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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]]. | 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 | 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]], the [[Unown Report]], and the [[Unown Research Notes]]. | ||
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. | 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. | ||
==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
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. | [[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 called [[Unown symbols]]. 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 Japanese version of {{game|Crystal}}, a researcher implies that the Unown began appearing at the [[Ruins of Alph]] after the [[Pokémon Communication Center]] was built in [[Goldenrod City]], implying the Unown have some connection to radio waves or telecommunications. This text was translated and left unused in the English release.<ref>[https://github.com/pret/pokecrystal/blob/master/maps/RuinsOfAlphResearchCenter.asm Pokecrystal Disassembly; maps/RuinsOfAlphResearchCenter.asm]</ref> | |||
Unown is an extremely {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat | 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. Certain Unown loose in the [[Hisui]] [[region]] were capable of repelling [[Poké Ball]]s that contained Pokémon, preventing them from being {{pkmn|battle}}d. [[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. | ||
Unown is an extremely {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|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]]. | |||
In Pokémon Crystal, the Unown are said to share a cooperative bond with {{p|Suicune}}.<ref><blockquote><p>Of the legendary POKéMON, SUICUNE is said to be the closest to HO-OH. I hear there may also be a link to POKéMON known as UNOWN. The POKéMON UNOWN must be sharing a cooperative bond with SUICUNE."</p><p>Wise Trio, [https://github.com/pret/pokecrystal/blob/master/maps/TinTower1F.asm Pokecrystal Disassembly]</p></blockquote></ref> | |||
In [[Generation VIII]], Unown is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Hidden Power}}. | |||
===Forms=== | ===Forms=== | ||
Unown has 28 separate forms, all referred to as "One form". | Unown has 28 separate forms, all referred to as "One form". [[Pokédex 3D Pro]], the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], and other supplemental materials such as official guidebooks refer to each form by the letter or symbol they represent. | ||
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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=Gold|entry=Their shapes look like hieroglyphs 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 <sc>Unown</sc> exist, it is said that they must have a variety of abilities.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Their shapes look like hieroglyphs on ancient tablets. It is said that the two are somehow related.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Their shapes look like hieroglyphs on ancient tablets. It is said that the two are somehow related. <small>''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)''</small><br>Its flat, thin body is always stuck on walls. Its shape appears to have some meaning. <small>''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''</small>}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=This | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} is shaped like ancient writing. It is a mystery as to which came first, the ancient writings or the various <sc>Unown</sc>. Research into this topic is ongoing but nothing is known.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=This | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} 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 <sc>Unown</sc>.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=Its flat, thin body is always stuck on walls. Its shape appears to have some meaning.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=Its flat, thin body is always stuck on walls. Its shape appears to have some meaning.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Their shapes look like hieroglyphs on ancient tablets. It is said that the two are somehow related.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Their shapes look like hieroglyphs on ancient tablets. It is said that the two are somehow related.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=114|reg2=Johto|num2=061}} | {{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 <sc>Unown</sc> 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.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=When alone, nothing happens. However, if there are two or more, an odd power is said to emerge.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|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/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}} | {{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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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=Unobtainable}} | {{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/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 | {{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 in Pokémon Legends: Arceus#Unown|one of each form]]}} | ||
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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 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/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>}} | ||
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{{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>}} | ||
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}} | {{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|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/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>}} | ||
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{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}} | {{learnlist/tutorf/8|Unown|Psychic|Psychic|2}} | ||
====[[ | ====[[Animated series move errors|Animated series-only moves]]==== | ||
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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}}. | 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 | 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 form 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. | While Unown's form has no bearing on [[base stats]], punctuation Unown have different [[performance]] stats than alphabetical Unown. | ||
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===Evolution data=== | ===Evolution data=== | ||
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{{Evobox-1 | {{Evobox-1 | ||
|type1=Psychic | |type1=Psychic | ||
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|name1=Unown | |name1=Unown | ||
|type1-1=Psychic}} | |type1-1=Psychic}} | ||
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===Sprites=== | ===Sprites=== | ||
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{{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]] | |||
[[Unown symbols|Markings of Unown]] were observed on a tablet in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]''. | |||
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 [[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 symbols]]. | |||
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: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!=== | |||
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== | ==Music== | ||
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| {{GameIcon|G}}{{GameIcon|S}} | | {{GameIcon|G}}{{GameIcon|S}} | ||
| rowspan=2|When using the [[Pokégear]]'s radio | | rowspan=2|When using the [[Pokégear]]'s radio in or near the [[Ruins of Alph]] | ||
| rowspan=2|Pokégear Radio: Unown | | rowspan=2|Pokégear Radio: Unown | ||
| rowspan=2|[[Junichi Masuda]] | | rowspan=2|[[Junichi Masuda]] | ||
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| [[Shota Kageyama]] | | [[Shota Kageyama]] | ||
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==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]]'']] | ||
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* 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'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 [[a:File:201Unown GS.png|a G-shaped Unown]] (for Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions) and [[a: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. | * The [[a: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 [[a: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}}. | * 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. | * 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 evolutionary line is the only: | ||
** Generation II | ** Generation II evolutionary line that was never obtainable via the {{g|Dream World}} in [[Generation V]]. | ||
** Generation I, II, III, or IV | ** Generation I, II, III, or IV evolutionary line 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. | ||
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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
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. | 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. | ||
Unown may also be inspired by the Brahmi or Siddham scripts, used in Japan to mark the graves of important Buddhist figures since at least the 8th century. Because not many people could read Siddham at the time, the script came to be regarded as a mysterious language associated with gods and the Buddha, and several characters (especially in Brahmi) either appear or can be modified to appear as very similar to various Unown. | |||
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Unown (Japanese: アンノーン Unknown) is a Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Unown has 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, the Unown Report, and the Unown Research Notes.
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.
Biology
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 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 called Unown symbols. 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 Japanese version of Pokémon Crystal, a researcher implies that the Unown began appearing at the Ruins of Alph after the Pokémon Communication Center was built in Goldenrod City, implying the Unown have some connection to radio waves or telecommunications. This text was translated and left unused in the English release.[1]
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 Arceus. It is said that an "odd power" emerges when more than one Unown come together. 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 anime, it is 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.
Unown is an extremely rare Pokémon that lives in 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.
In Pokémon Crystal, the Unown are said to share a cooperative bond with Suicune.[2]
In Generation VIII, Unown is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Hidden Power.
Forms
Unown has 28 separate forms, all referred to as "One form". Pokédex 3D Pro, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, and other supplemental materials such as official guidebooks refer to each form by the letter or symbol they represent.
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Unown is available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
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In Pokémon GO, Unown can be obtained by completing 1/4 of the Special Research, Level 50 Challenge.
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 Latin alphabet. In the Generation III games, Unown gained two additional forms, corresponding to the question mark and exclamation mark.
In the Generation II games, Unown's form is determined by its IVs, 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 form is determined by a 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 Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal, the Unown Mode is an upgrade to the Pokédex obtained at the Ruins of Alph; in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the Unown Report is obtainable instead. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, the Unown Research Notes serves this purpose.
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Major appearances
Unown (M03)
Unown played a large role in Spell of the Unown: Entei, creating the illusions that drive the plot.
Notes about Unown can be seen on 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 Address Unown!, an Unown G fell out of the Unown Dimension. After it was healed by the group, it helped defend them against Team Rocket, and its mind merged with that of Ash's Larvitar so that the group could help it address its inner pain.
Markings of Unown were observed on a tablet in Top-Down Training!.
In Journey to the Unown!, Saturn had his Bronzor use Confuse Ray on multiple Unown, causing trouble for Ash and his friends. The tablet from Top-Down Training also appeared in this episode. The Unown reappeared in a flashback in Enter Galactic!.
In PK21, an Unown F fell out of the Unown Dimension following an unspecified incident, and Pikachu and his friends had to help it return to the Unown Dimension so it could reunite with the other Unown.
In Star Night, Star Flight!, five Unown covered a town in Johto with an endless night in order to help Tiara accept parting ways with her 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 Mirage Unown G was created by the Mirage Master.
In The Rise of Darkrai, multiple Unown fled from Dialga and 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.
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Pokémon Adventures
Gold, Silver & Crystal arc
Unown first appeared in Into the Unown at the Ruins of Alph. During a battle with the Team Rocket Elite Trio, Gold had his Sunbo use 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 Hurray for Heracross, where he caught an Unown G and gave it to one of his colleagues. Later, as he searched for Suicune, he found two chambers with Unown symbols.
Three Unown appeared in a flashback in Raising Raichu, being the N, G, and U forms.
FireRed & LeafGreen arc
In 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 Red, Blue, and Green as they headed to the Trainer Tower, but they were defeated by Mewtwo. Also, two Unown of the ! and ? forms followed Giovanni to Birth Island to relay his successful capture of Deoxys back to the Team Rocket Warehouse.
Diamond & Pearl arc
In Knowledge of the Unown I, a D and P Unown befriended Diamond, Pearl, and 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 Team Galactic Grunt blocking Pearl's path to Veilstone City.
Multiple Unown appeared in Halting Honchkrow and Chancing Upon Chingling.
