Competitive Information for Wynaut [Ruby/Sapphire]
Psychic
Abilities:
Prevents opposing Pokemon from choosing to switch out.

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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Wynaut? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Get ready to meet Wynaut, the high-quality Psychic-typed Pokémon! Wynaut is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-typed attacks. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Wynaut's strategies.
Item: Black Belt
Ability: Shadow Tag
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 8 Hp / 252 Atk / 124 Def / 124 SpD
Moveset:
- Counter
- Destiny Bond
- Safeguard
- Charm
Wynaut shows a wonderful Physical Sweeper prowess in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with formidable physical power. Remember before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Shadow Tag, prevents opposing pokemon from choosing to switch out. With a Black Belt equipped to it, Wynaut's fighting-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Destiny Bond is a status move (if an opponent knocks out your Wynaut, it also faints).
◆ Safeguard is a status move (for 5 turns, protects Wynaut's party from status).
◆ Charm is a status move (lowers the target's attack by 2 stages).
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Item: Twisted Spoon
Ability: Shadow Tag
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 8 Hp / 124 Def / 252 SpA / 124 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Mirror Coat
- Destiny Bond
- Safeguard
- Charm
Prepare for single battles with Wynaut as a fabulous Special Sweeper. This approach seeks to take down the opponent's team with destructive special power. In the dark days before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Shadow Tag, prevents opposing pokemon from choosing to switch out. With a Twisted Spoon equipped to it, Wynaut's psychic-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Destiny Bond is a status move (if an opponent knocks out your Wynaut, it also faints).
◆ Safeguard is a status move (for 5 turns, protects Wynaut's party from status).
◆ Charm is a status move (lowers the target's attack by 2 stages).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Wynaut? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Black Belt
Ability: Shadow Tag
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 8 Hp / 252 Atk / 124 Def / 124 SpD
Moveset:
- Counter
- Destiny Bond
- Safeguard
- Charm
Dominating double battles, Wynaut is a dazzling Physical Sweeper. It is meant to overwhelm foes with brute physical attacks. Before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Shadow Tag, prevents opposing pokemon from choosing to switch out. With a Black Belt equipped to it, Wynaut's fighting-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Destiny Bond is a status move (if an opponent knocks out your Wynaut, it also faints).
◆ Safeguard is a status move (for 5 turns, protects Wynaut's party from status).
◆ Charm is a status move (lowers the target's attack by 2 stages).
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https://hohoushome.com/b/daa168
Item: Twisted Spoon
Ability: Shadow Tag
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 8 Hp / 124 Def / 252 SpA / 124 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Mirror Coat
- Destiny Bond
- Safeguard
- Charm
Wynaut proves to be an interesting Special Sweeper for double battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with intense special moves. Remember prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Shadow Tag, prevents opposing pokemon from choosing to switch out. With a Twisted Spoon equipped to it, Wynaut's psychic-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Destiny Bond is a status move (if an opponent knocks out your Wynaut, it also faints).
◆ Safeguard is a status move (for 5 turns, protects Wynaut's party from status).
◆ Charm is a status move (lowers the target's attack by 2 stages).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Wynaut can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Wynaut.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Wynaut can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Wynaut
- Ability: Shadow tag + Move: Encore
- Ability: Shadow tag + Move: Mirror coat
Most notable and possible best moves for Wynaut
- Destiny Bond
Common Effort Values for Wynaut in Ruby and Sapphire
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.

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