Wynaut (Pokémon)

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Wynaut
Bright Pokémon
ソーナノ
Sohnano
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Wynaut



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Psychic Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Shadow Tag Cacophony
Cacophony
Telepathy
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
125 (25.7%)
Breeding
Egg Group
No Eggs Discovered
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
2'00" 0.6 m
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Weight
30.9 lbs. 14.0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
44
Gen. III-IV
Unknown
IV
52
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 1
Wynaut
1
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
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Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
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Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
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HP
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Def
0
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0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
Blue
Base friendship
70
External Links

Wynaut (Japanese: ソーナノ Sohnano) is a Psychic-type baby Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

It evolves into Wobbuffet starting at level 15.

Biology

Wynaut is a small, bipedal Pokémon covered in blue fur. Its head is spherical with ear-like, fingerless arms on either side and a bulbous growth on its forehead. It has a wide mouth with a serrated upper jaw and a pink tongue. Its eyes appear closed, each curving upward to a point in the center. The fur on its body ends in a zigzag pattern, extending over its short legs. Wynaut's tail is long and completely black, ending in a round, flattened tip with a white, eye-like spot.

Wynaut tends to live in caves and travel in herds. It will test its endurance by squeezing up against other Wynaut at night. In doing so, it strengthens itself, toughens its spirit, and learns to launch powerful counterattacks. When angered, it will slap the ground with its tail. As it loves to eat sweet fruit, it is also drawn to fruit gardens.

Prior to Generation V, Wynaut and its evolved form, Wobbuffet, were the only known Pokémon that could have Shadow Tag as an Ability.

Evolution

Wynaut evolves into Wobbuffet.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

 
Unevolved
Wynaut
 Psychic 

 
First evolution
Wobbuffet
 Psychic 


In the anime

 
Wynaut in the anime

Major appearances

Wynaut (anime)

Wynaut debuted during the Blackthorn City arc, which began in Fangs for Nothin' and ended in Why? Wynaut!. However, Jessie's Wobbuffet, Ash's Bayleef, and Ash's Noctowl were the only ones to see it throughout the entire storyline.

Other

In Camp Pikachu, a Wynaut helped Pikachu and his friends, including the Pichu Brothers, get to the Pichu Brothers' next train to Big Town. At the end of the episode, the same Wynaut called several other Wynaut, apparently its friends, to help the gang move a cart out of the way.

In Who, What, When, Where, Wynaut?, multiple Wynaut were the only inhabitants of Mirage Island.

In Pikachu's Island Adventure, six Wynaut, two Pichu, and a Buizel were forced off their island by Meowth and his cronies, who claimed the island for themselves. As a result, Pikachu and his friends agreed to help them reclaim the island.

In The Brockster Is In!, Normajean's Wynaut was badly poisoned by a Tentacruel, as were several of her other baby Pokémon. It was then healed by a Softboiled from Brock's Chansey.

In A Fork in the Road! A Parting of the Ways!, Dr. White owns three Wynaut that would play with his Wobbuffet as well as Jessie's.

In Showdown at the Gates of Warp!, due to Dialga and Palkia's influence, Jessie's Wobbuffet devolved into a Wynaut. It was later reverted in the same episode.

Minor appearances

A Wynaut appeared in a flashback in Delcatty Got Your Tongue.

A Wynaut appeared in a fantasy in The Right Place and the Right Mime.

In Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade, a Wynaut attended Meloetta's concert.

A Wynaut appeared in Cloudy Fate, Bright Future!, under the ownership of a Psychic.

A Trainer's Wynaut appeared in Mind-Boggling Dynamax!.

A Trainer's Wynaut appeared in Toughing It Out!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
AG113 Wynaut May's Pokédex Wynaut, the Bright Pokémon. Wynaut are the pre-evolved form of Wobbuffet. They travel in herds, and at night, retire into caves, where they sleep together in groups.

In the manga

 
Wynaut in Ash & Pikachu

Pokémon Adventures

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

Wynaut debuted in The Last Battle XIII, where it was sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

Ruby & Sapphire arc

In With a Spoink in Your Step II, multiple wild Wynaut were living at Mirage Island, where Ruby and Sapphire were training for the upcoming battle against Maxie and Archie.

In the TCG

Main article: Wynaut (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Hoenn
#160
Kanto
#—
Ruby Wynaut can always be seen with a big, happy smile on its face. Look at its tail to determine if it is angry. When angered, this Pokémon will be slapping the ground with its tail.
Sapphire Wynaut gather on moonlit nights to play by squeezing up against each other. By being squeezed, this Pokémon gains endurance and is trained to dole out powerful counterattacks.
Emerald A Wynaut loves to eat sweet fruits. It cleverly picks fruits using its earlike arms. They gather in fruit gardens, drawn by the fragrance.
FireRed It tends to move in a pack with others. They cluster in a tight group to sleep in a cave.
LeafGreen
Generation IV Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#—
Diamond It grows stronger by pushing up against others en masse. It loves eating sweet fruit.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold It tends to move in a pack. Individuals squash against one another to toughen their spirits.
SoulSilver
Generation V Unova
#—
Black It grows stronger by pushing up against others en masse. It loves eating sweet fruit.
White
Black 2 It grows stronger by pushing up against others en masse. It loves eating sweet fruit.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Coastal #118
Hoenn
#167
X It tends to move in a pack with others. They cluster in a tight group to sleep in a cave.
Y It grows strong by pushing up against others en masse. It loves eating sweet fruit.
Omega Ruby Wynaut can always be seen with a big, happy smile on its face. Look at its tail to determine if it is angry. When angered, this Pokémon will be slapping the ground with its tail.
Alpha Sapphire Wynaut gather on moonlit nights to play by squeezing up against each other. By being squeezed, this Pokémon gains endurance and is trained to dole out powerful counterattacks.
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
#216
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
Sword It tends to move in a pack. Individuals squash against one another to toughen their spirits.
Shield It tends to move in a pack with others. They cluster in a tight group to sleep in a cave.
Brilliant Diamond They grow strong by pushing up against one another en masse. They love eating sweet fruit.
Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea
#—
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Hatch Egg received from an old couple in Lavaridge Town
Route 130 (Mirage Island)
Emerald
Hatch Egg received from an old couple in Lavaridge Town
Route 130 (Mirage Island)
FireRed LeafGreen
Breed Wobbuffet holding a Lax Incense
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Breed Wobbuffet holding a Lax Incense
Platinum
Breed Wobbuffet holding a Lax Incense
HeartGold SoulSilver
Breed Wobbuffet holding a Lax Incense
Pal Park
Field
Generation V
Black White
Route 2 (Swarm)
Black 2 White 2
Breed Wobbuffet holding a Lax Incense
Generation VI
X Y
Breed Wobbuffet holding a Lax Incense
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Hatch Egg received from an old couple in Lavaridge Town
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Pokémon Bank
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Pokémon Bank
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Breed Wobbuffet holding a Lax Incense
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
Unobtainable


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Channel
Springleaf Field
Pinball: R&S
Hatch from Egg
Trozei!
Endless Level 11, Forever Level 60, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Buried Relic (1F-4F), Solar Cave (1F-3F)
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Marine Resort (1F-11F)
MD Sky
Marine Resort (1F-11F)
Ranch
Hayley's trades
MD Stormy
Hero Pokémon
PokéPark Wii
Beach Zone, Meeting Place*
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Cave: Echo Valley
PokéPark 2
Tech Area
Rumble U
Secret Warehouse: Walking a Thin Line
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Infinite Ruins: Stage 2
Rumble World
Dark Land: Murky Cavern (All Areas)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Rayquaza Sea, Entei SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Western Cave (1F-3F), Buried Relic (1F-3F), Solar Cave (1F-3F)
Mystery House: Waterfall Pond
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Event: The Daily Pokémon (#4)


In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
RS Pokémon Center New York Campaign 3 Wynaut English United States 5 July 31 to August 6, 2004
RSEFRLG PokéPark Egg Wynaut Japanese Japan 5 March 12 to May 8, 2005

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Ranch   Colbur Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
95
155 - 202 300 - 394
23
25 - 82 45 - 159
48
47 - 110 90 - 214
23
25 - 82 45 - 159
48
47 - 110 90 - 214
23
25 - 82 45 - 159
Total:
260
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Power
1/3 ☆☆
Skill
1/4 ☆☆☆
Stamina
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Jump
2/3 ★★
Total
10/20 ★★☆☆


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None

Learnset

Wynaut is available in Sword and Shield and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

By leveling up

Generation VIII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Counter Fighting Physical 0000 100100% 20
011 Mirror Coat Psychic Special 0000 100100% 20
011 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 00——% 25
011 Destiny Bond Ghost Status 0000 00——% 5
011 Splash Normal Status 0000 00——% 40
011 Charm Fairy Status 0000 100100% 20
011 Encore Normal Status 0000 100100% 5
011 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000 00——% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wynaut
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Wynaut
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

SwSh

Generation VIII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM19 TM19 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 25
TM29 TM29 Charm Fairy Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TR17 TR17 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TR30 TR30 Encore Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wynaut
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Wynaut
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

BDSP

Generation VIII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM20 TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 25
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wynaut
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Wynaut
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Wynaut in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Wynaut in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wynaut
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Wynaut
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wynaut
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Wynaut
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
III IV V VI VII Tickle Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
  • Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
  • A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wynaut
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Wynaut
  • × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Astonish Wynaut (Diamond & Pearl 42)
Flail Wynaut (EX Power Keepers 70)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS
   
Acquisition: Hatch
Pokémon Trozei!
 
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 9.6%
Friend Area: Echo Cave
Phrases
51%-100% HP Wynaut likes to be with friends!
26%-50% HP Wynaut has only half HP left.
1%-25% HP Wynaut has no power...
Level up Wynaut leveled up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: E
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack
Defense ●●
Speed ●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
  Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds Base HP: 58
Base Attack: 63 Base Defense: 47 Base Speed: 50
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
  PokéPark Pad entry:
Wynaut went to an island in the Beach Zone looking for Berries. But the bridge broke and he got stuck. You helped him by building a bridge.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
 
PokéPark Pad entry:
Everyone in the Tech Area cares for Wynaut. He is a good friend of Kirlia.
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Psychic
Attack Power: ★★★★

 

Pokémon Shuffle
 
Psychic
  Attack Power: 30 - 85   5

#267
 

Stabilize
Sometimes erases one of the foe's disruptions on the board.


Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 216 Base Attack: 41 Base Defense: 86
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement:   50
Fast Attacks: Splash, Counter
Charged Attacks: Mirror Coat

Evolution data

 
Baby form
Wynaut
 Psychic 
 
Breed
holding Lax Incense



 
Level 15
 
First evolution
Wobbuffet
 Psychic 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
       
       
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation
HOME
   
  For other sprites and images, please see Wynaut images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

Origin

Like its evolved form, Wynaut is probably based on an Okiagari-koboshi doll, a Japanese traditional doll with squinted eyes that stands back upright when pushed over. It is a symbol of perseverance.

Name origin

Wynaut may be a play on the phrase, "Why not?"

Sohnano is homophonous with the phrase そうなの? Sō na no?, which means "Really?" or "Is that so?" It is played off by its evolution, Wobbuffet, whose Japanese name of Sonans is homophonous with the interjection そうなんす Sō na-n-su, which roughly means, "That's the way it is." Together, they make for a potential perpetual conversation of, "Really?" followed by, "That's the way it is," and so on, as seen in Camp Pikachu.

Other languages' names for the Pokémon in this family, due to the fact that they were introduced in different generations, do not feature this pun.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese ソーナノ Sohnano From そうなの sō na no
  French Okéoké From Okay
  Spanish Wynaut Same as English name
  German Isso From Ist so
  Italian Wynaut Same as English name
  Korean 마자 Maza*
그래용 Geuraeyong*
From 맞아요 majayo
From 그래? Geurae? or 그래 geurae
  Mandarin Chinese 小果然 Xiǎoguǒrán From xiǎo and 果然 guǒrán or 果然翁 Guǒránwēng
  Cantonese Chinese 小果然 Síugwóyìhn*
果然仔 Gwóyìhnjái*
From síu and 果然 gwóyìhn or 果然翁 Gwóyìhnyūng
From 果然 gwóyìhn or 果然翁 Gwóyìhnyūng and jái


See also

External links


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