Finding Unown in Pokemon Go is a surprisingly difficult task – especially if you’re looking to collect all 28 different forms. To help you out, here’s how to get Unown and its Shiny form in Niantic’s mobile game.
While Unown might not seem like the most powerful or rarest ‘mon out there, it gives elusive Pokemon like Larvesta, Kecleon, and Zygarde a run for their money when getting caught.
This Psychic-type Pokemon is hard to track down and even harder to find in Shiny form, as its spawn rates are very low. However, some special events can help boost your chances.
Here’s all you need to collect all Unown forms in Pokemon Go.
How to get Unown in Pokemon Go
Technically, trainers can find Unown through wild encounters, but the odds of actually encountering one are incredibly slim, reportedly popping up in hard-to-access locations. As such, it’s not a very reliable method to catch Unown – and it’s much better to track them down in events instead.
Luckily for Unown hunters, this elusive Pokemon spawned more often during the upcoming Pokemon Go Fest 2024: Global event, which will run from July 13, 2024, until July 14, 2024.
During that time, A, D, G, H, I, N, T, and Y Unown forms appeared in all habitats – Dawn Meadow, Shining Day, Creeping Dusk, and Darkest Night – but only for those who purchase an event ticket and use an incense.
The B and T Unown forms will appear in 1-star Raids during Ultra Unlock: Better Together from July 17, 2024, to July 22, 2024.
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Previously, players could hatch Unown from 10 km Eggs and fight them on Tier 1 Raid battles. They were found as rewards for completing Special/Timed Research Tasks or Collection Challenges.
Can Unown be Shiny in Pokemon Go?
Yes, Unown can be Shiny in Pokemon Go, but not all of its forms, though. The first Shiny Unown were added to the game back in 2020 and since then, the other forms have been joining in, with a few still missing.
Here is every Unown form that can currently be found as a Shiny:
| A | B | C | D | E | F |
| G | H | I | J | L | M |
| N | O | P | R | S | T |
| U | V | X | Y | ! | ? |
There are the Shiny Unown still missing from the game:
- K
- Q
- W
- Z
We will update this guide whenever these Shiny forms are added to Pokemon Go – it’s possible that we could see an Unown Community Day in the future, but this is speculation on our part.
Pokemon Go Unown stats, moves, resistances & weaknesses
As a pure Psychic-type Pokemon, Unown has the following stats:
| ATTACK | DEFENSE | STAMINA | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 136 | 91 | 134 | 1339 |
Unown Fast Moves
- Hidden Power (Normal)
Unown Charged Moves
- Struggle (Normal)
Unown resistances
- Fighting
- Psychic
Unown weaknesses
That’s all you need to know about Unown in Pokemon Go. If you’re a fan of tracking down rare Pokemon, take a look at our guides to catching Kecleon and Larvesta, too. These ‘mons are just as interesting as Unown in terms of their rarity, and they’re a must-have for collectors.
