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{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Watchog |
jname=ミルホッグ |
tmname=Miruhog |
size=100px|
art=BW |
pron=<sc>''{{{pron|me-roo-hog}}}''</sc>  |
species=<!--けいかい-->Lookout |
typen=1 |
type1=Normal |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Illuminate |
ability2=Keen Eye  |
abilityd=Analytic |
ndex=505 |
udex=011 |
u2dex=011 |
height-ftin=3'07" |
height-m=1.1 |
weight-lbs=59.5 |
weight-kg=27 |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Field |
eggcycles=20 |
evat=1|
expyield=147 |
lv100exp=1,000,000|
gendercode=127 |
color=Brown |
catchrate=255 |
body=06 |
pokefordex=watchog |
generation=5 |
footnotes=}}
'''Watchog''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ミルホッグ''' ''Miruhog'') is a {{type|Normal}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s from {{p|Patrat}} starting at [[level]] 20.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Watchog is an upright, meerkat-like Pokémon with large cheeks and a single, pointed incisor sticking out of its mouth. It is mainly a shade of reddish brown, with its cheeks and neck beige, and a pattern of yellow striping on its chest and tail, with the striping on its chest resembling a vest. Its hands, feet and tail tip are white-colored. Its eyes have an unusual pattern surrounding a small black pupil, with two red ring-like stripes separated by a third, yellow stripe. Black markings accentuate the eyes at their outer ends.

====Gender differences====
None.

===Special abilities===
[[File:Lenora Watchog Illuminate.png|thumb|200px|left|Watchog {{a|Illuminate|illuminating}}]]
Its cheeks can hold a large amounts of seeds, which it collects. Watchog possess night vision and can view its surroundings in the darkness. If that fails, then some Watchog can light up their stripes to see their surroundings.

===Behavior===
It collects, and attacks, with the seeds it collects in its cheek sacks. When it spots an enemy it stands with its tail erect and will intimidate enemies by shining its body patterns at them.

===Habitat===
They usually live in forests or on treetops.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Lenora Watchog.png|thumb|240px|Watchog in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
[[Lenora]]'s Watchog debuted in ''[[BW014|A Night in the Nacrene City Museum!]]'' where it used its {{a|Illuminate}} to reveal {{p|Yamask}}'s presence. It battled {{Ash}} in ''[[BW015|The Battle According to Lenora!]]'' and defeated his {{AP|Oshawott}} with {{m|Thunderbolt}}. It appeared again in ''[[BW016|Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!]]'', where it was defeated by Oshawott's {{m|Aqua Jet}}.

===Minor appearances===
Three Watchog appeared in ''[[BW025|Emolga and the New Volt Switch!]]''.

[[Jimmy Ray]]'s male Watchog lost to {{an|Iris}}'s {{TP|Iris|Emolga}} in the first round of the [[Club Battle]] tournament in ''[[BW040|Cilan Versus Trip, Ash Versus Georgia!]]''.

Watchog has made cameo appearances in ''[[BW067|Cilan Takes Flight!]]'', ''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]'', and ''[[BW083|Rocking at the Virbank Gym! (Part 1)]]''.

A Watchog appeared in ''[[BW077|Evolution by Fire!]]'' under the ownership of [[Kylan]] where it battled [[Shamus]] in a [[Double Battle]], along with a {{p|Mienshao}}.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW014|Watchog|Ash's Pokédex|Watchog, the Lookout Pokémon, and the evolved form of {{p|Patrat}}. Watchog's body contains luminescent compounds, which allow its eyes and stripes to glow.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Best Wishes''|Unova}}

==In the manga==
[[File:TP Watchog Adventures.png|thumb|125px|Watchog in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{adv|Black}} was attacked by a Watchog used by three {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s. At first, he mistook the pattern on its body as the head of a much larger Pokémon but eventually figured out its true identity.
{{-}}

====Pokédex entries====
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[ABW11|Battle at the Dreamyard]]|They make the patterns on their bodies shine in order to threaten predators. Keen eyesight lets them see in the dark.}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}

==In the TCG==
{{main|Watchog (TCG)}}

==Game data==

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=Normal
|gen=5
|blackdex=When they see an enemy, their tails stand high, and they spit the seeds of berries stored in their cheek pouches.
|whitedex=They make the patterns on their bodies shine in order to threaten predators. Keen eyesight lets them see in the dark.
|b2w2dex=Using luminescent matter, it makes its eyes and body glow and stuns attacking opponents.

