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'''Unown''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''アンノーン''' ''Unknown'') is a {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon.  
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'''Unown''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''アンノーン''' ''Unknown'') is a {{type|Psychic}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation II]].


While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, as of [[Generation III#Kanto|Generation III]], Unown has [[Form differences#Unown|28 derivative shapes]], chronicled in the [[Unown Dex]] in [[Generation II]] and the [[Unown Report]] in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}. There are 26 Latin alphabet characters, plus ''?'' (question mark) and ''!'' (exclamation mark) introduced in [[Generation III]]. In Generation II, its shape is determined by its [[individual values]], whereas in Generation III and beyond, it is determined by its [[personality value]].
While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Unown has {{fd|Unown|28 different forms}}. All of them are known as '''One form''', as seen in the [[Pokédex]].


==Biology==
In [[Generation II]], there were 26 Unown forms based on Latin alphabet characters. In [[Generation III]], two new forms were introduced as well: ''?'' (question mark) and ''!'' (exclamation mark). The Unown forms are chronicled in the [[Unown Mode]] and the [[Unown Report]].
===Physiology===
Unown are floating, flat, {{DL|List of Pokémon by body style|Pokémon consisting of only a head|eye-shaped Pokémon}} with appendages that make them resemble letters. They are black all over. All alphabetic Unown have fully open eyes while the two punctuation Unown have half-closed eyes.


====Gender differences====
In Generation II, its shape is determined by its [[individual values]]; in Generation III, it is determined by its [[personality value]]; from [[Generation IV]] onwards, it is determined by a separate form identifier.
This Pokémon is genderless.


===Special abilities===
==Biology==
Unown's only known move in battle is the enigmatic {{m|Hidden Power}}.
[[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.


In the anime, they are capable of reading the thoughts of other lifeforms. Great numbers of them are capable of warping reality to suit the dreams and wishes of whoever they read the thoughts of and 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.


===Behavior===
Unown is an extremely {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rare Pokémon|rare Pokémon}} that lives in [[Unown Dimension|its own dimension]] and rarely ventures outside. When it moves to the [[Pokémon world]], Unown tends to stick to walls like engravings of ancient texts, or orbit other Unown, usually in [[ruins]].  
Unown can make telepathic contact with humans (as well as many other creatures). Unown have a timidness that makes them rarely venture outside of their dimension. They tend to stick to walls or orbit other Unown when in a group.


===Habitat===
===Forms===
[[File:Rare Habitat.png|thumb|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rare Pokémon}}]]
Unown has 28 separate forms, all referred to as "One form".
Unown live in [[Alternate dimension|their own dimension]].
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When they move to the [[Pokémon world]], Unown seem to prefer to make their habitat in ancient ruins stuck to the walls, appearing only in the [[Ruins of Alph]] in [[Johto]], the [[Tanoby Chambers]] in the [[Sevii Islands]], the [[Solaceon Ruins]] in [[Sinnoh]], and [[Unown Relic]] and [[Aegis Cave]] in the [[Pokémon world (Mystery Dungeon)|Mystery Dungeon world]]. They have also been seen at the [[Sinjoh Ruins]].
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===Diet===
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{{main|Pokémon food}}
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==In the anime==
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[[File:Unown anime.png|right|210px|thumb|Unown in the anime]]
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===Major appearances===
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====[[Unown (M03)]]====
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Unown play a large role in the third movie, creating the illusions which drive the plot.
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| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201C.png|96px]]
Notes about Unown can be seen on {{an|Professor Oak}}'s computer at the beginning of the movie. The information (as presented in the Japanese version) has been cleaned up and transcribed here:
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* Because of their very timid and careful character, Unown do not want to go out to the external world.
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201E.png|96px]]
* Unown have the power to perceive the feelings of other creatures (including human beings).
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201F.png|96px]]
* Unown communicate with each other over electromagnetic waves but cannot use telepathy.
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201G.png|96px]]
* Given all this, Unown are still classified as a species of Pokémon, as opposed to any other sort of creature.
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====Other====
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An Unown fell out of the Unown dimension in ''[[EP263|Address Unown!]]''. After it was healed by the group, it helped defend against {{TRT}} and its mind merged with that of [[Ash's Larvitar]] so that the group could help it to address its inner pain.
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[[File:Tablet DP060.png|thumb|right|200px|The tablet]]
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Markings of Unown were on a tablet in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training]]''. The tablet reads:
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{| style="background: #{{psychic color light}}; {{roundy|1em}}; border: 5px solid #{{psychic color}};"
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{| border=1 width="100%" style="margin:auto; background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{psychic color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
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| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201J.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201K.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201L.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201M.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201N.png|96px]]
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! Unown
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! Romaji
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|{{uwr|F}}{{uwr|R}}{{uwr|I}}{{uwr|E}}{{uwr|N}}{{uwr|D}}
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201O.png|96px]]
|''FRIEND''
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201P.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201Q.png|96px]]
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| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201S.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201T.png|96px]]
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|{{uwr|S}}{{uwr|U}}{{uwr|B}}{{uwr|E}}{{uwr|T}}{{uwr|E}}[[File:Noimage.png|12px]]{{uwr|N}}{{uwr|O}}[[File:Noimage.png|12px]]{{uwr|I}}{{uwr|N}}{{uwr|O}}{{uwr|C}}{{uwr|H}}{{uwr|I}}[[File:Noimage.png|12px]]{{uwr|H}}{{uwr|A}}
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|''SUBETE NO INOCHI {{tt|HA|While technically the character for HA, when used in this context it is pronounced and usually romanized WA}}''
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||{{uwr|B}}{{uwr|E}}{{uwr|T}}{{uwr|S}}{{uwr|U}}[[File:Noimage.png|12px]]{{uwr|N}}{{uwr|O}}[[File:Noimage.png|12px]]{{uwr|I}}{{uwr|N}}{{uwr|O}}{{uwr|C}}{{uwr|H}}{{uwr|I}}[[File:Noimage.png|12px]]{{uwr|T}}{{uwr|O}}[[File:Noimage.png|12px]]{{uwr|D}}{{uwr|E}}{{uwr|A}}{{uwr|I}}
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201V.png|96px]]
|''BETSU NO INOCHI TO DEAI''
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| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201EX.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201QU.png|96px]]
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|{{uwr|N}}{{uwr|A}}{{uwr|N}}{{uwr|I}}{{uwr|K}}{{uwr|A}}[[File:Noimage.png|12px]]{{uwr|W}}{{uwr|O}}[[File:Noimage.png|12px]]{{uwr|U}}{{uwr|M}}{{uwr|I}}{{uwr|D}}{{uwr|A}}{{uwr|S}}{{uwr|U}}
| colspan="7" style="font-size:125%; background: #{{Psychic color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{color|000|Unown}}
|''NANIKA WO UMIDASU''
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In the dub, {{an|Dawn}} reads it as ''"When every life meets another life, something will be born"''.
Many Unown appeared in ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]'', along with the tablet from ''Top-Down Training''.
===Minor appearances===
A [[Mirage Pokémon|Mirage]] Unown G appeared in ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]''.
Multiple Unown also made a brief appearance in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' fleeing from Dialga and Palkia in a different dimension. Multiple of them also appeared in the opening of the movie.
Multiple Unown appeared on a stone tablet in ''[[SS021|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]''.
===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP263|Unown|Ash's Pokédex|Unown, the Symbol Pokémon. Unown are said to have existed since [[History of the Pokémon world|ancient times]]. There are many in [[Form differences|form]] and shape but little is known about this mysterious Pokémon.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP060|Unown|Dawn's Pokédex|Unown, the Symbol Pokémon. Unown use telepathy to communicate with each other. Many different shapes of Unown have been discovered.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}
==In the manga==
[[File:Bugsy Unown Adventures.png|thumb|An Unown as seen in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
Unown first appeared in ''[[PS100|Into the Unown]]'' when {{adv|Gold}} and [[Bugsy]] were in the [[Ruins of Alph]]. Gold had his {{p|Sunkern}} use {{m|Flash}} to blind [[Team Rocket]], but accidentally disturbed the Unown from their slumber with the light from Flash. Bugsy later returns to study the Ruins further in ''[[PS134|Hurray for Heracross]]'', where he captures an Unown (G).
Unown later appear in ''[[PS280]]'', having been awakened by [[Sird]] from the [[Tanoby Ruins]] to use as a distraction while she fought [[Lorelei]]. The Unown later appear again throughout the volume, being employed by Team Rocket as living security cameras while impeding the progress of {{adv|Red}}, {{adv|Blue}} and {{adv|Green}}.
It also appeared in DP saga when {{adv|Diamond}}, {{adv|Pearl}} and {{adv|Platinum}} were visiting Solaceon Town. Diamond and Pearl befriended two Unown (D and P) who behaved like them.
Unown's most recent appearance is in the HGSS saga, being summoned forth at the [[Sinjoh Ruins]] while {{p|Arceus}} is attempting a creation ritual much like on the games. Unlike the games however, no [[Cynthia]] is present, all three of {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}} appear, most likely under the influence of the {{tc|Executive}}s, known as the Four Generals in the manga.
==In the TCG==
{{main|Unown (TCG)}}
==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
When one Unown is released from a Poké Ball it will fly off the screen. It then returns with a large swarm similar to what {{p|Beedrill}} did in the original [[Super Smash Bros.]] The only difference is that Beedrill only attack from left or right while Unown can come from any direction. Any opponent caught in this is damaged and juggled.
There are also a number of Unown Pokéfloats. In the second half of the cycle, a number fly across the screen. Towards the end of the cycle, staying on the stage relies on hopping between the Unown.
====Trophy Information====
''These Psychic-type symbol Pokémon resemble ancient hieroglyphics found on rocks, a resemblance that's said to be more than superficial. Quite a few different shapes of Unown have been confirmed, and it's believed that each type has unique abilities. These enigmatic Pokémon can be found in the [[Ruins of Alph]].''


