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'''Unown''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''アンノーン''' ''Unknown'') is a {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon.  
'''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]]; in Generation III, it is determined by its [[personality value]]; from Generation IV onward, it is determined by a separate form identifier.
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]].
Unown is a flat, thin Pokémon shaped like an eye with appendages that make it resemble a letter or a punctuation mark. It is entirely black, except for its white sclera. All twenty-six alphabetic forms of Unown have fully open eyes while the two punctuation Unown 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.


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]]. It is said that an "odd power" emerges when more than one Unown come together. [[M03|In the anime]], it is capable of reading the thoughts of other life forms. Great numbers of Unown are capable of distorting the 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.
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.


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.
==Biology==
[[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==
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.
[[File:Unown anime.png|right|210px|thumb|Unown in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Unown (M03)]]====
Unown play a large role in the third movie, creating the illusions which 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:
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]].  
* 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====
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.
 
[[File:Tablet DP060.png|thumb|right|200px|The tablet]]
Markings of Unown were on a tablet in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training]]''. The tablet reads:


{| style="background: #{{psychic color light}}; {{roundy|1em}}; border: 5px solid #{{psychic color}};"
===Forms===
Unown has 28 separate forms, all referred to as "One form".
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size:80%; background: #{{psychic color}}; {{roundy|10px}} border: 3px solid #{{psychic color dark}}"
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| A
{| border=1 width="100%" style="margin:auto; background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{psychic color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
| B
| C
| D
| E
| F
| G
|-
|-
! Unown
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201.png|96px]]
! Romaji
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201B.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201C.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201D.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201E.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201F.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201G.png|96px]]
|-
|-
|{{uwr|F}}{{uwr|R}}{{uwr|I}}{{uwr|E}}{{uwr|N}}{{uwr|D}}
| H
|''FRIEND''
| I
| J
| K
| L
| M
| N
|-
|-
|{{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}}
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201H.png|96px]]
|''SUBETE NO INOCHI {{tt|HA|While technically the character for HA, when used in this context it is pronounced and usually romanized WA}}''
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201I.png|96px]]
| 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]]
|-
|-
||{{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}}
| O
|''BETSU NO INOCHI TO DEAI''
| P
|-
| Q
|{{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}}
| R
|''NANIKA WO UMIDASU''
| S
|}
| T
|}
| U
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|Unown in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
Unown first appeared in ''[[PS100|Into the Unown]]'' at the [[Ruins of Alph]]. During a battle with [[Team Rocket]], {{adv|Gold}} has his {{p|Sunkern|Sunbo}} use {{m|Flash}}, accidentally awakening the Unown from their slumber. Angered, the Unown retaliated on the [[Team Rocket Elite Trio]], defeating them. [[Bugsy]] later returns to study the Ruins further in ''[[PS134|Hurray for Heracross]]'', where he captures an Unown G and gave to one of his colleagues. Later as he searches for Suicune he finds 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}};"
|-
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| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201O.png|96px]]
{| border=1 width="100%" style="margin:auto; background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{psychic color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
| 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]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201R.png|96px]]
| 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]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201U.png|96px]]
|-
|-
! Unown
| V
! Romaji
| W
| X
| Y
| Z
| !
| ?
|-
|-
|{{uwr|A}}{{uwr|N}}{{uwr|A}}{{uwr|N}}{{uwr|U}}{{uwr|K}}{{uwr|E}}
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201V.png|96px]]
|''{{tt|ANANUKE|The romaji is of a shortened version of the Japanese name for Escape Rope.}}''
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201W.png|96px]]
|-
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201X.png|96px]]
|{{uwr|H}}{{uwr|O}}{{uwr|U}}{{uwr|O}}{{uwr|U}}
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201Y.png|96px]]
|''{{tt|HOUOU|Houou is the japanese name for Ho-oh}}''
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201Z.png|96px]]
| 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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| colspan="7" style="font-size:125%; background: #{{Psychic color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{color|000|Unown}}
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Three Unown appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS139|Raising Raichu]]'', being the N, G and U forms.
In the {{chap|FireRed & LeafGreen}}, [[Sird]] gains the control of a small army of Unown after awakening them in the [[Tanoby Ruins]]. She initially uses them as a distraction against [[Lorelei]], allowing her to defeat the [[Elite Four]] member. Sird later uses them to impede the progress of {{adv|Red}}, {{adv|Blue}} and {{adv|Green}} as they head to the [[Trainer Tower]].
In the {{chap|Diamond & Pearl}}, 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 battle [[Team Galactic]] at [[Veilstone City]].
In the {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, a massive group of Unown were spawned at the [[Sinjoh Ruins]] when {{p|Arceus}} created {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}}.
==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 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]].''


