Watchog (Black White #79) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Watchog from the Black White set is an Uncommon Stage 1 Colorless Pokémon with 90 HP, evolving from Patrat. Notable here for Hyper Fang, this card is numbered 79 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Stage 1
• Evolves From: Patrat
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistances: None
• Flavor Text: They make the patterns on their bodies shine in order to threaten predators. Keen eyesight lets them see in the dark.
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Black White set printing with card number 79. It is an Uncommon card illustrated by match. No other print variants are documented for this exact printing.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions for this Watchog card. Identifiers include its set code “bw1” and its card ID “bw1-79.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown.

Attacks:
– Confuse Ray: Confuses the defending Pokémon.
– Hyper Fang: Deals 60 damage but requires a coin flip to succeed.

It has no abilities and a retreat cost of 1 energy.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain collectible condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Black White (bw1): Introduces Watchog as a Stage 1 Colorless Pokémon centered on tactical confusion and moderate damage output—well-suited for Black White series binders.