Stats & Training
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
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 |
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Hitmontop can KO Watchog with Close Combat (180-213%). Lucario threatens a KO with Close Combat (236-278%).
 Hitmontop Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemEjectbutton NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Watchog View Hitmontop builds →Close Combat 2x180-213%KO Feint15-18% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySteadfast ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Watchog View Lucario builds →Close Combat 2x236-278%KO Extreme Speed53-62% Aura Sphere 2x119-140%KO Flash Cannon59-70% | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 are average hatch time. 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 200 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Assurance, Flail, Foresight and 4 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Watchog Best Moveset
Best Build
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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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Watchog in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
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.
Watchog Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Patrat evolves into Watchog at level 20. Watchog is the fully evolved form. It sits at 420 BST in its evolved form.
For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, it depends on your team. Watchog at 420 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Normal coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, we rate Watchog D-Tier: outclassed by other options available in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. At 420 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly.
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.
Game Availability
Watchog joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves