Watchog Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Watchog in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Watchog
Watchog is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 51.000 DPS.
Watchog can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Watchog is weak to Fighting -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost-type moves as Watchog resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Watchog is Mega Blaziken (51.000 DPS), Mega Lucario (50.500 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (44.375 DPS).
Catching Watchog: After defeating Watchog, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1003 and 1065 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1248-1325 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Watchog from raids will have exactly 1065 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Watchog?
The best counter for Watchog is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 51.000 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (50.500 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (44.375 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Watchog?
Watchog can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Watchog weak to?
Watchog is weak to Fighting-type attacks. It resists Ghost-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Watchog be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Watchog's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Watchog from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Watchog from raids will have 1065 CP at level 20, or 1325 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1003. If you see 1065 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Watchog worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Watchog is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Watchog?
For the best moveset for Watchog itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Watchog stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Watchog without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Watchog can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (38.963 DPS) and Lucario (38.667 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Watchog in raids?
Weather boost information for Watchog is not currently available. Normal-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.