==Game data==
==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
{{Dex/Header|type=Psychic}}
|type=psychic
{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
|gen=2
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=061}}
|golddex=Their shapes look like {{wp|hieroglyph}}s on ancient tablets. It is said that the two are somehow related.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=Their shapes look like hieroglyphs on ancient tablets. It is said that the two are somehow related.}}
|silverdex=Its flat, thin body is always stuck on walls. Its shape appears to have some meaning.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Its flat, thin body is always stuck on walls. Its shape appears to have some meaning.}}
|stadium2dex=Their shapes look like hieroglyphs on ancient tablets. It is said that the two are somehow related.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=Because different types of Unown exist, it is said that they must have a variety of abilities.}}
|crystaldex=Because different types of Unown exist, it is said that they must have a variety of abilities.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Their shapes look like hieroglyphs on ancient tablets. It is said that the two are somehow related.}}
|rsdex=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.
|}
|emeralddex=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.
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|firereddex=Its flat, thin body is always stuck on walls. Its shape appears to have some meaning.
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto}}
|leafgreendex=Their shapes look like hieroglyphs on ancient tablets. It is said that the two are somehow related.
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}}
|diamonddex=Shaped like ancient writing, it is a huge mystery whether language or Unown came first.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=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.}}
|pearldex=They seem to communicate among each other telepathically. They are always found stuck on walls.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=Its flat, thin body is always stuck on walls. Its shape appears to have some meaning.}}
|platinumdex=When alone, nothing happens. However, if there are two or more, an odd power is said to emerge.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Their shapes look like hieroglyphs on ancient tablets. It is said that the two are somehow related.}}
|heartgolddex=Their shapes look like hieroglyphs on ancient tablets. It is said that the two are somehow related.
|}
|soulsilverdex=Its flat, thin body is always stuck on walls. Its shape appears to have some meaning.
|}
|bwdex=When alone, nothing happens. However, if there are two or more, an odd power is said to emerge.
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=114|reg2=Johto|num2=061}}
|b2w2dex=When alone, nothing happens. However, if there are two or more, an odd power is said to emerge.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=Shaped like ancient writing, it is a huge mystery whether language or Unown came first.}}
}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=They seem to communicate among each other telepathically. They are always found stuck on walls.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=When alone, nothing happens. However, if there are two or more, an odd power is said to emerge.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Their shapes look like hieroglyphs on ancient tablets. It is said that the two are somehow related.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=Its flat, thin body is always stuck on walls. Its shape appears to have some meaning.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=When alone, nothing happens. However, if there are two or more, an odd power is said to emerge.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=When alone, nothing happens. However, if there are two or more, an odd power is said to emerge.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Its flat, thin body is always stuck on walls. Its shape appears to have some meaning.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Shaped like ancient writing, it is a huge mystery whether language or Unown came first.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|num2=114|reg3=Hisui|num3=142}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=Because the Pokémon is shaped like ancient writing, it is a huge mystery whether written language or Unown came first.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=They seem to communicate among each other telepathically. They are always found stuck on walls.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=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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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}


===Game locations===
===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
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{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Emerald}}
dprarity=Always |
{{Availability/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|area=Inside [[Tanoby Chambers]] (different forms appear in different chambers)}}
dparea=[[Solaceon Ruins]] (different forms appear in different rooms) |
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Colosseum}}
ptrarity=Always |
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=XD|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
ptarea=[[Solaceon Ruins]] (different forms appear in different rooms) |
|}
hgssrarity=Always |
|}
hgssarea=[[Ruins of Alph]] B1F (different letters appear when puzzles are solved)<br>[[Ruins of Alph]] 1F (! and ? only; appears after finding all Unown letters) |
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
palarea=Forest |
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=[[Solaceon Ruins]] (different forms appear in different rooms)}}
gen5ex=none |
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=[[Solaceon Ruins]] (different forms appear in different rooms)}}
bwarea=[[Poké Transfer]]|
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[Ruins of Alph]] B1F (different letters appear when puzzles are solved)<br>[[Ruins of Alph]] 1F (<small>'''!''' and '''? Forms'''</small>; appears after finding all Unown letters)}}
b2w2ex=none |
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color=71AD64|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Forest}}}}
b2w2area=[[Poké Transfer]]|
|}
}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black|v2=White|area=[[Poké Transfer]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|area=[[Poké Transfer]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=X|v2=Y}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Mirage Caves|Mirage Cave]] (South of {{rt|107|Hoenn}})}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Pokémon Bank]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area=[[Pokémon Bank]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Solaceon Ruins]] (different forms appear in different rooms)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Crimson Mirelands]]:''' [[Solaceon Ruins]], massive [[mass outbreak]]s (all 28 forms appear after completing the [[Unown Research Notes]])<br>'''All over [[Hisui]]:''' [[List of in-game event Pokémon (Legends: Arceus)#Unown|one of each form]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}


====In side games====
====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
{{Availability/Header|type=Psychic}}
|type=psychic
{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
|trozei=[[Phobos Secret Fort: Phobosphere|Phobosphere]] (G)<br>Endless Level 48 (N)<br>Endless Level 83 (Y)<br>Forever Level 48 (N)<br>Endless Level 83 (Y)<br>[[Mr. Who's Den]]
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
|md=[[Unown Relic]]
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=II}}
|md2=[[Aegis Cave]]
|}
|rumble2=Unown Hideout: [[Everspring Valley]]{{tt|*|All 28 forms}} (post ending)
|}
}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
In Pokémon Trozei, rounds at Mr. Who's Den that contain Unown will include multiple forms at the same time.
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=[[Phobos Secret Fort: Phobosphere|Phobosphere]] <small>('''G Form''')</small>, Endless Level 48 <small>('''N Form''')</small>, Endless Level 83 <small>('''Y Form''')</small>, [[Mr. Who's Den]] <small>('''All 28 Forms''')</small>}}
 
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|t=FFF|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Unown Relic]] <small>(See main page for details)</small>}}
Each form of Unown is found on different floors in the Unown Relic:
|}
 
|}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
|- style="background: #{{psychic color}};"
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Aegis Cave]] <small>(See main page for details)</small>}}
! Form
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Aegis Cave]] <small>(See main page for details)</small>}}
! Floors
|}
!
|}
! Form
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
! Floors
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Unown Hideout: [[Everspring Valley]] <small>(post-ending, '''All 28 Forms''')</small>}}
!
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Locomotive Café#Bonus Round!|Locomotive Café: Bonus Round!]], [[Variety Battle#The Secret Ruins|Variety Battle: The Secret Ruins]]<br><small>(The "Z" variant is the reward in ''Bonus Round!'')</small>}}
! Form
|}
! Floors
|}
!
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
! Form
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Safari Jungle]] Stage 1 (<small>'''A'''</small>{{dotw|Mo}}, <small>'''E'''</small>{{dotw|Tu}}, <small>'''I'''</small>{{dotw|We}}, <small>'''J'''</small>{{dotw|We}}, <small>'''M'''</small>{{dotw|Th}}, <small>'''Q'''</small>{{dotw|Fr}}, <small>'''R'''</small>{{dotw|Fr}}, <small>'''U'''</small>{{dotw|Sa}}, <small>'''Y'''</small>{{dotw|Su}} <small>'''Forms'''</small>)<br>Safari Jungle Stage 2 (<small>'''B'''</small>{{dotw|Mo}}, <small>'''F'''</small>{{dotw|Tu}}, <small>'''G'''</small>{{dotw|Tu}}, <small>'''K'''</small>{{dotw|We}}, <small>'''N'''</small>{{dotw|Th}}, <small>'''O'''</small>{{dotw|Th}}, <small>'''S'''</small>{{dotw|Fr}}, <small>'''V'''</small>{{dotw|Sa}}, <small>'''Z'''</small>{{dotw|Su}} <small>'''Forms'''</small>)<br>Safari Jungle Stage 3 (<small>'''C'''</small>{{dotw|Mo}}, <small>'''D'''</small>{{dotw|Mo}}, <small>'''H'''</small>{{dotw|Tu}}, <small>'''L'''</small>{{dotw|We}}, <small>'''P'''</small>{{dotw|Th}}, <small>'''T'''</small>{{dotw|Fr}}, <small>'''W'''</small>{{dotw|Sa}}, <small>'''X'''</small>{{dotw|Sa}}, <small>'''!'''</small>{{dotw|Su}}, <small>'''?'''</small>{{dotw|Su}} <small>'''Forms'''</small>)}}
! Floors
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Legend Terrain#Mineral Crust Hollow|Legend Terrain: Mineral Crust Hollow]] <small>(All Areas, changes daily)</small>}}
|-
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 27|Area 27: Stage 05]] <small>('''F Form''')</small>}}
| [[File:Trozeiani201-A.gif]]
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| 1, 7
|}
|
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
| [[File:Trozeiani201-H.gif]]
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=<small>(See main pages for details)</small><br>[[Entei Sea]], [[Lugia Sea]], [[Butterfree Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]<sup>2020</sup>, [[Charizard Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Jirachi Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Celebi Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Garchomp Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Entei Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Mimikyu Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Mewtwo Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Rowlet Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Buzzwole Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Zygarde Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>}}
| 2, 8, 10
|}
|
|}
| [[File:Trozeiani201-O.gif]]
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
| 1, 4, 10, 11
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD Red color}}|area=[[Unown Relic]] (1F-10F) <small>('''All 28 Forms'''; see main page for details)</small><br/>Fainted Pokémon: [[Unown Relic]] <small>('''E''', '''H''', '''L''', '''P''', '''!''', '''?''' Forms; see main page for details)</small>}}
|
|}
| [[File:Trozeiani201-V.gif]]
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| 3, 6, 10
{{Availability/Cross}}
|-
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Violeta Palace|Violeta Palace: Stage 373]] <small>('''! Form''')</small><br>[[Violeta Palace|Violeta Palace: Stage 383]] <small>('''? Form''')</small><br>Event: [[Pokémon Safari/2015-Feb. 2018#23rd release|''Pokémon Safari'']] <small>(23rd release; '''N''', '''I''', '''C''', and '''E Forms''')</small>}}
| [[File:Trozeiani201-B.gif]]
|}
| 1, 7
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| [[File:Trozeiani201-I.gif]]
| 3, 7, 9, 11
|
| [[File:Trozeiani201-P.gif]]
| 2, 4, 9, 10
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| [[File:Trozeiani201-W.gif]]
| 6
|-
| [[File:Trozeiani201-C.gif]]
| 1, 5, 6, 8, 11
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| [[File:Trozeiani201-J.gif]]
| 3, 5, 9, 10
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| [[File:Trozeiani201-Q.gif]]
| 5, 8, 10, 11
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| [[File:Trozeiani201-X.gif]]
| 2, 6
|-
| [[File:Trozeiani201-D.gif]]
| 1, 8
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| [[File:Trozeiani201-K.gif]]
| 3, 7, 9, 11
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| [[File:Trozeiani201-R.gif]]
| 1, 5, 9
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| [[File:Trozeiani201-Y.gif]]
| 7
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| [[File:Trozeiani201-E.gif]]
| 2, 6, 9, 11
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| [[File:Trozeiani201-L.gif]]
| 3, 9
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| [[File:Trozeiani201-S.gif]]
| 2, 5, 8, 9, 11
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| [[File:Trozeiani201-Z.gif]]
| 1, 7
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| 2
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| [[File:Trozeiani201-M.gif]]
| 4, 8, 11
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| 3, 5, 10
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| [[File:Trozeiani201-EX.gif]]
| 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
|-
| [[File:Trozeiani201-G.gif]]
| 2, 5, 8, 11
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| [[File:Trozeiani201-N.gif]]
| 4, 10
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| [[File:Trozeiani201-U.gif]]
| 1, 6, 8
|
| [[File:Trozeiani201-QU.gif]]
| 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}


