Wynaut (Pokémon)

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Wynaut Bright Pokémon ソーナノ Sohnano #360 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 Wynaut 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 30.9 lbs. 14.0 kg Wynaut 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
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 0 Speed 0 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 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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 deal 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.

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

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: Wobbuffet and Wynaut send the player on a mission into the Uproar Forest. As thanks for completing it, they help to remodel the rescue base. Wynaut also makes an appearance discussing the identity of the strongest Pokémon with Lombre and Bellsprout in the cutscene that unlocks the Western Cave.
• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky: A different Wobbuffet and Wynaut duo appear in Explorers of Sky, first seen examining a rock outside of Treasure Town. Several days later, the two are seen standing outside an entrance where the rock once was, and usher the player and partner into what is revealed to be Spinda's Café, where the pair manage the Recycle Shop. Later in the game, Wynaut informs the player of any new areas discovered after the introduction of Spinda's Project P.

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

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) Legends: Arceus 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 Starter Pokémon PokéPark Wii Beach Zone, Meeting Place*
Generation V Rumble Blast Cave: Echo Valley Rumble U Secret Warehouse: Walking a Thin Line
Generation VI Battle Trozei Infinite Ruins: Stage 2 Shuffle Event: The Daily Pokémon (#4) Rumble World Dark Land: Murky Cavern (All Areas)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Rayquaza Sea, Entei SeaFinal

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
HP: 95		155 - 202	300 - 394
Attack: 23		25 - 82	45 - 159
Defense: 48		47 - 110	90 - 214
Sp. Atk: 23		25 - 82	45 - 159
Sp. Def: 48		47 - 110	90 - 214
Speed: 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 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× 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

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

For other sprites and images, please see Wynaut images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• In Generation III, Wynaut is the only baby Pokémon found in the wild in the games, on Mirage Island. Oddly, in Generation IV, Wynaut is the only baby Pokémon that cannot be found in the wild.
• Wynaut is one of the few Generation III Pokémon who made a debut before Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire.
• Wynaut has the lowest base Special Attack of all Psychic-type Pokémon.

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 is 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 小 xiǎo and 果然 guǒrán or 果然翁 Guǒránwēng Cantonese Chinese 小果然 Síugwóyìhn* 果然仔 Gwóyìhnjái* From 小 síu and 果然 gwóyìhn or 果然翁 Gwóyìhnyūng From 果然 gwóyìhn or 果然翁 Gwóyìhnyūng and 仔 jái

More languages Thai โซนาโนะ Sonano Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Wynaut (anime)
• Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)
• Baby Pokémon

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