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.
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.
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.
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 |
 Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Sableye builds →Shadow Claw 2x87-104%KO Shadow Sneak 2x54-65% Astonish 2x43-52% | ||
 Zorua Dark | D | |
 Poochyena Dark | D | |
 Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Joltik BugElectric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Joltik builds →Leech Life 2x76-91% Fury Cutter 2x43-52% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Sableye builds →Shadow Claw 2x91-108%KO Feint Attack 2x80-94% Thief 2x80-94% Shadow Sneak 2x55-66% | ||
Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Zorua builds →Feint Attack 2x70-84% Thief 2x70-84% Pursuit 2x47-56% | ||
Poochyena Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Poochyena builds →Bite 2x63-75% Assurance 2x63-75% Thief 2x63-75% | ||
Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Anorith builds →Struggle Bug 2x44-52% Fury Cutter 2x63-75% | ||
Joltik BugElectric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Joltik builds →Leech Life 2x75-89% Bug Bite 2x59-70% Thief 2x39-47% Struggle Bug 2x55-66% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Sableye builds →Shadow Claw 2x91-108%KO Knock Off 2x84-100%KO Feint Attack 2x77-92% Thief 2x77-92% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Scraggy builds →Feint Attack 2x77-92% Payback 2x68-80% | ||
 Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Nuzleaf builds →Feint Attack 2x75-88% Thief 2x75-88% | ||
Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Zorua builds →Foul Play 2x108-128%KO U-turn 2x53-64% Feint Attack 2x71-84% Thief 2x71-84% | ||
 Deino DarkDragon | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Deino builds →Crunch 2x91-108%KO Bite 2x71-84% Thief 2x71-84% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Sableye builds →Shadow Claw 2x91-109%KO Knock Off 2x85-101%KO Feint Attack 2x79-94% Thief 2x79-94% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Scraggy builds →Feint Attack 2x79-94% Payback 2x66-79% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Nuzleaf builds →Feint Attack 2x76-90% Thief 2x76-90% | ||
Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Zorua builds →Foul Play 2x108-128%KO U-turn 2x55-65% Feint Attack 2x70-83% Thief 2x70-83% | ||
Deino DarkDragon | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Deino builds →Crunch 2x91-109%KO Bite 2x70-83% Thief 2x70-83% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Sableye builds →Shadow Claw 2x94-111%KO Knock Off 2x87-104%KO Feint Attack 2x81-96% Thief 2x81-96% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Scraggy builds →Feint Attack 2x81-96% Payback 2x67-79% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Nuzleaf builds →Feint Attack 2x75-89% Thief 2x75-89% | ||
Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Zorua builds →Foul Play 2x112-132%KO U-turn 2x56-67% Feint Attack 2x73-86% Thief 2x73-86% | ||
Deino DarkDragon | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Deino builds →Crunch 2x96-114%KO Bite 2x73-86% Thief 2x73-86% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Sableye builds →Foul Play 2x122-145%KO Shadow Ball 2x93-110%KO Shadow Claw 2x91-107%KO Knock Off 2x86-102%KO | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Scraggy builds →Crunch 2x104-123%KO Feint Attack 2x79-94% Payback 2x65-78% | ||
Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Zorua builds →Foul Play 2x111-131%KO Shadow Ball 2x72-86% U-turn 2x54-64% Feint Attack 2x71-83% | ||
Deino DarkDragon | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Deino builds →Crunch 2x93-110%KO Bite 2x71-83% Thief 2x71-83% | ||
 Sandile GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Sandile builds →Foul Play 2x118-139%KO Crunch 2x100-118%KO Bite 2x77-91% Assurance 2x77-91% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Sableye builds →Foul Play 2x123-145%KO Shadow Ball 2x94-111%KO Shadow Claw 2x91-108%KO Knock Off 2x84-100%KO | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Scraggy builds →Crunch 2x103-121%KO Feint Attack 2x78-92% Payback 2x64-76% | ||
Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Zorua builds →Foul Play 2x109-129%KO Shadow Ball 2x71-84% U-turn 2x54-65% Feint Attack 2x71-84% | ||
Deino DarkDragon | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Deino builds →Crunch 2x94-111%KO Bite 2x71-84% Thief 2x71-84% | ||
Sandile GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Unown View Sandile builds →Foul Play 2x118-139%KO Crunch 2x100-118%KO Bite 2x75-89% Assurance 2x75-89% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Tyranitar can KO Unown with Crunch (251-296%). Gengar threatens a KO with Shadow Ball (296-348%). Volcarona's Flamethrower also KOs at 125-147%.
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Unown View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge157-185%KO Pursuit 2x127-149%KO Crunch 2x251-296%KO Superpower62-74% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Unown View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x296-348%KO Sludge Bomb167-196%KO Focus Blast74-87% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Unown View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain70-82% Flamethrower125-147%KO | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Unown View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch81-96% U Turn 2x285-335%KO Superpower81-95% Knock Off 2x176-208%KO | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Unown Locations
Unown starts showing up in late-game routes at high spawn rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Unown in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Unown Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Unown has niche appeal at best. 336 base stats means you're fighting uphill by mid-game. There are better Psychic Pokemon available.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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