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.
Their shapes look like hieroglyphs on ancient tab lets. It is said that the two are somehow related.
Stat spread.
Total of 336. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
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Shiny release
Shiny Unown first appeared on July 25, 2020, during Pokémon GO Fest 2020.
- G & O
- A, L, R, T & U
- C
- F
- J
- E, I, S & V
- B
- D & N
- P & X
- Y
- H
- M & !
- ?
- K & W
- Z
- Q
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jul 22 to Jul 27, 2025, 1-star (U Form).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22 to Jul 27, 2025 | 1-starU Form | Ultra Unlock: Steel and Scales |
| Jul 8 to Jul 13, 2025 | 1-starU Form | Ultra Unlock: Hisui Celebration |
| Jul 17 to Jul 22, 2024 | 1-starT Form | Ultra Unlock: Better Together |
| Jul 17 to Jul 22, 2024 | 1-starB Form | Ultra Unlock: Better Together |
| Sep 20 to Sep 24, 2023 | 1-starP Form | Psychic Spectacular |
| Sep 20 to Sep 24, 2023 | 1-starS Form | Psychic Spectacular |
Unown in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Unown across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #1151 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
Does Unown's ability change its weaknesses?
Yes. With Levitate, Ground moves miss it.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Unown is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.
Ability Levitate. Ground moves miss it.
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 |
Unown appears in 23 games.
Every mainline release where Unown is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Unown.
Every main-series game Unown is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildSolaceon Ruins (different forms appear in different rooms)
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildCrimson Mirelands: Solaceon Ruins, massive mass outbreaks (all 28 forms appear after completing the Unown Research Notes)
- One-time encounterAll over Hisui: one of each form (cannot be Shiny)
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YTrade
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildMirage Cave (South of Route 107)
Generation VTransfer only
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Transfer only
- TransferPoké Transfer
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildSolaceon Ruins (different forms appear in different rooms)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRuins of Alph B1F (different letters appear when puzzles are solved)
- WildRuins of Alph 1F (appear after finding all Unown letters) (! and ? forms)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- WildInside Tanoby Chambers (different forms appear in different chambers)
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- WildInside Ruins of Alph (different forms appear when puzzles are solved)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, FireRed and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Unown appears in 6 episodes.
From EP265 (2002-08-29) through JN083 (2021-10-08).
TCG Pocket appearances
Unown in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Unown
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.