Watchog Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Normal · BST: 420 · Role: Physical Attacker
Watchog is a Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Fighting. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Watchog, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Machamp, Medicham, Mega Medicham plus 5 more ranked below.
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With a 420 base stat total, Watchog plays as a Physical Attacker. Its highest stat is Attack (85), and at base 77 Speed it sits faster than 45% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a bulky Physical wall like Skarmory or Hippowdon can switch in safely.
What counters Watchog in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.
Top counters vs Watchog
- Machamp (Fighting)
- Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
- Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
- Toxicroak (Poison / Fighting)
- Pangoro (Fighting / Dark)
- Passimian (Fighting)
- Paldean Tauros (Fighting)
- Paldean Tauros (Blaze) (Fighting / Fire)
How each counter beats Watchog
- Machamp (Fighting) underspeeds but can still trade Watchog and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
- Medicham (Fighting / Psychic) outspeeds Watchog and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
- Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic) outspeeds Watchog and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
- Toxicroak (Poison / Fighting) outspeeds Watchog and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
- Pangoro (Fighting / Dark) underspeeds but can still trade Watchog and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
Watchog weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Fighting (×2)
Immunities
- Ghost
Base stats
- HP
- 60
- Attack
- 85
- Defense
- 69
- Sp. Attack
- 60
- Sp. Defense
- 69
- Speed
- 77
- Total
- 420
Best Tera Types for Watchog
The best Tera Types for Watchog cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
- Illuminate — [object Object]
- Keen Eye — [object Object]
- Analytic (hidden) — [object Object]
Other Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Normal-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Watchog:
Frequently asked questions about Watchog
What counters Watchog in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Watchog are Machamp, Medicham, Mega Medicham, Toxicroak, Pangoro. These Pokémon hit Watchog super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Watchog weak to?
Watchog is a Normal-type Pokémon weak to Fighting. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Watchog?
The single best pick against Watchog in the Pokémon Champions roster is Machamp, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
How do you beat Watchog in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Watchog, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Normal) and carries super-effective coverage (Fighting). Avoid Pokémon that share Watchog's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Watchog good in Pokémon Champions?
Watchog's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (420 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.
Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.