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Watchog - Black & White (#79)
- Number
- 79
- Illustrator
- match
- Energy
- Colorless
They make the patterns on their bodies shine in order to threaten predators. Keen eyesight lets them see in the dark.
Watchog - Black & White
Watchog is a Uncommon Pokémon card from the Black & White Pokémon TCG set, released 2011, illustrated by match. It sits at card number 79 in the Black & White checklist, classified as a Colorless-type Pokémon with 90 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.
In collector terms, this is an uncommon card. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $1.13 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Watchog has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#79 in Black & White) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 20Weak
Weak market heat, icon status.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay live marketplace
Live listings load on-demand for cards above $5 market price. For this card, search eBay directly:
Search eBay manually →Market price history
Sale History 35 sales · since 2023-06-01
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| RAW | $1.95 | ||
| RAW | $9.21 | ||
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| RAW | $10.27 | ||
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| RAW | $1.95 | ||
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| RAW | $2.52 | ||
| RAW | $2.52 | ||
| RAW | $2.49 | ||
| RAW | $2.53 | ||
| RAW | $2.54 | ||
| RAW | $3.55 | ||
| RAW | $3.55 | ||
| RAW | $0.50 | ||
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| RAW | $3.42 |
Other printings of Watchog
Watchog FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Watchog from Black & White worth?
Recent recorded market price is $1.13 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10) across 2 variants. See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Watchog?
This printing is an uncommon card (the card is labeled "Uncommon" on the checklist). Watchog has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Watchog?
match illustrated this card. See match's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Watchog released?
The Black & White set released in 2011, so this card (#79 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Watchog?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Black & White set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.