TL;DR. Watchog is a pure normal-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 420. When they see an enemy, their tails stand high, and they spit the seeds of berries stored in their cheek pouches.
When they see an enemy, their tails stand high, and they spit the seeds of berries stored in their cheek pouches.
Stat spread.
Total of 420. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Watchog in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Watchog reaches 1,819 CP at level 40 and 2,081 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Patrat family appeared on September 16, 2019.
- Patrat
- Watchog by encounter
Watchog in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Watchog across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #776 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Watchog.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Watchog, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Watchog?
Watchog is a pure Normal-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Watchog weak to?
Watchog takes 2× damage from Fighting. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Watchog resistant to?
Watchog is immune to Ghost. It also resists no other types.
How does Watchog evolve?
Watchog evolves from Patrat (Level 20). Watchog is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Watchog from?
Watchog was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0505.
What are Watchog's base stats?
Watchog has HP 60, Attack 85, Defense 69, Special Attack 60, Special Defense 69, and Speed 77. Total base stat total: 420.
What are Watchog's abilities?
Watchog can have the abilities Illuminate, Keen Eye, plus the Hidden Ability Analytic.
Is Watchog legendary or mythical?
No. Watchog is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Watchog's best stat?
Watchog's highest base stat is Attack at 85, which ranks 39th of 131 Normal-type Pokémon.
Is Watchog good?
Watchog has a base stat total of 420, the 562nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 64th among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Watchog as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Watchog is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Watchog vs. the average Normal-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 131 Normal-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Watchog | Normal avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | 77 | -17 |
| Attack | 85 | 74 | +11 |
| Defense | 69 | 60 | +9 |
| Special Attack | 60 | 59 | +1 |
| Special Defense | 69 | 64 | +5 |
| Speed | 77 | 69 | +8 |
| Total | 420 | 403 | +17 |
Watchog appears in 11 games.
Every mainline release where Watchog is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Watchog.
Every main-series game Watchog is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletNot in the game
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- One-time encounterAutumnal Avenue (Alpha) (Only one, during Side Mission 071) (cannot be Shiny)
- WildBleu District: Wild Zone 10
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (2★ Normal-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIINot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 15
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildRoutes 7 and 18, P2 Laboratory
- WildRoutes 1 and 15 (dark grass)
- WildDreamyard (Ruins; dark grass)
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRoutes 1, 2, 3, 7, 18, Dreamyard, P2 Laboratory
- WildRoutes 2 and 7 (Hidden Grotto)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Watchog appears in 25 episodes.
From BW014 (2010-12-23) through HZ124 (2026-01-23).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Watchog partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Watchog partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Watchog in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Watchog
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.