What is Unown weak to?

In Diamond & Pearl, watch for Pinsir (Bug), Gengar (Ghost), and Houndoom (Dark) when using Unown. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.

In Diamond & Pearl, Unown has niche appeal at best. 336 base stats means you're fighting uphill by mid-game. There are better Psychic Pokemon available.

In Diamond & Pearl, 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.

What is the best ability for Unown?

In Diamond & Pearl, Run Levitate on Unown. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche.

What are Unown's strengths?

In Diamond & Pearl, 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.

Unown - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Mixed

Balanced

DTier

48Speed · Slow

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.

Base Stats

Avg

HP48

Attack72

Defense48

Sp. Atk72

Sp. Def48

Speed48

Total336

Details

Catch Rate

Easy225 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium1M XP

Height0.5 m

Weight5.0 kg

Base XP118

Abilities

Levitate

Evades ground moves.

Levitate grants Ground immunity

EV Yield

No EV yield

Pokedex Entries

Shaped like ancient writing, it is a huge mystery whether language or UNOWN came first.

Unown Weakness

Bug, Ghost, and Dark moves hit Unown for super-effective damage. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.

Unown Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Bug, Ghost, Dark
0.5x (Resist)	Fighting, Psychic

Type ChartVulnerable

3Weak

2Resist

1Immune

Score-4

Gen IV Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Bug Ghost Dark

½xResist

Fighting Psychic

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Ground

STAB (2)

Fighting Poison

How to Beat Unown in Diamond & Pearl (Best Counters)

Spiritomb GhostDark	C
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Feint AttackLv. 7 Ominous WindLv. 25 ThiefTM46 Damage vs Unown Shadow Ball 2x 121-142%KO Feint Attack 2x 91-108%KO Ominous Wind 2x 91-108%KO Thief 2x 91-108%KO View Spiritomb builds →
Murkrow DarkFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 AssuranceLv. 25 ThiefTM46 PaybackTM66 Damage vs Unown Shadow Ball 2x 76-90% Assurance 2x 87-104%KO Thief 2x 87-104%KO Payback 2x 74-88% View Murkrow builds →
Misdreavus Ghost	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 ThiefTM46 PaybackTM66 AstonishLv. 10 Damage vs Unown Shadow Ball 2x 114-135%KO Thief 2x 45-54% Payback 2x 38-46% Astonish 2x 36-42% View Misdreavus builds →
Nuzleaf GrassDark	D
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 ThiefTM46 PaybackTM66 Damage vs Unown Shadow Ball 2x 60-72% Thief 2x 74-88% Payback 2x 65-77% View Nuzleaf builds →
Stunky PoisonDark	D
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Shadow ClawTM65 ThiefTM46 PaybackTM66 Damage vs Unown Shadow Ball 2x 45-54% Shadow Claw 2x 54-64% Thief 2x 72-85% Payback 2x 58-69% View Stunky builds →

Diamond & Pearl 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

No Evolution

#201UnownDoes not evolve

Breeding

Unavailable

Undiscovered egg group

Diamond & Pearl Unown Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 4.

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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

Lv 1

Hidden Power

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TM Moves

Unown can't learn any TM moves

Egg Moves

Unown doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Unown can't learn any Tutor moves

Diamond & Pearl Unown Locations

Unown's scattered across 16 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.

Best Locations to Catch Unown in Diamond & Pearl

Unown appears in 16 walking locations at Lv. 14-25 across Diamond and Pearl. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.

Solaceon Ruins - Corridor 1/Side Chambers

DiamondGrass Lv.14-25 Ruins

CommonEarly

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Solaceon Ruins - Corridor 1/Side Chambers

PearlGrass Lv.14-25 Ruins

CommonEarly

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Solaceon Ruins - Corridor 2

DiamondGrass Lv.14-25 Ruins

CommonEarly

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Solaceon Ruins - Corridor 2

PearlGrass Lv.14-25 Ruins

CommonEarly

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Solaceon Ruins - Corridor 3

PearlGrass Lv.14-25 Ruins

CommonEarly

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Solaceon Ruins - Corridor 3

DiamondGrass Lv.14-25 Ruins

CommonEarly

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Solaceon Ruins - Corridor 4

PearlGrass Lv.14-25 Ruins

CommonEarly

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Solaceon Ruins - Corridor 4

DiamondGrass Lv.14-25 Ruins

CommonEarly

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Solaceon Ruins - Corridor 5

DiamondGrass Lv.14-25 Ruins

CommonEarly

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Solaceon Ruins - Corridor 5

PearlGrass Lv.14-25 Ruins

CommonEarly

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Solaceon Ruins - Corridor 6

DiamondGrass Lv.14-25 Ruins

CommonEarly

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Solaceon Ruins - Corridor 6

PearlGrass Lv.14-25 Ruins

CommonEarly

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Solaceon Ruins - Corridor 7

DiamondGrass Lv.14-25 Ruins

CommonEarly

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Solaceon Ruins - Corridor 7

PearlGrass Lv.14-25 Ruins

CommonEarly

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Solaceon Ruins - Maniac Tunnel entrance

DiamondGrass Lv.14-25 Ruins

CommonEarly

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Solaceon Ruins - Maniac Tunnel entrance

PearlGrass Lv.14-25 Ruins

CommonEarly

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Unown Guide

In Diamond & Pearl, watch for Pinsir (Bug), Gengar (Ghost), and Houndoom (Dark) when using Unown. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.
In Diamond & Pearl, Unown has niche appeal at best. 336 base stats means you're fighting uphill by mid-game. There are better Psychic Pokemon available.
In Diamond & Pearl, 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 Diamond & Pearl, 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 Diamond & Pearl, 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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Heracross BugFighting	B
Available Move Moves Night SlashLv. 1 Damage vs Unown Night Slash 2x 85-102%KO View Heracross builds →
Anorith RockBug	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Upcoming Move Moves Fury CutterLv. 37 Learns Fury Cutter at Level 37 View Anorith builds →
Pineco Bug	D
Upcoming Move Moves PaybackLv. 28 Learns Payback at Level 28 View Pineco builds →
Surskit BugWater	D
Upcoming Move Moves View Surskit builds →

Murkrow DarkFlying	C
Available Moves Moves ThiefTM46 PursuitLv. 5 AstonishLv. 1 Damage vs Unown Thief 2x 86-102%KO Pursuit 2x 59-71% Astonish 2x 31-37% View Murkrow builds →
Misdreavus Ghost	C
Available Moves Moves ThiefTM46 AstonishLv. 10 Damage vs Unown Thief 2x 46-54% Astonish 2x 37-46% View Misdreavus builds →
Beautifly BugFlying	D
TM Move Moves ThiefTM46 Damage vs Unown Thief 2x 47-58% View Beautifly builds →
Drifloon GhostFlying	D
Obtain MethodValley Windworks Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves ThiefTM46 PaybackLv. 17 AstonishLv. 6 Damage vs Unown Thief 2x 39-47% Payback 2x 34-41% Astonish 2x 34-41% View Drifloon builds →
Surskit BugWater	D
TM Move Moves ThiefTM46 Damage vs Unown Thief 2x 31-37% View Surskit builds →

Spiritomb GhostDark	C
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Sucker PunchLv. 31 Feint AttackLv. 7 Ominous WindLv. 25 Damage vs Unown Shadow Ball 2x 120-142%KO Sucker Punch 2x 105-125%KO Feint Attack 2x 92-109%KO Ominous Wind 2x 92-109%KO View Spiritomb builds →
Drapion PoisonDark	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Knock OffLv. 23 BiteLv. 1 ThiefTM46 Damage vs Unown Shadow Ball 2x 59-70% Knock Off 2x 98-115%KO Bite 2x 89-105%KO Thief 2x 89-105%KO View Drapion builds →
Absol Dark	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Shadow ClawTM65 BiteLv. 28 ThiefTM46 Damage vs Unown Shadow Ball 2x 68-81% Shadow Claw 2x 93-110%KO Bite 2x 120-142%KO Thief 2x 120-142%KO View Absol builds →
Murkrow DarkFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 AssuranceLv. 25 Feint AttackLv. 35 ThiefTM46 Damage vs Unown Shadow Ball 2x 76-90% Assurance 2x 87-102%KO Feint Attack 2x 87-102%KO Thief 2x 87-102%KO View Murkrow builds →
Nuzleaf GrassDark	D
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Feint AttackLv. 31 ThiefTM46 PaybackTM66 Damage vs Unown Shadow Ball 2x 59-70% Feint Attack 2x 75-89% Thief 2x 75-89% Payback 2x 64-76% View Nuzleaf builds →

Spiritomb GhostDark	C
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Sucker PunchLv. 31 Feint AttackLv. 7 Ominous WindLv. 25 Damage vs Unown Shadow Ball 2x 119-141%KO Sucker Punch 2x 104-122%KO Feint Attack 2x 91-107%KO Ominous Wind 2x 91-107%KO View Spiritomb builds →
Drapion PoisonDark	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Knock OffLv. 23 BiteLv. 1 ThiefTM46 Damage vs Unown Shadow Ball 2x 57-67% Knock Off 2x 96-113%KO Bite 2x 88-104%KO Thief 2x 88-104%KO View Drapion builds →
Absol Dark	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Shadow ClawTM65 BiteLv. 28 ThiefTM46 Damage vs Unown Shadow Ball 2x 67-80% Shadow Claw 2x 93-110%KO Bite 2x 119-141%KO Thief 2x 119-141%KO View Absol builds →
Murkrow DarkFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 AssuranceLv. 25 Feint AttackLv. 35 ThiefTM46 Damage vs Unown Shadow Ball 2x 74-88% Assurance 2x 86-101%KO Feint Attack 2x 86-101%KO Thief 2x 86-101%KO View Murkrow builds →
Sableye DarkGhost	D
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Shadow ClawTM65 Knock OffLv. 29 Feint AttackLv. 32 Damage vs Unown Shadow Ball 2x 91-107%KO Shadow Claw 2x 91-107%KO Knock Off 2x 83-98% Feint Attack 2x 78-92% View Sableye builds →

Spiritomb GhostDark	C
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Sucker PunchLv. 31 Feint AttackLv. 7 Ominous WindLv. 25 Damage vs Unown Shadow Ball 2x 118-140%KO Sucker Punch 2x 104-123%KO Feint Attack 2x 90-106%KO Ominous Wind 2x 90-106%KO View Spiritomb builds →
Drapion PoisonDark	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Knock OffLv. 23 BiteLv. 1 ThiefTM46 Damage vs Unown Shadow Ball 2x 56-67% Knock Off 2x 94-111%KO Bite 2x 87-103%KO Thief 2x 87-103%KO View Drapion builds →
Absol Dark	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Shadow ClawTM65 BiteLv. 28 ThiefTM46 Damage vs Unown Shadow Ball 2x 68-80% Shadow Claw 2x 91-109%KO Bite 2x 118-140%KO Thief 2x 118-140%KO View Absol builds →
Sneasel DarkIce	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Shadow ClawTM65 Feint AttackLv. 14 ThiefTM46 Damage vs Unown Shadow Ball 2x 40-48% Shadow Claw 2x 70-84% Feint Attack 2x 91-109%KO Thief 2x 91-109%KO View Sneasel builds →
Sableye DarkGhost	D
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Shadow ClawTM65 Knock OffLv. 29 Feint AttackLv. 32 Damage vs Unown Shadow Ball 2x 90-106%KO Shadow Claw 2x 90-106%KO Knock Off 2x 82-97% Feint Attack 2x 77-91% View Sableye builds →

Scizor BugSteel	A
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves Bullet Punch Superpower U Turn Pursuit Damage vs Unown Bullet Punch 81-96% Superpower 81-95% U Turn 2x 285-335%KO Pursuit 2x 109-128%KO View Scizor builds →
Gengar GhostPoison	A
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves Shadow Ball Focus Blast SubstituteUtility Explosion Damage vs Unown Shadow Ball 2x 257-303%KO Focus Blast 64-76% Explosion 111-131%KO View Gengar builds →
Forretress BugSteel	B
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves Rapid Spin SpikesHazard Explosion Payback Damage vs Unown Rapid Spin 25-30% Explosion 124-146%KO Payback 2x 51-60% View Forretress builds →
Weavile DarkIce	B
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves Ice Shard Night Slash Low Kick PursuitSTAB Damage vs Unown Ice Shard 47-56% Pursuit 2x 95-111%KO View Weavile builds →
Dusknoir Ghost	B
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves Shadow Sneak Will O Wisp Ice Punch Pain Split Damage vs Unown Shadow Sneak 2x 91-108%KO View Dusknoir builds →