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==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
[[File:Pokémon HOME Wallpaper Unown.png|left|thumb|150px|right|The Unown wallpaper in Pokémon HOME]] | [[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. 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. | 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. | 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. | ||
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===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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[[File:Tablet DP060.png|thumb|250px|The tablet]] | [[File:Tablet DP060.png|thumb|250px|The tablet]] | ||
Markings of Unown were observed on a tablet in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]] | [[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 ''[[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!]]''. | ||
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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. | 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 | [[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. | Three Unown appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS139|Raising Raichu]]'', being the N, G, and U forms. | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Unown (M03)]] | * [[Unown (M03)]] | ||
* [[Unown | * [[Unown symbols]] | ||
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]] | * [[List of Pokémon with form differences]] | ||
