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.
Using luminescent matter, it makes its eyes and body glow and stuns attacking opponents.
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 |
- 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 Watchog View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x128-151%KO Rock Smash 2x59-69% Double Kick 2x45-53% | ||
 Mienshao Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Watchog View Mienshao builds →High Jump Kick 2x179-211%KO Jump Kick 2x138-162%KO Aura Sphere 2x88-104%KO Drain Punch 2x104-122%KO | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Watchog View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x94-111%KO Rock Smash 2x43-51% Double Kick 2x33-40% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Watchog View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x94-111%KO Rock Smash 2x43-51% Double Kick 2x33-40% | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Watchog View Emboar builds →Hammer Arm 2x136-160%KO Brick Break 2x104-122%KO Rock Smash 2x56-67% Arm Thrust 2x22-27% | ||
 Riolu Fighting | D | |
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Watchog View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x53-63% Rock Smash 2x39-47% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Watchog View Scraggy builds →Brick Break 2x72-85% Rock Smash 2x41-49% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Watchog View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x56-67% Rock Smash 2x39-46% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Watchog View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x161-189%KO Brick Break 2x101-120%KO Rock Smash 2x56-66% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Watchog View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x115-136%KO Brick Break 2x66-79% Rock Smash 2x37-44% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Watchog View Riolu builds →Brick Break 2x64-76% Force Palm 2x54-63% Rock Smash 2x37-44% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Watchog View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x162-191%KO Brick Break 2x102-121%KO Rock Smash 2x57-67% | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Watchog View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x116-137%KO Brick Break 2x88-104%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x83-98% Rock Smash 2x50-59% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Watchog View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x116-137%KO Brick Break 2x68-81% Rock Smash 2x37-45% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Watchog View Riolu builds →Brick Break 2x64-76% Force Palm 2x52-62% Rock Smash 2x36-42% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Watchog View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x94-111%KO Rock Smash 2x43-51% Double Kick 2x33-39% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Watchog View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x94-111%KO Rock Smash 2x43-51% Double Kick 2x33-39% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Watchog View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x162-192%KO Brick Break 2x102-120%KO Rock Smash 2x56-67% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Watchog View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x118-138%KO Hammer Arm 2x118-138%KO Brick Break 2x88-104%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x84-99% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Watchog View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x115-136%KO Brick Break 2x68-81% Rock Smash 2x37-44% | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Watchog View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x128-151%KO Rock Smash 2x59-69% Double Kick 2x45-53% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Watchog View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x94-111%KO Rock Smash 2x43-51% Double Kick 2x33-40% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Watchog View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x94-111%KO Rock Smash 2x43-51% Double Kick 2x33-40% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Watchog View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x166-196%KO Brick Break 2x104-122%KO Rock Smash 2x56-67% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Watchog View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x119-140%KO Hammer Arm 2x119-140%KO Brick Break 2x90-107%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x84-100%KO | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Conkeldurr can KO Watchog with Drain Punch (148-175%). Lucario threatens a KO with Close Combat (236-278%).
