Watchog (#0505) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP60120–167230–324

Atk8581–150157–295

Def6966–133128–260

SpA6058–123112–240

SpD6966–133128–260

Spe7773–141143–278

Total420Higher than 44% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 77). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+141Max129No SP97Min87Scarf211Tailwind282

At max Speed, Watchog outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fighting2×

Immune to

Ghost0×

Takes normal damage from 16 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Illuminate
Doubles the wild encounter rate.
Keen Eye
Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
AnalyticHidden ability
Strengthens moves to 1.3× their power when moving last.

Competitive

National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#261 of 262 used

▼ 9 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 9 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Chople Berry (39.7%) · Analytic (87%) · Impish (36.2%) · HP 32 / Atk 2 / Def 32 (37.9%)

Moves Low Kick, Ice Punch, Detect, Hypnosis

Singles

#246 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 2 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Leek (41.8%) · Analytic (53.7%) · Modest (42.4%) · HP 1 / Atk 2 / Def 3 / SpA 4 / SpD 5 / Spe 6 (41.9%)

Moves Grass Knot, Thunderbolt, Shadow Ball, Round

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0504PatratNormal
1. Level 20#0505WatchogNormal

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 23

EvoConfuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

1BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

1Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

1RototillerRaises the Attack and Special Attack of all Grass Pokémon in battle.GroundStatus——10

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

3LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

6BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

8BideUser waits for two turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.NormalPhys——10

11DetectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.FightingStatus——5

13Sand AttackLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundStatus—100%15

16CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

18HypnosisPuts the target to sleep.PsychicStatus—60%20

22Super FangInflicts damage equal to half the target’s HP.NormalPhys—90%10

25After YouMakes the target act next this turn.NormalStatus——15

29Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

32Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

36Hyper FangHas a 10% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys8090%15

39Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

43Mean LookPrevents the target from leaving battle.NormalStatus——5

46Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

50SlamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys8075%20

TM / HM / TR 31

TM01Work UpRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.NormalStatus——30

TM06ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

TM10Hidden PowerPower and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.NormalSpec60100%15

TM11Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM15Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM16Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM17ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM18Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM21FrustrationPower increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.NormalPhys—100%20

TM24ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM25ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM27ReturnPower increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.NormalPhys—100%20

TM30Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM32Double TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

TM35FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM42FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM44RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM45AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TM48RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM52Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM56FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM68Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM73Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM75Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM77Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM85Dream EaterOnly works on sleeping Pokémon. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.PsychicSpec100100%15

TM86Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM87SwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

TM88Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM90SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM100ConfideLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——20

Tutor 22

TutorAfter YouMakes the target act next this turn.NormalStatus——15

TutorAqua TailInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys9090%10

TutorCovetTakes the target’s item.NormalPhys60100%25

TutorEndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TutorFire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TutorFocus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TutorGunk ShotHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5

TutorHelping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TutorIce PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TutorIron TailHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys10075%15

TutorKnock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TutorLaser FocusGuarantees a critical hit with the user’s next move.NormalStatus——30

TutorLast ResortCan only be used after all of the user’s other moves have been used.NormalPhys140100%5

TutorLow KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TutorSeed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TutorShock WaveNever misses.ElectricSpec60—20

TutorSignal BeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.BugSpec75100%15

TutorSnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TutorStomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TutorSuper FangInflicts damage equal to half the target’s HP.NormalPhys—90%10

TutorThunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TutorZen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

Pokédex entries

Category: Lookout Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Brown
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#011Updated Unova#011Mountain Kalos#047Lumiose#028

Using luminescent matter, it makes its eyes and body glow and stuns attacking opponents.
Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
They make the patterns on their bodies shine in order to threaten predators. Keen eyesight lets them see in the dark.
White
When they see an enemy, their tails stand high, and they spit the seeds of berries stored in their cheek pouches.
Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire