Type matchups
Damage Watchog takes from each attacking type.
As a Normal type, Watchog has 1 weakness, 0 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Normal typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 60
- Attack
- 85
- Defense
- 69
- Sp. Atk
- 60
- Sp. Def
- 69
- Speed
- 77
- Total
- 420
Watchog has a base stat total of 420, higher than 39% of Pokémon. With Attack (85) well above Sp. Atk (60), it works best as a physical attacker. Its Speed of 77 is middling (faster than 59% of Pokémon). With 60 HP, 69 Defense and 69 Sp. Def it is frail.
Watchog can have the abilities Illuminate, Keen Eye and Analytic.
How to beat Watchog
Watchog takes 2× damage from Fighting moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ghost moves have no effect on it.
Good counters: Marshadow hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Watchog's Normal moves. Annihilape hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Watchog's Normal moves. Crowned Zamazenta hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Normal moves.
Evolution
Watchog is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Patrat → Watchog), evolving from Patrat.
Best counters to Watchog
Other Normal Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Watchog weak to?
As a Normal type, Watchog takes super-effective damage from Fighting moves.
What is Watchog resistant to?
Watchog has no type resistances. It is immune to Ghost.
What are the best counters to Watchog?
Strong type-based picks include Marshadow, Annihilape and Crowned Zamazenta, which hit Watchog with super-effective attacks.