===Stats===
===Stats===
====Base Stats====
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
{{BaseStats
type=psychic|
|type=Psychic
HP=    48 |
|HP=    48
Attack= 72 |
|Attack= 72
Defense=48 |
|Defense=48
SpAtk=  72 |
|SpAtk=  72
SpDef=  48 |
|SpDef=  48
Speed=  48 }}
|Speed=  48
}}


{| width="100%" class="collapsible"
|
====Pokéathlon stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 28}}|26|27=expandable|collapsible}}"
|
=====A-Z=====
=====A-Z=====
|-
|
{{Pokéthlon
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Psychic
|type=Psychic
Line 332: Line 298:
|JumpMax=5
|JumpMax=5
}}
}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 28}}|26|27=collapsible|expandable}}"
|


=====! and ?=====
=====! and ?=====
|-
|
{{Pokéthlon
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Psychic
|type=Psychic
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|JumpMax=5
|JumpMax=5
}}
}}
|}


===Type effectiveness===
===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
{{TypeEffectiveness
type1=Psychic|
|type1=Psychic
|Normal=  100
|Fighting= 50
|Flying=  100
|Poison=  100
|Ground=    0
|Rock=    100
|Bug=    200
|Ghost=  200
|Steel=  100
|Fire=    100
|Water=  100
|Grass=  100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=  50
|Ice=    100
|Dragon=  100
|Dark=    200
|Fairy=  100
|notes=yes
|levitate=nocontact
|newground=1}}


Normal= 100 |
===Learnset===
Fighting= 50 |
Unown is available in {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.
Flying=  100 |
Poison=  100 |
Ground=   0 |
Rock=   100 |
Bug=     200 |
Ghost=   200 |
Steel=  100 |


Fire=   100 |
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
Water=  100 |
{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
Grass=  100 |
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}
Electric=100 |
{{learnlist/level8|1|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15||}}
Psychic=  50 |
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}
Ice=    100 |
Dragon=  100 |
Dark=    200 |


notes=yes|
{{gameabbrev8|LA}}
levitate=nocontact|
{{learnlist/levelh/LA|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}
newground=1}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|1|10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|50|70|30|100|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}


===Learnset===
====By [[TM]]====
====By [[level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}
{{learnlist/levelh|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|5|2}}
{{learnlist/tm8null}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|5|2}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/tmh|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|5|2}}
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}
{{learnlist/tm5null}}
{{learnlist/breed8null}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|5|2}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/breedh|Unown|psychic|psychic|5|2}}
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5null}}
{{learnlist/tutor8null}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Unown|psychic|psychic|5|2}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}


====By [[move tutor|tutoring]]====
====[[Anime move errors|Anime-only moves]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Unown|psychic|psychic|5|2}}
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{psychic color}}; border: 3px solid #{{psychic color dark}}"
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
|-
{{learnlist/tutorf|Unown|psychic|psychic|5|2}}
! style="background: #{{psychic color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{psychic color light}}" | Type
! style="background: #{{psychic color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Episode
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Psychic}}
| style="background:#{{Psychic color}}" | {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[PK21]]
|}


