Stats & Training
Speed and Attack carry most of Crobat's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Moderately hard to find and yields 3 Speed EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
The transformation of its legs into wings made it better at flying, but more clumsy at walking.
The transformation of its legs into wings made it better at flying, but more clumsy at walking.
Crobat Weakness
Electric, Ice, Psychic, and Rock moves hit Crobat for super-effective damage. The upside? Ground-type moves can't touch it at all. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Psychic, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Musharna Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Musharna builds →Dream Eater 2x92-110%KO Psybeam 2x63-75% | ||
 Archen Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Crobat View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x47-56% Rock Throw 2x54-64% | ||
 Tirtouga WaterRock | C | |
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Damage vs Crobat View Tirtouga builds →Ancient Power 2x36-43% Rollout 2x24-30% | ||
 Roggenrola Rock | C | |
 Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Crobat View Aerodactyl builds →Thunder Fang 2x43-51% Ice Fang 2x43-51% | ||
 Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Archen Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Crobat View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x44-53% Rock Throw 2x51-61% | ||
Tirtouga WaterRock | C | |
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Damage vs Crobat View Tirtouga builds →Ancient Power 2x35-42% Rollout 2x25-30% | ||
Roggenrola Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Roggenrola builds →Smack Down 2x38-46% Rock Blast 2x22-27% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Crobat View Aerodactyl builds →Thunder Fang 2x41-48% Ice Fang 2x41-48% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Archen Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Crobat View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x42-49% Rock Tomb 2x56-66% Rock Throw 2x47-56% | ||
 Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
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Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Crobat View Omanyte builds →Rock Tomb 2x27-33% Rollout 2x16-20% | ||
 Kabuto RockWater | D | |
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 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Archen Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Crobat View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x42-50% Rock Tomb 2x59-70% Rock Throw 2x50-58% | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
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Damage vs Crobat View Shieldon builds →Ancient Power 2x29-35% Rock Tomb 2x29-35% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Crobat View Omanyte builds →Rock Tomb 2x29-35% Rollout 2x17-20% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
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Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Archen Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Crobat View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x44-52% Rock Tomb 2x59-70% Rock Throw 2x50-60% | ||
 Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Boldore builds →Power Gem 2x44-52% Rock Slide 2x70-83% Rock Tomb 2x57-68% Smack Down 2x49-57% | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
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Damage vs Crobat View Shieldon builds →Ancient Power 2x30-37% Rock Tomb 2x30-37% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Crobat View Omanyte builds →Rock Tomb 2x29-34% Rollout 2x15-18% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
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Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Crobat View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Slide 2x66-78% Thunder Fang 2x39-46% Ice Fang 2x39-46% Ancient Power 2x35-43% | ||
 Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Crustle builds →Rock Slide 2x66-78% Rock Tomb 2x54-64% Smack Down 2x46-54% Rock Blast 2x24-28% | ||
 Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
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Damage vs Crobat View Stunfisk builds →Thunder 2x78-92% Thunderbolt 2x64-76% Discharge 2x57-69% Rock Slide 2x31-36% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Crobat View Archen builds →Rock Slide 2x70-83% Ancient Power 2x42-50% Rock Tomb 2x56-66% Rock Throw 2x48-57% | ||
Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Boldore builds →Power Gem 2x42-50% Rock Slide 2x66-78% Rock Tomb 2x54-64% Smack Down 2x46-54% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Crobat View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Slide 2x68-80% Thunder Fang 2x39-46% Ice Fang 2x39-46% Ancient Power 2x37-43% | ||
Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Crustle builds →Rock Slide 2x68-80% Rock Tomb 2x55-65% Smack Down 2x45-54% Rock Blast 2x24-28% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
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Damage vs Crobat View Stunfisk builds →Thunder 2x78-93% Thunderbolt 2x65-78% Discharge 2x58-69% Rock Slide 2x32-37% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Crobat View Archen builds →Rock Slide 2x71-84% Ancient Power 2x42-50% Rock Tomb 2x57-67% Rock Throw 2x47-56% | ||
Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Boldore builds →Power Gem 2x42-50% Rock Slide 2x68-80% Rock Tomb 2x55-65% Smack Down 2x45-54% | ||
In Black & White, Terrakion threatens a KO with Stone Edge (127-150%). Magnezone's Thunderbolt also KOs at 125-148%.
 Jirachi SteelPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Jirachi builds →U Turn5-6% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Terrakion builds →Close Combat19-22% Stone Edge 2x127-150%KO | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt 2x125-148%KO Flash Cannon56-66% Volt Switch 2x97-115%KO | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Mamoswine builds →Ice Shard 2x84-99% Superpower21-24% | ||
 Raikou Electric | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Raikou builds →Thunderbolt 2x136-160%KO Aura Sphere10-12% | ||
Black & White Evolution
End of the line. Crobat caps a three-stage chain that started at Zubat. Breeding produces the base form, and eggs are quick to hatch. Speed grew the most through evolution (+75 over Zubat), and Crobat peaks at 535 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Crobat to get Zubat eggs easily using 45 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Brave Bird, Curse, Defog and 10 more.
Black & White Crobat Best Moveset
The build revolves around U-turn for safe pivoting. Innerfocus and Black Sludge support Crobat's hit-and-run approach, with max Attack and Speed EVs making sure each pivot actually threatens. The remaining moves adds versatility.
Best Build
Crobat best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Brave Bird
- U Turn
- Roost
- Cross Poison
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Crobat picks up Brave Bird and Curse only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Brave Bird and Fly while coverage across 8 types adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Crobat in Black & White
Crobat sits at moderate rates across 4 spots in endgame routes. Pick one from the sorted list and commit to it. Jumping between areas wastes more time than waiting in the right location.
Where To Catch Crobat in Black & White
To get Crobat, start by catching Zubat through walking encounters at Lv. 47-60. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Obtain Zubat
Step 2Catch or Evolve GolbatGiant Chasm - CaveBlackGrass Lv.47 IceUncommonPostAnyGiant Chasm - CaveWhiteGrass Lv.47 IceUncommonPostAnyGiant Chasm - OutsideWhiteGrass Lv.48-50 IceUncommonPostAnyGiant Chasm - OutsideBlackGrass Lv.48-50 IceUncommonPostAnyRoute 13WhiteGrass Lv.48-50 RouteUncommonPostAnyRoute 13BlackGrass Lv.48-50 RouteUncommonPostAnyGiant Chasm - Inner CaveBlackGrass Lv.57 IceUncommonPostAnyGiant Chasm - Inner CaveWhiteGrass Lv.57 IceUncommonPostAnyGiant Chasm - OutsideWhiteGrass Lv.58-60 IceUncommonPostAnyDouble grassGiant Chasm - OutsideBlackGrass Lv.58-60 IceUncommonPostAnyDouble grassRoute 13WhiteGrass Lv.58-60 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grassRoute 13BlackGrass Lv.58-60 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grassor evolve from Zubat (Step 1)
Step 3Crobat ✓Giant Chasm - OutsideBlackGrass Lv.50 IceRarePostAnyShaking spotGiant Chasm - OutsideWhiteGrass Lv.50 IceRarePostAnyShaking spotRoute 13BlackGrass Lv.50 RouteRarePostAnyShaking spotRoute 13WhiteGrass Lv.50 RouteRarePostAnyShaking spotor evolve from Golbat (Step 2)
Crobat Guide
For Black & White, we rate Crobat C-Tier: a niche pick in Black & White's meta. At 535 BST, it fits the support role. Bravebird with Black Sludge is the standard set.
Inner Focus prevents flinching. That's the one you want on Crobat. Infiltrator is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Base 130 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Crobat is leaning toward the physical side (base 90 Attack). Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a support.
For Black & White, Crobat has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Electric, Ice, and Psychic-type attackers hit hardest.
Game Availability
Available in 18 titles since its debut in Gold & Silver, Crobat spans 9 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in most mainline games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves