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.
Wynaut is a play on the phrase, “Why not?”
Sohnano is nearly homophonous with the phrase そうなの sō na no, which means, “Really?” or “Is that so?” with only a difference in tone. It is played off by its evolution, Wobbuffet, whose Japanese name of Sonans is homophonous with the interjection そうなんす sō na-n-su, which roughly means, “That’s the way it is.” Together, they make for a potential perpetual conversation of, “Really?” followed by, “That’s the way it is,” and so on, as seen in Camp Pikachu.
Other languages’ names for the Pokémon in this family, due to the fact that they were introduced in different generations, do not feature this pun.
No: 360
English Name: Wynaut
Japanese Name: Sonano
Generation: 3
Type: Psychic
Species: Bright Pokémon
Abilities: Shadow Tag, Telepathy (hidden ability)
Evolution: Wynaut > Wobbuffet
Wynaut is a small, bipedal Pokémon covered in blue fur. Its head is spherical with ear-like, fingerless arms on either side and a bulbous growth on its forehead. It has a wide mouth with a serrated upper jaw and a pink tongue. Its eyes appear closed, each curving upward to a point in the center. The fur on its body ends in a zigzag pattern, extending over its short legs. Wynaut’s tail is long and completely black, ending in a round, flattened tip with a white, eye-like spot.
Wynaut tends to live in caves and travel in herds. It will test its endurance by squeezing up against other Wynaut at night. In doing so, it strengthens itself, toughens its spirit, and learns to deal powerful counterattacks. When angered, it will slap the ground with its tail. As it loves to eat sweet fruit, it is also drawn to fruit gardens.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon FireRed: It tends to move in a pack with others. They cluster in a tight group to sleep in a cave.
Pokemon LeafGreen: It tends to move in a pack with others. They cluster in a tight group to sleep in a cave.
Pokemon Diamond: It grows stronger by pushing up against others en masse. It loves eating sweet fruit.
Pokemon Pearl: It grows stronger by pushing up against others en masse. It loves eating sweet fruit.
Pokemon Platinum: It grows stronger by pushing up against others en masse. It loves eating sweet fruit.
Pokemon HeartGold: It tends to move in a pack. Individuals squash against one another to toughen their spirits.
Pokemon SoulSilver: It tends to move in a pack. Individuals squash against one another to toughen their spirits.
Pokemon Black: It grows stronger by pushing up against others en masse. It loves eating sweet fruit.
Pokemon White: It grows stronger by pushing up against others en masse. It loves eating sweet fruit.
Pokemon Black 2: It grows stronger by pushing up against others en masse. It loves eating sweet fruit.
pokemon White 2: It grows stronger by pushing up against others en masse. It loves eating sweet fruit.
Pokemon X: It tends to move in a pack with others. They cluster in a tight group to sleep in a cave.
Pokemon Y: It grows strong by pushing up against others en masse. It loves eating sweet fruit.
Pokemon Omega 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.
Pokemon Alpha 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.
Pokemon SUN:-
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