==Game data==
==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=psychic}}
{{Dex/Header|type=Psychic}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=061}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=Because different types of Unown exist, it is said that they must have a variety of abilities.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=Because different types of Unown exist, it is said that they must have a variety of abilities.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto}}
{{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.}}
{{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.}}
{{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.}}
{{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.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=114|reg2=Johto|num2=061}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=Shaped like ancient writing, it is a huge mystery whether language or Unown came first.}}
{{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=Pearl|entry=They seem to communicate among each other telepathically. They are always found stuck on walls.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=V}}
{{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|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.}}
{{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|gen=VI}}
{{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=X|t=FFF|entry=Its flat, thin body is always stuck on walls. Its shape appears to have some meaning.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=Shaped like ancient writing, it is a huge mystery whether language or Unown came first.}}
{{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/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.}}
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{{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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{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Gold|v2=Silver|area=Inside [[Ruins of Alph]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Gold|v2=Silver|area=Inside [[Ruins of Alph]] (different forms appear when puzzles are solved)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Crystal|area=Inside [[Ruins of Alph]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Crystal|area=Inside [[Ruins of Alph]] (different forms appear when puzzles are solved)}}
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Emerald}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Emerald}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|area=Inside [[Tanoby Chambers]] (different letters appear in different chambers)}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|area=Inside [[Tanoby Chambers]] (different forms appear in different chambers)}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Colosseum}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Colosseum}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=XD|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=XD|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=[[Solaceon Ruins]] (different forms appear in different rooms)}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=[[Solaceon Ruins]] (different forms appear in different rooms)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=[[Solaceon Ruins]] (different forms appear in different rooms)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=[[Solaceon Ruins]] (different forms appear in different rooms)}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[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/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)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color=71AD64|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Forest}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color=71AD64|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Forest}}}}
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=X|v2=Y}}
{{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}})}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Mirage Caves|Mirage Cave]] (South of {{rt|107|Hoenn}})}}
|}
|}
{{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}}
|}
|}
{{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]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
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====In side games====
====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=psychic}}
{{Availability/Header|type=Psychic}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
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|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=[[Phobos Secret Fort: Phobosphere|Phobosphere]] <small>(G)</small>, Endless Level 48 <small>(N)</small>, Endless Level 83 <small>(Y)</small>, [[Mr. Who's Den]] <small>(All 28 forms)</small>}}
{{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|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Unown Relic]] <small>(See main page for details)</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>}}
|}
|}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Aegis Cave]] <small>(See main page for details)</small>}}
{{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>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Aegis Cave]] <small>(See main page for details)</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Aegis Cave]] <small>(See main page for details)</small>}}
|}
|}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Unown Hideout: [[Everspring Valley]] <small>(All 28 forms, post-ending)</small>}}
{{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 Cafe#Bonus Round!|Locomotive Cafe: Bonus Round!]], [[Variety Battle#The Secret Ruins|Variety Battle: The Secret Ruins]]<br><small>(The "Z" variant is the reward in ''Bonus Round!'')</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>}}
|}
|}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Safari Jungle]] Stage 1 (A{{dotw|Mo}}, E{{dotw|Tu}}, I{{dotw|We}}, J{{dotw|We}}, M{{dotw|Th}}, Q{{dotw|Fr}}, R{{dotw|Fr}}, U{{dotw|Sa}}, Y{{dotw|Su}})<br>Safari Jungle Stage 2 (B{{dotw|Mo}}, F{{dotw|Tu}}, G{{dotw|Tu}}, K{{dotw|We}}, N{{dotw|Th}}, O{{dotw|Th}}, S{{dotw|Fr}}, V{{dotw|Sa}}, Z{{dotw|Su}})<br>Safari Jungle Stage 3 (C{{dotw|Mo}}, D{{dotw|Mo}}, H{{dotw|Tu}}, L{{dotw|We}}, P{{dotw|Th}}, T{{dotw|Fr}}, W{{dotw|Sa}}, X{{dotw|Sa}}, !{{dotw|Su}}, ?{{dotw|Su}})}}
{{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>)}}
{{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=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>}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{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>}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{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>}}
|}
|}
{{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>}}
|}
|}
|}
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===Stats===
===Stats===
====Base Stats====
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
{{BaseStats
|type=psychic
|type=Psychic
|HP=    48
|HP=    48
|Attack= 72
|Attack= 72
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}}
}}


