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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]]. | '''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, Unown has {{fd|Unown|28 different forms}}. All of them are known as '''One form''' | 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]]. | ||
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]]. | 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]]. | ||
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==Biology== | ==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. | 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. | ||
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| colspan="7" style="font-size:125%; background: #{{Psychic color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{color|000|Unown}} | | colspan="7" style="font-size:125%; background: #{{Psychic color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{color|000|Unown}} | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{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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====[[Anime move errors|Anime-only moves]]==== | ====[[Anime move errors|Anime-only moves]]==== | ||
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{psychic color | {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{psychic color}}; border: 3px solid #{{psychic color dark}}" | ||
|- | |- | ||
! Move | ! style="background: #{{psychic color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move | ||
! Type | ! style="background: #{{psychic color light}}" | Type | ||
! 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:# | | style="background:#{{Psychic color}}" | {{typecolor|Psychic}} | ||
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===Form data=== | ===Form data=== | ||
Unown has | 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 {{ | 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}}" | {| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size:80%; background: #{{psychic color}}; {{roundy|10px}} border: 3px solid #{{psychic color dark}}" | ||
|- | |- | ||
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===Evolution data=== | ===Evolution data=== | ||
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;"> | |||
{{Evobox-1 | {{Evobox-1 | ||
|type1=Psychic | |type1=Psychic | ||
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|name1=Unown | |name1=Unown | ||
|type1-1=Psychic}} | |type1-1=Psychic}} | ||
</div> | |||
===Sprites=== | ===Sprites=== | ||
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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}} | {{Spritebox/7|ndex=201|crop=54}} | ||
{{Spritebox/8/LA|ndex=201}} | {{Spritebox/8/LA|ndex=201|LAcrop=112}} | ||
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}} | {{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}} | ||
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0201}} | {{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 "Escape Rope"}}'' | |||
|- | |||
|{{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. | |||
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|- style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | |||
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! Location | |||
! Song name | |||
! Composition | |||
! Arrangement | |||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |||
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| {{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 | |||
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| {{GameIcon|HG}}{{GameIcon|SS}} | |||
| [[Shota Kageyama]] | |||
|} | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
[[File:Composite Unreleased Unown.png|thumb|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]]'']] | ||
* 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 ''[[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}}). | * 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}}). | ||
* 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}} | * 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 | * 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 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. | ||
** 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]]. | ** 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]]. | ||
* 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. | * 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 | * 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}}. | * 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 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]]. | ||
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* Unown is the only Pokémon that cannot learn any [[status move]]s. | * 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}}. | * 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| | * 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 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]]. | ** 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 !. | * 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. | * In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Unown are the only Pokémon that can be found in the wild with no preferred foods. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
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|fi=Tuntemattomat{{tt|*|M03 subtitles}}|fimeaning=Literally "the unknown" | |fi=Tuntemattomat{{tt|*|M03 subtitles}}|fimeaning=Literally "the unknown" | ||
|he=אנון ''Anon''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name | |he=אנון ''Anon''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name | ||
|hi= | |hi=नामालूम ''Naamaaloom''|himeaning=Literally {{tt|ना मालूम ''Naa Maaloom''|Not known/Unknown}} | ||
|hu=Öntudatlan{{tt|*|Spell of the Unown only}}|humeaning=Literally "senseless" | |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" | |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 | |ru=Аноун ''Anoun''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | ||
|sv=Okänd{{tt|*|EP263}}|svmeaning=Literally "unknown" | |sv=Okänd{{tt|*|EP263}}|svmeaning=Literally "unknown" | ||
|th=อันโนน ''Annon''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name | |th=อันโนน ''Annon''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name | ||
}} | }} | ||
<br | {{left clear}} | ||
''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]] | * [[List of Pokémon with form differences]] | ||
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