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 |
 Kommo-o DragonFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Watchog View Kommo-o builds →Focus Blast 2x138-162%KO Sky Uppercut 2x105-124%KO Brick Break 2x94-111%KO | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Watchog View Emboar builds →Focus Blast 2x138-162%KO Hammer Arm 2x136-160%KO Brick Break 2x104-122%KO Low Sweep 2x88-104%KO | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Watchog View Poliwrath builds →Focus Blast 2x104-122%KO Dynamic Punch 2x109-129%KO Submission 2x88-104%KO Brick Break 2x83-98% | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Watchog View Conkeldurr builds →Focus Punch 2x227-267%KO Superpower 2x181-213%KO Focus Blast 2x87-102%KO Dynamic Punch 2x153-180%KO | ||
 Bewear NormalFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Watchog View Bewear builds →Superpower 2x166-196%KO Focus Blast 2x87-102%KO Hammer Arm 2x138-162%KO Brick Break 2x104-122%KO | ||
In Sun & Moon, Hawlucha can KO Watchog with High Jump Kick (192-226%). Lucario threatens a KO with Aura Sphere (126-148%).
 Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnburden ItemElectricseed NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Watchog View Hawlucha builds →Acrobatics41-48% High Jump Kick 2x192-226%KO | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemFightiniumz NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Watchog View Lucario builds →Flash Cannon63-74% Aura Sphere 2x126-148%KO | ||
Sun & Moon 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 218 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Assurance, Flail, Foresight and 4 more.
Sun & Moon Watchog Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Watchog picks up Assurance and Flail only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Giga Impact and Hyper Beam while coverage across 9 types adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Watchog in Sun & Moon
Watchog Guide
In Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, Patrat evolves into Watchog at level 20. Watchog is the fully evolved form. It sits at 420 BST in its evolved form.
For Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, we rate Watchog D-Tier: outclassed by other options available in Sun & Moon. 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