===Side game data===
===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
{{Spindata/Head|type=Psychic}}
type=psychic |
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=201|rarity=Common}}
ndex=201 |
|-
Trozei=yes |
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=201
rarity=Common |
|body=1
Dungeon=yes |
|rate=<br>(A-Z) 1.8%<br>(!?) 0.1
body=1 |
|area=Aged Chamber
rate=<br>(A-Z) 1.8%<br>(!?) 0.1|
|P1=What am I, you ask?
area=Aged Chamber |
|P2=My HP has plunged to half...
P1=What am I, you ask? |
|P3=I cannot go on... I have little power left...
P2=My HP has plunged to half... |
|PL=I have leveled up.
P3=I cannot go on... I have little power left... |
|Partner=no
PL=I have leveled up. |
}}
Partner=no |
|-
Ranger=no |
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=201
Dungeon228formes=yes |
|body=1
body2=1 |
|rate=8.2
rate2=8.2 |
|IQ=A
iq=A |
}}
rumble2=yes|
|-
rumble2attack=2|
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201
rumble2defense=2|
|coset=24
rumble2speed=3|
|conto=Unown B
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Baram Town]]
|P1=I'm A, the ace of my kind!
|P2=Apologies for not aiding you much...
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201B
|coset=24
|conto=Unown A, Unown C
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown A
|P1=I'm B. Be amazed!
|P2=Beginning to feel like bailing...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201C
|coset=24
|conto=Unown B, Unown D
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown A
|P1=I am C. You may not see that right away, though.
|P2=See? I knew this was a crummy concept!
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201D
|coset=24
|conto=Unown C, Unown E
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown A
|P1=I'm D. Don't ask me, "So what?"
|P2=Danger! Danger!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201E
|coset=24
|conto=Unown D, Unown F
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown A
|P1=I'm E. I'm full of energy!
|P2=Eventful experience, eh?
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201F
|coset=24
|conto=Unown E, Unown G
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown G
|P1=I'm F. Frankly, nothing comes to mind, sorry!
|P2=F-f... Um... My mind's a blank.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201G
|coset=24
|conto=Unown F, Unown H
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Capim Town]]
|P1=G, I am! G for grandpa! So what, you say?
|P2=Grandpa says, "Enough is too much!"
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201H
|coset=24
|conto=Unown G, Unown I
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown G
|P1=I'm H. I'm not a hypocrite!
|P2=Hey, I'm...hanging in there...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201I
|coset=24
|conto=Unown H, Unown J
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown G
|P1=I am who I am. I scream!
|P2=I will survive...
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201J
|coset=24
|conto=Unown I, Unown K
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown G
|P1=I'm J! No joke!
|P2=Just about at my journey's end...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201K
|coset=24
|conto=Unown J, Unown L
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown M
|P1=I'm K. K for king, or not!
|P2=KO...is near...
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201L
|coset=24
|conto=Unown K, Unown M
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown M
|P1=I'm L! I can locate little Pokémon!
|P2=Losing...but all's not lost yet...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201M
|coset=24
|conto=Unown L, Unown N
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Noe Town]]
|P1=I'm M. You want a joke? Ermmm...
|P2=Mmmm... We can still move forward...
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201N
|coset=24
|conto=Unown M, Unown O
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown M
|P1=I'm N. EN-forgettable!
|P2=Nnnnnnnoooooooo!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201O
|coset=24
|conto=Unown N, Unown P
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown M
|P1=I'm O, oval and open!
|P2=Oh my.
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201P
|coset=24
|conto=Unown O, Unown Q
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown S
|P1=I'm P. I'm perfect!
|P2=Painted into a corner!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201Q
|coset=24
|conto=Unown P, Unown R
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown S
|P1=I'm Q. I'm really cute!
|P2=Quick! Someone, help me!
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201R
|coset=24
|conto=Unown Q, Unown S
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown S
|P1=I'm R. I'm from a ruin.
|P2=R U OK? I'm not really...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201S
|coset=24
|conto=Unown R, Unown T
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Sahra Town]]
|P1=I'm S. My S-shaped body is what attracts others the most!
|P2=S-s-s-s-s-sorry, but I'm about to faint...
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201T
|coset=24
|conto=Unown S, Unown U
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown S
|P1=I'm T! I'll try to attack! Tsk! Tsk!
|P2=T-t-to go on, or not to go on...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201U
|coset=24
|conto=Unown T, Unown V
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown W
|P1=I'm U! Are U Unown? Yes, I am!
|P2=You should make a U-turn...
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201V
|coset=24
|conto=Unown U, Unown W
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown W
|P1=I'm V! V for victory!
|P2=V is not for victory this time...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201W
|coset=24
|conto=Unown V, Unown X
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Serene Village]] or [[Lively Town]]
|P1=I'm W! Double U attack! Sorry... I just wanted to say that. Just because.
|P2=What's happening? Double trouble...
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201X
|coset=24
|conto=Unown W, Unown Y
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown W
|P1=I'm X! No, my fingers aren't crossed.
|P2=Crossed are my fingers...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201Y
|coset=24
|conto=Unown X, Unown Z
|recruitment=Introduced by Unown W
|P1=I'm Y. Don't ask me why. I don't know why.
|P2=Why are we here? I'm getting so tired...
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201Z
|coset=24
|conto=Unown Y, {{p|Porygon2}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Capim Town]]
|P1=I'm Z best!
|P2=Zee end, you think? Never!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201EX
|coset=None
|conto=None
|recruitment=Traveling Pokémon
|P1=I'm exclaiming! Oh my!
|P2=I've exclaimed too much... Now I'm exhausted...
}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201QU
|coset=None
|conto=None
|recruitment=Traveling Pokémon
|P1=I have had this question throughout my life: What is this thing called life?
|P2=So, what should we do?
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Psychic
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=201
|walk=2.08
|hp=47
|attack=71
|defense=47
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=201
|power=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201C|num=537
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Relentless
|skilldesc=Increases damage done by combos if foe has any status condition.
}}
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201E|num=537
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Flash Mob
|skilldesc=Increases damage when there are more Pokémon with the same type in the puzzle area.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201I|num=537
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Swap+
|skilldesc=Sometimes replaces three disruptions with this Pokémon.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201N|num=537
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Calm Down
|skilldesc=Delays your opponent's disruptions.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201EX|num=537
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Mega Boost+
|skilldesc=Fills the Mega Gauge of the same type of Pokémon more.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=201QU|num=537
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Mind Zap
|skilldesc=Delays your opponent's disruptions.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=201
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Unown
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=134|attack=136|defense=91
|fast={{m|Hidden Power}}
|special={{m|Struggle}}
}}
|}


===Evolution===
In {{g|GO}}, Unown can be obtained by completing 1/4 of the [[Special Research]], ''Level 50 Challenge''.
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{psychic color}}; {{roundy|10px}} border: 3px solid #{{psychic color light}};"
 
===Form data===
Unown has 28 non-interchangeable forms, each corresponding to a typographic character. All Unown forms are known as "One form", as seen in the [[Pokédex]].
 
Unown was the first Pokémon to have multiple forms in the games. In its debut in [[Generation II]], there were 26 forms of Unown, corresponding to each of the 26 letters of the {{wp|Latin alphabet}}. In the [[Generation III]] games, Unown gained two additional forms, corresponding to the {{wp|question mark}} and {{wp|exclamation mark}}.
 
In the Generation II games, Unown's form is determined by its {{IV}}s, which results in some strange phenomena; for example, in Generation II, only Unown I and V can be {{Shiny}} due to Shininess also being determined by IVs in these games. In the [[Generation III]] games, Unown's form is determined by its [[personality value]]. From the Generation IV games onward, Unown's letter is determined by a [[Pokémon data structure (Generation IV)#Alternate forms|separate form identifier]], unrelated to the personality value.
 
While Unown's form has no bearing on [[base stats]], punctuation Unown have different [[performance]] stats than alphabetical Unown.
 
Various games have special catalogs for documenting Unown's forms: in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, the [[Unown Mode]] is an upgrade to the Pokédex obtained at the [[Ruins of Alph]]; in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the [[Unown Report]] is obtainable instead. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, the [[Unown Research Notes]] serves this purpose.
 