}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=Normal|

gen=5 |
bwrarity=Uncommon|
bwarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|1|Unova}}, {{rtn|7|Unova}}, {{rtn|15|Unova}}, {{rtn|18|Unova}}, [[Dreamyard]], [[P2 Laboratory]] |
b2w2rarity=Unknown<br>Unknown|
b2w2area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|1|Unova}}, {{rtn|2|Unova}}, {{rtn|3|Unova}}, {{rtn|7|Unova}}, {{rtn|18|Unova}}, [[Dreamyard]], [[P2 Laboratory]]<br>[[Route]]s {{rtn|2|Unova}} and {{rtn|7|Unova}} ([[Hidden Grotto]]){{tt|*|Has Hidden Ability Analytic}}|
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=normal
|rumble2=Meadow: [[Trailhead Field]] (post ending)
|pokepark2=[[Cove Area]]
|mdgti=[[Glacier Palace - East Tower]], Magnagate dungeons
}}

===Held items===

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Base stats
|HP=60
|Attack=85
|Defense=69
|SpAtk=60
|SpDef=69
|Speed=77
|type=Normal 
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=normal|
Normal=  100 |
Flying=  100 |
Fighting=200 |
Ground=  100 |
Rock=    100 |
Bug=     100 |
Poison=  100 |
Ghost=     0 |
Steel=   100 |

Fire=    100 |
Water=   100 |
Grass=   100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice=     100 |
Dragon=  100 |
Dark=    100 |

notes=yes|
normal=yes|
newghost=1}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Watchog|Normal|Normal|5|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Leer|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|3|Leer|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|6|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level5|8|Bide|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|11|Detect|Fighting|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|13|Sand-Attack|Ground|Status|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|16|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|18|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|60|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|20|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|&mdash;|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|22|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|25|After You|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|29|Psych Up|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|32|Hyper Fang|Normal|Physical|80|90|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|36|Mean Look|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|39|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|43|Slam|Normal|Physical|80|75|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Watchog|Normal|Normal|5|5}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Watchog|Normal|Normal|5|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|&mdash;|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM67|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM83|Work Up|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Watchog|Normal|Normal|5|5}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Watchog|Normal|Normal|5|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|019|Rattata}}{{MSP|020|Raticate}}{{MSP|052|Meowth}}{{MSP|053|Persian}}{{MSP|056|Mankey}}{{MSP|057|Primeape}}<br>{{MSP|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP|203|Girafarig}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|261|Poochyena}}{{MSP|262|Mightyena}}{{MSP|461|Weavile}}<br>{{MSP|498|Tepig}}{{MSP|499|Pignite}}{{MSP|500|Emboar}}{{MSP|509|Purrloin}}{{MSP|510|Liepard}}{{MSP|527|Woobat}}<br>{{MSP|528|Swoobat}}{{MSP|551|Sandile}}{{MSP|552|Krokorok}}{{MSP|553|Krookodile}}|Assurance|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|161|Sentret}}{{MSP|162|Furret}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|301|Delcatty}}{{MSP|427|Buneary}}{{MSP|428|Lopunny}}<br>{{MSP|448|Lucario}}|Foresight|Normal|Status|—|—|40|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}<br>{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|324|Torkoal}}{{MSP|327|Spinda}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|023|Ekans}}{{MSP|024|Arbok}}{{MSP|032|Nidoran♂}}{{MSP|033|Nidorino}}{{MSP|034|Nidoking}}{{MSP|052|Meowth}}<br>{{MSP|053|Persian}}{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|112|Rhydon}}<br>{{MSP|464|Rhyperior}}{{MSP|179|Mareep}}{{MSP|180|Flaaffy}}{{MSP|181|Ampharos}}{{MSP|335|Zangoose}}{{MSP|336|Seviper}}<br>{{MSP|417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP|434|Stunky}}{{MSP|435|Skuntank}}{{MSP|495|Snivy}}{{MSP|496|Servine}}{{MSP|497|Serperior}}<br>{{MSP|587|Emolga}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||*}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|019|Rattata}}{{MSP|020|Raticate}}{{MSP|128|Tauros}}{{MSP|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP|335|Zangoose}}<br>{{MSP|359|Absol}}{{MSP|418|Buizel}}{{MSP|419|Floatzel}}{{MSP|509|Purrloin}}{{MSP|510|Liepard}}{{MSP|522|Blitzle}}<br>{{MSP|523|Zebstrika}}{{MSP|570|Zorua}}{{MSP|571|Zoroark}}{{MSP|587|Emolga}}{{MSP|626|Bouffalant}}|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|461|Weavile}}{{MSP|501|Oshawott}}{{MSP|502|Dewott}}{{MSP|503|Samurott}}{{MSP|626|Bouffalant}}|Revenge|Fighting|Physical|60|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|023|Ekans}}{{MSP|024|Arbok}}{{MSP|052|Meowth}}{{MSP|053|Persian}}{{MSP|056|Mankey}}{{MSP|057|Primeape}}<br>{{MSP|190|Aipom}}{{MSP|424|Ambipom}}{{MSP|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP|215|Sneasel}}{{MSP|461|Weavile}}<br>{{MSP|293|Whismur}}{{MSP|294|Loudred}}{{MSP|295|Exploud}}{{MSP|336|Seviper}}{{MSP|352|Kecleon}}{{MSP|434|Stunky}}<br>{{MSP|435|Skuntank}}|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40||}}{{learnlist/breedf|Watchog|Normal|Normal|5|5}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Watchog|Normal|Normal|5|5}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|After You|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|40||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|70|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Last Resort|Normal|Physical|140|100|5||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|90|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|ThunderPunch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Watchog|Normal|Normal|5|5}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh|Watchog|Normal|Normal|5|5}}
{{learnlist/prevo5null}}
{{learnlist/prevof|Watchog|Normal|Normal|5|5}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=Normal |
ndex=505 |
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=3|
rumble2defense=3|
rumble2speed=3|
Pad2=He is taking care of {{p|Patrat}}. He likes to see new things before anyone else. He can be a scatterbrain. |
Park2strong= |
Park2weak= |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=504
|name1=Patrat
|type1-1=Normal
|evotype1=Level
|level1=20
|sprite2=505
|name2=Watchog
|type1-2=Normal
}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite |
type=normal |
gen=5 |
gender=none |
name=Watchog |
ndex=505 |
}}

