Ghost moves don't affect Watchog at all — that's the advantage of Normal typing. It needs some investment to avoid getting outsped. Can go either physical or special depending on the set. Introduced in Gen 5.
An unusually even spread gives Watchog flexibility. Attack barely edges ahead. But HP isn't far off. Easy to catch and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve. Yields 2 Attack EVs.
Using luminescent matter, it makes its eyes and body glow and stuns attacking opponents.
When they see an enemy, their tails stand high, and they spit the seeds of berries stored in their cheek pouches.
Watchog Weakness
GoodFighting-type moves hit Watchog for super-effective damage. The upside? Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all. Just 1 weak spot to worry about, which keeps teambuilding straightforward.
Evolved from Patrat. Watchog is the final form in this two-stage line. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Speed grew the most through evolution (+35 over Patrat), and Watchog peaks at 420 total stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Watchog to get Patrat eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
Watchog's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Band, trading flexibility for raw power at the cost of move flexibility. Return is the go-to spam option, with the remaining moves keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Best Watchog Moveset
- Knock Off
- Gunk Shot
- Return
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Coverage runs deep. Watchog can hit 11 types beyond STAB, including Dark and Steel. The offense anchors on Giga Impact and Hyper Beam while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Coverage runs deep. Watchog can hit 13 types beyond STAB, including Dark and Fighting. The offense anchors on Giga Impact and Hyper Beam while TMs handle everything else.
Don't skip the egg moves. Watchog picks up Assurance and Flail only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Giga Impact and Hyper Beam while coverage across 9 types adds range.
Coverage runs deep. Watchog can hit 13 types beyond STAB, including Dark and Fighting. The offense anchors on Giga Impact and Hyper Beam while TMs handle everything else.
Watchog can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Transfer Patrat from Black or Black 2 and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Watchog isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Patrat from Black or Black 2. The evolution path from Patrat to Watchog is covered in the steps below.
No wild encounters for Watchog in Sun & Moon. Bring Patrat over from Black or Black 2, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Watchog isn't available in the wild in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Start by transferring Patrat from Black or Black 2. The evolution path from Patrat to Watchog is covered in the steps below.
We rate Watchog C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. At 420 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly.
Watch for Machamp (Fighting) when using Watchog. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Patrat evolves into Watchog at level 20. Watchog is the fully evolved form. It sits at 420 BST in its evolved form.
Illuminate doubles the wild encounter rate — that's the one you want on Watchog. Analytic is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Keen Eye works too if your team needs something different.
Base 77 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Watchog is a physical attacker with base 85 Attack.
Watchog appears in 7 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Watchog joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A