HeartGold & SoulSilver arc
In All About Arceus IV, a massive group of Unown were spawned at the Sinjoh Ruins when Arceus created Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina.
Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!
Multiple Unown appeared in GDZ58.
An Unown appeared in GDZ59.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
Multiple Unown appeared in all of the species' forms in Rampage at the Ruins of Alph!!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Unown (TCG)
The English Pokédex data for Unown cards in the Neo Destiny expansion say that it is believed that the variety of types of Unown is a result of 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 Poké Ball, it will fly off the screen. It then returns with a large swarm, similar to what 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 Spirit, appearing in its F form.
Music
This is a list of music associated with Unown in the Pokémon games.
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G S | When using the Pokégear's radio in or near the Ruins of Alph | Pokégear Radio: Unown | Junichi Masuda | Junichi Masuda |
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Trivia
- Unown was designed by Ken Sugimori, who had wanted to make a Pokémon with a more surreal design.[3]
- In Spell of the Unown: Entei, Professor Oak had some pictures of Unown on his computer which have never appeared in any other media. Some resemble Greek alphabet letters, particularly σ (lowercase sigma), Σ (capital sigma), Π (capital pi), and Ω (capital omega). The top left large image also resembles the Greek ligature, Ȣ (ou). Others resemble the Cyrillic letters ю (yu) and б (lowercase be). The Unown in the top-middle large image resembles the Cyrillic я (ya).
- 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.[citation needed]
- Unown is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 336.
- After Pikachu, Unown is currently represented in the Trading Card Game by the second-highest number of cards of all Pokémon, with 92 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 not been featured in a Ranger series game.
- It is also the only Generation II Pokémon obtainable in Generation VII that cannot have the black clover as its origin mark.
- Due to Unown's letter and Shininess both being determined by IVs 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 Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, but they were not originally available anywhere at the time of release of these games and Colosseum. Those forms were first catchable in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.
- Unown is the only Pokémon in the Sinnoh Pokédex (that is not a Legendary or Mythical Pokémon) not used by any Trainer in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
- The two main official artworks for Unown represent a G-shaped Unown (for Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions) and an F-shaped one (for Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions onward), which may allude to the acronym for Game Freak.
- The original design of the W-shaped Unown used in Pokémon Gold and Silver was altered considerably before Pokémon Crystal, to 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 Hidden Power.
- Unown is the only Pokémon that cannot learn any status moves.
- Starting in Generation IV, where moves were split into categories based on themselves and not their types, Unown can only use its Attack (not Special Attack) stat for confusion damage and Struggle.
- Excluding first partner, Legendary, and Mythical Pokémon, the Unown evolutionary line is the only:
- Generation II evolutionary line that was never obtainable via the Pokémon Dream World in Generation V.
- Generation I, II, III, or IV evolutionary line 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 Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Unown are the only Pokémon that can be found in the wild with no preferred foods.
Origin
Unown's appearances are eyes and corruptions of the 26 letters of the modern Latin alphabet, as well as the exclamation and question marks. Unown's G form specifically may be based on a double-story lowercase 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.
Unown may also be inspired by the Brahmi or Siddham scripts, used in Japan to mark the graves of important Buddhist figures since at least the 8th century. Because not many people could read Siddham at the time, the script came to be regarded as a mysterious language associated with gods and the Buddha, and several characters (especially in Brahmi) either appear or can be modified to appear as very similar to various Unown.
Name origin
Unown may be derived from unknown.
Unknown is literally unknown.
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- ↑ Pokecrystal Disassembly; maps/RuinsOfAlphResearchCenter.asm
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Of the legendary POKéMON, SUICUNE is said to be the closest to HO-OH. I hear there may also be a link to POKéMON known as UNOWN. The POKéMON UNOWN must be sharing a cooperative bond with SUICUNE."
Wise Trio, Pokecrystal Disassembly
- ↑ (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 (English translation by Shmuplations)
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- Psychic-type Pokémon
- Single-type Pokémon
- Gender-unknown Pokémon
- Pokémon without Hidden Abilities
- Pokémon in the Medium Fast experience group
- Black-colored Pokémon
- Body style 01 Pokémon
- No Eggs Discovered group Pokémon
- Pokémon in the Johto Pokédex
- Pokémon in the Sinnoh Pokédex
- Pokémon in the Hisui Pokédex
- Pokémon with a base stat total of 336
- Pokémon with a unique base stat total
- Pokémon with 20 max performance stars
- Pokémon with 21 max performance stars
- Pokémon that cannot learn TMs
- Body size 1 Pokémon
- Pokémon that are not part of an evolutionary line
- Articles needing sources
- Pokémon with different forms
- Pokémon that run from battle