Watchog Best Moveset
Functional but unexceptional. 85 Attack at 77 Speed fires Normal TermStab on moderate cooldowns, and 60/69/69 defenses survive a few exchanges. The moveset delivers basic combat performance. No Mega access, no evolution, and nothing that distinguishes it from better Normal-type options.
Analytic boosted moves when moving last in Gen V (Black & White). 85 Attack at 77 Speed often moved last. The boost helped but the stats didn't.
Best Moves
Best Build
Watchog best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Thunder Punch
- Fire Punch
- Swords Dance
- Super Fang
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen VI (X & Y). Normal-type with 85 Attack and no secondary STAB. Watchog's Analytic boost couldn't overcome being simply outclassed.
Utility Moveset
- Low Kick
- Ice Punch
- Thunder Punch
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Three gens of Analytic on a mediocre body in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Moving last for a boost was fine. Having 468 BST behind it was not.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Return
- Swords Dance
- Seed Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Watchog Weakness
Fighting 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
What is Watchog Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Watchog
Lucario can KO Watchog with Close Combat (236-278%).
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Watchog View Lucario builds →Extreme Speed53-62% Close Combat 2x236-278%KO Aura Sphere 2x118-139%KO | ||
Evolution
Evolved from Patrat. Watchog is the final form in this two-stage line. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs take an average time to hatch. Speed grew the most through evolution (+35 over Patrat), and Watchog peaks at 420 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Watchog to get Patrat eggs easily using 278 partners from the Field egg group.
Shiny Watchog
Watchog's shiny adds a faint reddish tint that makes the meerkat look like it's been standing too close to a campfire. With those wild eyes and barely-there color change, shiny Watchog is the Pokemon equivalent of someone insisting their new haircut looks totally different. It doesn't.
Shiny Watchog Odds & Hunting Methods
7 of 7 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Watchog
Watchog patrols Wild Zone 10 and a few other Lumiose Wild Zones from level 21 up to 43, with the toughest oversized Alpha lookouts holding the higher end of that range.
Where To Catch Watchog in LZA
To get Watchog, start by catching Patrat through walking encounters at Lv. 5-46. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch PatratWild Zone 2Lv.5-7OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 4Lv.8-9OverworldLegends: Z-ARouge District - Rouge Sector 1Lv.11-14OverworldLegends: Z-ARouge District - Rouge Sector 3Lv.11-14OverworldLegends: Z-AVert District - Vert Sector 1Lv.11-14OverworldLegends: Z-AVert District - Vert Sector 3Lv.11-14OverworldLegends: Z-AVert District - Vert Sector 4Lv.11-13OverworldLegends: Z-AVert District - Vert Sector 9Lv.11-13OverworldLegends: Z-ABleu District - Aymlis ParkLv.12-14OverworldLegends: Z-ABleu District - Bleu Sector 5Lv.12-14OverworldLegends: Z-ABleu District - Bleu Sector 7Lv.12-14OverworldLegends: Z-ABleu District - Bleu Sector 8Lv.12-15OverworldLegends: Z-AJaune District - Jaune Sector 9Lv.12-15OverworldLegends: Z-ARouge District - Academie EtoileLv.12-14OverworldLegends: Z-ARouge District - Rouge Sector 6Lv.12-14OverworldLegends: Z-AJaune District - Jaune Sector 4Lv.13-15OverworldLegends: Z-AJaune District - Jaune Sector 8Lv.13-15OverworldLegends: Z-AJaune District - Jaune StreetLv.13-15OverworldLegends: Z-AMagenta District - Magenta Sector 2Lv.13-16OverworldLegends: Z-AMagenta District - Magenta Sector 6Lv.13-16OverworldLegends: Z-AMagenta District - Magenta Sector 8Lv.13-15OverworldLegends: Z-AHyperspace Lumiose - Normal 1-StarLv.14-16GrassLegends: Z-AVert District - Vert Sector 8Lv.15-17OverworldLegends: Z-AHyperspace Lumiose - Normal 2-StarLv.17-19GrassLegends: Z-AWild Zone 2Lv.17-19OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 4Lv.20-21OverworldLegends: Z-AVert District - Vert Sector 3Lv.21-24OverworldLegends: Z-AThe SewersLv.34-35OverworldLegends: Z-AThe SewersLv.45-46OverworldLegends: Z-A
Watchog can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Patrat in from Black & White or Black 2 & White 2, then evolve it into Watchog. The step cards below show each evolution.
How to Obtain Watchog in USUM
Step 1Obtain PatratLATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Route 1. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Route 19. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Legends: Z-ANot TradeableAppears in Legends: Z-A via Overworld · Bleu District. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Watchog ✓
No wild encounters for Watchog in Sun & Moon. Bring Patrat over from Black & White or Black 2 & White 2 and evolve it into Watchog, as the step cards below show.
How to Obtain Watchog in SM
- Step 1Obtain PatratLATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Route 1. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Route 19. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Legends: Z-ANot TradeableAppears in Legends: Z-A via Overworld · Bleu District. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Watchog ✓
No wild encounters for Watchog in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Bring Patrat over from Black & White or Black 2 & White 2 and evolve it into Watchog, as the step cards below show.
How to Obtain Watchog in ORAS
Step 1Obtain PatratLATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Route 1. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Route 19. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Legends: Z-ANot TradeableAppears in Legends: Z-A via Overworld · Bleu District. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Watchog ✓
Base Stats
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.
When they see an enemy, their tails stand high, and they spit the seeds of berries stored in their cheek pouches.
Watchog Guide
It depends on your team. Watchog at 420 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Normal coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
Use Watchog as a balanced. Physical side carries the damage. Speed is middling,
Run Jolly on Watchog. +Speed is what matters, and the -Sp. Atk cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the balanced role.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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