What is Watchog's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Watchog's maximum CP is 2,081 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Watchog good in Pokémon GO?

Watchog has 165 Attack, 139 Defense, and 155 Stamina. It has niche uses depending on the meta.

Can Watchog be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes, shiny Watchog is available in Pokémon GO.

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Patrat Lillipup

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Hundo CP Values

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Raids

Lv. 20

979 - 1,039 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

1,224 - 1,299 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

2,062 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

979 - 1,039 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

734 - 779 CP

Watchog

#505 · Unova

Normal

☁️ Partly Cloudy Boost

Base Stats

Attack 165

Defense 139

Stamina 155

Total: 459

Pokémon Info

Max CP	2,081
Generation	Unova (Gen 5)
Buddy Distance	1km
Released	✅ Yes
Shiny	✨ Yes
Shadow	😈 Yes

About Watchog

Watchog is a Normal-type Pokémon from Unova (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 2,081 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Watchog has base stats of 165 Attack, 139 Defense, and 155 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 459.

Watchog can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Watchog is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.

In Partly Cloudy weather, Watchog receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Watchog is 1km per candy.

🔄 Evolution Chain

Patrat

#504

→

🍬 50

Watchog

#505

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Low Kick STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Bite	Dark	6	+4	12.0	-	-	-

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
Crunch	Dark	70	-33	-	70	-45
Hyper Fang STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-
Grass Knot	Grass	90	-50	-	90	-50

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Watchog takes increased damage from these types:

Fighting 1.6×

Resistances

Watchog takes reduced damage from these types:

Ghost 0.391×

🎯 Best Counters Against Watchog

Top Pokémon to use when battling Watchog in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
2	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
3	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231
4	Sneasler	Fighting Poison	259	158	190	3,686
5	Mienshao	Fighting	258	127	163	3,101
6	Conkeldurr	Fighting	243	158	233	3,818
7	Breloom	Grass Fighting	241	144	155	3,007
8	Blaziken	Fire Fighting	240	141	190	3,258
9	Gallade	Psychic Fighting	237	195	169	3,539
10	Lucario	Fighting Steel	236	144	172	3,092

🏆 Watchog PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	0	15	15	33	1,500
2	0	14	15	33	1,495
3	1	13	15	33	1,500
4	0	15	14	33	1,496
5	1	14	14	33	1,500
6	0	10	15	34	1,499
7	1	15	12	33	1,496
8	1	15	13	33	1,500
9	2	14	12	33	1,500
10	0	11	14	34	1,500

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	15	15	15	50	2,062

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Watchog IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVs	Wild L30	Research L15	Raid L20	WB L25	Max L40	L50
100% (15/15/15)	1,559	779	1,039	1,299	1,819	2,062
98% (15/15/14)	1,554	777	1,036	1,295	1,813	2,056
96% (15/14/15)	1,554	777	1,036	1,295	1,813	2,055
93% (14/14/14)	1,541	770	1,027	1,284	1,797	2,038
91% (15/13/13)	1,539	769	1,026	1,283	1,796	2,036
87% (13/13/13)	1,522	761	1,015	1,268	1,776	2,014
82% (12/12/12)	1,504	752	1,003	1,253	1,755	1,990
80% (10/15/15)	1,515	757	1,010	1,263	1,768	2,005
67% (10/10/10)	1,469	734	979	1,224	1,713	1,943
0% (0/0/0)	1,296	648	864	1,080	1,512	1,715

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Watchog with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	2,062 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	1,819 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	979 - 1,039 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	1,224 - 1,299 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	979 - 1,039 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	734 - 779 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Watchog with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	25	26	1,819
2	1,819	27	1,819
3	1,819	28	1,819
4	1,819	29	1,819
5	245	30	1,559
6	1,819	31	1,819
7	1,819	32	1,819
8	1,819	33	1,819
9	1,819	34	1,819
10	519	35	1,689
11	1,819	36	1,819
12	1,819	37	1,819
13	1,819	38	1,819
14	1,819	39	1,819
15	779	40	1,819
16	1,819	41	1,819
17	1,819	42	1,819
18	1,819	43	1,819
19	1,819	44	1,819
20	1,039	45	1,945
21	1,819	46	1,819
22	1,819	47	1,819
23	1,819	48	1,819
24	1,819	49	1,819
25	1,299	50	2,062

📖 Complete Watchog Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Watchog (#505) is a Normal-type Pokémon from the Unova region (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,081 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Watchog can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Watchog in 2026.

📊 Watchog Stats Analysis

Watchog's Attack stat is 165 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Watchog to contribute meaningful damage.

With 139 Defense (Average) and 155 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 459. Trainers should be mindful of Watchog's limited bulk. Compared to other Normal-type Pokémon, Watchog's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Watchog Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Watchog depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Low Kick (Fast) with Crunch (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Watchog has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Watchog PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Watchog can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Normal typing provides useful matchups against Ghost-type threats while being weak to Fighting types.

Master League

In Master League, Watchog faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Watchog Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Watchog's effectiveness depends on its typing and 165 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Watchog use Fighting-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Watchog in Pokémon GO

Watchog can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Partly Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 1km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Watchog Evolution Guide

Watchog is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

Patrat (#504)
Watchog (#505) ← current — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Watchog

Shadow Watchog is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Watchog's effective Attack becomes ~198. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Watchog in Pokémon GO

Shiny Watchog is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Watchog gets a weather boost in Partly Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,224 - 1,299 CP). The buddy distance is 1km per candy. Very efficient for candy farming.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
Second Charged Move: Costs 10K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Watchog

Q: What is Watchog's max CP?
A: 2,062 CP at Level 50, or 1,819 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Watchog good?
A: Useful in Great League PvP with the right setup.

Q: Can Watchog be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Watchog is available.

Q: What is Watchog weak to?
A: Fighting-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Low Kick + Crunch for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.