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.
Using food stored in cheek pouches, they can keep watch for days. They use their tails to communicate with others.
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 |
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Hitmontop can KO Patrat with Close Combat (311-366%). Machamp threatens a KO with Stone Edge (107-126%).
 Hitmontop Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemEjectbutton NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Patrat View Hitmontop builds →Close Combat 2x311-366%KO Feint26-31% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Patrat View Machamp builds →Knock Off70-82% Bullet Punch43-51% Stone Edge107-126%KO | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 200 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Assurance, Flail, Foresight and 4 more to offspring.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Patrat Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Patrat cleanly, with Last Resort and Hyper Fang anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Patrat in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. 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