Hidden Power + Struggle
Unown's best moveset is Hidden Power and Struggle, with 6.09 DPS (damage per second) and 50.6 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Partly Cloudy weather.
Unown
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Unown is a Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,185 CP and is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Hidden Power / Struggle. It is boosted by Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.
Unown Stats and Max CP
136 ATK
91 DEF
134 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1339 CPLvl 40
1185 CPLvl 25 Weather Boost
846 CPLvl 20 Raids/Eggs
677 CPLvl 15 Research
508 CPUnown's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis
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Raid AttackerNot ranked
Great LeagueUnown Type Chart
Unown takes increased damage from:
Bug160.0%
Dark160.0%
Ghost160.0%
Unown takes reduced damage from:
Fighting62.5%Psychic62.5%Unown best moveset
| 1. |  Hidden Power | Struggle | 4.69 | 6.09 | 50.6 |
Fast Attacks
- Hidden Power
15
15
1.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 62.5%
Rock
Steel
- 39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 15 Energy 15 Weather boost 
Partly Cloudy
Duration 1.5s Damage window 1.1s - 1.4s Trainer Battles Damage 9 Energy 8 Effects Hidden Power has no special effects.See Hidden Power details page ↗
Charged Attacks
- Struggle3502.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 62.5%
- Rock
- Steel
- 39.1%
- Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 35 Energy 0 Weather boost - Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s Damage window 1.0s - 1.8s Trainer Battles Damage 35 Energy 100 Effects Struggle has no special effects.See Struggle details page ↗
More information
The following chart shows Unown's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Unown's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Unown has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Unown CP Chart
Unown reaches a maximum of 1,185 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 628–677 CP, rising to 785–846 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 471–508 CP.
 Max CP | 1185 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 471 CP - 508 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 628 CP - 677 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 628 CP - 677 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 785 CP - 846 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
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- Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
- Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.
Max Combat Power per Level chart
Unown Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 CP | 2 | 52 CP | 3 | 88 CP |
| 4 | 124 CP | 5 | 159 CP | 6 | 195 CP |
| 7 | 231 CP | 8 | 267 CP | 9 | 302 CP |
| 10 | 338 CP | 11 | 372 CP | 12 | 406 CP |
| 13 | 440 CP | 14 | 474 CP | 15 | 508 CP |
| 16 | 541 CP | 17 | 575 CP | 18 | 609 CP |
| 19 | 643 CP | 20 | 677 CP | 21 | 711 CP |
| 22 | 745 CP | 23 | 778 CP | 24 | 812 CP |
| 25 | 846 CP | 26 | 880 CP | 27 | 914 CP |
| 28 | 948 CP | 29 | 982 CP | 30 | 1015 CP |
| 31 | 1032 CP | 32 | 1049 CP | 33 | 1066 CP |
| 34 | 1083 CP | 35 | 1100 CP | 36 | 1117 CP |
| 37 | 1134 CP | 38 | 1151 CP | 39 | 1168 CP |
| 40 | 1185 CP | 41 | 1200 CP | 42 | 1215 CP |
| 43 | 1230 CP | 44 | 1245 CP | 45 | 1261 CP |
| 46 | 1276 CP | 47 | 1292 CP | 48 | 1308 CP |
| 49 | 1324 CP | 50 | 1339 CP |
Pokédex information
| Pokédex Number | #201 |
|---|---|
| Height | 0.51 m |
| Weight | 5 kg |
| Region | Generation 2 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 5 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  3 100 |
| Additional Move Cost | 7575000 |
Evolution Chart
Unown has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
Mega Pokémon that boost Unown
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Unown's Psychic-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Unown.
Psychic
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Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza- Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.
Power-up costs
| Stardust | Candy | Candy XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL 50 | 520,000 | 304  | 296  |
| LVL 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| LVL 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| LVL 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| LVL 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| LVL 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| LVL 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| LVL 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| LVL 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Unown Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Unown from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Unown in Pokémon GO.
Unown family
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Unown in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
UnownSize information
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | |   | | |
| 0.25 m | 0.26 m | 0.51 m | 0.77 m | 0.89 m |
Unown's height ranges from 0.25 m to 0.89 m, with the average being 0.51 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
Size bounds
This table shows the size bounds of Unown in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.2499 m | 0.255 m |
| 0′10″ | 0′10″ | |
| XS | 0.255 m | 0.51 m |
| 0′10″ | 1′08″ | |
| M | 0.3825 m | 0.6375 m |
| 1′03″ | 2′01″ | |
| XL | 0.6375 m | 0.765 m |
| 2′01″ | 2′06″ | |
| XXL | 0.765 m | 0.8925 m |
| 2′06″ | 2′11″ |
Encounter data
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_PSYCHIC |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 11s |
| Jump Time | 2s |
| Attack Probability | 10.0% |
| Attack Timer | 20s |
| Dodge Probability | 15.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 0.6 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
Sprites
Regular and Shiny Unown
Regular Unown UNOWN_A
Shiny Unown UNOWN_AUnown high resolution sprites
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Unown. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
Official artwork
Wallpaper
Unown Pokédex entries
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Gold | Their shapes look like hieroglyphs on ancient tab lets. It is said that the two are somehow related. |
| Silver | Its flat, thin body is always stuck on walls. Its shape appears to have some mean ing. |
| Crystal | Because different types of UNOWN exist, it is said that they must have a variety of abilities. |
| Ruby, Sapphire | 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. |
| Emerald | 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. |
| FireRed | Its flat, thin body is always stuck on walls. Its shape appears to have some meaning. |
| LeafGreen | Their shapes look like hieroglyphs on ancient tablets. It is said that the two are somehow related. |
| Diamond | Shaped like ancient writing, it is a huge mystery whether language or UNOWN came first. |
| Pearl | They seem to communicate among each other telepathically. They are always found stuck on walls. |
| Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | When alone, nothing happens. However, if there are two or more, an odd power is said to emerge. |
| HeartGold | Their shapes look like hieroglyphs on ancient tablets. It is said that the two are somehow related. |
| SoulSilver | Its flat, thin body is always stuck on walls. Its shape appears to have some meaning. |
| X | Its flat, thin body is always stuck on walls. Its shape appears to have some meaning. |
| Y | Shaped like ancient writing, it is a huge mystery whether language or Unown came first. |
| Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire | 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. |
| Legends: Arceus | 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. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Unown’s strengths and weaknesses?
As a Psychic-type Pokémon, Unown is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type moves.
What are the best moves for Unown in Pokémon GO?
The best moves for Unown in Pokémon GO are Hidden Power and Struggle. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 6.094 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 50.637.
How does Unown perform in Raids?
Unown's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.
How does Unown rank as a Psychic-type attacker?
Unown's performance as a Psychic-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.
What Mega Pokémon boost Unown?
The following Mega Pokémon boost Unown: Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Medicham, Mega Metagross, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Gallade, Mega Delphox, and Mega Malamar.
What is Unown’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?
Unown’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1185 CP and 1339 CP at Level 50.
Can Unown be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Unown can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Can Unown Dynamax in Pokémon GO?
Unown cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.