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No. 0201

Unown

Symbol Pokémon

Unown
Official art
Psychic
Height
0.5 m 1′08″
Weight
5 kg 11.0 lbs
Base stat total
336 top 71%
Introduced
Gen II
Abilities
Pokédex entryLegends: 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.
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Base stats

HP48108–155206–300
Atk7269–136134–267
Def4847–11090–214
SpA7269–136134–267
SpD4847–11090–214
Spe4847–11090–214
Total336Higher than 29% of all Pokémon
HP48Atk72Def48Spe48SpD48SpA72

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk, 1 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 48). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+110Max100No SP68Min61Scarf165Tailwind220

At max Speed, Unown outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  20. 110Unown · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  21. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  22. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  23. 100Unown · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  31. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  32. 68Unown · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug2×Dark2×Ghost2×

Resists

Fighting½×Psychic½×
Takes normal damage from 13 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragonFairy

With Levitate: Ground becomes 0×

Abilities

  • Levitate

    Evades Ground moves.

Competitive

National DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

Unown does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 1

1Hidden PowerPower and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.NormalSpec60100%15

Pokédex entries

Category
Symbol Pokémon
Debut
Johto · Gold & Silver
Color
Black
Shape
Habitat
Rare
Pal Park area
Forest

About its forms: Forms only affect appearance. A form is determined at random before a wild encounter and cannot be changed.

Original Johto#061Original Sinnoh#114Extended Sinnoh#114Updated Johto#061Hisui#142

  1. 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.

    Legends: Arceus

  2. When alone, nothing happens. However, if there are two or more, an odd power is said to emerge.

    Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

  3. They seem to communicate among each other telepathically. They are always found stuck on walls.

    Pearl

  4. Shaped like ancient writing, it is a huge mystery whether language or UNOWN came first.

    Diamond · Y

  5. 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.

    Emerald

  6. 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.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

  7. Because different types of UNOWN exist, it is said that they must have a variety of abilities.

    Crystal

  8. Its flat, thin body is always stuck on walls. Its shape appears to have some meaning.

    Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver · X

  9. Their shapes look like hieroglyphs on ancient tab­ lets. It is said that the two are somehow related.

    Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold

Names around the world

Japanese
アンノーン
Japanese (romaji)
Unknown
Korean
안농
Chinese (Traditional)
未知圖騰
Chinese (Simplified)
未知图腾
French
Zarbi
German
Icognito
Spanish
Unown
Italian
Unown

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield
1 Atk, 1 SpA
Catch rate
225 ≈29.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
118
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
Undiscovered
Gender
Genderless
Hatch time
40 egg cycles ≈10,455 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Alpha Sapphire 1 area
  • Mirage Cave (South of Route 107)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Omega Ruby 1 area
  • Mirage Cave (South of Route 107)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
SoulSilver 4 areas
  • Ruins of Alph (interior A)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
  • Ruins of Alph (interior B)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
  • Ruins of Alph (interior C)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
  • Ruins of Alph (interior D)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
HeartGold 4 areas
  • Ruins of Alph (interior A)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
  • Ruins of Alph (interior B)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
  • Ruins of Alph (interior C)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
  • Ruins of Alph (interior D)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
Platinum 18 areas
  • Solaceon Ruins (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–30
  • Solaceon Ruins (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–30
  • Solaceon Ruins (B1F A)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–30
  • Solaceon Ruins (B1F B)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–30
  • Solaceon Ruins (B1F C)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–30
  • Solaceon Ruins (B2F A)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–30
  • Solaceon Ruins (B2F B)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–30
  • Solaceon Ruins (B2F C)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–30
  • Solaceon Ruins (B3F A)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–30
  • Solaceon Ruins (B3F B)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–30
  • Solaceon Ruins (B3F C)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–30
  • Solaceon Ruins (B3F D)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–30
  • Solaceon Ruins (B3F E)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–30
  • Solaceon Ruins (B4F A)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–30
  • Solaceon Ruins (B4F B)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–30
  • Solaceon Ruins (B4F C)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–30
  • Solaceon Ruins (B4F D)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–30
  • Solaceon Ruins (B5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–30
Pearl 18 areas
  • Solaceon Ruins (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–25
  • Solaceon Ruins (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–25
  • Solaceon Ruins (B1F A)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–25
  • Solaceon Ruins (B1F B)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–25
  • Solaceon Ruins (B1F C)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–25
  • Solaceon Ruins (B2F A)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–25
  • Solaceon Ruins (B2F B)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–25
  • Solaceon Ruins (B2F C)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–25
  • Solaceon Ruins (B3F A)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–25
  • Solaceon Ruins (B3F B)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–25
  • Solaceon Ruins (B3F C)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–25
  • Solaceon Ruins (B3F D)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–25
  • Solaceon Ruins (B3F E)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–25
  • Solaceon Ruins (B4F A)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–25
  • Solaceon Ruins (B4F B)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–25
  • Solaceon Ruins (B4F C)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–25
  • Solaceon Ruins (B4F D)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–25
  • Solaceon Ruins (B5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–25
Diamond 18 areas
  • Solaceon Ruins (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–25
  • Solaceon Ruins (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–25
  • Solaceon Ruins (B1F A)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–25
  • Solaceon Ruins (B1F B)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–25
  • Solaceon Ruins (B1F C)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–25
  • Solaceon Ruins (B2F A)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–25
  • Solaceon Ruins (B2F B)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–25
  • Solaceon Ruins (B2F C)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–25
  • Solaceon Ruins (B3F A)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–25
  • Solaceon Ruins (B3F B)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–25
  • Solaceon Ruins (B3F C)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–25
  • Solaceon Ruins (B3F D)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–25
  • Solaceon Ruins (B3F E)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–25
  • Solaceon Ruins (B4F A)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–25
  • Solaceon Ruins (B4F B)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–25
  • Solaceon Ruins (B4F C)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–25
  • Solaceon Ruins (B4F D)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–25
  • Solaceon Ruins (B5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–25
LeafGreen 7 areas
  • Dilford ChamberWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
  • Liptoo ChamberWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
  • Monean ChamberWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
  • Rixy ChamberWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
  • Scufib ChamberWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
  • Viapos ChamberWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
  • Weepth ChamberWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
FireRed 7 areas
  • Dilford ChamberWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
  • Liptoo ChamberWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
  • Monean ChamberWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
  • Rixy ChamberWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
  • Scufib ChamberWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
  • Viapos ChamberWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
  • Weepth ChamberWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Crystal 4 areas
  • Ruins of Alph (interior A)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
  • Ruins of Alph (interior B)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
  • Ruins of Alph (interior C)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
  • Ruins of Alph (interior D)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
Silver 4 areas
  • Ruins of Alph (interior A)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
  • Ruins of Alph (interior B)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
  • Ruins of Alph (interior C)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
  • Ruins of Alph (interior D)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
Gold 4 areas
  • Ruins of Alph (interior A)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
  • Ruins of Alph (interior B)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
  • Ruins of Alph (interior C)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
  • Ruins of Alph (interior D)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5