The Unown, originally introduced in the second generation of Pokemon, are believed to be the progenitors of modern language, as their various shapes resemble the characters that make up our alphabet. It makes sense, then, that chronicling all of them would be a major milestone for the first PokeDex of the Hisui region in Pokemon Legends Arceus. In this guide, we’ll show you where to get Unown in Pokemon Legends Arceus.
Unown exists in 28 distinct shapes, one for all 26 letters of the alphabet as well as the exclamation point and question mark. During the main story of Pokemon Legends Arceus, shortly after you successfully enlist the aid of Ursaluna, Professor Laventon will find an Unown stuck to your back. This will prompt him to create a special page in the PokeDex for Unown research, which will fill with Unown writing. This writing, translated from Unown writing into plain English, reveals hints as to where the 28 Unown can be found around Hisui. The Unown are hiding in various places, usually stuck to surfaces. You’re not allowed to battle them, but if you just chuck a regular Poke Ball at one, it should be caught fairly easily.
All Unown Locations in Pokemon Legends Arceus
Unown A
“WITHIN THE SETTLEMENT WHERE TIME RULES”
Unown A can be found in the Diamond Settlement in the Crimson Mirelands. Look at the top of the settlement’s tents, and you should see the Unown stuck to one of the tops.
Unown B
“TURN YOUR EYES UP AT THE VOLCANIC ISLAND”
Fast travel to the Molten Arena in the Cobalt Coastlands (you’ll get there as part of the story’s progression). Look for a high point on the mountain face near where Alpha Ninetails usually spawns to find Unown B. You’ll need a distance ball such as a Jet Ball to catch it.
Unown C
“LOOK TO THE RUINED PILLARS OF CELESTICA”
Visit the Celestica Ruins in the Coronet Highlands and climb to the top of the western pillars with Sneasler. You’ll find Unown C just sort of floating there.
Unown D
“AMONG STUMPS AND CAMPFIRE ASHES IN FIELDS OF GOLD”
Return to the Miss Fortunes’ campfire in the Crimson Mirelands to find Unown D seated atop one of the stumps.
Unown E
“A LONE TREE IN A POND IN THE GROVE”
Go to Grueling Grove in the Obsidian Fieldlands. At the far side of the hill where Alpha Heracross patrols, you should see a lone tree in the middle of a small pond. Unown E is hiding amidst the tree’s branches.
Unown F
“A STONY OUTCROP OVER POOLS OF MUD ON A MIGHTY MOUNTAIN”
Visit the Ancient Quarry in the Obsidian Fieldlands. Near where Alpha Goodra typically spawns, look high up into the rocks to spot Unown F.
Unown G
“ATOP A WATERFALL OF OBSIDIAN”
This is an easy one; make your way to the top of the Obsidian Falls in the Obsidian Fieldlands to find Unown G stuck to the rocks.
Unown H
“A VILLAGE GATEWAY”
Go to the front gate of Jubilife Village and look up at the welcome sign. You’ll find Unown H attempting to blend in with the sign’s writing.
Unown I
“THE LAKE ISLAND WHERE EMOTION RESIDES”
Visit Lake Verity in the Obsidian Fieldlands. Go around the back of the grotto to find Unown I sticking out of the grass.
Unown J
“A NOOK WITHIN A QUARRY”
Enter the Ancient Quarry in the Coronet Highlands. Up on one of the square rock shelves, between two other rocks, you’ll find Unown J perched high.
Unown K
“WHERE STONES PILE HIGH AMID FOGBOUND RUINS”
Go to the Shrouded Ruins in the Crimson Mirelands. There are several stacked stone formations in the vicinity, near the top of one of which is Unown K.
Unown L
“AN IMPASSE IN A CAVE ADORNED BY TWIN FALLS”
Explore Wayward Cave in the Coronet Highlands until you come upon a breakable rock. Use any Pokemon to smash it, revealing Unown L stuck to the wall.
Unown M
“A TREE FELLED ON SLUDGE”
Return to Sludge Mound in the Crimson Mirelands, the same place you fought Ursaluna. There’s a fallen tree leaning in from outside the circle, and if you look inside, you’ll spot Unown M.
Unown N
“TWO HORNS RISING FROM THE SEA”
At Sands Reach in the Cobalt Coastlands, you’ll see two large stone spires jutting out of the water. Unown N is stuck to the top of the northernmost spire.
Unown O
“THREE PILLARS IN A WORLD OF ICE”
Find the hole in the Avalanche Slopes of the Alabaster Icelands that leads to an underground area. Find the section where Alpha Frosslass makes its territory, then look for a large pillar of ice, which you’ll find Unown O stuck near the top of.
Unown P
“AMONG FLOWERS AT THE SPRING WHERE FAIRIES DWELL”
Track down the Fabled Spring in the Coronet Highlands. Look amongst the flowers where the Clefairys are frolicking to find Unown P enjoying the scenery.
Unown Q
“TWIN TREES AT THE SPRING BY THE SEA”
Right next to the entrance to Turnback Cave in the Cobalt Coastlands is a lone tree, hanging from which is Unown Q.
Unown R
“BY THE GRAVE UPON THE CAPE”
At the end of Veilstone Cape in the Cobalt Coastlands is a stone grave. Look within the rock formation right behind that grave to find Unown R.
Unown S
“WHERE STICK AND LOG DAM THE RIVER”
Find the Bidoofs’ Tidewater Dam in the Obsidian Fieldlands. On the water side of the dam, near the Alpha Bibarel, you’ll find Unown S crammed in with the sticks.
Unown T
“GAZE DOWN FROM ATOP THE GREATEST GLACIAL LEGACY”
At Avalugg’s Legacy in the Alabaster Icelands, there are several large blocks of ice sticking out of the ground. At the top of one of the smaller ones near the middle of the area, you’ll find Unown T.
Unown U
“THE UNUSUAL STONE STARING OUT ACROSS THE SNOWFIELDS”
In the Alabaster Icelands, at the top of the waterfall in Heart’s Crag, you’ll find a large statue. Circle around to the back of the statue to find Unown U stuck to its back.
Unown V
“A WITHERED TREE IN THE SPRAWLING RED SWAMP”
Near where the Alpha Hippowdon spawns in the Scarlet Bog of the Crimson Mirelands is a small, bare tree sticking out of the mud. Hanging from one of the tree’s branches is Unown V.
Unown W
“THE LEFT EYE ATOP THE VILLAGE”
Go to the top of the hill next to the training camp in Jubilife Village so you can see the left side of the Magikarp statue on top of Galaxy Hall. Unown W is disguising itself as the statue’s left eye. You’ll need a long-distance ball to catch it.
Unown X
“SCALE THE GRAND TREE”
Return to Grandtree Arena in the Obsidian Fieldlands, the spot where you fought Noble Kleavor. Use Sneasler to climb the gigantic tree, and you’ll find Unown X at the end of one of its lower branches.
Unown Y
“SCALE THE FROZEN FALLS”
Climb to the very top of the frozen waterfall in Icebound Falls of the Alabaster Icelands. Unown Y will be sticking out of the snow on the ground at the top.
Unown Z
“A TIMEWORN SHIP ON A SANDY SHORE”
Look for the derelict boat in Deadwood Haunt in the Cobalt Coastlands closest to the Coastlands Camp. Unown Z is stuck to the remains of the boat’s mast.
Unown !
“A DEAD TREE BY THE HOT SPRING”
Near the Snowfall Hot Springs in the Alabaster Icelands are several tall, dead trees. You’ll find Unown ! hanging from the tallest branch of the dead tree closest to the springs.
Unown ?
“WHERE THINGS HANG TO DRY AT LIVING QUARTERS”
Go around to the back of your living quarters in Jubilife Village to find a laundry line hanging from your window. Alongside a couple of towels, you’ll find Unown ? hanging out to dry.
Where to Get Unown in Pokemon Legends Arceus
Once you’ve successfully caught all 28 variations of Unown, visit the Solaceon Ruins in the Crimson Mirelands, the place where the Miss Fortunes stole the tablet fragment before. Unown will begin spawning en masse in and around the ruins. Not only does this give you a chance to catch more of the things if you so like, as well as battle with them for the purpose of full PokeDex entry completion, but they’ll also start spawning as shinies and Alphas, neither of which could appear in the wild previously.
Remember, a shiny Unown has a dark blue coloration, as opposed to the regular Unown’s jet-black. As for the Alphas, they’ll typically spawn at around level 40, but by the time you’ve caught all 28 of the regular ones, that shouldn’t be much of a problem for your Pokemon. Oh, and if you were wondering, yes, it is possible for a shiny Alpha Unown to spawn, so if you’re craving a new collection challenge, you can try to catch all 28 again as shiny Alphas.
