Encounter locations
| Region | Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unova | P2 Laboratory | WalkingRequires Unova wild encounters to be enabled; spring encounters | 28–31 |
| Unova | Route 15 | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Unova | Route 18 | WalkingRequires Unova wild encounters to be enabled; spring encounters | 28–30 |
| Unova | Route 7 | WalkingRequires Unova wild encounters to be enabled; spring encounters | 27–29 |
Check the Town Map to see which swarms are active.
This guide covers documented encounter tables and selected story events. Other scripted gifts or events may also award this Pokémon.
Natures
Randomly generated Pokémon can have any of the 25 natures. Twenty raise one stat by 10% and lower another by 10%. Five are neutral. HP stays the same.
View all 25 natures and stat effects
| Nature | Raises (+10%) | Lowers (−10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy | — | — |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Docile | — | — |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Serious | — | — |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Bashful | — | — |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Quirky | — | — |
Stats and abilities
- HP
- 60
- Attack
- 85
- Defense
- 69
- Sp. Attack
- 60
- Sp. Defense
- 69
- Speed
- 77
Abilities · Illuminate / Keen Eye
Hidden ability · Analytic
Evolution and forms
- From Patrat · Level 20
Level-up moves
View level-up moves for Watchog
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Confuse Ray |
| 1 | Rototiller |
| 1 | Tackle |
| 1 | Leer |
| 1 | Bite |
| 1 | Low Kick |
| 3 | Leer |
| 6 | Bite |
| 8 | Bide |
| 11 | Detect |
| 13 | Sand Attack |
| 16 | Crunch |
| 18 | Hypnosis |
| 22 | Super Fang |
| 25 | After You |
| 29 | Focus Energy |
| 32 | Psych Up |
| 36 | Hyper Fang |
| 39 | Nasty Plot |
| 43 | Mean Look |
| 46 | Baton Pass |
| 50 | Slam |