Wynaut
QC [2]:
Crux
Shiny Azelf
GP [0]:
[Overview]
<p>Wynaut hasn't changed a bit since generation four
.; It's its small yet
ample perfectly suited movepool remains the same, along with it
's
ever so always useful role
helping to set up pokemon. Wynaut did gain a boost in the the introduction of the evolution stone, however, which only adds to it
's durability. With so many new threats to stop and support, Wynaut may just find more importance than ever during this generation.</p>
[SET]
name: Why Not?
move 1: Counter
move 2: Mirror Coat
move 3: Encore
move 4: Safeguard / Tickle
nature: Bold
item: Oran Berry / Evolite
Too many spaces there. Delete some.
evs: 76 HP / 132 Def / 212 SpD / 12 Spe
ivs: 0 Atk
[Set Comments]
<p>Wynaut retains the same niche
as it had last generation. The uncanny ability to dispose of choiced attackers is invaluable to many Pokemon. There are many strong attackers which can blast holes through teams
, that Wynaut traps and KOs,
namely, such as Meditite. It also has the ability to get rid of slower attackers and Encore set up Pokemon, meaning Wynaut will almost always be of use in every game.</p>
<p>Wynaut
's movepool, while only consisting of eight moves, is perfectly suited for it
's job. Shadow Tag let it trap all Pokemon so they can't switch out. If the Pokemon is locked into a physical attack, Counter will dispose of it, unless Wynaut is ko'd, which is unlikely considering it
's massive HP stat and respectable defenses. Mirror Coat bounces back special attacks. However, the crux of Wynaut's viability lies in the move Encore. Encore lets it force attackers to repeat a move, meaning you can either switch into a Pokemon taking little damage from the attack and set up, or just KO it with counter or mirror coat. If your opponent tries to set up on Wynaut, encore let's you switch in a Pokemon to set up on it while your opponent is locked into a move for three
to four turns. </p>
[Additional Comments]
<p>While only three moves are sufficient for Wynaut to complete it
's job, it has several options to fill the last slot. Safeguard let
's it encore a status move such as
thunder wave Thunder Wave, use safeguard, and allow a Pokemon like Dratini to set up Dragon Dance without worry. On the other hand, Tickle may be used to weaken a wall so far that it will be killed by a Pursuit user easily. Needless to say for this to work a Pursuit user is mandatory. Destiny Bond is another option for the last slot, though Wynaut's low speed stat without any investment makes it rather useless against most attackers. Destiny Bond works much better with a Custap Berry, but that hasn't been released yet.</p>
<p>The
evs EVs are rather self explanatory. Wynaut reaches a HP stat of 27 with these evs, along with 14 in each defense. When boosted by the Evolite, Wynaut will almost never be killed in one hit by an attack. The twelve speed evs allow it to outspeed minimum speed Bronzor, letting it encore a move such as Stealth Rock before it can switch moves. A bold nature is used instead of an impish one to minimize confusion damage when switching into a choiced Machop's DynamicPunch. It is also recommended you make the attack iv 0.</p>
<p>Wynaut's job is to remove scarfed Pokemon and to allow set up Pokemon to
One too many spaces here. Delete one do just that, set up. As such Pokemon who enjoy this luxury are clearly
Space good teammates. A Pokemon like Aron is perfect with Wynaut, as it can
Space come in on one it
's numerous resistances and set up a rock polish. Mantyke and Gligar are in a similar boat,
with their sky high defense stats
Space letting them set up Agility or Rock Polish on many weak or resisted
Space attacks.</p>
<p>The choice between Oran Berry and Evolite is hard to make. While the Evolite make
s Wynaut almost impenetrable, it reduces the damage done by counter and mirror coat greatly. Oran Berry allows both moves to hit at a higher power and let
s Wynaut recover off damage. However, Wynaut may be killed in one hit by powerful attackers like Carvanha.</ p>
[Other Options]
<p>As mentioned several times earlier, Wynaut's
move pool movepool is slightly lacking in quantity. All the viable moves have been mentioned already. Splash is useless, unless you really want to rub your victory in your opponent's face. If that is the case you are better off with using Magikarp or Hoppip, however. Charm on the other hand is plausible, but tickle tends to be better since it not only lowers attack but defense as well, having added utility.</p>
<p>The amount of speed Wynaut runs is up to the user. Wynaut's speed, with a neutral nature, can hover anywhere between 8 and 12. Wynaut needs speed to outrun walls, and lock them into an attack. Wynaut outspeeds Ferroseed with no investment, and if you may choose to go with the lowest speed possible to take as little damage from gyro ball as possible. 172 speed is needed to outspeed no speed Frillish, but this really takes away from his defenses. 12 speed evs is probably the optimal investment, a small amount to outspeed walls, but not enough to impact defenses. If you would like to outspeed Hippopotas, 92 speed evs are needed, which also is usable.</p>
[Checks and Counters]
<p>There is no real "counter" for Wynaut, as nothing can switch in. However there are several ways to dispose of Wynaut. After Wynaut faints a pokemon, a strong pursuiter, such as Cranidos or Munchlax, can come in and knock it out. Commonly choiced Pokemon which often are trapped by Wynaut may opt to run a set using an Expert Belt or Oran Berry to trick Wynaut into using a reflecting move while you boost your attacking stat and the KO it. However this is a very specialized approach which will rarely find use
other wise otherwise. Also, as Wynaut's only way of doing damage is reflecting an attack, special attacking dark types and physical ghosts, like Houndour and Duskull, are immune to Wynaut's attacks. Other specific Pokemon who threaten Wynaut are Misdrevus and Scraggy. Taunt is an absolute killer to Wynaut, since once taunted it can only use Counter and Mirror Coat. Lastly, anything with Volt Change, U-turn, or a Shed Shell will avoid capture, effectively countering Wynaut as it can't do it's job. Be warned, however, that If Wynaut uses Mirror Coat on Volt Change or Counter on U-turn, the Pokemon which switches in will take damage.</p>
[Dream World]
<p>Wynaut gets Telepathy as its Dream World ability, which is utterly useless in single
s battles and is completely against the point of using Wynaut in the first place. Always use Shadow Tag.</p>
<p>The Custap Berry is yet to be released from the Dream World, but when it is a Custap Destiny Bond set is viable. It
would will allow Wynaut to reflect and KO one pokemon, and then Destiny Bond the next before they can attack, which will usually net two kills per match.</p>