Is Crobat Good in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Playthrough?
One of the best Pokemon in BDSP. Friendship evolution from Golbat, and BDSP makes friendship easier to build than ever with walking and camp bonuses. Fast Poison/Flying that handles Gardenia, Maylene, and Aaron. Contributes everywhere and rarely has a bad matchup. Get a Zubat early and keep it happy.
Zubat has the type edge here and should clean up Roark's team.
Zubat resists most of Gardenia's coverage and hits back hard.
Golbat resists most of Maylene's coverage and hits back hard.
Golbat has the type edge here and should clean up Crasher Wake's team.
Golbat has the type edge here and should clean up Fantina's team.
Byron's team hits Crobat's weaknesses hard.
Crobat resists most of Candice's coverage and hits back hard.
Crobat trades roughly evenly with Volkner's team.
Crobat resists most of Aaron's coverage and hits back hard.
Crobat trades roughly evenly with Bertha's team.
Crobat has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.
Crobat has the type edge here and should clean up Lucian's team.
Crobat has the type edge here and should clean up Cynthia's team.
Catch Golbat on Ravaged Path (Surf, Lv 20-40, uncommon).
Friendship is usually high enough before you reach Byron.
How to Get Crobat in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
No wild encounters for Crobat. The 3-stage chain runs through Zubat, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve with high friendship once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Crobat in BDSP
To get Crobat, start by catching Zubat through walking and surfing encounters at Lv. 4-66. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ZubatRavaged PathLv.4-6GrassRate 78%Oreburgh Gate - B1FLv.8-10GrassRate 60%Wayward Cave - 1FLv.14-16CaveRate 45%Wayward Cave - B1FLv.15-17CaveRate 35%Oreburgh Gate - 1FLv.6GrassRate 20%Oreburgh Mine - 1FLv.7CaveRate 20%Oreburgh Mine - B1FLv.8CaveRate 20%Mt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceLv.12-13CaveRate 20%Mt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceLv.14-15CaveRate 20%Route 204 - SouthLv.4GrassRate 10%NightRoute 203Lv.5GrassRate 10%NightRoute 204 - NorthLv.6GrassRate 10%NightRoute 207Lv.6GrassRate 10%NightRoute 211 - WestLv.12GrassRate 10%NightMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceLv.13CaveRate 10%MorningMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceLv.15CaveRate 10%MorningRoute 206Lv.15GrassRate 10%NightMt. Coronet - 4FLv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 90%Mt. Coronet - B1FLv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 90%Mt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceLv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 90%Oreburgh Gate - B1FLv.20-30Surfing on waterRate 60%Ravaged PathLv.20-30Surfing on waterRate 60%Lost Tower - 1FLv.16-18FloorRate 50%Morning/dayLost Tower - 2FLv.17-19FloorRate 50%Morning/dayLost Tower - 3FLv.18-20FloorRate 49%Morning/dayLost Tower - 4FLv.19-21FloorRate 45%Morning/dayLost Tower - 1FLv.16-18FloorRate 40%NightLost Tower - 2FLv.17-19FloorRate 40%NightLost Tower - 5FLv.20-21FloorRate 40%Morning/dayLost Tower - 3FLv.18-20FloorRate 39%NightLost Tower - 4FLv.19-21FloorRate 35%NightLost Tower - 5FLv.20-21FloorRate 30%NightRoute 208Lv.16GrassRate 20%NightBogsunk CavernLv.16-20GrassGrassland CaveLv.16-20CaveRoute 209Lv.16GrassRate 10%NightSpacious CaveLv.16-20CaveSunlit CavernLv.16-20CaveSwampy CaveLv.16-20GrassRoute 211 - EastLv.26GrassRate 10%NightIron Island - 1FLv.30GrassRate 10%Route 216Lv.33GrassRate 10%NightAcuity LakefrontLv.35GrassRate 10%NightRoute 217Lv.35GrassRate 10%Night
