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.
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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
Evolved from Patrat. Watchog is the final form in this two-stage line. No compatible partners 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 from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Assurance, Flail, Foresight and 4 more.
One boost from Swords Dance and Watchog gets dangerous fast. The Jolly nature targets max Attack and Speed, and Analytic backs the whole approach. Thunderpunch and the remaining moves handle most of what's left standing.
Best Build
Best Watchog Moveset
- Thunder Punch
- Fire Punch
- Swords Dance
- Super Fang
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
30 encounter spots for Watchog at high spawn rates starting from late-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Watchog in Black 2 & White 2
To get Watchog, start by catching Patrat through walking encounters at Lv. 2-67. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch PatratEFFORTLESSRoute 19Black 2GrassLv.2-4CommonEarlyRouteAnyEFFORTLESSRoute 19White 2GrassLv.2-4CommonEarlyRouteAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSRoute 19White 2GrassLv.2-4CommonEarlyRouteAnyEFFORTLESSRoute 19Black 2GrassLv.2-4CommonEarlyRouteAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSVirbank Complex - OutsideBlack 2GrassLv.10-13CommonEarlyPower-plantAnyEFFORTLESSVirbank Complex - OutsideWhite 2GrassLv.10-13CommonEarlyPower-plantAnyEASYRoute 20White 2GrassLv.3UncommonEarlyRouteAnyEASYRoute 20Black 2GrassLv.3UncommonEarlyRouteAnyEASYFloccesy RanchBlack 2GrassLv.5UncommonEarlyFacilityAnyEASYFloccesy RanchWhite 2GrassLv.5UncommonEarlyFacilityAnyEASYRoute 20Black 2GrassLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteAnyDouble grassEASYRoute 20White 2GrassLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteAnyDouble grassEASYVirbank Complex - InsideBlack 2GrassLv.10-13UncommonEarlyPower-plantAnyEASYVirbank Complex - InsideWhite 2GrassLv.10-13UncommonEarlyPower-plantAnyEASYVirbank Complex - InsideBlack 2GrassLv.11-14UncommonEarlyPower-plantAnyDouble grassEASYVirbank Complex - InsideWhite 2GrassLv.11-14UncommonEarlyPower-plantAnyDouble grass
Step 2Watchog ✓EASYRoute 7Black 2GrassLv.31-33UncommonLateRouteSpring/summer/autumnEASYRoute 7White 2GrassLv.31UncommonLateRouteWinterEASYRoute 7White 2GrassLv.31-33UncommonLateRouteSpring/summer/autumnEASYRoute 7Black 2GrassLv.31UncommonLateRouteWinterEASYRoute 7White 2GrassLv.34UncommonLateRouteWinterDouble grassEASYRoute 7White 2GrassLv.34-36UncommonLateRouteSpring/summer/autumnDouble grassEASYRoute 7Black 2GrassLv.34UncommonLateRouteWinterDouble grassEASYRoute 7Black 2GrassLv.34-36UncommonLateRouteSpring/summer/autumnDouble grassEFFORTLESSDreamyard - OvergroundBlack 2GrassLv.56-59CommonPostAnyEFFORTLESSDreamyard - OvergroundWhite 2GrassLv.56-59CommonPostAnyEFFORTLESSRoute 1White 2GrassLv.56-59CommonPostRouteAnyEFFORTLESSRoute 1Black 2GrassLv.56-59CommonPostRouteAnyEFFORTLESSRoute 2Black 2GrassLv.56-59CommonPostRouteAnyEFFORTLESSRoute 2White 2GrassLv.56-59CommonPostRouteAnyEFFORTLESSDreamyard - OvergroundWhite 2GrassLv.64-67CommonPostAnyDouble grassEFFORTLESSDreamyard - OvergroundBlack 2GrassLv.64-67CommonPostAnyDouble grassEFFORTLESSRoute 1White 2GrassLv.64-67CommonPostRouteAnyDouble grassEFFORTLESSRoute 1Black 2GrassLv.64-67CommonPostRouteAnyDouble grassEASYRoute 3Black 2GrassLv.55UncommonPostRouteAnyEASYRoute 3White 2GrassLv.55UncommonPostRouteAnyEASYP2 LaboratoryWhite 2GrassLv.56UncommonPostBuildingAnyEASYP2 LaboratoryBlack 2GrassLv.56UncommonPostBuildingAnyEASYRoute 18White 2GrassLv.56UncommonPostRouteAnyEASYRoute 18Black 2GrassLv.56UncommonPostRouteAnyEASYRoute 3Black 2GrassLv.63UncommonPostRouteAnyDouble grassEASYRoute 3White 2GrassLv.63UncommonPostRouteAnyDouble grassEASYRoute 18White 2GrassLv.64UncommonPostRouteAnyDouble grassEASYRoute 18Black 2GrassLv.64UncommonPostRouteAnyDouble grassEASYDreamyard - B1FBlack 2GrassLv.65UncommonPostAnyDouble grassEASYDreamyard - B1FWhite 2GrassLv.65UncommonPostAnyDouble grassor evolve from Patrat (Step 1)
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