Wynaut (Pokmon) - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokmon encyclopedia
Publish date: 2024-09-02
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.)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
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| Generation III | | Hoenn
#160 | | Kanto
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| FireRed | It tends to move in a pack with others. They cluster in a tight group to sleep in a cave. |
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| Black | It grows stronger by pushing up against others en masse. It loves eating sweet fruit. |
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| Black 2 | It grows stronger by pushing up against others en masse. It loves eating sweet fruit. |
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| Generation VI | | Kalos
Coastal #118 | | Hoenn
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| X | It tends to move in a pack with others. They cluster in a tight group to sleep in a cave. |
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| Y | It grows strong by pushing up against others en masse. It loves eating sweet fruit. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Generation VIII | | Galar
#216 | | Sinnoh
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| This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus. |
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| Sword | It tends to move in a pack. Individuals squash against one another to toughen their spirits. |
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| Shield | It tends to move in a pack with others. They cluster in a tight group to sleep in a cave. |
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| Brilliant Diamond | They grow strong by pushing up against one another en masse. They love eating sweet fruit. |
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Game locations
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In side games
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In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
Wynaut is available in Sword and Shield and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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By transfer from another generation
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- 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
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Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush | Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds | Base HP: 58 | | | Base Attack: 63 | Base Defense: 47 | Base Speed: 50 |
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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 |
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Evolution data
Sprites
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In the anime
Major appearances
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!.
A Trainer's Wynaut appeared in HZ048.
A Trainer's Wynaut appeared in HZ049.
Pokédex entries
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Wynaut debuted in The Last Battle XIII, where it was sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
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)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?" This plays off 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.
In other languages
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| More languages |  Hindi | सचि Sachi | From सच्ची sachchi |  Thai | โซนาโนะ Sonano | Transcription of Japanese name |
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See also
External links
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