsequent games.
* The [[a:File:Spr 2g 201W.png|original design of the W-shaped Unown]] used in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} was altered considerably before {{game|Crystal}}, to [[a:File:Spr 2c 201W.png|a design]] that is in use for all subsequent games.
* Despite Unown being able to use [[TM10]] in [[Generation VI]] and [[Generation VII]], it still cannot do so legitimately because it will always already know {{m|Hidden Power}}.
* Despite Unown being able to use [[TM10]] in [[Generation VI]] and [[Generation VII]], it still cannot do so legitimately because it will always already know {{m|Hidden Power}}.
* Unown is the only Pokémon that cannot learn any [[status move]]s.
* Unown is the only Pokémon that cannot learn any [[status move]]s.
* Starting in [[Generation IV]], where moves were split into [[damage category|categories]] based on themselves and not their types, Unown can only use its Attack (not Special Attack) stat for {{status|confusion}} damage and {{m|Struggle}}.
* Starting in [[Generation IV]], where moves were split into [[damage category|categories]] based on themselves and not their types, Unown can only use its Attack (not Special Attack) stat for {{status|confusion}} damage and {{m|Struggle}}.
* Excluding {{pkmn2|starter}}, {{pkmn2|Legendary}}, and [[Mythical Pokémon]], the Unown evolution family is the only:
* Excluding {{pkmn2|first partner}}, {{pkmn2|Legendary}}, and [[Mythical Pokémon]], the Unown evolutionary line is the only:
** Generation II evolution family that was never obtainable via the {{g|Dream World}} in [[Generation V]].
** Generation II evolutionary line that was never obtainable via the {{g|Dream World}} in [[Generation V]].
** Generation I, II, III, or IV evolution family that was never obtainable via the Generation V [[Pokémon Global Link]].
** Generation I, II, III, or IV evolutionary line that was never obtainable via the Generation V [[Pokémon Global Link]].
* While most Pokémon have a right-facing menu sprite that is a mirror image of their left-facing sprite, most forms of Unown are bilaterally asymmetrical and have a unique sprite for both. The ones that do not are Unown A, H, I, M, O, T, U, W, X, Y, and !.
* While most Pokémon have a right-facing menu sprite that is a mirror image of their left-facing sprite, most forms of Unown are bilaterally asymmetrical and have a unique sprite for both. The ones that do not are Unown A, H, I, M, O, T, U, W, X, Y, and !.
* In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Unown are the only Pokémon that can be found in the wild with no preferred foods.
* In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Unown are the only Pokémon that can be found in the wild with no preferred foods.
* Unown was designed by [[Ken Sugimori]], who had wanted to make a Pokémon with a more surreal design.<ref name=Shmuplations>(2001). ゲーム・マエストロ〈VOL.4〉デザイナー/イラストレーター編 ([https://shmuplations.com/pokemon/ English translation by Shmuplations])</ref>


===Origin===
===Origin===
Unown's appearances are eyes and corruptions of the 26 letters of the modern {{wp|Latin alphabet}}, as well as the {{wp|exclamation mark|exclamation}} and {{wp|question mark}}s. Unown's G form specifically may be based on a double-story lowercase {{wp|G}}. The shapes of the Unown are used like graphic symbols in the [[Pokémon world]], although in [[Hoenn]] and the [[Sevii Islands]], their place is taken by [[Braille]]. Unown being weak alone and strong together may be inspired by the idea that a single letter cannot convey much information, but many letters forming a sentence can communicate a hypothetically infinite number of interpretations and ideas.
Unown's appearances are eyes and corruptions of the 26 letters of the modern {{wp|Latin alphabet}}, as well as the {{wp|exclamation mark|exclamation}} and {{wp|question mark}}s. Unown's G form specifically may be based on a double-story lowercase {{wp|G}}. The shapes of the Unown are used like graphic symbols in the [[Pokémon world]], although in [[Hoenn]] and the [[Sevii Islands]], their place is taken by [[Braille]]. Unown being weak alone and strong together may be inspired by the idea that a single letter cannot convey much information, but many letters forming a sentence can communicate a hypothetically infinite number of interpretations and ideas.
Unown may also be inspired by the Brahmi or Siddham scripts, used in Japan to mark the graves of important Buddhist figures since at least the 8th century. Because not many people could read Siddham at the time, the script came to be regarded as a mysterious language associated with gods and the Buddha, and several characters (especially in Brahmi) either appear or can be modified to appear as very similar to various Unown.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
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|fi=Tuntemattomat{{tt|*|M03 subtitles}}|fimeaning=Literally "the unknown"
|fi=Tuntemattomat{{tt|*|M03 subtitles}}|fimeaning=Literally "the unknown"
|he=אנון ''Anon''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|he=אנון ''Anon''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=अननोन ''Unown''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=नामालूम ''Naamaaloom''|himeaning=Literally {{tt|ना मालूम ''Naa Maaloom''|Not known/Unknown}}
|hu=Öntudatlan{{tt|*|Spell of the Unown only}}|humeaning=Literally "senseless"
|hu=Öntudatlan{{tt|*|Spell of the Unown only}}|humeaning=Literally "senseless"
|no=De ukjente{{tt|*|M03 subtitles}}<br>Ukjent{{tt|*|EP263}}|nomeaning=Literally "The unknown"<br>Literally "unknown".
|no=De ukjente{{tt|*|M03 subtitles}}<br>Ukjent{{tt|*|EP263}}|nomeaning=Literally "The unknown"<br>Literally "unknown"
|ru=Аноун ''Anoun''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Аноун ''Anoun''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|sv=Okänd{{tt|*|EP263}}|svmeaning=Literally "unknown"
|sv=Okänd{{tt|*|EP263}}|svmeaning=Literally "unknown"
|th=อันโนน ''Annon''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|th=อันโนน ''Annon''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
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|de=Eine Form ({{gen|VII}}+)<br>Einform ({{gen|IV}}-{{gen|VI}})
|it=Forma Vaga
|ko=형태별 모습 ''Hyeongtaebyeol Moseup''
|es=Forma de Unown ({{gen|VIII}}+)<br>Una forma ({{gen|IV}}-{{gen|VII}})
}}
 