Step 2Catch or Evolve GolbatIron Island - B1F Left CaveLv.30-31GrassRate 20%Iron Island - B1F Right CaveLv.30-31GrassRate 20%Iron Island - B2F Right CaveLv.30-31GrassRate 20%Mt. Coronet - 4FLv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 10%Mt. Coronet - B1FLv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 10%Mt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceLv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 10%Lost Tower - 5FLv.21-23FloorRate 10%Bogsunk CavernLv.25-29GrassRequires StrengthGrassland CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires StrengthSpacious CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires StrengthSunlit CavernLv.25-29CaveRequires StrengthSwampy CaveLv.25-29GrassRequires StrengthLost Tower - 4FLv.20-21FloorRate 5%Oreburgh Gate - B1FLv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 5%Ravaged PathLv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 5%Lost Tower - 3FLv.19FloorRate 1%Victory Road - B1FLv.35-50Surfing on waterRate 100%Victory Road - Nat Dex Area B1FLv.40-55Surfing on waterRate 90%Turnback Cave - Section 1Lv.45-46CaveRate 30%Iron Island - B2F Left CaveLv.31-32GrassRate 20%Iron Island - B3FLv.31-32GrassRate 20%Mt. Coronet - B1FLv.31-32CaveRate 20%Mt. Coronet - Route 216 EntranceLv.31-32CaveRate 20%Victory Road - 1FLv.44-46CaveRate 20%Victory Road - B1FLv.44-46CaveRate 20%Victory Road - 2FLv.45-47CaveRate 20%Iron Island - 1FLv.31GrassRate 10%Mt. Coronet - 2FLv.37CaveRate 10%Mt. Coronet - 3FLv.37CaveRate 10%Mt. Coronet - 4FLv.39CaveRate 10%Mt. Coronet - 5FLv.39CaveRate 10%Mt. Coronet - SummitLv.39CaveRate 10%NightMt. Coronet - Top CaveLv.39CaveRate 10%Mt. Coronet - 6FLv.41CaveRate 10%Mt. Coronet - 7FLv.41CaveRate 10%Snowpoint Temple - 1FLv.50-52CaveRate 35%Snowpoint Temple - B1FLv.52-54CaveRate 35%Snowpoint Temple - B2FLv.52-54CaveRate 35%Snowpoint Temple - B3FLv.52-54CaveRate 35%Snowpoint Temple - B4FLv.54-56CaveRate 35%Snowpoint Temple - B5FLv.54-56CaveRate 35%Turnback Cave - Section 2Lv.55-56CaveRate 30%Turnback Cave - Section 3Lv.65-66CaveRate 30%Victory Road - Nat Dex AreaLv.50-52CaveRate 20%Victory Road - Nat Dex Area B1FLv.50-52CaveRate 20%Route 227Lv.54GrassRate 10%NightStark Mountain - EntranceLv.54CaveRate 10%Stark Mountain - OutsideLv.54CaveRate 10%NightStark Mountain - InteriorLv.56CaveRate 10%or evolve from Zubat (Step 1)
Step 3Crobat ✓
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. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Psychic, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
What is Crobat Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Crobat
 Abra Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Abra builds →Dream Eater 2x92-110%KO Shock Wave 2x38-46% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
 Shinx Electric | C | |
 Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Kadabra builds →Dream Eater 2x102-120%KO Shock Wave 2x42-50% | ||
 Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Mr. Mime builds →Dream Eater 2x89-105%KO Thunderbolt 2x54-64% | ||
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Probopass builds →Power Gem 2x58-69% Thunderbolt 2x42-50% | ||
 Hypno Psychic | C | |
 Manectric Electric | C | |
Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Kadabra builds →Dream Eater 2x102-120%KO Shock Wave 2x42-50% | ||
Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Mr. Mime builds →Dream Eater 2x89-105%KO Thunderbolt 2x54-64% | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Probopass builds →Power Gem 2x58-69% Thunderbolt 2x42-50% | ||
 Girafarig NormalPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Girafarig builds →Dream Eater 2x81-96% Thunderbolt 2x49-58% | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Kadabra builds →Dream Eater 2x99-117%KO Shock Wave 2x40-47% | ||
 Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Bronzong builds →Dream Eater 2x73-86% Rock Slide 2x40-47% Charge Beam 2x25-31% | ||
Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Mr. Mime builds →Dream Eater 2x86-102%KO Thunderbolt 2x52-61% | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Probopass builds →Power Gem 2x56-66% Thunderbolt 2x42-49% | ||
 Grumpig Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Grumpig builds →Dream Eater 2x80-94% Power Gem 2x43-51% Shock Wave 2x33-39% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Kadabra builds →Dream Eater 2x98-116%KO Shock Wave 2x40-47% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Bronzong builds →Dream Eater 2x70-83% Rock Slide 2x39-46% Charge Beam 2x24-28% | ||
Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Mr. Mime builds →Dream Eater 2x84-99% Thunderbolt 2x50-60% | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Probopass builds →Power Gem 2x54-64% Thunderbolt 2x41-49% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Kadabra builds →Dream Eater 2x96-113%KO Shock Wave 2x38-46% | ||
 Chimecho Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Chimecho builds →Dream Eater 2x80-95% Shock Wave 2x32-38% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Bronzong builds →Dream Eater 2x69-82% Rock Slide 2x38-46% Charge Beam 2x24-28% | ||
Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Mr. Mime builds →Dream Eater 2x84-99% Thunderbolt 2x50-59% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
 Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Jynx builds →Dream Eater 2x93-110%KO Ice Beam 2x84-99% | ||
Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Kadabra builds →Dream Eater 2x96-113%KO Shock Wave 2x38-46% | ||
Chimecho Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Chimecho builds →Dream Eater 2x80-95% Shock Wave 2x32-38% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Bronzong builds →Dream Eater 2x69-82% Rock Slide 2x38-46% Charge Beam 2x24-28% | ||
Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x116-137%KO Shock Wave 2x39-46% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
 Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 2x105-124%KO Avalanche 2x42-50% Thunderbolt 2x27-33% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
 Xatu Psychic | C | |
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Weavile's Ice Shard hits Crobat for 41-48%. Raikou threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (87-103%). Gardevoir's Psychic also KOs at 93-109%.
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Weavile builds →Knock Off33-39% Ice Shard 2x41-48% | ||
 Raikou Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Raikou builds →Thunderbolt 2x87-103%KO Scald26-30% Aura Sphere6-7% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTrace ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast24-29% Psychic 2x93-109%KO Shadow Ball27-32% | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemWeakness Policy NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Rhyperior builds →Avalanche 2x38-44% | ||
Crobat Evolutions
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
BDSP Crobat Best Moveset
Dropped from A-tier as 130 Speed couldn't compensate for 90/80/70 offensive and defensive gaps in a format with bulkier threats. Hidden AbilityInfiltrator bypasses screens and Substitute. The moveset hits first with Poison/Flying TermStab at 90 Attack, and the Speed advantage gives it revenge potential. B-tier because the utility and pace are real even if raw power falls short.
Best Build
Crobat best EVs are HP and Speed
Pivot Moveset
- Brave Bird
- U Turn
- Defog
- Roost
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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 7 types adds range.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
Having four wings enables it to fly faster and more quietly. It turns active when the night comes.
This Pokémon gained vastly enhanced flying capabilities after its legs became wings.
Crobat Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Guide
For Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, we rate Crobat B-Tier: a solid option in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl for the right team. At 535 BST, it fits the support role. Bravebird with Heavy-Duty Boots 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 a physical attacker with base 90 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a support.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, run Bravebird, U Turn, Defog, and Roost on Crobat. Bravebird is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the support role with a mix of damage and utility.
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves