Wynaut Best Moveset
Same fate as Wobbuffet: AbilityShadow Tag trapping at 95 HP with 23 in both offenses and defenses. The moveset can't deal direct damage. Generational nerfs to AbilityShadow Tag interactions gutted the strategy. F-tier pre-evo of an F-tier Pokemon.
Shadow Tag trapped opponents and prevented switching in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Encore locked them into one move, Counter and Mirror Coat punished attacks. Banned from standard play.
Best Moves
Best Build
Wynaut best EVs are HP and Speed
Bulky Support Moveset
- Counter
- Mirror Coat
- Destiny Bond
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Two gens in the restricted format in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). A baby Pokemon banned alongside Wobbuffet for the same Shadow Tag trapping. Counter, Mirror Coat, Encore. Inescapable.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Mirror Coat
- Counter
- Destiny Bond
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Wynaut was a niche pick at best in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2), rarely seen in standard play. This was a decline from S-Tier in the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Telepathy with Eviolite, favoring a Calm nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Mirror Coat
- Counter
- Safeguard
- Destiny Bond
Recommended Teammates
Wynaut was a niche pick at best in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS), rarely seen in standard play. Wynaut maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Shadowtag with Eviolite, favoring a Calm nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Mirror Coat
- Counter
- Destiny Bond
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Wynaut was a niche pick at best in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM), rarely seen in standard play. Wynaut maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Telepathy with Eviolite, favoring a Bold nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Destiny Bond
- Counter
- Encore
- Charm
Recommended Teammates
Wynaut was a niche pick at best in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP), rarely seen in standard play. Wynaut maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Telepathy with Eviolite, favoring a Bold nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Counter
- Mirror Coat
- Destiny Bond
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Wynaut Weakness
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 |
What is Wynaut Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Wynaut
Scizor can KO Wynaut with U-turn (170-200%). Gengar's Shadow Ball hits Wynaut for 74-87%. Tyranitar's Knock Off also KOs at 161-190%.
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Wynaut View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch49-57% Knock Off 2x105-124%KO U Turn 2x170-200%KO Close Combat48-57% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wynaut View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x74-87% Sludge Bomb41-49% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Wynaut View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off 2x161-190%KO Stone Edge124-146%KO | ||
Evolution
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
How to Get Wynaut
Wynaut doesn't appear in the wild, so the 2-stage path to Wynaut starts at the nursery. Catch Wobbuffet first, breed for Wynaut, then evolve through the chain.
How to Obtain Wynaut in BDSP
The path to Wynaut starts with Wynaut at Lv. 3-63 via special and walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Wynaut ✓Breed from Wobbuffet at the Day Care.
Step 2Catch or Evolve into WobbuffetLake VerityLv.3-4Using PokeRadarRate 22%Lake AcuityLv.34-36Using PokeRadarRate 22%Lake ValorLv.35-36Using PokeRadarRate 22%Dazzling CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameStargleam CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameor evolve from Wynaut (Step 1)
Grab Wobbuffet from the locations below, it shows up in the wild. Drop it at the nursery to hatch Wynaut. From there, level the baby through the remaining stages to Wynaut.
How to Obtain Wynaut in SwSh
Wynaut is your first catch on the way to Wynaut. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 19-58 across 30 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Wynaut ✓Breed from Wobbuffet at the Day Care.
Step 2Catch or Evolve into WobbuffetHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 45%Normal WeatherHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 29%RainingHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 29%OvercastBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 25%Normal WeatherMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28OverworldSwordRate 25%Heavy FogMotostoke RiverbankLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 25%Heavy FogHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 24%ThunderstormBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 15%Intense SunHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 13%SandstormRoute 5Lv.19-21OverworldRate 10%All WeatherBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 10%Normal WeatherHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 10%SnowstormHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 5%SnowingHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 5%Intense SunDusty BowlLv.42-47OverworldRate 55%Heavy FogLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 30%Heavy Fogor evolve from Wynaut (Step 1)
Wynaut isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Wynaut from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Black & White. The evolution path from Wynaut to Wynaut is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Wynaut in USUM
- Step 1Wynaut ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Walking · Mirage Island. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Walking · Mirage Island. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Swarm · Route 2 · Swarm active. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Wobbuffet
Wynaut can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Wynaut from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Black & White and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Wynaut in SM
- Step 1Wynaut ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Walking · Mirage Island. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Walking · Mirage Island. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Swarm · Route 2 · Swarm active. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Evolve into Wobbuffet
Base Stats
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.
Wynaut Guide
Wynaut does the job early-game if you need a Psychic type on your team. Evolve it into Wobbuffet before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves