The Bright Pokemon. Wynaut is breed-only in Diamond & Pearl. Shadow Tag traps opponents, and S-Tier Wobbuffet with Counter and Mirror Coat is the trapping payoff.
Ability 1Shadow TagAbility 1Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out.
260HP95Attack23Defense48Speed23Sp.Def48Sp.Atk23
Wynaut
Wobbuffet
Weak to
Mixed
Balanced
23Speed · Very Slow

Is Wynaut Good in Diamond & Pearl Playthrough?

Transfer-only baby Psychic from Hoenn. AbilityShadow Tag locks opponents in. Wobbuffet at 15 with MoveCounter and MoveMirror Coat. Every fight is a prediction game. Guess right or lose.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBRoarkGym 1GardeniaGym 2WynautHatchWobbuffetEvolveMayleneGym 3Crasher WakeGym 4FantinaGym 5ByronGym 6CandiceGym 7VolknerGym 8AaronE4BerthaE4FlintE4LucianE4MarsBossJupiterBossSaturnBossCynthiaChamp*
Roark
Gym 1
Bad

Roark's Pokemon outpace and outclass Wynaut here.

Avoid
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
Stealth RockRock Throw
Avoid
Onix
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
Stealth RockRock ThrowScreech
Avoid
Cranidos
Lv 14
Rock
Mold Breaker
HeadbuttPursuitLeer
Gardenia
Gym 2
Bad

Gardenia's Pokemon outpace and outclass Wynaut here.

Avoid
Cherubi
Lv 19
Grass
Chlorophyll
Grass KnotLeech SeedGrowthSafeguard
Avoid
Turtwig
Lv 19
Grass
Overgrow
Grass KnotRazor LeafWithdrawReflect
Avoid
Roserade
Lv 22
GrassPoison
Natural Cure
Grass KnotMagical LeafPoison StingStun Spore
Maylene
Gym 3
Bad

Maylene's Pokemon outpace and outclass Wobbuffet here.

Avoid
Meditite
Lv 27
FightingPsychic
Pure Power
Drain PunchConfusionMeditateDetect
Avoid
Machoke
Lv 27
Fighting
Guts
Brick BreakRock TombLeerForesight
Avoid
Lucario
Lv 30
FightingSteel
Steadfast
Drain PunchForce PalmMetal ClawBone Rush
Crasher Wake
Gym 4
Bad

Crasher Wake's Pokemon outpace and outclass Wobbuffet here.

Avoid
Gyarados
Lv 27
WaterFlying
Intimidate
BrineDragon RageBiteSwagger
Avoid
Quagsire
Lv 27
WaterGround
Damp
Mud BombSlamMud SportTail Whip
Avoid
Floatzel
Lv 30
Water
Swift Swim
BrineIce FangPursuitSwift
Fantina
Gym 5
Bad

Fantina's Pokemon outpace and outclass Wobbuffet here.

Avoid
Drifblim
Lv 32
GhostFlying
Aftermath
Ominous WindGustAstonishMinimize
Avoid
Gengar
Lv 34
GhostPoison
Levitate
Shadow ClawPoison JabSpiteConfuse Ray
Avoid
Mismagius
Lv 36
Ghost
Levitate
Shadow BallPsybeamMagical LeafConfuse Ray
Byron
Gym 6
Bad

Byron's Pokemon outpace and outclass Wobbuffet here.

Avoid
Bronzor
Lv 36
SteelPsychic
Levitate
Flash CannonExtrasensoryConfuse RayHypnosis
Avoid
Steelix
Lv 36
SteelGround
Rock Head
Gyro BallIce FangDragon BreathSandstorm
Avoid
Bastiodon
Lv 39
RockSteel
Sturdy
Flash CannonAncient PowerIron DefenseRest
Candice
Gym 7
Bad

Candice's Pokemon outpace and outclass Wobbuffet here.

Avoid
Snover
Lv 38
GrassIce
Snow Warning
AvalancheRazor LeafIngrainLeer
Avoid
Sneasel
Lv 38
DarkIce
Inner Focus
AvalancheSlashFeint AttackTaunt
Avoid
Medicham
Lv 40
FightingPsychic
Pure Power
Ice PunchForce PalmDetectBulk Up
Avoid
Abomasnow
Lv 42
GrassIce
Snow Warning
AvalancheWood HammerGrass WhistleSwagger
Volkner
Gym 8
Bad

Volkner's Pokemon outpace and outclass Wobbuffet here.

Avoid
Raichu
Lv 46
Electric
Static
Charge BeamBrick BreakThunder WaveLight Screen
Avoid
Ambipom
Lv 47
Normal
Technician
Shock WaveAgilityNasty PlotBaton Pass
Avoid
Octillery
Lv 47
Water
Suction Cups
Charge BeamOctazookaAurora BeamBullet Seed
Avoid
Luxray
Lv 49
Electric
Rivalry
Charge BeamThunder FangCrunchThunder Wave
Aaron
Elite Four
Bad

Aaron's Pokemon outpace and outclass Wobbuffet here.

Avoid
Dustox
Lv 53
BugPoison
Shield Dust
ToxicBug BuzzDouble TeamLight Screen
Avoid
Beautifly
Lv 53
BugFlying
Swarm
Energy BallBug BuzzPsychicShadow Ball
Avoid
Vespiquen
Lv 54
BugFlying
Pressure
Attack OrderDefend OrderHeal OrderPower Gem
Avoid
Heracross
Lv 54
BugFighting
Swarm
MegahornClose CombatNight SlashStone Edge
Avoid
Drapion
Lv 57
PoisonDark
Battle Armor
X ScissorCross PoisonIce FangAerial Ace
Bertha
Elite Four
Bad

Bertha's Pokemon outpace and outclass Wobbuffet here.

Avoid
Quagsire
Lv 55
WaterGround
Damp
DigDouble TeamProtectSandstorm
Avoid
Sudowoodo
Lv 56
Rock
Sturdy
EarthquakeSucker PunchHammer ArmSandstorm
Avoid
Golem
Lv 56
RockGround
Rock Head
EarthquakeGyro BallBrick BreakSandstorm
Avoid
Whiscash
Lv 55
WaterGround
Oblivious
FissureAqua TailZen HeadbuttRock Slide
Avoid
Hippowdon
Lv 59
Ground
Sand Stream
EarthquakeStone EdgeCrunchCurse
Flint
Elite Four
Bad

Flint's Pokemon outpace and outclass Wobbuffet here.

Avoid
Rapidash
Lv 58
Fire
Run Away
Flare BlitzSolar BeamBounceSunny Day
Avoid
Steelix
Lv 57
SteelGround
Rock Head
Fire FangRock TombScreechSunny Day
Avoid
Drifblim
Lv 58
GhostFlying
Aftermath
Will O WispOminous WindDouble TeamBaton Pass
Avoid
Lopunny
Lv 57
Normal
Cute Charm
Fire PunchCharmMirror CoatSunny Day
Avoid
Infernape
Lv 61
FireFighting
Blaze
Flare BlitzThunder PunchMach PunchEarthquake
Lucian
Elite Four
Bad

Lucian's Pokemon outpace and outclass Wobbuffet here.

Avoid
Mr Mime
Lv 59
Psychic
Soundproof
PsychicThunderboltReflectLight Screen
Avoid
Girafarig
Lv 59
NormalPsychic
Inner Focus
PsychicShadow BallDouble HitCrunch
Avoid
Medicham
Lv 60
FightingPsychic
Pure Power
Drain PunchFire PunchThunder PunchIce Punch
Avoid
Alakazam
Lv 60
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicEnergy BallFocus BlastRecover
Avoid
Bronzong
Lv 63
SteelPsychic
Levitate
PsychicGyro BallEarthquakeCalm Mind
Mars
Commander
Bad

Mars's Pokemon outpace and outclass Wobbuffet here.

Avoid
Golbat
Lv 37
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Air CutterBiteToxicSupersonic
Avoid
Bronzor
Lv 37
SteelPsychic
Levitate
Gyro BallExtrasensoryIron DefenseConfuse Ray
Avoid
Purugly
Lv 39
Normal
Thick Fat
SlashFeint AttackHypnosisFake Out
Jupiter
Commander
Bad

Jupiter's Pokemon outpace and outclass Wobbuffet here.

Avoid
Zubat
Lv 18
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Giga DrainWing AttackBite
Avoid
Skuntank
Lv 20
PoisonDark
Stench
Night SlashPoison GasScreechSmokescreen
Saturn
Commander
Bad

Saturn's Pokemon outpace and outclass Wobbuffet here.

Avoid
Kadabra
Lv 38
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicShock WaveRecoverEmbargo
Avoid
Bronzor
Lv 38
SteelPsychic
Levitate
Gyro BallExtrasensoryShadow BallConfuse Ray
Avoid
Toxicroak
Lv 40
PoisonFighting
Anticipation
Poison JabBrick BreakX ScissorSwagger
Cynthia
Champion
Bad

Cynthia's Pokemon outpace and outclass Wobbuffet here.

Avoid
Spiritomb
Lv 61
GhostDark
Pressure
Dark PulsePsychicSilver WindEmbargo
Avoid
Roserade
Lv 60
GrassPoison
Natural Cure
Energy BallSludge BombShadow BallExtrasensory
Avoid
Gastrodon
Lv 60
WaterGround
Sticky Hold
Muddy WaterEarthquakeStone EdgeSludge Bomb
Avoid
Lucario
Lv 63
FightingSteel
Steadfast
Aura SphereDragon PulsePsychicEarthquake
Avoid
Milotic
Lv 63
Water
Marvel Scale
SurfIce BeamMirror CoatAqua Ring
Avoid
Garchomp
Lv 66
DragonGround
Sand Veil
Dragon RushEarthquakeBrick BreakGiga Impact

Hatch

Hatch from Egg after Badge 2
Type
Psychic
Tier
S

Hatch Wynaut from an Egg you breed in Solaceon Town.

View Wynaut locations

Evolve Wynaut to Wobbuffet

Level 15
Type
Psychic
Tier
S

Wynaut evolves into Wobbuffet at Level 15. Your Wynaut should hit Level 15 before you reach Maylene, at typical leveling pace.

View Wobbuffet locations

How to Get Wynaut in Diamond & Pearl

Wynaut never appears in the wild here. It hatches only from a Wobbuffet holding a Lax Incense, so breeding the patient parent is the lone way to get the bright baby.

Catch Wobbuffet at any of these 3 spots to eventually evolve into Wynaut.

  1. 1
    Catch Wynaut
  2. 2
    Evolve Wobbuffetat Lv.15
Badge 1
Badge 2
Badge 3
Badge 4
Badge 5
Badge 6
Badge 7

How to Obtain Wynaut in DP

  1. Wynaut
    Step 1Wynaut ✓
    BREEDING
    Available
    Leave Wobbuffet with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Wynaut egg.

How to Get Shiny Wynaut in Diamond & Pearl

Wynaut hatches from a Wobbuffet left at the Day Care, so run the Masuda Method with a foreign parent. Compare Shiny Wynaut odds across every game

Normal vs Shiny
Normal Wynaut in Diamond & PearlNormal
Shiny Wynaut in Diamond & Pearl Shiny
Color ShiftBluetoPurple
Shiny TierD Tier Shiny

Shiny Wynaut Evolution

2 Forms
Showing shiny artworkView Full Evolution Chart

Diamond & Pearl Shiny Wynaut Calculator

1 Method
Shiny Odds

The only route here is Masuda Method, about 1 in 1,639 on each try.

Step 1 · Encounter Method1 in Diamond & Pearl
Method: Masuda Methodthe only method here

Masuda Method: Breed with a parent from a different-language game. Works on any breedable line.

How many you have done, or plan to do.

120,000
Shiny Odds Per Try1 / 1,639Masuda Method
Chance By Now50.0%at 1,136 eggs hatchedAbout 5 in 10 hunters have one by now
What To Expect
ChanceEncountersTime
10%lucky few173----
25%one in four472----
50%coin flip1,136----
90%very likely3,773----
How is this calculated?

Every encounter has the same shiny chance, the Shiny Odds Per Try shown above. Each one is a separate roll that does not care how many you have already done, so the more you hunt, the higher your overall chance of at least one shiny. The formula below turns your odds and your number of tries into that combined chance.

chance after N tries = 1 − (1 − p)^N,  where  p = 1 / odds per try

Example at 1 in 8,192 (classic full odds): about 864 encounters for a 10 percent chance, 5,678 for 50 percent, and 18,862 for 90 percent.

The table above flips that around: it shows how many encounters it takes to reach a 10, 25, 50, and 90 percent chance at your current odds. Turning on boosts like the Shiny Charm, sandwiches, or chains improves your odds, so the encounter numbers drop.

These are estimates, not promises. Most games have no pity counter, meaning no guaranteed shiny no matter how many you hunt, so even Very Likely is not guaranteed: some hunters find one early, others go well past that point.

Where these shiny odds come from: Read our full methodology

Want exact numbers for your session? Calculate your shiny odds in Diamond & Pearl with Wynaut preloaded.

Wynaut Weakness

Wynaut is weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark. 3 weaknesses is about average, nothing too hard to play around.

Wynaut Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Bug, Ghost, Dark
0.5x (Resist)Fighting, Psychic
Gen IV Type Chart
  • Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
  • Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

What is Wynaut Weak Against

Vulnerable
3Weak
2Resist
0Immune
Score-4
4xCritical
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None

What is Wynaut Strong Against

2Strong
2Resisted
1Immune
Score-1
½xResisted
0xImmune

Best Pokemon Against Wynaut

Absol
Absol
Dark
C
Drapion
Drapion
PoisonDark
C
Honchkrow
Honchkrow
DarkFlying
B
Heracross
Heracross
BugFighting
B
Cacturne
Cacturne
GrassDark
B

Wynaut Evolutions

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

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Wynaut
Psychic
Wobbuffet
Psychic
HP
95
190+95
ATK
23
33+10
DEF
48
58+10
SP.ATK
23
33+10
SP.DEF
48
58+10
SPE
23
33+10
BST
260S-Tier
405S-Tier+145
ROLE
Balanced
Support
TYPE
Utility
Utility

Breeding

Unavailable
Undiscovered egg group

DP Wynaut Best Moveset

Locking opponents with AbilityShadow Tag and reflecting damage through MoveCounter and MoveMirror Coat is the same strategy Wobbuffet uses, just smaller. 95 HP absorbs the hit, and the moveset runs the baby version of one of the most disruptive strategies in the game.

Best Build

Experimental
Bulky Support
Ability
Shadow Tag
Item
Custap BerryRECOVERY
Best Nature for Wynaut
Calm+SPD

Wynaut best EVs are Defense and Sp. Def

EVs

Bulky Support Moveset

  • Mirror CoatSTAB
  • CounterSLOW -5Coverage
  • Destiny Bond
  • EncoreUtility

Recommended Teammates

Moves List

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

Lv 1
Charm
——10020Normal
Lv 1
Encore
B—1005Normal
Lv 1
Splash
D——40Normal
Lv 15
Counter-5
S—10020Fighting
Lv 15
Destiny Bond
B——5Ghost
Lv 15
Mirror Coat-5
S—10020Psychic
Lv 15
Safeguard
D——25Normal

TM Moves

Wynaut can't learn any TM moves

Egg Moves

Wynaut doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Wynaut can't learn any Tutor moves

Base Stats

Base Stats
Below
HP95
B
Attack23
F
Defense48
D
Sp. Atk23
F
Sp. Def48
D
Speed23
F
Total260
Details
Catch Rate
Moderate125 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height0.6 m
Weight14.0 kg
Base XP52
Abilities
Shadow Tag
Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out.
EV Yield
HP+1AtkDefSpASpDSpe
HP training source
Pokedex Entry

It grows strong by pushing up against others en masse. It loves eating sweet fruit.

Pokemon Diamond / Pokemon Pearl

Wynaut Diamond & Pearl Guide

  • In Diamond & Pearl, 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 7 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.

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