Watchog
Normal-type, Generation 5. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 459.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bite Grass Knot
Grass Knot costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Watchog takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 459
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,039 CP
Watchog moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 65 | 33 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.97 |
| Grass Knot Best | Grass | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Hyper Fang STAB | Normal | 80 | 50 | 2.5s | 32 | 1.60 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Grass Knot | Grass | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | — |
| Hyper Fang | Normal | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bite (12 DPS); Low Kick builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Watchog is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Watchog
How to get Watchog
- Evolve from
- Patrat · 50 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Watchog arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 44 | 1,572 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 44 | 1,702 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,003 | 1,065 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,248 | 1,325 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,003 | 1,065 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 759 | 805 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,003 | 1,065 |
Is Watchog good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Watchog has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 25-Candy step towards its evolution.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 25 |
| Lv 2 | 80 |
| Lv 3 | 135 |
| Lv 4 | 190 |
| Lv 5 | 245 |
| Lv 6 | 300 |
| Lv 7 | 355 |
| Lv 8 | 410 |
| Lv 9 | 464 |
| Lv 10 | 519 |
| Lv 11 | 571 |
| Lv 12 | 623 |
| Lv 13 | 675 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 727 |
| Lv 15 | 779 |
| Lv 16 | 831 |
| Lv 17 | 883 |
| Lv 18 | 935 |
| Lv 19 | 987 |
| Lv 20 | 1,039 |
| Lv 21 | 1,091 |
| Lv 22 | 1,143 |
| Lv 23 | 1,195 |
| Lv 24 | 1,247 |
| Lv 25 | 1,299 |
| Lv 26 | 1,351 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,403 |
| Lv 28 | 1,455 |
| Lv 29 | 1,507 |
| Lv 30 | 1,559 |
| Lv 31 | 1,585 |
| Lv 32 | 1,611 |
| Lv 33 | 1,637 |
| Lv 34 | 1,663 |
| Lv 35 | 1,689 |
| Lv 36 | 1,715 |
| Lv 37 | 1,741 |
| Lv 38 | 1,767 |
| Lv 39 | 1,793 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,819 |
| Lv 41 | 1,842 |
| Lv 42 | 1,865 |
| Lv 43 | 1,888 |
| Lv 44 | 1,912 |
| Lv 45 | 1,935 |
| Lv 46 | 1,959 |
| Lv 47 | 1,983 |
| Lv 48 | 2,007 |
| Lv 49 | 2,032 |
| Lv 50 | 2,056 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0505
- Height
- 1.10 m
- Weight
- 27.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0505_POKEMON_WATCHOG
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Watchog in Pokemon GO?
Watchog's best moveset is Bite with Grass Knot. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Watchog's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Watchog takes super effective damage from Fighting. Ghost damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Watchog's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Watchog reaches 2,056 CP at level 50 and 1,819 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Watchog?
A 15/15/15 Watchog shows 1,039 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,299 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 779 CP.
How do you get Watchog in Pokemon GO?
Evolve Patrat (50 Candy).