Patrat Pokemon Guide

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Patrat Pokemon Guide

Patrat is a Normal-type Pokemon known for its cautious nature, lookout behavior, cheek pouches and evolution into Watchog. This guide covers Patrat’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.

Normal Form

Patrat

Shiny Form

Shiny Patrat

Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Patrat guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Patrat Guide Contents

Description	Quick Facts
Stats	Best Moves
All Moves	Weaknesses
Evolution	Locations
Abilities	FAQ

Patrat Description

Patrat is a Normal-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5. It is known for standing watch, storing food in its cheek pouches and evolving into Watchog at Level 20.

Competitive Overview

Is Patrat Good in Competitive?

Patrat is usually an early-game Pokemon rather than a major competitive choice, but it can be useful in story play because of early Normal-type attacks, utility moves and simple evolution requirements.

Patrat’s biggest strengths are early availability, access to useful support moves and evolution into Watchog. Its main issues are low overall stats and a weakness to Fighting-type attacks.

Patrat Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Patrat, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Patrat

National Dex

#0504

Type

Normal

Species

Scout Pokemon

Height

1’08” / 0.5 m

50 cm

Weight

25.6 lbs / 11.6 kg

11.6 kg

Abilities

Run Away, Keen Eye, Analytic

Patrat Stats

Patrat has early-game stats with modest Attack and Speed. It is usually used early in a playthrough before evolving into Watchog at Level 20.

Attack

Defense

Special Attack

Special Defense

Speed

Patrat Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Patrat uses Normal-type attacks, utility moves and coverage options during early-game play. These are some of Patrat’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

Normal type Pokemon icon

Tackle

An early Normal-type attack used during the beginning of many playthroughs.

Dark type Pokemon icon

Bite

Useful Dark-type coverage against Psychic and Ghost-type Pokemon.

Dark type Pokemon icon

Crunch

A stronger Dark-type option that can pressure Psychic and Ghost-type Pokemon.

Normal type Pokemon icon

Super Fang

Cuts into the target’s HP and gives Patrat useful utility in some games.

Psychic type Pokemon icon

Hypnosis

A status move that can put opponents to sleep when it connects.

Normal type Pokemon icon

Work Up

Boosts offensive stats and can support early-game attacking sets.

Grass type Pokemon icon

Seed Bomb

Coverage against Water, Ground and Rock-type Pokemon when available.

Normal type Pokemon icon

Facade

A reliable Normal-type attack that becomes stronger when affected by certain status conditions.

Patrat All Moves

Patrat can learn different moves across Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Patrat’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	40	100
3	Leer	Normal	Status	–	100
6	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100
8	Bide	Normal	Physical	–	–
11	Detect	Fighting	Status	–	–
13	Sand Attack	Ground	Status	–	100
16	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100
18	Hypnosis	Psychic	Status	–	60
21	Super Fang	Normal	Physical	–	90
23	After You	Normal	Status	–	–
26	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	–	–
28	Work Up	Normal	Status	–	–
31	Hyper Fang	Normal	Physical	80	90
33	Nasty Plot	Dark	Status	–	–
36	Mean Look	Normal	Status	–	–
38	Baton Pass	Normal	Status	–	–
41	Slam	Normal	Physical	80	75

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Attract	Normal	Status	–	100
TM	Confide	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Double Team	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Fling	Dark	Physical	–	100
TM	Frustration	Normal	Physical	–	100
TM	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	–	100
TM	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Rain Dance	Water	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Return	Normal	Physical	–	100
TM	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
TM	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	–	–
TM	Swagger	Normal	Status	–	85
TM	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	90	100
TM	Toxic	Poison	Status	–	90
TM	Work Up	Normal	Status	–	–

Egg Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Assurance	Dark	Physical	60	100
Bullet Seed	Grass	Physical	25	100
Flail	Normal	Physical	–	100
Foresight	Normal	Status	–	–
Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100
Revenge	Fighting	Physical	60	100
Screech	Normal	Status	–	85
Tearful Look	Normal	Status	–	–

Tutor Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
After You	Normal	Status	–	–
Aqua Tail	Water	Physical	90	90
Covet	Normal	Physical	60	100
Endeavor	Normal	Physical	–	100
Gunk Shot	Poison	Physical	120	80
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	–	–
Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
Laser Focus	Normal	Status	–	–
Last Resort	Normal	Physical	140	100
Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	–	100
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
Shock Wave	Electric	Special	60	–
Snore	Normal	Special	50	100
Super Fang	Normal	Physical	–	90
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90

Patrat Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

This Pokemon is a Normal-type Pokemon. It has one weakness to Fighting-type moves and an immunity to Ghost-type moves.

Type

Normal

Weaknesses

Fighting

Resistances

None

Immunity

Ghost

Patrat Abilities

Its abilities focus on escaping battles, protecting accuracy or rewarding stat changes depending on the game and format.

Run Away

Allows Patrat to flee from wild Pokemon battles in games where the ability applies.

Keen Eye

Prevents Patrat’s accuracy from being lowered.

Analytic

Powers up moves when Patrat moves last in games where this hidden ability is available.

Patrat Evolution

Patrat evolves into Watchog at Level 20. The full evolution line is Patrat and Watchog.

Stage 1

Patrat

Normal type Pokemon icon

Starting form

Stage 2

Watchog

Normal type Pokemon icon

Evolves from Patrat at Level 20

Where to Find Patrat in Pokemon Games

Patrat’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. It is commonly available early in Unova games and has confirmed Pokemon Legends Z-A locations in Wild Zones and Lumiose Sewers.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

Game	Where to Find Patrat
Pokemon Red	Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Blue	Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Yellow	Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Patrat
Pokemon Gold	Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Silver	Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Crystal	Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Patrat
Pokemon Ruby	Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Sapphire	Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Emerald	Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon FireRed	Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Patrat
Pokemon Diamond	Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Pearl	Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Platinum	Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon HeartGold	Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Patrat
Pokemon Black	Routes 1, 2 and 3.
Pokemon White	Routes 1, 2 and 3.
Pokemon Black 2	Route 19 and Route 20.
Pokemon White 2	Route 19 and Route 20.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Patrat
Pokemon X	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Y	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Trade or migrate from another game.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Patrat
Pokemon Sun	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Moon	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Not available in this game.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Patrat
Pokemon Sword	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Shield	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Patrat
Pokemon Scarlet	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Violet	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Found in Wild Zone 2 during day and night, Wild Zone 4 at night and the Lumiose Sewers. Alpha Patrat can be found in the courtyard west of Coulant Waterway, and Patrat can appear in 1-Star Hyperspace Wild Zones.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Patrat
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Patrat FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Patrat. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

What type is Patrat?

Patrat is a Normal-type Pokemon.

What is Patrat weak against?

Patrat is weak to Fighting-type moves.

What does Patrat evolve into?

Patrat evolves into Watchog at Level 20.

What are Patrat’s abilities?

Patrat’s abilities are Run Away, Keen Eye and Analytic.

What are Patrat’s best moves?

Patrat’s best moves often include Tackle, Bite, Crunch, Super Fang, Hypnosis, Work Up, Seed Bomb and Facade.

Is Patrat good in Pokemon?

Patrat is mostly an early-game Pokemon. It can be useful early on, but it is usually replaced or evolved into Watchog later.

How do you get Patrat?

Patrat is commonly found early in Unova games, and in Pokemon Legends Z-A it appears in Wild Zone 2, Wild Zone 4 and Lumiose Sewers.

Is Mega Patrat available?

No, Patrat does not have a Mega Evolution.

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