Unown
Psychic-type, Generation 2. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 361.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Hidden Power Struggle
Type effectiveness
Damage Unown takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 361
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 677 CP
Unown moves
1 fast · 1 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Power Best | Normal | 15 | 15 | 1.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Struggle Best | Normal | 35 | 0 | 2.0s | 17.5 | — |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Power | Normal | 9 | 8 | 2 | 4.50 | 4.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Struggle | Normal | 35 | 100 | 0.35 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Hidden Power (10 DPS); Hidden Power builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Raids
- Status
- Unown is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Unown
How to get Unown
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 27 | 1,024 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 27 | 1,109 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 644 | 694 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 801 | 863 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 644 | 694 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 487 | 524 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 644 | 694 |
Is Unown good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Unown has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (136), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 16 |
| Lv 2 | 52 |
| Lv 3 | 88 |
| Lv 4 | 124 |
| Lv 5 | 159 |
| Lv 6 | 195 |
| Lv 7 | 231 |
| Lv 8 | 267 |
| Lv 9 | 302 |
| Lv 10 | 338 |
| Lv 11 | 372 |
| Lv 12 | 406 |
| Lv 13 | 440 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 474 |
| Lv 15 | 508 |
| Lv 16 | 541 |
| Lv 17 | 575 |
| Lv 18 | 609 |
| Lv 19 | 643 |
| Lv 20 | 677 |
| Lv 21 | 711 |
| Lv 22 | 745 |
| Lv 23 | 778 |
| Lv 24 | 812 |
| Lv 25 | 846 |
| Lv 26 | 880 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 914 |
| Lv 28 | 948 |
| Lv 29 | 982 |
| Lv 30 | 1,015 |
| Lv 31 | 1,032 |
| Lv 32 | 1,049 |
| Lv 33 | 1,066 |
| Lv 34 | 1,083 |
| Lv 35 | 1,100 |
| Lv 36 | 1,117 |
| Lv 37 | 1,134 |
| Lv 38 | 1,151 |
| Lv 39 | 1,168 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,185 |
| Lv 41 | 1,200 |
| Lv 42 | 1,215 |
| Lv 43 | 1,230 |
| Lv 44 | 1,245 |
| Lv 45 | 1,261 |
| Lv 46 | 1,276 |
| Lv 47 | 1,292 |
| Lv 48 | 1,308 |
| Lv 49 | 1,324 |
| Lv 50 | 1,339 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0201
- Height
- 0.51 m
- Weight
- 5.00 kg
- Game ID
- V0201_POKEMON_UNOWN
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Unown in Pokemon GO?
Unown's best moveset is Hidden Power (fast) with Struggle (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Unown's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Unown takes super effective damage from Bug, Dark, Ghost-type moves. It resists Fighting, Psychic, so avoid those types against it.
What is Unown's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Unown reaches 1,339 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,185 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Unown?
A perfect 15/15/15 Unown shows 677 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 846 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Unown in Pokemon GO?
Unown spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Unown be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Unown depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.