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.
Having four wings allows it to fly more quickly and quietly so it can sneak up on prey without its noticing.
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 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 Sky Attack and Brave Bird while coverage across 9 types adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Crobat tops out at moderate rates across 2 locations in endgame routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Where To Catch Crobat in Black 2 & White 2
To get Crobat, start by catching Zubat through walking encounters at Lv. 14-67. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ZubatEFFORTLESSCastelia SewersWhite 2GrassLv.14-17CommonEarlyAnyEFFORTLESSCastelia SewersBlack 2GrassLv.14-17CommonEarlyAny
Step 2Catch or Evolve GolbatEASYCelestial Tower - 4FBlack 2GrassLv.32UncommonLateBuildingAnyEASYCelestial Tower - 4FWhite 2GrassLv.32UncommonLateBuildingAnyEASYStrange HouseBlack 2GrassLv.32-33UncommonLateBuildingAnyEASYStrange HouseWhite 2GrassLv.32-33UncommonLateBuildingAnyEASYCelestial Tower - 5FWhite 2GrassLv.33UncommonLateBuildingAnyEASYCelestial Tower - 5FBlack 2GrassLv.33UncommonLateBuildingAnyCHALLENGINGCelestial Tower - 3FBlack 2GrassLv.31RareLateBuildingAnyCHALLENGINGCelestial Tower - 3FWhite 2GrassLv.31RareLateBuildingAnyEFFORTLESSDreamyard - B1FWhite 2GrassLv.64-67CommonPostAnyDouble grassEFFORTLESSDreamyard - B1FBlack 2GrassLv.64-67CommonPostAnyDouble grassEASYDreamyard - OvergroundWhite 2GrassLv.57-58UncommonPostAnyEASYDreamyard - OvergroundBlack 2GrassLv.57-58UncommonPostAnyEASYDreamyard - OvergroundBlack 2GrassLv.65-66UncommonPostAnyDouble grassEASYDreamyard - OvergroundWhite 2GrassLv.65-66UncommonPostAnyDouble grassor evolve from Zubat (Step 1)
Step 3Crobat ✓CHALLENGINGDreamyard - OvergroundWhite 2GrassLv.59RarePostAnyShaking spotCHALLENGINGDreamyard - OvergroundBlack 2GrassLv.59RarePostAnyShaking spotor evolve from Golbat (Step 2)
We rate Crobat B-Tier — a solid choice for the right team. 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