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Watchog View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x148-175%KO Mach Punch 2x80-94% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Watchog View Lucario builds →Close Combat 2x236-278%KO Extreme Speed53-62% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 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 181 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Assurance, Flail, Foresight and 4 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Watchog Best Moveset
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
Watchog best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Thunder Punch
- Fire Punch
- Swords Dance
- Super Fang
Recommended Teammates
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 Black 2 & White 2
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 PatratRoute 19Black 2Grass Lv.2-4 RouteCommonEarlyAnyRoute 19White 2Grass Lv.2-4 RouteCommonEarlyAnyShaking spotRoute 19White 2Grass Lv.2-4 RouteCommonEarlyAnyRoute 19Black 2Grass Lv.2-4 RouteCommonEarlyAnyShaking spotVirbank Complex - OutsideBlack 2Grass Lv.10-13 Power-plantCommonEarlyAnyVirbank Complex - OutsideWhite 2Grass Lv.10-13 Power-plantCommonEarlyAnyRoute 20White 2Grass Lv.3 RouteUncommonEarlyAnyRoute 20Black 2Grass Lv.3 RouteUncommonEarlyAnyFloccesy RanchBlack 2Grass Lv.5 FacilityUncommonEarlyAnyFloccesy RanchWhite 2Grass Lv.5 FacilityUncommonEarlyAnyRoute 20Black 2Grass Lv.10 RouteUncommonEarlyAnyDouble grassRoute 20White 2Grass Lv.10 RouteUncommonEarlyAnyDouble grassVirbank Complex - InsideBlack 2Grass Lv.10-13 Power-plantUncommonEarlyAnyVirbank Complex - InsideWhite 2Grass Lv.10-13 Power-plantUncommonEarlyAnyVirbank Complex - InsideBlack 2Grass Lv.11-14 Power-plantUncommonEarlyAnyDouble grassVirbank Complex - InsideWhite 2Grass Lv.11-14 Power-plantUncommonEarlyAnyDouble grass
Step 2Watchog ✓Route 7Black 2Grass Lv.31-33 RouteUncommonLateSpring/summer/autumnRoute 7White 2Grass Lv.31 RouteUncommonLateWinterRoute 7White 2Grass Lv.31-33 RouteUncommonLateSpring/summer/autumnRoute 7Black 2Grass Lv.31 RouteUncommonLateWinterRoute 7White 2Grass Lv.34 RouteUncommonLateWinterDouble grassRoute 7White 2Grass Lv.34-36 RouteUncommonLateSpring/summer/autumnDouble grassRoute 7Black 2Grass Lv.34 RouteUncommonLateWinterDouble grassRoute 7Black 2Grass Lv.34-36 RouteUncommonLateSpring/summer/autumnDouble grassDreamyard - OvergroundBlack 2Grass Lv.56-59CommonPostAnyDreamyard - OvergroundWhite 2Grass Lv.56-59CommonPostAnyRoute 1White 2Grass Lv.56-59 RouteCommonPostAnyRoute 1Black 2Grass Lv.56-59 RouteCommonPostAnyRoute 2Black 2Grass Lv.56-59 RouteCommonPostAnyRoute 2White 2Grass Lv.56-59 RouteCommonPostAnyDreamyard - OvergroundWhite 2Grass Lv.64-67CommonPostAnyDouble grassDreamyard - OvergroundBlack 2Grass Lv.64-67CommonPostAnyDouble grassRoute 1White 2Grass Lv.64-67 RouteCommonPostAnyDouble grassRoute 1Black 2Grass Lv.64-67 RouteCommonPostAnyDouble grassRoute 3Black 2Grass Lv.55 RouteUncommonPostAnyRoute 3White 2Grass Lv.55 RouteUncommonPostAnyP2 LaboratoryWhite 2Grass Lv.56 BuildingUncommonPostAnyP2 LaboratoryBlack 2Grass Lv.56 BuildingUncommonPostAnyRoute 18White 2Grass Lv.56 RouteUncommonPostAnyRoute 18Black 2Grass Lv.56 RouteUncommonPostAnyRoute 3Black 2Grass Lv.63 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grassRoute 3White 2Grass Lv.63 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grassRoute 18White 2Grass Lv.64 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grassRoute 18Black 2Grass Lv.64 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grassDreamyard - B1FBlack 2Grass Lv.65UncommonPostAnyDouble grassDreamyard - B1FWhite 2Grass Lv.65UncommonPostAnyDouble grassor evolve from Patrat (Step 1)
Watchog Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, 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 Black 2 & White 2, Patrat evolves into Watchog at level 20. Watchog is the fully evolved form. It sits at 420 BST in its evolved form.
For Black 2 & White 2, 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 Black 2 & White 2, we rate Watchog C-Tier: a niche pick in Black 2 & White 2's meta. At 420 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Thunderpunch with Salacberry is the standard set.
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