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''For other uses of question marks in the [[Pokémon games]], see [[Question marks]].''
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{{types|???}}
{{types|???}}
The '''??? type''' (Japanese: '''？？？タイプ''' ''??? type'') is a [[type]] which exists in the generations from [[Generation II]] until [[Generation IV]]. It is not present in [[Generation V]].
The '''??? type''' (Japanese: '''？？？タイプ''' ''??? type'') is a [[type]] that exists only in [[Generation]]s {{gen|II}}, {{gen|III}}, and {{gen|IV}}. It was removed in the [[Generation V]] games and has not returned since.


==Battle properties==
==Battle properties==
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The ??? type is neutrally effective against all types, and all types are neutrally effective against it.


==Characteristics==
==In the games==
The ??? type does not exist in the coding of Generation I. It exists only in Generations {{gen|II}}, {{gen|III}}, and {{gen|IV}} solely to be the type of {{pkmn|Egg}}s and the [[Status moves|status move]] {{m|Curse}}. Unlike other types, the ??? type is not programmed to have weaknesses or resistances.
===Curse===
The move {{m|Curse}} was given the ??? type when introduced in [[Generation II]], likely because of its mysterious nature. It is so far the only move which completely differs in its use between Pokémon of different types. Its type was changed to the {{t|Ghost}} type in [[Generation V]].  


Issues arise if damaging moves are hacked to be of this type in the Generation II or III games. Since it was considered neither a [[physical move|physical]] nor a [[special move|special]] move, the damage dealt by a ???-type move was minimal<!--how was it determined?-->, even if the move had the highest possible base power.
{{m|Conversion}} cannot be used to become ???-type: {{m|Curse}}, the only move of this type, will be ignored by Conversion, such that if a Pokémon uses Conversion while the only other move it knows is Curse, Conversion will fail.
 
==Things related to the ??? type==
===Curse===
The move {{m|Curse}} was given the ??? type when introduced in [[Generation II]], likely because of its mysterious nature: it is so far the only move which differs in its use between Pokémon of different types. It was retyped as {{type|Ghost}} move in [[Generation V]]. It is a {{type|Normal}} move in the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] series.


===Eggs===
===Eggs===
[[Pokémon Egg]]s are displayed as being ???-type in [[Generation III]] on their status screen; this is likely because, like all other data, information about a Pokémon Egg is supposed to be sparse, including its [[original Trainer]] and [[Trainer ID number|ID number]]. This information does not appear in [[Generation II]], which uses a special status screen for Pokémon Eggs that is different from that of Pokémon, and was removed in [[Generation IV]], when the section of a Pokémon's status screen that displays type was separated from where it was met. From Generation IV on, Eggs are counted as {{type|Normal}} Pokémon by the game.
[[Pokémon Egg]]s are displayed as being ???-type in [[Generation III]] on their status screen, to maintain the fact that the identity of the Pokémon inside is supposed to be unknown. This does not appear in [[Generation II]], which uses a special status screen for Pokémon Eggs different from that of normal Pokémon, and was removed in [[Generation IV]], when the section of a Pokémon's status screen that displays type was separated. From Generation IV on, Eggs are considered as {{type|Normal}} Pokémon by the game.


===Weather Ball===
===Unusable moves===
[[File:Weather Ball XD Unknown.png|thumb|200px|right|???-type {{m|Weather Ball}} in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]]]
If a [[Shadow Pokémon]] has non-Shadow moves that it cannot use yet, they will be marked with ??? type.
{{m|Weather Ball}}'s type changes depending on the weather condition. If Weather Ball is used when the field is under effect of {{weather|Shadow Sky}}, Weather Ball changes to a ???-type move.  


===Arceus===
===Arceus===
[[File:Spr 4p 493-Unknown.png|thumb|200px|left|Normal-color sprite for ???-type Arceus]]
[[File:493-Unknown.png|frame|left|Sprite for ???-type Arceus]]
{{p|Arceus}} has the Ability {{a|Multitype}}, which changes its type and appearance depending on the [[Plate]] it is holding. Likely as a precaution for Arceus hacked to be ???-type, a ???-type sprite of Arceus is present in {{5v|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}; however, it is never used without hacking. It is also likely that this ???-type Arceus was made so that Arceus wouldn't crash the game whenever it tried using Multitype to change its type, though this is probably not the case due to the lack of a ???-type [[Kecleon]].
{{p|Arceus}} has the Ability {{a|Multitype}}, which changes its type and appearance depending on the [[Plate]] it is holding. Likely as a precaution for Arceus hacked to be ???-type, a ???-type sprite of Arceus is present in {{game5|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}; however, it is never otherwise used without hacking.
In the event Arceus is hacked to be in this form, it will still be Normal-type (or whatever type of plate it is holding) since the coloring of Arceus in each form is solely aesthetic, and the type is actually determined by Multitype. There is no way to make Arceus actually ???-type, and even when it's sent into battle it will revert to the appropriate form.
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===Type change===
==In the spin-off games==
In [[Generation IV]], if a pure {{type|Flying}} Pokémon uses {{m|Roost}}, it becomes a ???-type Pokémon until the end of the turn. However, in Generation IV, all Flying-type Pokémon have two types (except {{p|Arceus}}, which is unable to learn {{m|Roost}}). To obtain a ???-type Pokémon, the {{player}} must change a Pokémon to be a pure Flying-type Pokémon (with {{a|Color Change}}, {{m|Conversion}} or {{m|Conversion 2}}), followed by using {{m|Roost}}. In [[Generation V]], if a pure Flying-type Pokémon uses {{m|Roost}}, it becomes a pure {{type|Normal}} Pokémon.
===[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]===
The moves {{m|Wide Slash}}, {{m|Vacuum-Cut}}, {{m|Spin Slash}}, and {{m|Excavate}} have the ??? type.
 
While Excavate is an unobtainable [[status move]] and Vacuum-Cut deals fixed damage akin to {{m|Sonic Boom}}, Wide Slash and Spin Slash are [[physical move]]s which follow standard damage calculations, although Spin Slash has a wider range than Wide Slash. Both damaging moves bypass {{a|Wonder Guard}} and do not usually receive {{STAB}}.


The game will not allow the player to use {{m|Conversion}} to convert to the ??? type. {{m|Curse}}, the only move of this type, will be ignored by Conversion, so that a Pokémon with only Curse and Conversion will result in Conversion failing.
These moves did not appear from [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity]] onward.


==Other uses==
[[File:Eeveelutions unrevealed type.png|thumb|200px|Promotional image showing Sylveon's type as ???]]
===Unrevealed types===
===Unrevealed types===
On official material, the ??? type is often used to denote a type that has not yet been revealed. Leading up to the release of Pokémon X and Y, Sylveon's type was listed as ??? on official material until its actual type was revealed to be {{type|Fairy}}.
On official material, the ??? type can be used to denote a type that has not yet been revealed. Leading up to the release of [[Pokémon X and Y]], {{p|Sylveon}}'s type was listed as ??? on official material until its actual type was revealed to be {{t|Fairy}}.
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==Icons==
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Unknown color dark}}; background:#{{Unknown color}}; font-size:80%"
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Unknown color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:UnknownIC Stad2.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Unknown color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:UnknownIC RSE.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Unknown color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:UnknownIC Colo.png|48px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Unknown color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:UnknownIC FRLG.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Unknown color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:UnknownIC XD.png|48px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Unknown color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:UnknownIC Big.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Unknown color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:UnknownIC PBR.png|48px]]
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| Icon from <br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2}}
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald|Emerald}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Colosseum}}
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Generation IV}}
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Battle Revolution}}
|}


==Retirement==
==Retirement==
The ??? type is not present in the coding of the [[Generation V]] games. This was possibly because making exceptions for a type that is used solely by a single, non-damaging move in the case that [[cheating|hackers]] would alter a Pokémon or move and [[game freeze|crash their game]] had become tiresome. Considering that the only other "official" uses of the ??? type had been the unavailable form of {{p|Arceus}} and the typing of Eggs in [[Generation III]], the type itself was essentially useless.
The ??? type is not present in the core series games from [[Generation V]] onward, as Eggs were changed in [[Generation IV]] to not display a type at all, and the only move which used the type, {{m|Curse}}, was changed to be {{t|Ghost}} type.


==Trivia==
==In other languages==
* It is the only type to not have any Pokémon with it as a type.
??? type only changes its name in Spanish.
* It is the only type to have been retired.
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==See also==
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Latest revision as of 12:48, 29 February 2024

For other uses of question marks in the Pokémon games, see Question marks.

Types

The ??? type (Japanese: ？？？タイプ ??? type) is a type that exists only in Generations II, III, and IV. It was removed in the Generation V games and has not returned since.

Battle properties

The ??? type is neutrally effective against all types, and all types are neutrally effective against it.

In the games

Curse

The move Curse was given the ??? type when introduced in Generation II, likely because of its mysterious nature. It is so far the only move which completely differs in its use between Pokémon of different types. Its type was changed to the Ghost type in Generation V.

Conversion cannot be used to become ???-type: Curse, the only move of this type, will be ignored by Conversion, such that if a Pokémon uses Conversion while the only other move it knows is Curse, Conversion will fail.

Eggs

Pokémon Eggs are displayed as being ???-type in Generation III on their status screen, to maintain the fact that the identity of the Pokémon inside is supposed to be unknown. This does not appear in Generation II, which uses a special status screen for Pokémon Eggs different from that of normal Pokémon, and was removed in Generation IV, when the section of a Pokémon's status screen that displays type was separated. From Generation IV on, Eggs are considered as Normal-type Pokémon by the game.

Unusable moves

If a Shadow Pokémon has non-Shadow moves that it cannot use yet, they will be marked with ??? type.

Arceus

Sprite for ???-type Arceus

Arceus has the Ability Multitype, which changes its type and appearance depending on the Plate it is holding. Likely as a precaution for Arceus hacked to be ???-type, a ???-type sprite of Arceus is present in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver; however, it is never otherwise used without hacking. In the event Arceus is hacked to be in this form, it will still be Normal-type (or whatever type of plate it is holding) since the coloring of Arceus in each form is solely aesthetic, and the type is actually determined by Multitype. There is no way to make Arceus actually ???-type, and even when it's sent into battle it will revert to the appropriate form.

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon

The moves Wide Slash, Vacuum-Cut, Spin Slash, and Excavate have the ??? type.

While Excavate is an unobtainable status move and Vacuum-Cut deals fixed damage akin to Sonic Boom, Wide Slash and Spin Slash are physical moves which follow standard damage calculations, although Spin Slash has a wider range than Wide Slash. Both damaging moves bypass Wonder Guard and do not usually receive STAB.

These moves did not appear from Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity onward.

Other uses

Promotional image showing Sylveon's type as ???

Unrevealed types

On official material, the ??? type can be used to denote a type that has not yet been revealed. Leading up to the release of Pokémon X and Y, Sylveon's type was listed as ??? on official material until its actual type was revealed to be Fairy.

Icons

UnknownIC Stad2.png UnknownIC RSE.png UnknownIC Colo.png UnknownIC FRLG.png UnknownIC XD.png UnknownIC Big.png UnknownIC PBR.png
Icon from
Pokémon Stadium 2 		Icon from
Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, HeartGold and SoulSilver 		Icon from
Pokémon Colosseum 		Icon from
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen 		Icon from
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness 		Icon from
Generation IV 		Icon from
Pokémon Battle Revolution

Retirement

The ??? type is not present in the core series games from Generation V onward, as Eggs were changed in Generation IV to not display a type at all, and the only move which used the type, Curse, was changed to be Ghost type.

In other languages

??? type only changes its name in Spanish.

Language Title
Spain Flag.png Spanish (?)

See also

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