So far in our look into what the Unova Pokémon might be like in Pokémon GO, we've gotten through Victini, Serperior, Emboar, and Samurott. Our next step is the Rattata and Raticate equivalents of this generation: Patrat and Watchog.
PATRAT
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ATTACK: 98 |
DEFENSE: 73 |
STAMINA: 128 |
MAX CP: 791 |
WATCHOG
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ATTACK: 165 |
DEFENSE: 139 |
STAMINA: 155 |
MAX CP: 1819 |
PLACE IN THE META: We will keep this one short: Watchog will have no use in Pokémon GO. It is just a weak Pokémon made for early-game filler in the main-series, making it even more pathetic in this game.
LIKELY MOVEPOOL: Out of the Fast Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Watchog:
Out of the Charged Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Watchog:
Should Niantic add any new moves, the following are good candidates for Watchog's movepool:
LOOKING AHEAD: Looking beyond Generation 5, Watchog gains no evolution, exclusive Z-Move, or Mega Evolution that is known of at this time.
LIKELY MOVEPOOL: Out of the Fast Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Watchog:
- Bite
- Tackle
Out of the Charged Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Watchog:
- Crunch
- Grass Knot
- Hyper Beam
- Thunderbolt
Should Niantic add any new moves, the following are good candidates for Watchog's movepool:
- Giga Impact
LOOKING AHEAD: Looking beyond Generation 5, Watchog gains no evolution, exclusive Z-Move, or Mega Evolution that is known of at this time.
Thanks for reading, Trainers! We'll be looking at the Stoutland family next time, so keep a lookout for it!
SOURCE: Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook, The Official National Pokédex: Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon Edition, Stats Calculated by Serebii | IMAGE CREDIT: The Pokémon Company