Stats & Training
Unown's stats barely vary. None sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 0 HP EVs, standard 1M XP growth to max.
Their shapes look like hieroglyphs on ancient tablets. It is said that the two are somehow related.
Its flat, thin body is always stuck on walls. Its shape appears to have some meaning.
Unown Weakness
Bug, Ghost, and Dark moves hit Unown for super-effective damage. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Absol builds →X-Scissor 2x107-127%KO Shadow Claw 2x95-113%KO Pursuit 2x82-98% | ||
 Gastly GhostPoison | C | |
 Paras BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Paras builds →Leech Life 2x102-120%KO X-Scissor 2x102-120%KO | ||
 Ledyba Bug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Ledyba builds →U-turn 2x45-55% Silver Wind 2x55-65% | ||
 Spinarak BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Spinarak builds →Leech Life 2x93-109%KO Shadow Sneak 2x33-40% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Absol builds →X-Scissor 2x111-130%KO Shadow Ball 2x71-85% Shadow Claw 2x94-112%KO Payback 2x103-123%KO | ||
 Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Scyther builds →X-Scissor 2x142-168%KO U-turn 2x127-150%KO Silver Wind 2x68-82% Pursuit 2x48-58% | ||
 Pinsir Bug | C | |
 Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Kricketune builds →Leech Life 2x120-141%KO X-Scissor 2x120-141%KO Silver Wind 2x68-82% Fury Cutter 2x61-73% | ||
 Beedrill BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Beedrill builds →X-Scissor 2x123-145%KO U-turn 2x108-127%KO Silver Wind 2x61-73% Payback 2x53-64% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Absol builds →X-Scissor 2x106-125%KO Shadow Ball 2x70-83% Shadow Claw 2x93-110%KO Bite 2x120-143%KO | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Scyther builds →X-Scissor 2x136-161%KO U-turn 2x120-143%KO Silver Wind 2x64-75% Pursuit 2x46-55% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Kricketune builds →Leech Life 2x114-135%KO X-Scissor 2x114-135%KO Silver Wind 2x64-75% Fury Cutter 2x60-71% | ||
Beedrill BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Beedrill builds →X-Scissor 2x118-139%KO U-turn 2x105-124%KO Silver Wind 2x56-68% Payback 2x50-60% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Absol builds →X-Scissor 2x108-128%KO Shadow Ball 2x70-83% Shadow Claw 2x96-112%KO Bite 2x122-145%KO | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Scyther builds →X-Scissor 2x143-169%KO U-turn 2x126-148%KO Silver Wind 2x65-78% Pursuit 2x49-58% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Kricketune builds →Leech Life 2x117-138%KO X-Scissor 2x117-138%KO Silver Wind 2x65-78% Fury Cutter 2x60-71% | ||
Beedrill BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Beedrill builds →X-Scissor 2x120-142%KO U-turn 2x106-125%KO Assurance 2x61-72% Silver Wind 2x57-67% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Absol builds →X-Scissor 2x103-122%KO Shadow Ball 2x68-80% Shadow Claw 2x91-108%KO Bite 2x117-138%KO | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Scyther builds →X-Scissor 2x137-162%KO U-turn 2x120-141%KO Thief 2x68-80% Silver Wind 2x61-72% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Pinsir builds →X-Scissor 2x152-179%KO Thief 2x76-90% | ||
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Kricketune builds →Leech Life 2x110-131%KO X-Scissor 2x110-131%KO Silver Wind 2x61-72% Fury Cutter 2x59-69% | ||
Beedrill BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Beedrill builds →X-Scissor 2x117-138%KO U-turn 2x102-121%KO Assurance 2x59-69% Silver Wind 2x55-66% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Absol builds →X-Scissor 2x110-130%KO Shadow Ball 2x71-84% Shadow Claw 2x96-114%KO Bite 2x124-147%KO | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Scyther builds →X-Scissor 2x142-168%KO U-turn 2x127-150%KO Thief 2x73-86% Silver Wind 2x63-75% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Pinsir builds →X-Scissor 2x160-189%KO Thief 2x79-94% | ||
 Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Butterfree builds →Bug Buzz 2x137-162%KO Shadow Ball 2x81-96% U-turn 2x66-78% Silver Wind 2x91-108%KO | ||
Beedrill BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Beedrill builds →X-Scissor 2x122-144%KO U-turn 2x107-126%KO Assurance 2x61-72% Silver Wind 2x56-66% | ||
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Scizor can KO Unown with U-turn (285-335%). Gengar threatens a KO with Shadow Ball (257-303%). Forretress's Explosion also KOs at 124-146%.
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Unown View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch81-96% Superpower81-95% U Turn 2x285-335%KO Pursuit 2x109-128%KO | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Unown View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x257-303%KO Focus Blast64-76% Explosion111-131%KO | ||
 Forretress BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Unown View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin25-30% Explosion124-146%KO Payback 2x51-60% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Unown View Weavile builds →Ice Shard47-56% Pursuit 2x95-111%KO | ||
 Dusknoir Ghost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Unown View Dusknoir builds →Shadow Sneak 2x91-108%KO | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver Evolution
For whatever reason, Unown sits in the Undiscovered egg group. A Psychic type at 336 stats with no chain and no eggs. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
HeartGold & SoulSilver Unown Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Unown's options are limited here. You've got Psychic STAB for STAB damage, but there isn't much beyond Psychic hitting power. TMs help fill gaps, though the kit stays tight.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
HeartGold & SoulSilver Unown Locations
Unown is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 2 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations to Catch Unown in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Unown Guide
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Unown has niche appeal at best. 336 base stats means you're fighting uphill by mid-game. There are better Psychic Pokemon available.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Don't let Unown's 336 base stat total fool you. Levitate is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it D-Tier.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Run Levitate on Unown. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Psychic typing gives Unown 2 resistances. Attack at base 72 is the top stat. Pure Psychic type with same-type attack bonus on Psychic moves.
Game Availability
Unown first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 16 games across 9 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves