Stats & Training
Patrat's stats barely vary. None 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.
Extremely cautious, one of them will always be on the lookout, but it won’t notice a foe coming from behind.
Extremely cautious, one of them will always be on the lookout, but it won’t notice a foe coming from behind.
Patrat Weakness
Patrat is weak to Fighting. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. Only 1 weakness makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Patrat View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x217-255%KO Rock Smash 2x98-115%KO Double Kick 2x74-88% | ||
 Mienshao Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Patrat View Mienshao builds →High Jump Kick 2x302-355%KO Jump Kick 2x233-275%KO Aura Sphere 2x148-175%KO Drain Punch 2x176-208%KO | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Patrat View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x159-188%KO Rock Smash 2x72-85% Double Kick 2x55-65% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Patrat View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x159-188%KO Rock Smash 2x72-85% Double Kick 2x55-65% | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Patrat View Emboar builds →Hammer Arm 2x229-270%KO Brick Break 2x172-203%KO Rock Smash 2x93-110%KO Arm Thrust 2x36-43% | ||
 Riolu Fighting | D | |
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Patrat View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x84-100%KO Rock Smash 2x59-71% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Patrat View Scraggy builds →Brick Break 2x117-138%KO Rock Smash 2x63-75% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Patrat View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x89-107%KO Rock Smash 2x59-71% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Patrat View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x260-307%KO Brick Break 2x165-194%KO Rock Smash 2x89-106%KO | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Patrat View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x188-222%KO Brick Break 2x111-131%KO Rock Smash 2x60-71% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Patrat View Riolu builds →Brick Break 2x105-124%KO Force Palm 2x86-102%KO Rock Smash 2x60-71% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Patrat View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x266-313%KO Brick Break 2x167-197%KO Rock Smash 2x90-106%KO | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Patrat View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x191-225%KO Brick Break 2x146-172%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x135-159%KO Rock Smash 2x79-94% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Patrat View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x191-225%KO Brick Break 2x111-131%KO Rock Smash 2x60-72% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Patrat View Riolu builds →Brick Break 2x106-125%KO Force Palm 2x84-100%KO Rock Smash 2x58-69% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Patrat View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x158-186%KO Rock Smash 2x72-85% Double Kick 2x54-65% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Patrat View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x158-186%KO Rock Smash 2x72-85% Double Kick 2x54-65% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Patrat View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x272-321%KO Brick Break 2x171-202%KO Rock Smash 2x92-109%KO | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Patrat View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x197-233%KO Hammer Arm 2x197-233%KO Brick Break 2x149-176%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x138-163%KO | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Patrat View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x195-230%KO Brick Break 2x114-134%KO Rock Smash 2x61-72% | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Patrat View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x217-255%KO Rock Smash 2x98-115%KO Double Kick 2x74-88% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Patrat View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x159-188%KO Rock Smash 2x72-85% Double Kick 2x55-65% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Patrat View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x159-188%KO Rock Smash 2x72-85% Double Kick 2x55-65% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Patrat View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x278-328%KO Brick Break 2x176-208%KO Rock Smash 2x95-113%KO | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Patrat View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x202-238%KO Hammer Arm 2x202-238%KO Brick Break 2x151-178%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x142-168%KO | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Conkeldurr can KO Patrat with Drain Punch (255-300%). Machamp threatens a KO with Stone Edge (107-126%).
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Patrat View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x255-300%KO Mach Punch 2x137-161%KO | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Patrat View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch43-51% Stone Edge107-126%KO | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Patrat easily with 181 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Assurance, Flail, Foresight and 4 more to offspring.
Black 2 & White 2 Patrat Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
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 Last Resort and Hyper Fang and coverage across 10 types.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Black 2 & White 2 Patrat Locations
Patrat is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 16 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations to Catch Patrat in Black 2 & White 2
Patrat's encounter pool splits between Black 2 and White 2. You've got 16 walking spots at Lv. 2-14 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
Patrat Guide
Patrat evolves into Watchog at level 20. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 255 BST.
Patrat evolves into Watchog at level 20. Early evolution, you'll hit it before the third gym in most games.
In Black 2 & White 2, Patrat does the job early-game if you need a Normal type on your team. Evolve it into Watchog before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Patrat is catchable in Black 2 & White 2. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 6 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Patrat has appeared in 7 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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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