{| width="100%" class="collapsible"
|
====Pokéathlon stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
=====A-Z=====
=====A-Z=====
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===Type effectiveness===
===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness|
{{TypeEffectiveness
type1=psychic|
|type1=Psychic
Normal=  100 |
|Normal=  100
Fighting= 50 |
|Fighting= 50
Flying=  100 |
|Flying=  100
Poison=  100 |
|Poison=  100
Ground=    0 |
|Ground=    0
Rock=    100 |
|Rock=    100
Bug=    200 |
|Bug=    200
Ghost=  200 |
|Ghost=  200
Steel=  100 |
|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}}


Fire=   100 |
===Learnset===
Water=   100 |
Unown is available in {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.
Grass=  100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 50 |
Ice=     100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark=   200 |
Fairy=  100 |


notes=yes|
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
levitate=nocontact|
{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
newground=1}}
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}


===Learnset===
{{gameabbrev8|LA}}
====By [[level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/LA|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}
{{learnlist/levelh/6|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2|xy=N}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|1|10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|50|70|30|100|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level6|Start|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}
{{learnlist/levelf/6|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/6|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2|xy=N}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm8null}}
{{learnlist/tmf/6|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/6|Unown|psychic|psychic|2|xy=N}}
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}
{{learnlist/breed6null}}
{{learnlist/breed8null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/6|Unown|psychic|psychic|2}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}


====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/6|Unown|psychic|psychic|2|xy=N}}
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor6null}}
{{learnlist/tutor8null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/6|Unown|psychic|psychic|2}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}}


====[[Anime move errors|Anime-only moves]]====
====[[Anime move errors|Anime-only moves]]====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{psychic color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{psychic color}}"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{psychic color}}; border: 3px solid #{{psychic color dark}}"
|-
|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}};" | Move
! style="background: #{{psychic color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! Type
! style="background: #{{psychic color light}}" | Type
! style="{{roundytr|5px}};" | Episode
! style="background: #{{psychic color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Episode
|-
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Psychic}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Psychic}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| style="background:#{{Psychic color}}" | {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''[[PK21]]''
| 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}};"
 
|- style="font-size:80%;"
===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.
 
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size:80%; background: #{{psychic color}}; {{roundy|10px}} border: 3px solid #{{psychic color dark}}"
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| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:201Unown A Dream.png|60x60px]]
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| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:201Unown F Dream.png|60x60px]]
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| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:201Unown G Dream.png|60x60px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201G.png|96px]]
|- style="font-size:80%;"
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| H
| H
| I
| I
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| M
| M
| N
| N
|-  
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| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:201Unown H Dream.png|60x60px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201H.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:201Unown I Dream.png|60x60px]]
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| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:201Unown J Dream.png|60x60px]]
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| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:201Unown K Dream.png|60x60px]]
| 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:201Unown L Dream.png|60x60px]]
| 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:201Unown M Dream.png|60x60px]]
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| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:201Unown N Dream.png|60x60px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201N.png|96px]]
|- style="font-size:80%;"
|-
| O
| O
| P
| P
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| T
| U
| U
|-  
|-
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:201Unown O Dream.png|60x60px]]
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| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:201Unown P Dream.png|60x60px]]
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| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201U.png|96px]]
|- style="font-size:80%;"
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| V
| V
| W
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| !
| ?
| ?
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| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:201Unown V Dream.png|60x60px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:201Unown W Dream.png|60x60px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:201Unown X Dream.png|60x60px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:201Unown Y Dream.png|60x60px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:201Unown Z Dream.png|60x60px]]
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|-
|-
| colspan="7" style="font-size:80%;" | Does not evolve
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201V.png|96px]]
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| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201Z.png|96px]]
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| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:HOME201QU.png|96px]]
|-
|-
| colspan="7" style="background: #{{Psychic color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{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===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=psychic}}
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Psychic}}
{{Spritebox/NA|II}}
{{Spritebox/NA|II}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=201}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=201}}
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{{Spritebox/4|ndex=201}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=201}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=201}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=201}}
{{Spritebox/6|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}}
{{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: Entei]]'']]
[[File:Composite Unreleased Unown.png|thumb|The Unown featured in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'']]
* 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 sigma), Σ (capital sigma), Π (pi), and Ω (omega). The top left large image also resembles the Greek Ȣ (ou). Others resemble the {{wp|Cyrillic script|Cyrillic}} letters ю (yu) and б (be). The Unown in the top-middle large image resembles the Cyrillic я (ya).
* 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>
* 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 252 instead of 201. This happens regardless of which Pokédex display mode is selected.
* 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}}).
* Unown, [[Cosplay Pikachu]], {{p|Nidorina}}, {{p|Nidoqueen}}, and {{p|Ditto}} are the only non-legendary, non-[[baby Pokémon|baby]] Pokémon that cannot breed with Ditto.
* 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 is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 336.
* Unown is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 336.
* Unown currently is represented in the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}} by the most cards of any Pokémon, at 87 unique cards.
* 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 has the most officially recognized alternate [[Form differences|forms]] of any Pokémon, with a total of 28.
** 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 [[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 [[Generation II Pokémon]] that has [[List of Pokémon that do not appear in any regional Browser|not been featured]] in a Ranger series game.
* 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.
** 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]].
* As of [[Generation VI]], each [[Form differences|form]] of Unown has a unique animation.
* 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'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 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}}.
* 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]].
* 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 the question mark (?), and the G form of Unown is based on a double-story lower case {{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 {{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==
{{Other languages|type=psychic|type2=psychic
{{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=Ukendt{{tt|*|EP263}}|dameaning=Means "unknown"
|zh_yue=未知圖騰 ''Meihjītòuhtàhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|未知 ''meihjī''|unknown}} and {{tt|圖騰 ''tòuhtàhng''|totem}}
|hu=Öntudatlan{{tt|*|Spell of the Unown only}}|humeaning=Means "senseless"
|da=Ukendt / Ukendte{{tt|*|EP263}}|dameaning=Literally "unknown"
|no=Ukjent{{tt|*|EP263}}|nomeaning=Means "unknown".
|fi=Tuntemattomat{{tt|*|M03 subtitles}}|fimeaning=Literally "the unknown"
|ru=Аноун{{tt|*|Spell of the Unown}} ''Anoun''|rumeaning=Transliteration of English name
|he=אנון ''Anon''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|sv=Okänd{{tt|*|EP263}}|svmeaning=Means "unknown"
|hi=नामालूम ''Naamaaloom''|himeaning=Literally {{tt|ना मालूम ''Naa Maaloom''|Not known/Unknown}}
|hi=अननोन ''Unown''|himeaning=Transliteration of English name
|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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''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}})
}}
}}
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==Related articles==
==See also==
* [[Unown (M03)]]
* [[Unown (M03)]]
* [[Unown Mode]]
* [[Unown Report]]
* [[Unown Research Notes]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]


==Notes==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{wp|Unown|Article on Wikipedia}}
* {{wp|Unown|Article on Wikipedia}}


 
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