Few Pokemon outrun Crobat without a Choice Scarf. Poison/Flying typing gives it solid coverage options. Ground moves can't touch it, which offsets the 4 weaknesses somewhat. Known as the Bat Pokemon. Can go either physical or special depending on the set.
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.
Crobat Weakness
GoodElectric, Ice, Psychic, and Rock-type moves hit Crobat for super-effective damage. The upside? Ground-type moves can't touch it at all. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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.
How to Evolve
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.
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
Best Crobat Moveset
- Brave Bird
- U Turn
- Roost
- Cross Poison
Recommended Teammates
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
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 GolbatEASYGiant Chasm - CaveBlackGrassLv.47UncommonPostIceAnyEASYGiant Chasm - CaveWhiteGrassLv.47UncommonPostIceAnyEASYGiant Chasm - OutsideWhiteGrassLv.48-50UncommonPostIceAnyEASYGiant Chasm - OutsideBlackGrassLv.48-50UncommonPostIceAnyEASYRoute 13WhiteGrassLv.48-50UncommonPostRouteAnyEASYRoute 13BlackGrassLv.48-50UncommonPostRouteAnyEASYGiant Chasm - Inner CaveBlackGrassLv.57UncommonPostIceAnyEASYGiant Chasm - Inner CaveWhiteGrassLv.57UncommonPostIceAnyEASYGiant Chasm - OutsideWhiteGrassLv.58-60UncommonPostIceAnyDouble grassEASYGiant Chasm - OutsideBlackGrassLv.58-60UncommonPostIceAnyDouble grassEASYRoute 13WhiteGrassLv.58-60UncommonPostRouteAnyDouble grassEASYRoute 13BlackGrassLv.58-60UncommonPostRouteAnyDouble grassor evolve from Zubat (Step 1)
Step 3Crobat ✓CHALLENGINGGiant Chasm - OutsideBlackGrassLv.50RarePostIceAnyShaking spotCHALLENGINGGiant Chasm - OutsideWhiteGrassLv.50RarePostIceAnyShaking spotCHALLENGINGRoute 13BlackGrassLv.50RarePostRouteAnyShaking spotCHALLENGINGRoute 13WhiteGrassLv.50RarePostRouteAnyShaking spotor evolve from Golbat (Step 2)
We rate Crobat C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. At 535 BST, it fits the support role. Base 130 Speed stands out.
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.
Crobat appears in 18 games, including Gold & Silver, Crystal, and Ruby & Sapphire.
Available in 18 titles since its debut in Gold & Silver, Crobat spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in most mainline games.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A