==Trivia==
* Watchog is the only Pokémon to have the same {{EV}} yield as its {{p|Patrat|pre-evolution}}, and the only evolved Pokémon to only give a single EV, giving 1 EV in Attack.
* Although its Pokédex entry states that Watchog can spit seeds from the fruit in its cheek pouches, it cannot learn {{m|Bullet Seed}}.
** However, it can learn {{m|Seed Bomb}}.
* Watchog is the only evolved Pokémon with a [[catch rate]] of 255.

===Origin===
Watchog is based on a {{wp|groundhog}} and possibly a {{wp|meerkat}}. Its design is based on a road worker, with the body resembling a {{wp|personal protective equipment|protective suit}} and the yellow stripes forming a {{wp|high visibility clothing|safety vest}}. 

====Name origin====
Watchog is a combination of ''watch'' and ''groundhog''. It may also be a play on {{wp|guard dog|watchdog}}, a dog used to guard.

Miruhog may be a combination of 見る ''miru'' (to observe) or ''meerkat'' and ''groundhog''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=normal|type2=normal
|ja=ミルホッグ ''Miruhog''|jameaning=From {{tt|見る ''miru''|to observe}} or ''meerkat'' and ''groundhog''
|de=Kukmarda|demeaning=From ''{{tt|gucken|to peek}}'' and ''{{tt|Marder|marten}}'', playing on ''{{tt|Guck mal da|Look over there}}''
|fr=Miradar|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|mirador|observation tower}}'' and ''radar''
|es=Watchog|esmeaning=Same as English name
|it=Watchog|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=보르그 ''Boreugeu''|komeaning=
|zh_cmn=步哨鼠 ''Bùshàoshǔ''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|步哨 ''bùshào''|sentry/sentinel}} and {{tt|鼠 ''shǔ''|rat}}.
}}
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