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No. 0201 · Generation II · Johto

Unown

The Symbol Pokémon

TL;DR. Unown is a pure psychic-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 336. Their shapes look like hieroglyphs on ancient tab lets. It is said that the two are somehow related.

Psychic

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

Height0.5 m

Weight5.0 kg

AbilitiesLevitate

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 336. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 48

Attack 72

Defense 48

Sp. Attack 72

Sp. Defense 48

Speed 48

Total336

336 base stat total, the 730th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 76th among Psychic-types.

72 base Attack, Unown's strongest stat, ranking 43rd of 102 Psychic-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Unown in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Unown reaches 1,185 CP at level 40 and 1,355 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack136

GO Defense91

GO Stamina134

Max CP (L40)1,185

Max CP (L50)1,339

Best buddy (L51)1,355

Raid catch CP 628–677 (L20). Weather boosted 785–846 (L25).

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Competitive

Unown in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Unown across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #1125 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #1125 28.5 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Unown.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Unown, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Unown?

Unown is a pure Psychic-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Unown weak to?

Unown takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Unown resistant to?

Unown resists Fighting, Psychic. It has no full immunities.

Does Unown evolve?

Unown does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Unown from?

Unown was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0201.

What are Unown's base stats?

Unown has HP 48, Attack 72, Defense 48, Special Attack 72, Special Defense 48, and Speed 48. Total base stat total: 336.

What are Unown's abilities?

Unown can have the ability Levitate.

Is Unown legendary or mythical?

No. Unown is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Unown's best stat?

Unown's highest base stat is Attack at 72, which ranks 43rd of 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.

Is Unown good?

Unown has a base stat total of 336, the 730th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 76th among Psychic-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Unown as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Unown in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Unown in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Unown in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Unown 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Unown is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Bug Ghost Dark

½× Resists

Fighting Psychic

Comparison

Unown vs. the average Psychic-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.

Stat	Unown	Psychic avg	Difference
HP	48	74	-26
Attack	72	67	+5
Defense	48	73	-25
Special Attack	72	88	-16
Special Defense	48	84	-36
Speed	48	72	-24
Total	336	458	-122

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Game appearances

Unown appears in 23 games.

Every mainline release where Unown is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen II

2000 Gold
2000 Silver
2001 Crystal

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VIII

2022 Legends: Arceus

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Unown in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 12 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Solaceon Ruins 1FSolaceon Ruins 2FSolaceon Ruins B1f ASolaceon Ruins B1f BSolaceon Ruins B1f CSolaceon Ruins B2f ASolaceon Ruins B2f BSolaceon Ruins B2f CSolaceon Ruins B3f ASolaceon Ruins B3f BSolaceon Ruins B3f CSolaceon Ruins B3f DSolaceon Ruins B3f ESolaceon Ruins B4f ASolaceon Ruins B4f BSolaceon Ruins B4f CSolaceon Ruins B4f DSolaceon Ruins B5f

Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, SoulSilver

Ruins OF Alph Interior ARuins OF Alph Interior BRuins OF Alph Interior CRuins OF Alph Interior D

FireRed, LeafGreen

Dilford ChamberLiptoo ChamberMonean ChamberRixy ChamberScufib ChamberViapos ChamberWeepth Chamber

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

Mirage Spot Cave South OF Route 107

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