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|colspan="7" | <small>Does not evolve</small>
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|colspan="7" style="background: #{{Psychic color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | [[Unown (Pokémon)|{{color|000|Unown}}]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Psychic}}</small>
| colspan="7" style="font-size:125%; background: #{{Psychic color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{pcolor|Unown}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Psychic}}</small>
|}
|}
===Evolution data===
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Psychic
|pictype=art
|no1=0201
|name1=Unown
|type1-1=Psychic}}
</div>


===Sprites===
===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Psychic}}
type=psychic|
{{Spritebox/NA|II}}
gen=2|
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=201}}
gender=none|
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=201}}
ndex=201|
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=201}}
name=Unown|
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=201}}
}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=201|crop=54}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=201|crop=54}}
{{Spritebox/8/LA|ndex=201|LAcrop=112}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0201}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|201|Unown}}
==In the anime==
[[File:Unown anime.png|thumb|250px|Unown in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Unown (M03)]]====
Unown played a large role in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'', creating the illusions that drive the plot.
 
Notes about Unown can be seen on {{an|Professor Oak}}'s computer at the beginning of the movie. The information (as presented in the Japanese version) has been cleaned up and transcribed here:
* Because of their very timid and careful character, Unown do not want to go out to the external world.
* Unown have the power to perceive the feelings of other creatures (including human beings).
* Unown communicate with each other over electromagnetic waves but cannot use telepathy.
* Given all this, Unown are still classified as a species of Pokémon, as opposed to any other sort of creature.
 
====Other====
In ''[[EP263|Address Unown!]]'', an Unown G fell out of the [[Unown Dimension]]. After it was healed by the group, it helped defend them against {{TRT}}, and its mind merged with that of [[Ash's Larvitar]] so that the group could help it address its inner pain.
 
[[File:Tablet DP060.png|thumb|250px|The tablet]]
Markings of Unown were observed on a tablet in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]''. The tablet reads:
 
{| style="background: #{{psychic color light}}; {{roundy|1em}}; border: 5px solid #{{psychic color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" style="margin:auto; background: #FFF; border:1px solid #{{psychic color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-
! Unown
! Romaji
|-
|{{uwr|FRIEND}}
|''FRIEND''
|-
|{{uwr|SUBETE NO INOCHI HA}}
|''SUBETE NO INOCHI HA''
|-
||{{uwr|BETSU NO INOCHI TO DEAI}}
|''BETSU NO INOCHI TO DEAI''
|-
|{{uwr|NANIKA WO UMIDASU}}
|''NANIKA WO UMIDASU''
|}
|}
In the English [[dub]], {{an|Dawn}} reads it as ''"When every life meets another life, something will be born"''.
 
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 [[PK21]], an Unown F fell out of the [[Unown Dimension]] following an unspecified incident, and {{AP|Pikachu}} and his friends had to help it return to the Unown Dimension so it could reunite with the other Unown.
 
In ''[[JN083|Star Night, Star Flight!]]'', five Unown covered a town in [[Johto]] with an endless night in order to help {{OBP|Tiara|JN083}} accept parting ways with her {{p|Cleffa}}. Once she finally realized it was time to say goodbye, the Unown returned day to the town and departed.
 
===Minor appearances===
In ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'', a {{pkmn2|Mirage}} Unown G was created by the [[Dr. Yung|Mirage Master]].
 
In ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', multiple Unown fled from {{mov|Dialga}} and {{mov|Palkia}} in the Unown Dimension. Others appeared during the opening sequence.
 
''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]'' featured a stone tablet written in Unown.
 
===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP263|Unown|Ash's Pokédex|Unown, the Symbol Pokémon. Unown are said to have existed since [[History of the Pokémon world|ancient times]]. They are many in [[List of Pokémon with form differences|form]] and shape, but little is known about this mysterious Pokémon.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP060|Unown|Dawn's Pokédex|Unown, the Symbol Pokémon. Unown use telepathy to communicate with each other. Many different shapes of Unown have been discovered.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN083|Unown|Goh's Rotom Phone|Unown, the Symbol Pokémon. A {{t|Psychic}} type. Unown can't do much on its own. When two or more gather, they can produce a mysterious kind of power.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}
 
==In the manga==
[[File:Bugsy Unown Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Unown in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
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 markings. Using his device to translate them, they read the following.
 
{| style="background: #{{psychic color light}}; {{roundy|1em}}; border: 5px solid #{{psychic color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" style="margin:auto; background: #FFF; border:1px solid #{{psychic color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-
! Unown
! Romaji
|-
|{{uwr|ANANUKE}}
|''{{tt|ANANUKE|A shortened version of &quot;Escape Rope&quot;}}''
|-
|{{uwr|HOUOU}}
|''{{tt|HOUOU|Ho-Oh}}''
|-
|}
|}
 
Three Unown appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS139|Raising Raichu]]'', being the N, G, and U forms.
 
===={{MangaArc|FireRed & LeafGreen}}====
In ''[[PS280|Some Things Are Better Left Unown]]'', [[Sird]] gained control of a small army of Unown after awakening them in the [[Tanoby Ruins]]. She initially used them as a distraction against [[Lorelei]], allowing her to defeat the [[Elite Four]] member. Sird later used them to impede the progress of {{adv|Red}}, {{adv|Blue}}, and {{adv|Green}} as they headed to the [[Trainer Tower]], but they were defeated by {{adv|Mewtwo}}. Also, two Unown of the ! and ? forms followed {{adv|Giovanni}} to [[Birth Island]] to relay his successful capture of {{adv|Deoxys}} back to the [[Rocket Warehouse|Team Rocket Warehouse]].
 
===={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}====
In ''[[PS384|Knowledge of the Unown I]]'', a D and P Unown befriended {{adv|Diamond}}, {{adv|Pearl}}, and {{adv|Platinum}} in [[Solaceon Town]]. The two enlisted the help of the Pokédex holders to free their friends from a chamber in the [[Solaceon Ruins]]. Later, they helped to defeat the {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}} blocking Pearl's path to [[Veilstone City]].
 
Multiple Unown appeared in ''[[PS406|Halting Honchkrow]]'' and ''[[PS407|Chancing Upon Chingling]]''.
 
===={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}====
In ''[[PS455|All About Arceus IV]]'', a massive group of Unown were spawned at the [[Sinjoh Ruins]] when {{adv|Arceus}} created {{DL|Pokémon of Myth (Adventures)|Dialga}}, {{DL|Pokémon of Myth (Adventures)|Palkia}}, and {{DL|Pokémon of Myth (Adventures)|Giratina}}.
 
===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===
Multiple Unown appeared in [[GDZ58]].
 
An Unown appeared in [[GDZ59]].
 
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
Multiple Unown appeared in all of the species' forms in ''[[PM072|Rampage at the Ruins of Alph!!]]''.
 
==In the TCG==
{{main|Unown (TCG)}}
 
The English [[Pokédex]] data for Unown cards in the {{TCG|Neo Destiny}} expansion say that it is believed that the variety of types of Unown is a result of {{wp|adaptation|evolutionary adaptation}}, but this is not present in the original Japanese text.
 
==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
When one Unown is released from a {{i|Poké Ball}}, it will fly off the screen. It then returns with a large swarm, similar to what {{p|Beedrill}} did in the original [[Super Smash Bros.]] The only difference is that Beedrill only attacks from left or right while Unown can come from any direction. Any opponent caught in this barrage is damaged and juggled.
 
There are also a number of Unown Poké Floats featured in the [[Poké Floats]] stage. In the second half of the stage's cycle, numerous Unown fly across the screen. Towards the end of the cycle, staying on the stage relies on hopping between the Unown.
 
====Trophy information====
''These Psychic-type symbol Pokémon resemble ancient hieroglyphics found on rocks, a resemblance that's said to be more than superficial. Quite a few different shapes of Unown have been confirmed, and it's believed that each type has unique abilities. These enigmatic Pokémon can be found in the [[Ruins of Alph]].''
 
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Unown does not return as a Poké Ball Pokémon, though it is a {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}}, appearing in its F form.
 


==Music==
This is a list of music associated with Unown in the Pokémon games.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background: #{{psychic color}}; border: 3px solid #{{psychic color dark}}"
|- style="background:#{{psychic color}}"
! Games
! Location
! Song name
! Composition
! Arrangement
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| {{GameIcon|G}}{{GameIcon|S}}
| rowspan=2|When using the [[Pokégear]]'s radio in or near the [[Ruins of Alph]]
| rowspan=2|Pokégear Radio: Unown
| rowspan=2|[[Junichi Masuda]]
| Junichi Masuda
|-
| {{GameIcon|HG}}{{GameIcon|SS}}
| [[Shota Kageyama]]
|}
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:Composite Unreleased Unown.png|thumb|right|The Unown featured in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown]]'']]
[[File:Composite Unreleased Unown.png|thumb|The Unown featured in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'']]
*It is the first non-legendary to be in a central role in a Pokémon movie: ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown]]''.
* Unown was designed by [[Ken Sugimori]], who had wanted to make a Pokémon with a more surreal design.<ref name=Shmuplations>(2001). ゲーム・マエストロ〈VOL.4〉デザイナー/イラストレーター編 ([https://shmuplations.com/pokemon/ English translation by Shmuplations])</ref>
**In the movie, {{an|Professor Oak}} had some pictures of Unown on his computer which have never appeared in any other media. They resemble a few {{wp|Greek alphabet}} letters, especially σ (lowercase sigma), Σ (capital sigma), Π (pi), and Ω (omega). The top left large image also resembles the Greek Ȣ (ou). However, lowercase letters have never been made into Unown before, so this may be an error or a misinterpretation by fans. The top-middle Unown may be also a variation of an ancient Egyptian symbol of protection, the {{wp|Eye of Horus}}, or the Russian letter Я (ya). One unreleased Unown resembles Russian letter Ю (yu). Another resembles the Cyrillic letter б (be). This may lead to the conclusion that there are more forms of Unown, being the prototypes of other known (or unknown) alphabets.
* In ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'', {{an|Professor Oak}} had some pictures of Unown on his computer which have never appeared in any other media. Some resemble {{wp|Greek alphabet}} letters, particularly σ (lowercase {{wp|sigma}}), Σ (capital sigma), Π (capital {{wp|pi (letter)|pi}}), and Ω (capital {{wp|omega}}). The top left large image also resembles the Greek ligature, Ȣ ({{wp|ou (ligature)|ou}}). Others resemble the {{wp|Cyrillic script|Cyrillic}} letters ю ({{wp|yu (Cyrillic)|yu}}) and б (lowercase {{wp|be (Cyrillic)|be}}). The Unown in the top-middle large image resembles the Cyrillic я ({{wp|ya (Cyrillic)|ya}}).
***It is, however, possible that the creators of the carvings drew Unown in the form of other letters and symbols, even if actual living equivalents did not exist.
* If a player does not have Unown's Pokédex data on a [[Generation II]] game when in Oak's lab in {{g|Stadium 2}}, Unown's Pokédex number is listed as 252 instead of 201. This happens regardless of which Pokédex display mode is selected.{{fact}}
*Unown apparently generate a radio signal where they are found in large numbers, which can be listened to by any Trainer with a [[Pokégear]]. If the player listens closely, the radio signal plays the melody of the [[Azure Flute]].
* Unown is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 336.
*If a player does not have Unown's Pokédex data on a [[Generation II]] game when in Oak's lab in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], Unown's Pokédex number is listed as {{p|Treecko|252}} instead of 201. This happens regardless of which Pokédex display mode is selected.
* After Pikachu, Unown is currently represented in the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}} by the second-highest number of cards of all Pokémon, with {{#expr: {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Unown (TCG)}} - 1}} unique cards.
*Unown, {{p|Nidorina}}, {{p|Nidoqueen}}, and {{p|Ditto}} are the only non-legendary, non-[[baby Pokémon|baby]] Pokémon that cannot breed with Ditto.
** Unown was previously represented by the highest number of cards, as multiple TCG sets included individual cards for each of Unown's forms.
* Unown is the only Pokémon that has a base stat total of 336.
* Unown is the only [[Generation II Pokémon]] that has [[List of Pokémon that do not appear in any regional Browser|not been featured]] in a Ranger series game.
* Unown currently is represented in the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}} by the most cards of any Pokémon, at 86 unique cards.
** It is also the only Generation II Pokémon obtainable in Generation VII that cannot have the {{DL|Origin mark|Black clover|black clover}} as its [[origin mark]].
* Unown has the most officially recognized alternate [[Form differences|forms]] of any Pokémon.
* Due to Unown's letter and [[Shiny Pokémon|Shininess]] both being determined by {{IV}}s in Generation II, Shiny Unown will always be either an I or V in these games. This in turn matches the acronym for IVs; however, this is only a coincidence, as "Individual Values" (IVs) is a fan-originated term.
*Unown is the only Pokémon, barring external modification, that cannot be entered in a [[Pokémon Super Contest]], as {{p|Ditto}} can use the [[Rage glitch]] to have more than one move.
* Unown's ? and ! forms were introduced in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, but they were not originally [[Pokémon availability|available]] anywhere at the time of release of these games and {{pkmn|Colosseum}}. Those forms were first catchable in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}.
*Unown is the only [[Generation II Pokémon]] that has [[List of Pokémon that do not appear in any regional Browser|not been featured]] in a Ranger series game.
* Unown is the only Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]] (that is not a {{pkmn2|Legendary}} or [[Mythical Pokémon]]) not used by any Trainer in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
*Due to Unown's letter and [[Shiny Pokémon|Shininess]] both being determined by {{IV}}s in Generation II, only Shiny Unown I and V are possible in these games.
* The two main official artworks for Unown represent [[:File:201Unown GS.png|a G-shaped Unown]] (for Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions) and [[:File:201Unown.png|an F-shaped one]] (for Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions onward), which may allude to the acronym for [[Game Freak]].
*Unown's artwork from {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} is Unown G, and its artwork from {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} is Unown F. These are the initials for [[Game Freak]].
* The [[:File:Spr 2g 201W.png|original design of the W-shaped Unown]] used in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} was altered considerably before {{game|Crystal}}, to [[:File:Spr 2c 201W.png|a design]] that is in use for all subsequent games.
* Despite Unown being able to use [[TM10]] in [[Generation VI]] and [[Generation VII]], it still cannot do so legitimately because it will always already know {{m|Hidden Power}}.
* Unown is the only Pokémon that cannot learn any [[status move]]s.
* Starting in [[Generation IV]], where moves were split into [[damage category|categories]] based on themselves and not their types, Unown can only use its Attack (not Special Attack) stat for {{status|confusion}} damage and {{m|Struggle}}.
* Excluding {{pkmn2|first partner}}, {{pkmn2|Legendary}}, and [[Mythical Pokémon]], the Unown evolution family is the only:
** Generation II evolution family that was never obtainable via the {{g|Dream World}} in [[Generation V]].
** Generation I, II, III, or IV evolution family that was never obtainable via the Generation V [[Pokémon Global Link]].
* While most Pokémon have a right-facing menu sprite that is a mirror image of their left-facing sprite, most forms of Unown are bilaterally asymmetrical and have a unique sprite for both. The ones that do not are Unown A, H, I, M, O, T, U, W, X, Y, and !.
* In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Unown are the only Pokémon that can be found in the wild with no preferred foods.


