Wynaut's spread isn't flashy. HP leads, Attack trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Common in the wild and worth 1 HP EV, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
They grow strong by pushing up against one another en masse. They love eating sweet fruit.
They grow strong by pushing up against one another en masse. They love eating sweet fruit.
Wynaut is weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark. 3 weaknesses is about average, nothing too hard to play around.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
Volcarona's Heat Wave hits Wynaut for 42-50%. Kingambit's Sucker Punch also KOs at 117-138%.
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Wynaut View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave42-50% | ||
Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Wynaut View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch22-26% | ||
Kingambit DarkSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySupremeoverlord ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Wynaut View Kingambit builds →Sucker Punch 2x117-138%KO | ||
Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Wynaut View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch49-57% U Turn 2x170-200%KO Knock Off 2x105-124%KO Close Combat48-57% | ||
Gengar GhostPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wynaut View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x74-87% Focus Blast18-22% | ||
Wynaut is the baby form here. It evolves into Wobbuffet at level 15, but you can't breed it directly. Hatch one by breeding the evolved forms instead. Evolving adds up to 145 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Focus Sash guarantees Wynaut survives one hit from full HP. That's enough to deal early damage and fire off Counter before going down. Shadowtag and max HP and Sp. Def EVs maximize first-turn impact.
Best Build
Wynaut best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Bulky Support Moveset
- Counter
- Mirror Coat
- Destiny Bond
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Counter
- Mirror Coat
- Destiny Bond
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Mirror Coat
- Counter
- Encore
- Destiny Bond
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Mirror Coat
- Counter
- Encore
- Destiny Bond
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Wynaut's options are limited here. You've got Mirror Coat for STAB damage, but there isn't much beyond Psychic hitting power. TMs help fill gaps, though the kit stays tight.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Wynaut's options are limited here. You've got Mirror Coat for STAB damage, but there isn't much beyond Psychic hitting power. TMs help fill gaps, though the kit stays tight.
Wynaut's options are limited here. You've got Mirror Coat for STAB damage, but there isn't much beyond Psychic hitting power. TMs help fill gaps, though the kit stays tight.
Wynaut's options are limited here. You've got Mirror Coat for STAB damage, but there isn't much beyond Psychic hitting power. TMs help fill gaps, though the kit stays tight.
Wynaut can't be caught in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Bring it over from Ruby, Emerald, or Black instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
No wild encounters for Wynaut in Sword & Shield. It's available in Ruby, Emerald, or Black and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Wynaut can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring it over from Ruby, Emerald, or Black instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Wynaut evolves into Wobbuffet at level 15. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 260 BST.
Wynaut evolves into Wobbuffet at level 15. Early evolution, you'll hit it before the third gym in most games.
Wynaut is catchable across 14 games. Debuted in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl and most recently available in Ruby & Sapphire and FireRed & LeafGreen.
Wynaut appears in 14 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Wynaut first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 14 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB

Red & Blue - Gen 2GS

Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut

Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG

FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS

HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP

Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW

Black & White - Gen 5B2W2

Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY

X & Y - Gen 6ORAS

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM

Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh

Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW

Winds & Waves
