Stats & Training
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.
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.
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.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Poochyena Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wynaut View Poochyena builds →Bite 2x34-40% Thief 2x34-40% | ||
 Nincada BugGround | D | |
 Surskit BugWater | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 102 Surfing | ||
 Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Volbeat Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wynaut View Volbeat builds →Signal Beam 2x69-82% Thief 2x27-33% | ||
 Illumise Bug | C | |
 Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Poochyena Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wynaut View Poochyena builds →Bite 2x32-38% Thief 2x32-38% | ||
Nincada BugGround | D | |
Volbeat Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wynaut View Volbeat builds →Signal Beam 2x70-83% Thief 2x28-33% | ||
Illumise Bug | C | |
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wynaut View Nuzleaf builds →Feint Attack 2x49-58% Thief 2x49-58% | ||
Poochyena Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wynaut View Poochyena builds →Bite 2x32-39% Thief 2x32-39% | ||
Nincada BugGround | D | |
Volbeat Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wynaut View Volbeat builds →Signal Beam 2x70-83% Thief 2x30-35% | ||
Illumise Bug | C | |
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wynaut View Nuzleaf builds →Feint Attack 2x50-60% Thief 2x50-60% | ||
Poochyena Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wynaut View Poochyena builds →Bite 2x33-39% Thief 2x33-39% | ||
Nincada BugGround | D | |
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wynaut View Absol builds →Shadow Ball 2x80-94% Bite 2x59-70% Thief 2x59-70% | ||
 Duskull Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wynaut View Duskull builds →Shadow Ball 2x49-59% Thief 2x22-26% Pursuit 2x14-17% Astonish 2x20-24% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wynaut View Nuzleaf builds →Shadow Ball 2x49-58% Feint Attack 2x49-59% Thief 2x49-59% | ||
Poochyena Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wynaut View Poochyena builds →Shadow Ball 2x41-48% Bite 2x33-39% Thief 2x33-39% | ||
 Shuppet Ghost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wynaut View Shuppet builds →Shadow Ball 2x78-91% Knock Off 2x37-43% Feint Attack 2x34-41% Thief 2x34-41% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wynaut View Absol builds →Shadow Ball 2x78-92% Bite 2x57-67% Thief 2x57-67% | ||
Poochyena Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wynaut View Poochyena builds →Crunch 2x41-49% Shadow Ball 2x40-47% Bite 2x32-39% Thief 2x32-39% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wynaut View Nuzleaf builds →Shadow Ball 2x48-57% Feint Attack 2x48-57% Thief 2x48-57% | ||
Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Shuppet Ghost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wynaut View Shuppet builds →Shadow Ball 2x76-89% Knock Off 2x36-43% Feint Attack 2x33-39% Thief 2x33-39% | ||
In Ruby & Sapphire, Gengar's Explosion hits Wynaut for 61-72%. Forretress threatens a KO with Explosion (89-104%). Houndoom's Crunch also KOs at 126-149%.
 Gengar GhostPoison | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wynaut View Gengar builds →Thunderbolt53-63% Explosion61-72% | ||
 Forretress BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Wynaut View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin18-21% Explosion89-104%KO Earthquake36-42% | ||
 Houndoom DarkFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wynaut View Houndoom builds →Pursuit 2x64-75% Fire Blast86-102%KO Crunch 2x126-149%KO | ||
 Dusclops Ghost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Wynaut View Dusclops builds →Shadow Ball 2x63-74% | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySwarm ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves View Scizor builds →
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Ruby & Sapphire 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
Ruby & Sapphire Wynaut Best Moveset
Best Build
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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
Ruby & Sapphire Wynaut Locations
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 2 locations. Wynaut's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Wynaut in Ruby & Sapphire
Wynaut Guide
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 in Ruby & Sapphire. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 13 other games across the series.
Wynaut is available in Ruby & Sapphire. Across the full series, it appears in 14 games total.
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 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