Utility
Support
455Average
90Moderate
DTier

Golbat is technically a pre-evolution of Crobat, but it holds its own in formats where Eviolite is allowed. Ground moves can't touch it, which offsets the 4 weaknesses somewhat. It sits at a decent but contested Speed tier. Known as the Bat Pokemon.

Golbat's stats barely vary. 2 sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 2 Speed EVs, medium-fast 1M XP curve to max.

Base Stats
455Above
HP75
C
Attack80
C
Defense70
C
Sp. Atk65
C
Sp. Def75
C
Speed90
B
Total455
Low <60
Avg 60-89
High 90-149
Top 150+
EV YieldDefeating Golbat yields +2 Spe
HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+2
Details
Catch90Challenging•Medium Fast1M XP•1.6m / 5'03"•55kg / 121.3 lbs•159Base XP
Pokedex Entries

It sinks its sharp fangs into other creatures and slurps up their blood. A closer look at the fangs reveals that they are hollow and akin to straws.

Legends Arceus

Golbat Weakness

Excellent

Type-wise, Golbat takes extra damage from Electric, Ice, Psychic, and Rock. Ground moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.

4xCriticali
None
2xWeaki
ElectricIcePsychicRock
½xResisti
PoisonFairy
¼xResisti
GrassFightingBug
0xImmunei
Ground
STAB (4)i
GrassFairyFightingBug
4Weak
5Resist
1Immune
Scorei+3
Stealth Rock25% on switch
Abilities
Inner FocusPrevents flinching.
InfiltratorHABypasses light screen, reflect, and safeguard.

Golbat is the middle stage between Zubat and Crobat. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, quick to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. HP has grown the most so far (+35), but there's still another 80 stats to gain in the final evolution.

How to Evolve

3 Forms
Zubat
#041Zubat
22
Level 22
Golbat
#042Golbat
High Friendship
Crobat
#169Crobat
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Zubat
PoisonFlying
Golbat
PoisonFlying
Crobat
PoisonFlying
HP
40
75+35
85+10
ATK
45
80+35
90+10
DEF
35
70+35
80+10
SP.ATK
30
65+35
70+5
SP.DEF
40
75+35
80+5
SPE
55
90+35
130+40
BST
245D-Tier
455D-Tier+210
535B-Tier+80
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Pivot
TYPE
Utility
Physical
Physical
Breeding
Very Easy

Breed with Golbat to get Zubat eggs easily using 73 partners from the Flying egg group.

Egg Groups
Flying
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
15 cycles·3,855 steps
Quick~4 min with Flame Body
Breed With (best first)
togekisstogetichawluchaaltariaswannapelipperswoobatfarfetchdwoobatswabluarcheopsducklett
12 of 73·

Defense and Sp. Def investment EVs and Impish nature turn Golbat into a wall that doesn't fold easily. Eviolite brings a bulk boost that only works before full evolution for the long game, and Roost handles sustain. Infiltrator fills in the gaps.

Best Build

Wall
Ability
Infiltrator
Item
EvioliteBULK
Nature
Impish+DEF
EVs

Best Golbat Moveset

  • RoostRecovery
  • DefogUtility
  • ToxicUtility
  • HazeUtility

Recommended Teammates

Venusaur-Mega
Venusaur-MegaGood
Slowking-Galar
Slowking-GalarGood
Sneasler
SneaslerGood
All 21 games

TMs define Golbat's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Sky Attack and Fly, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 7 types. That's where the options open up.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Absorb
2010025Grass
Lv 1
Screech
—8540Normal
Lv 1
Supersonic
—5520Normal
Lv 5
Gust
4010035Flying
Lv 8
Bite
6010025Dark
Lv 12
Wing Attack
6010035Flying
Lv 15
Quick Attack+1
4010030Normal
Lv 18
Whirlwind-6
——20Normal
Lv 22
Hypnosis
—6020Psychic
Lv 26
Haze
——30Ice
Lv 30
Confuse Ray
—10010Ghost
Lv 34
Poison Fang
5010015Poison
Lv 42
Air Slash
759515Flying
Lv 50
Leech Life
8010010Bug

TM Moves

Src
TM22
Aerial Ace
60—20Flying
TM47
Agility
——30Psychic
TM25
Crunch
8010015Dark
TM91
Curse
——10Ghost
TM32
Double Team
——15Normal
TM134
Dual Wingbeat
409010Flying
TM35
Endure+4
——10Normal
TM109
Facade
7010020Normal
TM43
Fly
909515Flying
TM42
Giga Drain
7510010Grass
TM55
Giga Impact
150905Normal
TM68
Heat Wave
959010Fire
TM44
Hyper Beam
150905Normal
TM83
Nasty Plot
——20Dark
TM119
Ominous Wind
601005Ghost
TM123
Poison Fang
5010015Poison
TM17
Protect+4
——10Normal
TM145
Razor Wind
8010010Normal
TM74
Shadow Ball
8010015Ghost
TM153
Sky Attack
140905Flying
TM53
Sludge Bomb
9010010Poison
TM85
Substitute
——10Normal
TM139
Swagger
—8515Normal
TM27
Swift
60—20Normal
TM95
Taunt
—10020Dark
TM07
Toxic
—9010Poison
TM82
U-turn
7010020Bug
TM94
Whirlwind-6
——20Normal
TM81
X-Scissor
8010015Bug
TM59
Zen Headbutt
809015Psychic

Egg Moves

Golbat doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Golbat can't learn any Tutor moves
All 21 games

Golbat can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Transfer Zubat from Red, Yellow, or Gold and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.

How to Obtain Golbat in Legends: Z-A

  1. Zubat
    Step 1Obtain Zubat

    Also found in:

    RedYellowGold
  2. Golbat
    Step 2Golbat ✓

  • Golbat isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Crobat to unlock its full potential. At 455 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.

  • Golbat's biggest threats include Jolteon (Electric), Cloyster (Ice), and Alakazam (Psychic), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Rock-type attackers are also a problem.

  • Zubat evolves into Golbat at level 22. Golbat evolves into Crobat by leveling up. Golbat is a middle-stage evolution in the Zubat line.

  • Inner Focus is the go-to ability for Golbat. It prevents flinching. Its hidden ability Infiltrator can work in specific setups.

  • Golbat fills the support role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 80 Attack). Base 90 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.

  • Golbat appears in 21 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.

Golbat has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 21 titles across all 9 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.