Watchog (Japanese: ミルホッグ Miruhog) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
It evolves from Patrat starting at level 20.
Biology
Watchog is an upright, meerkat-like Pokémon with large cheeks and a single, pointed incisor sticking out of its mouth. It is mainly reddish brown with beige cheeks and neck. There is yellow striping on its chest and tail. Its hands, feet, and tail tip are white. Its red eyes have small black pupils and a yellow stripe. Black markings accentuate the eyes at their outer ends. Its tail is almost exclusively depicted standing up straight, although it can also be kept in a relaxed position.[1]
There are luminescent compounds in Watchog's body that allow its stripes and eyes to glow. It uses this ability to threaten predators. Its cheeks can hold a large amount of seeds, which it collects and spits at its opponents. Watchog possess night vision and can view its surroundings in the darkness.
In the anime
Major appearances
A Watchog debuted in A Night in the Nacrene City Museum!, under the ownership of Lenora. This also marked the species' debut. It first used its Illuminate Ability to reveal Yamask's presence. It then battled Ash in a Gym battle in The Battle According to Lenora!, where it defeated his Oshawott with Thunderbolt. It appeared again in Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!, where it was defeated by Oshawott's Aqua Jet.
Three Watchog appeared in Emolga and the New Volt Switch!. They resided in an apple tree, and attacked Emolga, Axew, and Oshawott when they tried to retrieve some apples for Emolga. However, they enraged a Simisear in the process, and were scared away by its Flamethrower.
A male Watchog appeared in Cilan Versus Trip, Ash Versus Georgia!, under the ownership of Jimmy Ray. He lost to Iris's Emolga during the first round of the Club Battle after he was hit by Attract and then Hidden Power.
A Watchog appeared in Evolution by Fire!, under the ownership of Kylan. It battled Shamus in a Double Battle along with a Mienshao, but both were defeated.
A Watchog appeared in Curtain Up, Unova League!, under the ownership of Mikael. It battled Bianca's Emboar during the qualifying round of the Vertress Conference, and lost in the next episode.
A Watchog appeared in The Pokémon Harbor Patrol!, where it was a member of a rescue team managed by a harbor patrolman named Halsey. While originally used only for crowd control and as a lookout, Watchog, with the help of N, proved itself to be a capable and valuable asset to its team.
A Watchog appeared in Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness!, under the ownership of Mrs. Ripple. She used it as a guard to watch over her jewels.
Minor appearances
A Trainer's Watchog appeared in Iris's flashback in Iris and Excadrill Against the Dragon Buster!.
Two Trainers' Watchog made cameo appearances in Cilan Takes Flight!.
Multiple Watchog appeared in Climbing the Tower of Success!, with one under the ownership of a Trainer and the rest being wild.
A Trainer's Watchog appeared in Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1, where it was revealed to have lost to Roxie in a Gym battle.
Multiple Watchog appeared in Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice during the Swords of Justice legend.
A Trainer's Watchog appeared in Jostling for the Junior Cup!.
A Trainer's Watchog appeared in Strong Strategy Steals the Show!.
A Trainer's Watchog appeared in Cameron's Secret Weapon!.
A Watchog appeared in Meowth, Colress and Team Rivalry!.
A Watchog appeared in Genesect and the Legend Awakened, under the ownership of some Workers in New Tork City. It was keeping watch next to some roadworks.
A Trainer's Watchog appeared in The Journalist from Another Region!, where it was entered into the Pokémon Sumo Tournament on Harvest Island. It was eventually defeated by Ash's Pignite.
A Watchog appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!.
A Watchog appeared in Grooming Furfrou!.
A Watchog appeared in The Bonds of Evolution!.
A Watchog appeared in a flashback or a fantasy in The Forest Champion!.
A Watchog appeared in A Fashionable Battle!.
A Watchog appeared in Party Dancecapades!, under the ownership of a Pokémon Performer participating in Monsieur Pierre's dance party.
A Watchog appeared in a flashback in A Watershed Moment!.
A Trainer's Watchog appeared in A League of His Own!.
Multiple Watchog appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel. One appeared during a flashback, while another was a resident of the Nebel Plateau.
A Trainer's Watchog appeared in Battling With a Clean Slate!.
A Trainer's Watchog appeared in The First Day of the Rest of Your Life!.
Three Watchog appeared in Till We Compete Again!, each under the ownership of a different Trainer.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon
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Entry
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BW014
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Watchog
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Ash's Pokédex
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Watchog, the Lookout Pokémon, and the evolved form of Patrat. Watchog's body contains luminescent compounds, which allow its eyes and stripes to glow.
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BW115
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Watchog
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Ash's Pokédex
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Watchog, the Lookout Pokémon. The markings on Watchog's body can glow to intimidate its foes. It has excellent vision, even in darkness.
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In the manga
In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga
A Watchog appeared in Advance Toward the Path of the Strongest!.
Monta's Patrat evolved into a Watchog during a battle with a wild Emolga.
In the movie adaptations
A Watchog appeared in the manga adaptation of Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel as a resident of the Nebel Plateau.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Black was attacked by a Watchog used by three Team Plasma Grunts in Battle at the Dreamyard. At first, he mistook the pattern on its body as the head of a much larger Pokémon but eventually figured out its true identity. The Watchog was adopted by Amanita and Fennel afterwards.
Pokédex entries
In the TCG
- Main article: Watchog (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Generation V
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Unova #011
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Black
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When they see an enemy, their tails stand high, and they spit the seeds of berries stored in their cheek pouches.
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White
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They make the patterns on their bodies shine in order to threaten predators. Keen eyesight lets them see in the dark.
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Black 2
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Using luminescent matter, it makes its eyes and body glow and stuns attacking opponents.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Mountain #047
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Hoenn #—
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X
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Using luminescent matter, it makes its eyes and body glow and stuns attacking opponents.
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Y
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When they see an enemy, their tails stand high, and they spit the seeds of berries stored in their cheek pouches.
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Omega Ruby
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Using luminescent matter, it makes its eyes and body glow and stuns attacking opponents.
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Alpha Sapphire
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When they see an enemy, their tails stand high, and they spit the seeds of berries stored in their cheek pouches.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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60
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120 - 167
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230 - 324
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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69
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66 - 133
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128 - 260
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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69
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66 - 133
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128 - 260
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77
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73 - 141
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143 - 278
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Total: 420
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Watchog
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Watchog
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Watchog
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Watchog
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Watchog in Generation VII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Watchog in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Watchog
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Watchog
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Watchog can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Watchog cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Watchog
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Watchog
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Watchog
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Watchog
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Trivia
- In Black and White, Watchog was the only Pokémon to have the same EV yield as its pre-evolution, and the only evolved Pokémon to only give a single EV, giving one EV in Attack.
- Because its EV yield was 2 Attack in Black 2 and White 2, Watchog is the only Pokémon to have its EV yield changed within a generation.
- Watchog is the only evolved Pokémon with a catch rate of 255.
Origin
Watchog is based on a groundhog and possibly a meerkat or prarie dog. Its design is also based on a road worker, with the body resembling a protective suit and the yellow stripes forming a safety vest.
Name origin
Watchog is a combination of watch and groundhog. It may also be a play on watchdog, a dog used to guard.
Miruhog may be a combination of 見る miru (to observe) or meerkat and groundhog.
In other languages
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ミルホッグ Miruhog
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From 見る miru or meerkat and groundhog
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French
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Miradar
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From mirador and radar
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Spanish
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Watchog
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Same as English name
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German
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Kukmarda
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From gucken and Marder, playing on Guck mal da
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Italian
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Watchog
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Same as English name
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Korean
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보르그 Borugu
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Portmanteau of 볼 bol and groundhog
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Mandarin Chinese
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步哨鼠 Bùshàoshǔ
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From 步哨 bùshào and 鼠 shǔ.
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Cantonese Chinese
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More languages
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Russian
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Уачхог Uachkhog
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Transcription of English name
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Notes
- ↑ ポケモン ベストウイッシュ イッシュずかん ISBN 978-4-09-281215-4
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