TONE
I don't have to take this. I'm going for a walk.
QC: Anty / Megazard / Magnemite
GP: ForgottenOnes + Mr. Uncompetitive / The Dutch Plumberjack
[OVERVIEW]
Watchog is a horrible Pokemon, as it can only function as a wallbreaker that is heavily outclassed by other Normal-types such as Stoutland and Ursaring due to many of them having higher Speed and more attacking power. This, combined with its mediocre all-around stats, prevents Watchog from being an effective wallbreaker. Watchog's terrible defenses, below-average Speed for a wallbreaker, and need to take a hit for Analytic to take effect makes Watchog easy to to wear down or KO with a strong attack.
[SET]
name: Wallbreaker
move 1: Return
move 2: Low Kick
move 3: Knock Off
move 4: Seed Bomb
item: Life Orb
ability: Analytic
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Return is Watchog's STAB attack. Low Kick hits Steel-types, such as Klang and Probopass, which resist Return. Knock Off is helpful for removing Eviolite from Pokemon such as Tangela and Piloswine while also hitting Ghost-types, such as Misdreavus and Gourgeist, which are immune to both Return and Low Kick. Seed Bomb specifically hits Carracosta and Barbaracle, which can otherwise set up on Watchog.
Set Details
========
252 EVs in Attack and Speed along with an Adamant nature allow Watchog to deal the most possible damage while outspeeding as many Pokemon as possible, including Barbaracle. A Jolly nature can be run, however, to outspeed Pokemon such as Stoutland, Articuno, Golduck outside of rain, and Arbok. Life Orb powers up all of Watchog's attacks at the cost of some health. Analytic provides an additional boost to the power of Watchog's attacks if it moves after the foe.
Usage Tips
========
Watchog is, first and foremost, a wallbreaker, so it is best used early in the match to deal out heavy damage to the opponent's team, making it easier for its teammates to clean up. Watchog should avoid coming in on strong attacks due to its bad defensive typing and poor bulk. Instead, Watchog should come in after a teammate has fainted or from a slow Volt Switch, U-turn, or Baton Pass from Pokemon such as Probopass and Pelipper. Keep Watchog away from status conditions, such as burn and poison, as they put a damper on its ability to wallbreak.
Team Options
========
Watchog appreciates entry hazard support from Pokemon such as Probopass, Roselia, and Piloswine, as it aids Watchog in netting KOs, including a guaranteed OHKO on Regice after Stealth Rock with Low Kick. Paralysis and Sticky Web support from Pokemon such as Grumpig and Leavanny can help Watchog outspeed faster threats. Flying- and Psychic-types such as Kadabra and Dodrio can eliminate Fighting-types for Watchog. Pokemon that can provide slow pivot support such as Probopass and Pelipper are appreciated to prevent Watchog from taking any damage on the switch in. Setup sweepers such as Ninetales and Simipour appreciate Watchog's ability to wear down foes.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Gunk Shot is an option to hit Grass- and Fairy-types, such as Tangela and Clefairy harder. Hypnosis can put an opposing Pokemon to sleep, but its accuracy is unreliable. Toxic can cripple physical walls such as Pelipper, while Thunder Wave can slow down faster threats such as Rapidash and Simisage. Super Fang can be used in conjunction with Toxic to quickly wear down bulkier foes, but Watchog doesn't have the moveslot, much less the bulk, to pull this off. A set consisting of Swords Dance + Baton Pass can be run, but Watchog doesn't have the bulk to utilize it effectively.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Fighting-types**: Machoke can survive a hit from Watchog and strike back with Close Combat. While it can't directly switch into Low Kick or Return, Monferno can outspeed Watchog and OHKO it with Close Combat.
**Faster Pokemon**: Watchog isn't very fast or bulky, so any Pokemon that can outspeed it and deal heavy damage to it are good ways to handle it. Some examples of these include Quick Feet Ursaring, Simipour, and Raichu.
**Physically Defensive Pokemon**: Pelipper and Gourgeist can take a hit from Watchog, cripple Watchog with a burn by means of Scald in the former's case or Will-O-Wisp in the latter's case, and recover any lost health with Roost and Synthesis, respectively. Tangela can also take any attack from Watchog with relative ease and simply attack with Giga Drain, but it doesn't appreciate having its Eviolite removed by Knock Off.
**Residual Damage**: Being burned can easily render Watchog useless, while being poisoned puts Watchog on a timer. Examples of Pokemon capable of inflicting such status include Misdreavus and Dusknoir. Watchog is also hampered by all forms of entry hazards, which, when combined with Life Orb recoil, can easily weaken Watchog to the point where it can be picked off by priority attacks such as Mightyena's Sucker Punch and Carracosta's Aqua Jet.
GP: ForgottenOnes + Mr. Uncompetitive / The Dutch Plumberjack
[OVERVIEW]
Watchog is a horrible Pokemon, as it can only function as a wallbreaker that is heavily outclassed by other Normal-types such as Stoutland and Ursaring due to many of them having higher Speed and more attacking power. This, combined with its mediocre all-around stats, prevents Watchog from being an effective wallbreaker. Watchog's terrible defenses, below-average Speed for a wallbreaker, and need to take a hit for Analytic to take effect makes Watchog easy to to wear down or KO with a strong attack.
[SET]
name: Wallbreaker
move 1: Return
move 2: Low Kick
move 3: Knock Off
move 4: Seed Bomb
item: Life Orb
ability: Analytic
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Return is Watchog's STAB attack. Low Kick hits Steel-types, such as Klang and Probopass, which resist Return. Knock Off is helpful for removing Eviolite from Pokemon such as Tangela and Piloswine while also hitting Ghost-types, such as Misdreavus and Gourgeist, which are immune to both Return and Low Kick. Seed Bomb specifically hits Carracosta and Barbaracle, which can otherwise set up on Watchog.
Set Details
========
252 EVs in Attack and Speed along with an Adamant nature allow Watchog to deal the most possible damage while outspeeding as many Pokemon as possible, including Barbaracle. A Jolly nature can be run, however, to outspeed Pokemon such as Stoutland, Articuno, Golduck outside of rain, and Arbok. Life Orb powers up all of Watchog's attacks at the cost of some health. Analytic provides an additional boost to the power of Watchog's attacks if it moves after the foe.
Usage Tips
========
Watchog is, first and foremost, a wallbreaker, so it is best used early in the match to deal out heavy damage to the opponent's team, making it easier for its teammates to clean up. Watchog should avoid coming in on strong attacks due to its bad defensive typing and poor bulk. Instead, Watchog should come in after a teammate has fainted or from a slow Volt Switch, U-turn, or Baton Pass from Pokemon such as Probopass and Pelipper. Keep Watchog away from status conditions, such as burn and poison, as they put a damper on its ability to wallbreak.
Team Options
========
Watchog appreciates entry hazard support from Pokemon such as Probopass, Roselia, and Piloswine, as it aids Watchog in netting KOs, including a guaranteed OHKO on Regice after Stealth Rock with Low Kick. Paralysis and Sticky Web support from Pokemon such as Grumpig and Leavanny can help Watchog outspeed faster threats. Flying- and Psychic-types such as Kadabra and Dodrio can eliminate Fighting-types for Watchog. Pokemon that can provide slow pivot support such as Probopass and Pelipper are appreciated to prevent Watchog from taking any damage on the switch in. Setup sweepers such as Ninetales and Simipour appreciate Watchog's ability to wear down foes.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Gunk Shot is an option to hit Grass- and Fairy-types, such as Tangela and Clefairy harder. Hypnosis can put an opposing Pokemon to sleep, but its accuracy is unreliable. Toxic can cripple physical walls such as Pelipper, while Thunder Wave can slow down faster threats such as Rapidash and Simisage. Super Fang can be used in conjunction with Toxic to quickly wear down bulkier foes, but Watchog doesn't have the moveslot, much less the bulk, to pull this off. A set consisting of Swords Dance + Baton Pass can be run, but Watchog doesn't have the bulk to utilize it effectively.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Fighting-types**: Machoke can survive a hit from Watchog and strike back with Close Combat. While it can't directly switch into Low Kick or Return, Monferno can outspeed Watchog and OHKO it with Close Combat.
**Faster Pokemon**: Watchog isn't very fast or bulky, so any Pokemon that can outspeed it and deal heavy damage to it are good ways to handle it. Some examples of these include Quick Feet Ursaring, Simipour, and Raichu.
**Physically Defensive Pokemon**: Pelipper and Gourgeist can take a hit from Watchog, cripple Watchog with a burn by means of Scald in the former's case or Will-O-Wisp in the latter's case, and recover any lost health with Roost and Synthesis, respectively. Tangela can also take any attack from Watchog with relative ease and simply attack with Giga Drain, but it doesn't appreciate having its Eviolite removed by Knock Off.
**Residual Damage**: Being burned can easily render Watchog useless, while being poisoned puts Watchog on a timer. Examples of Pokemon capable of inflicting such status include Misdreavus and Dusknoir. Watchog is also hampered by all forms of entry hazards, which, when combined with Life Orb recoil, can easily weaken Watchog to the point where it can be picked off by priority attacks such as Mightyena's Sucker Punch and Carracosta's Aqua Jet.
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