watchog

Watchog is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Type: Normal

Abilities:

• Illuminate: Increases the likelihood of encountering wild Pokémon.
• Keen Eye: Prevents loss of accuracy.
• Analytic (Hidden Ability): Boosts the power of moves if the user moves last.

Physical Characteristics:

• Watchog is a bipedal, meerkat-like Pokémon.
• It has a slender body covered in brown fur with yellow stripes that form a vest-like pattern.
• Its eyes are large and circular with bright red irises, which give it a perpetually alert expression.
• Watchog has a long tail with alternating brown and yellow bands.
• The round ears atop its head have yellow insides, and it has a small pink nose.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Watchog typically resides in grasslands and plains, often seen standing watch in groups.
• It is known for its vigilance and ability to stay alert for extended periods, keeping an eye out for danger to warn its companions.
• Watchog uses its glowing stripes and tail as a form of communication and deterrent against potential threats.

In Battle:

• Watchog is a versatile Pokémon with a variety of status-inducing and disruptive moves.
• Notable moves include Super Fang, which halves the opponent's current HP, and Hypnosis, which can put foes to sleep.
• Its ability to learn moves like Thunderbolt and Low Kick gives it coverage against a range of opponents.
• While not particularly strong in terms of raw power or defense, its strategic moveset can be advantageous in battles requiring tactical play.

Evolution:

• Watchog evolves from Patrat starting at level 20.

Interesting Facts:

• Watchog's vigilant nature and glowing features are reminiscent of a security guard or watchman.
• Despite its somewhat comical appearance, it is a crucial lookout for its community of Patrat and other Watchog.
• Its eyes can shine brightly, a trait used to intimidate foes or communicate with allies over long distances.

This comprehensive understanding of Watchog highlights its role as a guardian Pokémon with unique abilities and strategic potential in battles.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• 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: Using luminescent matter, it makes its eyes and body glow and stuns attacking opponents.
• White-2: Using luminescent matter, it makes its eyes and body glow and stuns attacking opponents.
• X: Using luminescent matter, it makes its eyes and body glow and stuns attacking opponents.
• Y: When they see an enemy, their tails stand high, and they spit the seeds of berries stored in their cheek pouches.
• Omega-Ruby: Using luminescent matter, it makes its eyes and body glow and stuns attacking opponents.
• Alpha-Sapphire: When they see an enemy, their tails stand high, and they spit the seeds of berries stored in their cheek pouches.