==See also==
* [[Unown (M03)]]
* [[Unown (M03)]]
* [[Unown symbols]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]


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For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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Pokémon
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Unown (disambiguation).
Unown
Symbol Pokémon 		アンノーン
Unknown
#0201
Unown



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Psychic Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Ability
Levitate Cacophony
 Cacophony
 Cacophony
Hidden Ability 		Cacophony
Hidden Ability 		Cacophony
 Cacophony
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Catch rate
225 (39.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
No Eggs Discovered
Hatch time
40 cycles
Egg not obtainable
Height
1'08" 0.5 m
Unown
0'0" 0 m
{{{form2}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form3}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form4}}}
Weight
11.0 lbs. 5.0 kg
Unown
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form2}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form3}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form4}}}
Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
61
Gen. II-IV 		Unknown
IV 		118
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 2
Unown
0
HP 		1
Atk 		0
Def 		1
Sp.Atk 		0
Sp.Def 		0
Speed
0
HP 		0
Atk 		0
Def 		0
Sp.Atk 		0
Sp.Def 		0
Speed
0
HP 		0
Atk 		0
Def 		0
Sp.Atk 		0
Sp.Def 		0
Speed
0
HP 		0
Atk 		0
Def 		0
Sp.Atk 		0
Sp.Def 		0
Speed
Shape
Body01.png
Footprint
F0201.png F000.png
{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
  Black
Base friendship
70
External Links

Unown (Japanese: アンノーン Unknown) is a Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Unown has 28 different forms. All of them are known as One form, as seen in the Pokédex.

In Generation II, there were 26 Unown forms based on Latin alphabet characters. In Generation III, two new forms were introduced as well: ? (question mark) and ! (exclamation mark). The Unown forms are chronicled in the Unown Mode, the Unown Report, and the Unown Research Notes.

In Generation II, its shape is determined by its individual values; in Generation III, it is determined by its personality value; from Generation IV onwards, it is determined by a separate form identifier.

Biology

The Unown wallpaper in Pokémon HOME

Unown is a flat, thin Pokémon shaped like an eye with appendages that make it resemble a letter or a punctuation mark. It is entirely black, except for its white sclerae. All 26 alphabetic forms of Unown have fully open eyes, while the two punctuation forms have half-closed eyes. Though each of its forms has a counterpart in the Latin alphabet, Unown is said to resemble ancient writing and hieroglyphs called Unown symbols. It is a mystery whether Unown predates or postdates written language, and therefore which one is based on the other. Unown can move its appendages independently like tentacles or fingers.

In the Japanese version of Pokémon Crystal, a researcher implies that the Unown began appearing at the Ruins of Alph after the Pokémon Communication Center was built in Goldenrod City, implying the Unown have some connection to radio waves or telecommunications. This text was translated and left unused in the English release.[1]

The Pokédex and Professor Oak's research disagree on whether Unown communicates using electromagnetic waves or telepathy. Either way, it can be detected by the Pokégear radio, which interprets it as the melody of the Azure Flute. Unown has an unknown connection to Arceus. It is said that an "odd power" emerges when more than one Unown come together. Certain Unown loose in the Hisui region were capable of repelling Poké Balls that contained Pokémon, preventing them from being battled. Professor Laventon's research observed that Unown resemble human writing from other lands, though no one took him seriously. In the Pokémon movie Spell of the Unown: Entei, Unown is shown to be capable of reading the thoughts of other life forms. Great numbers of Unown are capable of distorting reality to suit the dreams and wishes of whoever is in control of the Unown. However, they can only do this when more Unown are present, so it could be a shared effort rather than an ability unique to each Unown.

Unown is an extremely rare Pokémon that lives in its own dimension and rarely ventures outside. When it moves to the Pokémon world, Unown tends to stick to walls like engravings of ancient texts, or orbit other Unown, usually in ruins.

In Pokémon Crystal, the Unown are said to share a cooperative bond with Suicune.[2]

In Generation VIII, Unown is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Hidden Power.

Forms

Unown has 28 separate forms, all referred to as "One form". Pokédex 3D Pro, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, and other supplemental materials such as official guidebooks refer to each form by the letter or symbol they represent.

A B C D E F G
HOME201.png HOME201B.png HOME201C.png HOME201D.png HOME201E.png HOME201F.png HOME201G.png
H I J K L M N
HOME201H.png HOME201I.png HOME201J.png HOME201K.png HOME201L.png HOME201M.png HOME201N.png
O P Q R S T U
HOME201O.png HOME201P.png HOME201Q.png HOME201R.png HOME201S.png HOME201T.png HOME201U.png
V W X Y Z ! ?
HOME201V.png HOME201W.png HOME201X.png HOME201Y.png HOME201Z.png HOME201EX.png HOME201QU.png
Unown

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto
#061
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.
Stadium 2 Their shapes look like hieroglyphs on ancient tablets. It is said that the two are somehow related. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)
Its flat, thin body is always stuck on walls. Its shape appears to have some meaning. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
Generation III Hoenn
#— 		Kanto
#—
Ruby 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.
Sapphire
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.
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.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#114 		Johto
#061
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.
Generation V Unova
#—
Black When alone, nothing happens. However, if there are two or more, an odd power is said to emerge.
White
Black 2 When alone, nothing happens. However, if there are two or more, an odd power is said to emerge.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
#— 		Hoenn
#—
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 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.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola
#— 		Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
#— 		Sinnoh
#114 		Hisui
#142
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield.
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.
Generation IX Paldea
#— 		Kitakami
#— 		Blueberry
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver
Inside Ruins of Alph (different forms appear when puzzles are solved)
Crystal
Inside Ruins of Alph (different forms appear when puzzles are solved)
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
Inside Tanoby Chambers (different forms appear in different chambers)
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Solaceon Ruins (different forms appear in different rooms)
Platinum
Solaceon Ruins (different forms appear in different rooms)
HeartGold SoulSilver
Ruins of Alph B1F (different letters appear when puzzles are solved)
Ruins of Alph 1F (! and ? Forms; appears after finding all Unown letters)
Pal Park
Forest
Generation V
Black White
Poké Transfer
Black 2 White 2
Poké Transfer
Generation VI
X Y
Trade
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Mirage Cave (South of Route 107)
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Pokémon Bank
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Pokémon Bank
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Solaceon Ruins (different forms appear in different rooms)
Legends: Arceus
Crimson Mirelands: Solaceon Ruins, massive mass outbreaks (all 28 forms appear after completing the Unown Research Notes)
All over Hisui: one of each form
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
Unobtainable


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Trozei!
Phobosphere (G Form), Endless Level 48 (N Form), Endless Level 83 (Y Form), Mr. Who's Den (All 28 Forms)
MD Red MD Blue
Unown Relic (See main page for details)
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Aegis Cave (See main page for details)
MD Sky
Aegis Cave (See main page for details)
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Unown Hideout: Everspring Valley (post-ending, All 28 Forms)
Rumble U
Locomotive Café: Bonus Round!, Variety Battle: The Secret Ruins
(The "Z" variant is the reward in Bonus Round!)
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Safari Jungle Stage 1 (AMo, ETu, IWe, JWe, MTh, QFr, RFr, USa, YSu Forms)
Safari Jungle Stage 2 (BMo, FTu, GTu, KWe, NTh, OTh, SFr, VSa, ZSu Forms)
Safari Jungle Stage 3 (CMo, DMo, HTu, LWe, PTh, TFr, WSa, XSa, !Su, ?Su Forms)
Rumble World
Legend Terrain: Mineral Crust Hollow (All Areas, changes daily)
Picross
Area 27: Stage 05 (F Form)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
(See main pages for details)
Entei Sea, Lugia Sea, Butterfree Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Charizard SeaFinal, Jirachi SeaFinal, Celebi SeaFinal, Garchomp SeaFinal, Entei SeaFinal, Mimikyu SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal, Rowlet SeaFinal, Buzzwole SeaFinal, Zygarde SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Unown Relic (1F-10F) (All 28 Forms; see main page for details)
Fainted Pokémon: Unown Relic (E, H, L, P, !, ? Forms; see main page for details)
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Violeta Palace: Stage 373 (! Form)
Violeta Palace: Stage 383 (? Form)
Event: Pokémon Safari (23rd release; N, I, C, and E Forms)


Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
48
108 - 155 206 - 300
72
69 - 136 134 - 267
48
47 - 110 90 - 214
72
69 - 136 134 - 267
48
47 - 110 90 - 214
48
47 - 110 90 - 214
Total:
336
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

A-Z
Speed
2/4 ★★☆☆
Power
2/3 ★★☆
Skill
2/4 ★★☆☆
Stamina
2/4 ★★☆☆
Jump
2/5 ★★☆☆☆
Total
10/20 ★★☆☆


! and ?
Speed
2/4 ★★☆☆
Power
2/3 ★★☆
Skill
2/5 ★★☆☆☆
Stamina
2/4 ★★☆☆
Jump
2/5 ★★☆☆☆
Total
10/21 ★★☆☆


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Fighting ½×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 0×
Rock 1×
Bug 2×
Ghost 2×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric 1×
Psychic ½×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 2×
Fairy 1×
None
Weak to:
Normal 1×
Fighting ½×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 0×
Rock 1×
Bug 2×
Ghost 2×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric 1×
Psychic ½×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 2×
Fairy 1×
None
Immune to:
Normal 1×
Fighting ½×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 0×
Rock 1×
Bug 2×
Ghost 2×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric 1×
Psychic ½×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 2×
Fairy 1×
None
Resistant to:
Normal 1×
Fighting ½×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 0×
Rock 1×
Bug 2×
Ghost 2×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric 1×
Psychic ½×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 2×
Fairy 1×
None
Notes:

Learnset

Unown is available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

By leveling up

BDSP

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Unown
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Unown
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

LA

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
Learn Mastery  Move   Type   Cat.   Power   Accuracy   PP
Base  St.   Ag.  Base  St. 
1 10 Hidden Power Normal Special 50 70 30 100% 100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Unown
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Unown
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by TM.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Unown
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Unown
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Unown in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Unown in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Unown
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Unown
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Unown
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Unown
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Animated series-only moves

Move Type Episode
Psychic  Psychic  PK21

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani201.png
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate:
(A-Z) 1.8%
(!?) 0.1%
Friend Area: Aged Chamber
Phrases
51%-100% HP What am I, you ask?
26%-50% HP My HP has plunged to half...
1%-25% HP I cannot go on... I have little power left...
Level up I have leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 201.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: A
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 201.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Talk to in Baram Town
Connected to: Unown B
Connection Orb Set: 24

Phrases
Normal I'm A, the ace of my kind!
Low HP (< 50%) Apologies for not aiding you much...
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 201B.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Introduced by Unown A
Connected to: Unown A, Unown C
Connection Orb Set: 24

Phrases
Normal I'm B. Be amazed!
Low HP (< 50%) Beginning to feel like bailing...
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 201C.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Introduced by Unown A
Connected to: Unown B, Unown D
Connection Orb Set: 24

Phrases
Normal I am C. You may not see that right away, though.
Low HP (< 50%) See? I knew this was a crummy concept!
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 201D.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Introduced by Unown A
Connected to: Unown C, Unown E
Connection Orb Set: 24

Phrases
Normal I'm D. Don't ask me, "So what?"
Low HP (< 50%) Danger! Danger!
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 201E.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Introduced by Unown A
Connected to: Unown D, Unown F
Connection Orb Set: 24

Phrases
Normal I'm E. I'm full of energy!
Low HP (< 50%) Eventful experience, eh?
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 201F.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Introduced by Unown G
Connected to: Unown E, Unown G
Connection Orb Set: 24

Phrases
Normal I'm F. Frankly, nothing comes to mind, sorry!
Low HP (< 50%) F-f... Um... My mind's a blank.
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 201G.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Talk to in Capim Town
Connected to: Unown F, Unown H
Connection Orb Set: 24

Phrases
Normal G, I am! G for grandpa! So what, you say?
Low HP (< 50%) Grandpa says, "Enough is too much!"
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 201H.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Introduced by Unown G
Connected to: Unown G, Unown I
Connection Orb Set: 24

Phrases
Normal I'm H. I'm not a hypocrite!
Low HP (< 50%) Hey, I'm...hanging in there...
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 201I.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Introduced by Unown G
Connected to: Unown H, Unown J
Connection Orb Set: 24

Phrases
Normal I am who I am. I scream!
Low HP (< 50%) I will survive...
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 201J.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Introduced by Unown G
Connected to: Unown I, Unown K
Connection Orb Set: 24

Phrases
Normal I'm J! No joke!
Low HP (< 50%) Just about at my journey's end...
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 201K.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Introduced by Unown M
Connected to: Unown J, Unown L
Connection Orb Set: 24

Phrases
Normal I'm K. K for king, or not!
Low HP (< 50%) KO...is near...
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 201L.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Introduced by Unown M
Connected to: Unown K, Unown M
Connection Orb Set: 24

Phrases
Normal I'm L! I can locate little Pokémon!
Low HP (< 50%) Losing...but all's not lost yet...
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 201M.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Talk to in Noe Town
Connected to: Unown L, Unown N
Connection Orb Set: 24

Phrases
Normal I'm M. You want a joke? Ermmm...
Low HP (< 50%) Mmmm... We can still move forward...
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 201N.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Introduced by Unown M
Connected to: Unown M, Unown O
Connection Orb Set: 24

Phrases
Normal I'm N. EN-forgettable!
Low HP (< 50%) Nnnnnnnoooooooo!
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 201O.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Introduced by Unown M
Connected to: Unown N, Unown P
Connection Orb Set: 24

Phrases
Normal I'm O, oval and open!
Low HP (< 50%) Oh my.
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 201P.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Introduced by Unown S
Connected to: Unown O, Unown Q
Connection Orb Set: 24

Phrases
Normal I'm P. I'm perfect!
Low HP (< 50%) Painted into a corner!
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 201Q.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Introduced by Unown S
Connected to: Unown P, Unown R
Connection Orb Set: 24

Phrases
Normal I'm Q. I'm really cute!
Low HP (< 50%) Quick! Someone, help me!
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 201R.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Introduced by Unown S
Connected to: Unown Q, Unown S
Connection Orb Set: 24

Phrases
Normal I'm R. I'm from a ruin.
Low HP (< 50%) R U OK? I'm not really...
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 201S.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Talk to in Sahra Town
Connected to: Unown R, Unown T
Connection Orb Set: 24

Phrases
Normal I'm S. My S-shaped body is what attracts others the most!
Low HP (< 50%) S-s-s-s-s-sorry, but I'm about to faint...
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 201T.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Introduced by Unown S
Connected to: Unown S, Unown U
Connection Orb Set: 24

Phrases
Normal I'm T! I'll try to attack! Tsk! Tsk!
Low HP (< 50%) T-t-to go on, or not to go on...
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 201U.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Introduced by Unown W
Connected to: Unown T, Unown V
Connection Orb Set: 24

Phrases
Normal I'm U! Are U Unown? Yes, I am!
Low HP (< 50%) You should make a U-turn...
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 201V.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Introduced by Unown W
Connected to: Unown U, Unown W
Connection Orb Set: 24

Phrases
Normal I'm V! V for victory!
Low HP (< 50%) V is not for victory this time...
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 201W.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Talk to in Serene Village or Lively Town
Connected to: Unown V, Unown X
Connection Orb Set: 24

Phrases
Normal I'm W! Double U attack! Sorry... I just wanted to say that. Just because.
Low HP (< 50%) What's happening? Double trouble...
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 201X.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Introduced by Unown W
Connected to: Unown W, Unown Y
Connection Orb Set: 24

Phrases
Normal I'm X! No, my fingers aren't crossed.
Low HP (< 50%) Crossed are my fingers...
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 201Y.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Introduced by Unown W
Connected to: Unown X, Unown Z
Connection Orb Set: 24

Phrases
Normal I'm Y. Don't ask me why. I don't know why.
Low HP (< 50%) Why are we here? I'm getting so tired...
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 201Z.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Talk to in Capim Town
Connected to: Unown Y, Porygon2
Connection Orb Set: 24

Phrases
Normal I'm Z best!
Low HP (< 50%) Zee end, you think? Never!
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 201EX.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Traveling Pokémon
Connected to: None
Connection Orb Set: None

Phrases
Normal I'm exclaiming! Oh my!
Low HP (< 50%) I've exclaimed too much... Now I'm exhausted...
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 201QU.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Traveling Pokémon
Connected to: None
Connection Orb Set: None

Phrases
Normal I have had this question throughout my life: What is this thing called life?
Low HP (< 50%) So, what should we do?
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush201Body.png Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds Base HP: 47
Base Attack: 71 Base Defense: 47 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Psychic
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT201.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Psychic
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#537
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Relentless
Increases damage done by combos if foe has any status condition.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Psychic
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#537
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Flash Mob
Increases damage when there are more Pokémon with the same type in the puzzle area.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Psychic
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#537
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Swap+
Sometimes replaces three disruptions with this Pokémon.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Psychic
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#537
Shuffle201N.png

Calm Down
Delays your opponent's disruptions.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Psychic
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 115 Raise Max Level.png 10

#537
Shuffle201EX.png

Mega Boost+
Fills the Mega Gauge of the same type of Pokémon more.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Psychic
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#537
Shuffle201QU.png

Mind Zap
Delays your opponent's disruptions.


Pokémon GO
GO201.png Base HP: 134 Base Attack: 136 Base Defense: 91
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Hidden Power
Charged Attacks: Struggle

In Pokémon GO, Unown can be obtained by completing 1/4 of the Special Research, Level 50 Challenge.

Form data

Unown has 28 non-interchangeable forms, each corresponding to a typographic character. All Unown forms are known as "One form", as seen in the Pokédex.

Unown was the first Pokémon to have multiple forms in the games. In its debut in Generation II, there were 26 forms of Unown, corresponding to each of the 26 letters of the Latin alphabet. In the Generation III games, Unown gained two additional forms, corresponding to the question mark and exclamation mark.

In the Generation II games, Unown's form is determined by its IVs, which results in some strange phenomena; for example, in Generation II, only Unown I and V can be Shiny due to Shininess also being determined by IVs in these games. In the Generation III games, Unown's form is determined by its personality value. From the Generation IV games onward, Unown's form is determined by a separate form identifier, unrelated to the personality value.

While Unown's form has no bearing on base stats, punctuation Unown have different performance stats than alphabetical Unown.

Various games have special catalogs for documenting Unown's forms: in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal, the Unown Mode is an upgrade to the Pokédex obtained at the Ruins of Alph; in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the Unown Report is obtainable instead. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, the Unown Research Notes serves this purpose.

A B C D E F G
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H I J K L M N
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O P Q R S T U
HOME201O.png HOME201P.png HOME201Q.png HOME201R.png HOME201S.png HOME201T.png HOME201U.png
V W X Y Z ! ?
HOME201V.png HOME201W.png HOME201X.png HOME201Y.png HOME201Z.png HOME201EX.png HOME201QU.png
Unown
 Psychic 

Evolution data

0201Unown.png
Unevolved
Unown
 Psychic 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
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Spr 2g 201 s.png Spr b 2g 201 s.png Spr 2s 201 s.png Spr b 2s 201 s.png Spr 2c 201 s.png Spr b 2c 201 s.png
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Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 201.png Spr b 3r 201.png Spr 3e 201.png Spr b 3e 201.png Spr 3f 201.png Spr b 3f 201.png
Spr 3r 201 s.png Spr b 3r 201 s.png Spr 3e 201 s.png Spr b 3e 201 s.png Spr 3f 201 s.png Spr b 3f 201 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 201.png Spr b 4d 201.png Spr 4p 201.png Spr b 4p 201.png Spr 4h 201.png Spr b 4h 201.png
Spr 4d 201 s.png Spr b 4d 201 s.png Spr 4p 201 s.png Spr b 4p 201 s.png Spr 4h 201 s.png Spr b 4h 201 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 201.png Spr b 5b 201.png Spr 5b2 201.png Spr b 5b2 201.png
Spr 5b 201 s.png Spr b 5b 201 s.png Spr 5b2 201 s.png Spr b 5b2 201 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
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Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
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Spr 7s 201.png
Spr b 7s 201.png
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Spr 7s 201 s.png
Spr b 7s 201 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
Legends: Arceus
Spr 8a 201.png
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation
HOME
HOME0201.png HOME0201 s.png
201MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Unown images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In animation

Unown in Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Major appearances

Unown (M03)

Unown played a large role in Spell of the Unown: Entei, creating the illusions that 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.

Other

In Address Unown!, an Unown G fell out of the Unown Dimension. After it was healed by the group, it helped defend them against Team Rocket, and its mind merged with that of Ash's Larvitar so that the group could help it address its inner pain.

The tablet

Markings of Unown were observed on a tablet in Top-Down Training!.

In Journey to the Unown!, Saturn had his Bronzor use Confuse Ray on multiple Unown, causing trouble for Ash and his friends. The tablet from Top-Down Training also appeared in this episode. The Unown reappeared in a flashback in Enter Galactic!.

In PK21, an Unown F fell out of the Unown Dimension following an unspecified incident, and Pikachu and his friends had to help it return to the Unown Dimension so it could reunite with the other Unown.

In Star Night, Star Flight!, five Unown covered a town in Johto with an endless night in order to help Tiara accept parting ways with her Cleffa. Once she finally realized it was time to say goodbye, the Unown returned day to the town and departed.

