Wynaut (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Wynaut (disambiguation).

Wynaut ソーナノ Sohnano #360
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Type Psychic ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Bright Pokémon
Abilities Shadow Tag ----- Blue-Striped ----- Telepathy Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn #160 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 2'00" Imperial 0.6 m Metric 2'00"/0.6 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 30.9 lbs. Imperial 14.0 kg Metric 30.9 lbs./14.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Blue	Catch rate 125 (16.3%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Undiscovered group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 1 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 44 Battle Exp.: 441*
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 Template:Type2 baby Pokémon.

It evolves into Wobbuffet starting at level 15.

Biology

Physiology

Wynaut is a small, cyan-colored Pokémon with a balloon-shaped body. Wynaut has a black tail with an eye-spot on it that looks similar to the design of Unown. It has a pair of earlike arms on the sides of its head. There is a round, bulbous growth on Wynaut's forehead. Its face, as with Wobbuffet, is an east Asian emote.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Wynaut is somewhat skilled at countering enemy attacks, although doesn't do so as well as Wobbuffet can. Like Wobbuffet, Wynaut are incapable of harming foes outside of counterattacks. Wynaut have high endurance, which they hone by squeezing up against one another on moonlit nights.

Behavior

Wynaut are always smiling, even when they're not happy. As a result, it communicates its emotions through its tail. If a Wynaut is slapping the ground with its tail, it is angry. On moonlit nights, hordes of Wynaut will gather to squeeze up against one another. The intent of this activity is to strengthen their endurance and allow for more powerful counterattacks. They are drawn to fruit gardens by the scent and will pick fruit with their earlike arms.

Habitat

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Cave Pokémon

Wynaut is only found on Mirage Island, where it is the sole species. It is unknown why Wynaut only appear there. Mirage Island is also the only place the Liechi Berry is found naturally. This leads to the theory that they need to feed on the Liechi Berry to survive in the wild.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

It loves eating sweet fruit. The fragrance of a fruit garden will attract Wynaut in large numbers.

In the anime

Wynaut in the anime

Major appearances

Wynaut first appeared during the Blackthorn City arc (Fangs for Nothin' - Why? Wynaut!), but Jessie's Wobbuffet, Ash's Bayleef and Ash's Noctowl were the only ones to see it.

A Wynaut also appeared in Camp Pikachu. This Bright Pokémon helped Pikachu and co. help the Pichu Brothers get to the next train to Big Town.

In Who, What, When, Where, Wynaut?, a plan of Team Rocket's backfired and sent everyone to Mirage Island. The only inhabitants of this island were none other than Wynaut, though it wasn't seen by any of the human characters other than May and Drew.

Minor appearances

A Wynaut was seen among other baby Pokémon in The Brockster Is In!, and, like the others, was nursed back to health by Brock's newly-evolved Chansey.

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, and retire to caves where they sleep together in groups.

In the manga

A Wynaut first made a cameo as one of the many trainer-owned Pokémon who were transported to stop Ho-Oh and Lugia's rampage in Volume 14. Later, many wild Wynaut made an appearance in the Mirage Island, where Ruby and Sapphire trained for the upcoming battle against Maxie and Archie.

In the TCG

Main article: Wynaut (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: 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.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III 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 {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond It grows stronger by pushing up against others en masse. It loves eating sweet fruit. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold It tends to move in a pack. Individuals squash against one another to toughen their spirits. SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black It grows stronger by pushing up against others en masse. It loves eating sweet fruit. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Common Mirage Island Emerald Common Mirage Island FireRed LeafGreen None Breed Wobbuffet holding Lax Incense Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Breed Wobbuffet holding Lax Incense Platinum None Breed Wobbuffet holding Lax Incense HeartGold SoulSilver None Breed Wobbuffet holding Lax Incense Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White Swarm Route 2 Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Channel	Springleaf Field
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Hatch from egg
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 11 Forever Level 60 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Buried Relic (1F-4F) Solar Cave (1F-3F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Marine Resort (B1-B19)
My Pokémon Ranch	Random trade with Hayley *
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Cave: Echo Valley
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Beach Zone, Meeting Place *

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 V, 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× 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× 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× 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× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Splash Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 00Start Charm Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 00Start Encore Normal Status 0000— 100100% 5 1515 Counter Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 20 1515 Mirror Coat Psychic Special 0000— 100100% 20 1515 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— ——% 25 1515 Destiny Bond Ghost Status 0000— ——% 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 level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by TM.
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 V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	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 V 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 V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Wynaut can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Wynaut cannot be tutored the move 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

• Astonish
• Flail

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		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! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. 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 Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
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 Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Baby form Wynaut  Psychic

Level 15 → ← Breed holding Lax Incense

First Evolution Wobbuffet  Psychic

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Wynaut images on 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 can't be found in the wild.
• Wynaut and Azurill are the first two Pokémon which are only breedable from their evolved forms if the parent is holding a certain incense.
  • They are also the only Generation III Pokémon related to Pokémon of a previous generation.
• Wynaut is one of two baby Pokémon that evolves at a specific level that does not evolve at level 30, the other being Tyrogue.
  • Wynaut is the only baby Pokémon that evolves at a specific level and requires an incense in order to be bred.
• Wynaut is one of the few Generation III Pokémon who made a debut before the Advanced Generation series.

Origin

Like its evolution, Wobbuffet, 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's name is pronounced identically to the phrase "Why not?" Sohnano is almost homophonous with the phrase そうなの sō na no, which means "really?", with only a difference in tone. This name, when paired with the Japanese name of its evolution, Wobbuffet, ソーナンス Sonans, makes 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

Language Name Name Origin German Isso A possible corruption of Is so or the German "Ist es so?". French Okeoke A repetition of "Okay". Korean 마자 Maja / 그래용 Geuraeyong Chinese (Taiwan) 小果然 Xiǎo Guǒ Rán 小 means "small" or "young". 果然 means "really/indeed/as expected" or "if indeed". 果然 is also a reference to 果然翁.

External links

First partner trios

Kanto

Bulbasaur

Charmander

Squirtle

Johto

Chikorita

Cyndaquil

Totodile

Hoenn

Treecko

Torchic

Mudkip

Sinnoh

Turtwig

Chimchar

Piplup

Unova

Snivy

Tepig

Oshawott

Kalos

Chespin

Fennekin

Froakie

Alola

Rowlet

Litten

Popplio

Galar

Grookey

Scorbunny

Sobble

Paldea

Sprigatito

Fuecoco

Quaxly

See also: List of the player's first Pokémon • Pikachu (Yellow) • Partner Pokémon (LGPE) • Hisui first partner Pokémon

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