Name origin

watchdog
protective guard dog
groundhog
North American rodent


Watchog artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 505
Type Normal
Species Lookout Pokémon
Height 3′7″ (1.09m)
Weight 59.5 lbs (27.0 kg)
Abilities Illuminate
Keen Eye
Analytic (Dream World)
Local № 011 (Black, White)
011 (Black 2, White 2)
Japanese Miruhoggu

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield 1 Attack
Catch rate 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 147
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Type defenses

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Watchog stats

The base stats for Watchog are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 60
230 - 324
Attack 85
157 - 295
Defense 69
128 - 260
Sp. Atk 60
112 - 240
Sp. Def 69
128 - 260
Speed 77
143 - 278
Total 420

Pokedex descriptions

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

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Watchog learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 TackleNormalPhysical50100
1 LeerNormalStatus-100
1 BiteDarkPhysical60100
1 Low KickFightingPhysical-100
3 LeerNormalStatus-100
6 BiteDarkPhysical60100
8 BideNormalPhysical--
11 DetectFightingStatus--
13 Sand-AttackGroundStatus-100
16 CrunchDarkPhysical80100
18 HypnosisPsychicStatus-60
20 Confuse RayGhostStatus-100
22 Super FangNormalPhysical-90
25 After YouNormalStatus--
29 Psych UpNormalStatus--
32 Hyper FangNormalPhysical8090
36 Mean LookNormalStatus--
39 Baton PassNormalStatus--
43 SlamNormalPhysical8075

Pre-evolution moves

Watchog can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Work UpNormalStatus--

Egg moves

Watchog learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Watchog egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
ScreechNormalStatus-85
FlailNormalPhysical-100
ForesightNormalStatus--
PursuitDarkPhysical40100
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
RevengeFightingPhysical60100
AssuranceDarkPhysical50100

Move Tutor moves

Watchog can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Fire PunchFirePhysical75100
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100
Low KickFightingPhysical-100
Super FangNormalPhysical-90
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
Helping HandNormalStatus--
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
EndeavorNormalPhysical-100
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
CovetNormalPhysical60100
Last ResortNormalPhysical140100
Aqua TailWaterPhysical9090
Seed BombGrassPhysical80100
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090
Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical12070
After YouNormalStatus--

Moves learnt by HM

Watchog is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100

Moves learnt by TM

Watchog is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
16 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
24 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
25 ThunderElectricSpecial12070
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
35 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
52 Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
67 RetaliateNormalPhysical70100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
73 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
75 Swords DanceNormalStatus--
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
83 Work UpNormalStatus--
85 Dream EaterPsychicSpecial100100
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Watchog sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Watchog normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Watchog shiny sprite

See all Watchog sprites


Where to find Watchog

White
Black
Route 1, 7, 15, 18, Dreamyard, P2 Laboratory
Black 2
White 2
Route 1, 2, 3, 7, 18, Dreamyard, P2 Laboratory

Answers to Watchog questions