Patrat doesn't have much going for it on its own — the stats just aren't there. The payoff is Watchog, and getting there is worth the grind. Known as the Scout Pokemon. Been around since Gen 5.
Patrat's stats barely vary. 0 sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 Attack EV, medium-fast 1M XP curve to max.
Using food stored in cheek pouches, they can keep watch for days. They use their tails to communicate with others.
Extremely cautious, they take shifts to maintain a constant watch of their nest. They feel insecure without a lookout.
Patrat Weakness
GoodPatrat is weak to Fighting-type moves. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. Only 1 weakness makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
Patrat evolves into Watchog. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. Evolving adds up to 165 stat points total.
How to Evolve
Breed Patrat easily with 180 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Assurance, Flail, Foresight and 4 more to offspring.
Best Build
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Breeding opens up real options for Patrat. Assurance and Flail come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Hyper Fang and Slam and coverage across 7 types.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Patrat is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 10 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations
Patrat's encounter pool splits between Black and White. You've got 10 walking spots at Lv. 2-11 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
Patrat isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Watchog to unlock its full potential. At 255 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Patrat's biggest threats include Conkeldurr (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Patrat evolves into Watchog at level 20. Patrat is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Run Away is the go-to ability for Patrat. It ensures success fleeing from wild battles. Its hidden ability Analytic can work in specific setups. Keen Eye is the other option — pick based on what your team needs.
Patrat fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 55 Attack. Base 42 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's fragile — can't afford to take many hits.
Patrat appears in 7 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Introduced in Black & White, Patrat has appeared in 7 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- 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