===Origin===
===Origin===
Their appearances are corruptions of the modern {{wp|Latin alphabet}}, as well as the exclamation mark (!) and question mark (?) punctuation marks, and the G form of Unown may be based on a double-story lower case {{wp|G}}. The shapes of the Unown are used like runes in the Pokémon world, although in [[Hoenn]] and the [[Sevii Islands]] their place has been taken by {{wp|Braille}}.
Unown's appearances are eyes and corruptions of the 26 letters of the modern {{wp|Latin alphabet}}, as well as the {{wp|exclamation mark|exclamation}} and {{wp|question mark}}s. Unown's G form specifically may be based on a double-story lowercase {{wp|G}}. The shapes of the Unown are used like graphic symbols in the [[Pokémon world]], although in [[Hoenn]] and the [[Sevii Islands]], their place is taken by [[Braille]]. Unown being weak alone and strong together may be inspired by the idea that a single letter cannot convey much information, but many letters forming a sentence can communicate a hypothetically infinite number of interpretations and ideas.


===Name origin===
====Name origin====
Unown is a corruption of ''unknown''.  
Unown may be derived from ''unknown''.


Unknown is literally ''unknown''.
Unknown is literally ''unknown''.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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{{Other languages|type=Psychic|type2=Psychic
|ja=アンノーン ''Unknown''|jameaning=From ''unknown''
|ja=アンノーン ''Unknown''|jameaning=From ''unknown''
|fr=Zarbi|frmeaning=From the word {{tt|''bizarre''|Strange}} in {{wp|Verlan}}, a youth language consisting of reversed words
|fr=Zarbi|frmeaning={{wp|Verlan|{{tt|Verlan|youth language consisting of reversed words}}}} for {{tt|''bizarre''|strange}}
|es=Unown|esmeaning=Same as English name
|es=Unown|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Icognito|demeaning=From ''icon'' and ''{{tt|inkognito|incognito}}''
|de=Icognito|demeaning=From ''icon'' and ''{{tt|inkognito|incognito}}''
|it=Unown|itmeaning=Same as English name
|it=Unown|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=안농 ''Annong''|komeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name
|ko=안농 ''Annown''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=未知圖騰 / 未知图腾 ''Wèizhītúténg''|zh_cmnmeaning=Literally "Unknown totem".
|zh_cmn=未知圖騰 / 未知图腾 ''Wèizhītúténg''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|未知 ''wèizhī''|unknown}} and {{tt|圖騰 / 图腾 ''túténg''|totem}}
<!--|da=Öntudatlan{{tt|*|Spell of the Unown only}}|dameaning=Means "senseless"-->
|zh_yue=未知圖騰 ''Meihjītòuhtàhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|未知 ''meihjī''|unknown}} and {{tt|圖騰 ''tòuhtàhng''|totem}}
<!--|hu=Ukendt{{tt|*|EP263}}|humeaning=Means "unknown"-->
|da=Ukendt / Ukendte{{tt|*|EP263}}|dameaning=Literally "unknown"
|no=Ukjent{{tt|*|EP263}}|nomeaning=Means "unknown"
|fi=Tuntemattomat{{tt|*|M03 subtitles}}|fimeaning=Literally "the unknown"
|sv=Okänd{{tt|*|EP263}}|svmeaning=Means "unknown"
|he=אנון ''Anon''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=नामालूम ''Naamaaloom''|himeaning=Literally {{tt|ना मालूम ''Naa Maaloom''|Not known/Unknown}}
|hu=Öntudatlan{{tt|*|Spell of the Unown only}}|humeaning=Literally "senseless"
|no=De ukjente{{tt|*|M03 subtitles}}<br>Ukjent{{tt|*|EP263}}|nomeaning=Literally "The unknown"<br>Literally "unknown"
|ru=Аноун ''Anoun''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|sv=Okänd{{tt|*|EP263}}|svmeaning=Literally "unknown"
|th=อันโนน ''Annon''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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==Related articles==
''One form''
{{langtable
|color={{psychic color}}|bordercolor={{psychic color dark}}
|ja=あるすがた ''{{tt|Aru Sugata|A form}}''
|zh_yue=某種樣子 ''{{tt|Máuhjúng Yeuhngjí|A certain form}}''
|zh_cmn=某種樣子 / 某种样子 ''{{tt|Mǒuzhǒng Yàngzi|A certain form}}''
|fr=Forme Unique ({{gen|VI}}+)<br>Forme unique ({{gen|IV}}-{{gen|V}})
|de=Eine Form ({{gen|VII}}+)<br>Einform ({{gen|IV}}-{{gen|VI}})
|it=Forma Vaga
|ko=형태별 모습 ''Hyeongtaebyeol Moseup''
|es=Forma de Unown ({{gen|VIII}}+)<br>Una forma ({{gen|IV}}-{{gen|VII}})
}}
 
==See also==
* [[Unown (M03)]]
* [[Unown (M03)]]
* [[Unown Mode]]
* [[Unown Report]]
* [[Unown Research Notes]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{wp|Unown|Article on Wikipedia}}
* {{wp|Unown|Article on Wikipedia}}


 
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