Minor appearances

In The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon, a Mirage Unown G was created by the Mirage Master.

In The Rise of Darkrai, multiple Unown fled from Dialga and Palkia in the Unown Dimension. Others appeared during the opening sequence.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness featured a stone tablet written in Unown.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP263 Unown Ash's Pokédex Unown, the Symbol Pokémon. Unown are said to have existed since ancient times. They are many in form and shape, but little is known about this mysterious Pokémon.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP060 Unown Dawn's Pokédex Unown, the Symbol Pokémon. Unown use telepathy to communicate with each other. Many different shapes of Unown have been discovered.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
JN083 Unown Goh's Rotom Phone Unown, the Symbol Pokémon. A Psychic type. Unown can't do much on its own. When two or more gather, they can produce a mysterious kind of power.

In the manga

Unown in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

Unown first appeared in Into the Unown at the Ruins of Alph. During a battle with the Team Rocket Elite Trio, Gold had his Sunbo use Flash, accidentally awakening the Unown from their slumber. Angered, the Unown retaliated on Team Rocket, defeating them.

Bugsy later returned to study the ruins further in Hurray for Heracross, where he caught an Unown G and gave it to one of his colleagues. Later, as he searched for Suicune, he found two chambers with Unown symbols.

Three Unown appeared in a flashback in Raising Raichu, being the N, G, and U forms.

FireRed & LeafGreen arc

In Some Things Are Better Left Unown, Sird gained control of a small army of Unown after awakening them in the Tanoby Ruins. She initially used them as a distraction against Lorelei, allowing her to defeat the Elite Four member. Sird later used them to impede the progress of Red, Blue, and Green as they headed to the Trainer Tower, but they were defeated by Mewtwo. Also, two Unown of the ! and ? forms followed Giovanni to Birth Island to relay his successful capture of Deoxys back to the Team Rocket Warehouse.

Diamond & Pearl arc

In Knowledge of the Unown I, a D and P Unown befriended Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum in Solaceon Town. The two enlisted the help of the Pokédex holders to free their friends from a chamber in the Solaceon Ruins. Later, they helped to defeat the Team Galactic Grunt blocking Pearl's path to Veilstone City.

Multiple Unown appeared in Halting Honchkrow and Chancing Upon Chingling.

HeartGold & SoulSilver arc

In All About Arceus IV, a massive group of Unown were spawned at the Sinjoh Ruins when Arceus created Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina.

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

Multiple Unown appeared in GDZ58.

An Unown appeared in GDZ59.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Multiple Unown appeared in all of the species' forms in Rampage at the Ruins of Alph!!.

In the TCG

Main article: Unown (TCG)

The English Pokédex data for Unown cards in the Neo Destiny expansion say that it is believed that the variety of types of Unown is a result of evolutionary adaptation, but this is not present in the original Japanese text.

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 attacks from left or right while Unown can come from any direction. Any opponent caught in this barrage is damaged and juggled.

There are also a number of Unown Poké Floats featured in the Poké Floats stage. In the second half of the stage's cycle, numerous Unown fly across the screen. Towards the end of the cycle, staying on the stage relies on hopping between the Unown.

Trophy information

These Psychic-type symbol Pokémon resemble ancient hieroglyphics found on rocks, a resemblance that's said to be more than superficial. Quite a few different shapes of Unown have been confirmed, and it's believed that each type has unique abilities. These enigmatic Pokémon can be found in the Ruins of Alph.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Unown does not return as a Poké Ball Pokémon, though it is a Spirit, appearing in its F form.

Music

This is a list of music associated with Unown in the Pokémon games.

Games Location Song name Composition Arrangement
 G  S  When using the Pokégear's radio in or near the Ruins of Alph Pokégear Radio: Unown Junichi Masuda Junichi Masuda
 HG  SS  Shota Kageyama

