Unown in Pokémon GO
By Matt · Updated Quick answer
Unown is Psychic type, so it's weak to Bug, Dark and Ghost.
What is Unown weak to?
Unown is Psychic type, so it takes extra damage from Bug, Dark and Ghost attacks.
Defending Unown 
Psychic
Psychic Hits it hard
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Bug160% damage 1.6× -
Dark160% damage 1.6× -
Ghost160% damage 1.6×
Bounces off
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Fighting62.5% damage - Psychic62.5% damage
Leave Fighting and Psychic attackers at home: Unown resists them.
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FAQ
What is Unown weak to in Pokémon GO?
Unown is Psychic type. It's weak to Bug, Dark and Ghost. It resists Fighting and Psychic.
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