Players can usually find Unown in Johto region in Pokemon Go. It is a Psychic-type Pokemon with many unique appearances. It resembles the letters of the Latin alphabet. Unown is also one of the rarest Pokemon in the game, making it highly sought-after by collectors.
Where to find Unown in Pokemon Go
There are a few different ways to find Unown in Pokemon Go. Unown has 28 different forms, each of which resembles a different letter of the Latin alphabet. There are also two punctuation marks, an exclamation mark (!) and a question mark (?). Here are the most common methods:
- In the wild: Unown can be found in the wild, but it is very rare. The best places to look for Unown are in large, open areas with a lot of PokeStops.
- In eggs: Unown can also be hatched from 10-kilometer eggs. However, the chance of hatching an Unown is very low.
- In raids: Unown can be found in Tier 1 raids. These raids are relatively common, but they can be difficult to beat.
- During events: Unown is sometimes featured in special events, such as Pokemon Go Fest. During these events, Unown is more common and can be found in a variety of locations.
Can you catch Shiny Unown in Pokemon Go?
Shiny Unown is a very rare variant of Unown. It has a different color scheme than regular Unown, and it is even more rare to find. They were released at the start of Pokemon Go Fest 2020 in July 2020.
Unown Global Events
There are a number of events that feature Unown. These events were a great opportunity to find Unown, as they dramatically increased spawn rates.
| Event | Date | Acquire Type | Forms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johto Journey | September 2nd – 9th, 2019 | 10-km Eggs only |      |
| Pokémon GO Fest 2020 | July 25th – 26th, 2020 | Ticket-holders only |   |
| Enigma Week | August 7th – 14th, 2020 | Tier 2 Raids only |      |
| GO Fest 2020 makeup event | August 16th, 2020 | For ticket-holders only |   |
| Pokémon GO Fest 2021 | July 17th – 18th, 2021 | Ticket-holders only |   |
| Ultra Unlock Part 1: Time | July 23rd – August 6th, 2021 | Tier 1 Raids only |  |
| Pokémon GO Tour: Johto | February 26th, 2022 | Ticket-holders only |       |
| Pokémon GO Tour: Johto | February 26th, 2022 | All players, Tier 1 Raids only |  |
| Pokémon GO Fest 2022 | June 4th – 5th, 2022 | Ticket-holders only |     |
| Adventure Week 2022 | June 7th – 12th, 2022 | Tier 1 Raids only |  |
| 6th Anniversary | July 6th – 12th, 2022 | Tier 1 Raids only |  |
| Hisuian Discoveries | July 27th – August 2nd, 2022 | Tier 1 Raids only |  |
| Bug Out 2022 | August 10th – 16th, 2022 | Tier 1 Raids only |  |
| Pokémon GO Fest 2022 Finale | August 27th, 2022 | Ticket-holders only |        |
| Psychic Spectacular 2022 | September 6th – 12th, 2022 | Tier 1 Raids only |    |
| Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Global | February 25th – 26th, 2023 | Incense only |     |
| Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Global | August 26th – 27th, 2023 | Incense only |       |
| A Paldean Adventure | September 5th – 10th, 2023 | Tier 1 Raids only |      |
| Ultra Unlock: Paldea | September 10th – 15th, 2023 | Tier 1 Raids only |      |
| Psychic Spectacular 2023 | September 20th – 24th, 2023 | Tier 1 Raids only |    |
Regional Unown Events
| Method | Maximum CP | Details |
| Wild | 1,015, 1,100 (weather boosted) | In wild since 2017 Feb 16 |
| Eggs | 677 | Increased chance/Previously in: 10-km – Johto Journey: 2019 Sep 2 – 9 (ALRTU) |
| Raid Battles | 677, 846 (weather boosted) | Tier 1 CP 3,808 |
| Research tasks | 508 | Special Research/Timed Research: Level 50 Challenge – Completing 1st part (random), Collection Challenge: Pokemon GO Tour: Johto – Raid (GJORTU) |