Trivia

The Unown featured in Spell of the Unown: Entei
  • Unown was designed by Ken Sugimori, who had wanted to make a Pokémon with a more surreal design.[3]
  • In Spell of the Unown: Entei, Professor Oak had some pictures of Unown on his computer which have never appeared in any other media. Some resemble Greek alphabet letters, particularly σ (lowercase sigma), Σ (capital sigma), Π (capital pi), and Ω (capital omega). The top left large image also resembles the Greek ligature, Ȣ (ou). Others resemble the Cyrillic letters ю (yu) and б (lowercase be). The Unown in the top-middle large image resembles the Cyrillic я (ya).
  • If a player does not have Unown's Pokédex data on a Generation II game when in Oak's lab in Pokémon Stadium 2, Unown's Pokédex number is listed as 252 instead of 201. This happens regardless of which Pokédex display mode is selected.[citation needed]
  • Unown is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 336.
  • After Pikachu, Unown is currently represented in the Trading Card Game by the second-highest number of cards of all Pokémon, with 92 unique cards.
    • Unown was previously represented by the highest number of cards, as multiple TCG sets included individual cards for each of Unown's forms.
  • Unown is the only Generation II Pokémon that has not been featured in a Ranger series game.
    • It is also the only Generation II Pokémon obtainable in Generation VII that cannot have the black clover as its origin mark.
  • Due to Unown's letter and Shininess both being determined by IVs in Generation II, Shiny Unown will always be either an I or V in these games. This in turn matches the acronym for IVs; however, this is only a coincidence, as "Individual Values" (IVs) is a fan-originated term.
  • Unown's ? and ! forms were introduced in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, but they were not originally available anywhere at the time of release of these games and Colosseum. Those forms were first catchable in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.
  • Unown is the only Pokémon in the Sinnoh Pokédex (that is not a Legendary or Mythical Pokémon) not used by any Trainer in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
  • The two main official artworks for Unown represent a G-shaped Unown (for Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions) and an F-shaped one (for Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions onward), which may allude to the acronym for Game Freak.
  • The original design of the W-shaped Unown used in Pokémon Gold and Silver was altered considerably before Pokémon Crystal, to a design that is in use for all subsequent games.
  • Despite Unown being able to use TM10 in Generation VI and Generation VII, it still cannot do so legitimately because it will always already know Hidden Power.
  • Unown is the only Pokémon that cannot learn any status moves.
  • Starting in Generation IV, where moves were split into categories based on themselves and not their types, Unown can only use its Attack (not Special Attack) stat for confusion damage and Struggle.
  • Excluding first partner, Legendary, and Mythical Pokémon, the Unown evolutionary line is the only:
  • While most Pokémon have a right-facing menu sprite that is a mirror image of their left-facing sprite, most forms of Unown are bilaterally asymmetrical and have a unique sprite for both. The ones that do not are Unown A, H, I, M, O, T, U, W, X, Y, and !.
  • In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Unown are the only Pokémon that can be found in the wild with no preferred foods.

Origin

Unown's appearances are eyes and corruptions of the 26 letters of the modern Latin alphabet, as well as the exclamation and question marks. Unown's G form specifically may be based on a double-story lowercase G. The shapes of the Unown are used like graphic symbols in the Pokémon world, although in Hoenn and the Sevii Islands, their place is taken by Braille. Unown being weak alone and strong together may be inspired by the idea that a single letter cannot convey much information, but many letters forming a sentence can communicate a hypothetically infinite number of interpretations and ideas.

Unown may also be inspired by the Brahmi or Siddham scripts, used in Japan to mark the graves of important Buddhist figures since at least the 8th century. Because not many people could read Siddham at the time, the script came to be regarded as a mysterious language associated with gods and the Buddha, and several characters (especially in Brahmi) either appear or can be modified to appear as very similar to various Unown.

Name origin

Unown may be derived from unknown.

Unknown is literally unknown.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese アンノーン Unknown From unknown
France Flag.png French Zarbi Verlan for bizarre
Spain Flag.png Spanish Unown Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Icognito From icon and inkognito
Italy Flag.png Italian Unown Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 안농 Annown Transcription of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 未知圖騰 / 未知图腾 Wèizhītúténg From 未知 wèizhī and 圖騰 / 图腾 túténg
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 未知圖騰 Meihjītòuhtàhng From 未知 meihjī and 圖騰 tòuhtàhng


One form

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese あるすがた Aru Sugata
Chinese Cantonese 某種樣子 Máuhjúng Yeuhngjí
Mandarin 某種樣子 / 某种样子 Mǒuzhǒng Yàngzi
France Flag.png French Forme Unique (VI+)
Forme unique (IV-V)
Germany Flag.png German Eine Form (VII+)
Einform (IV-VI)
Italy Flag.png Italian Forma Vaga
South Korea Flag.png Korean 형태별 모습 Hyeongtaebyeol Moseup
Spain Flag.png Spanish Forma de Unown (VIII+)
Una forma (IV-VII)

See also

References

  1. ↑ Pokecrystal Disassembly; maps/RuinsOfAlphResearchCenter.asm
  2. ↑

    Of the legendary POKéMON, SUICUNE is said to be the closest to HO-OH. I hear there may also be a link to POKéMON known as UNOWN. The POKéMON UNOWN must be sharing a cooperative bond with SUICUNE."

    Wise Trio, Pokecrystal Disassembly
  3. ↑ (2001). ゲーム・マエストロ〈VOL.4〉デザイナー/イラストレーター編 (English translation by Shmuplations)

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