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.
Over the course of evolution, its hind legs turned into wings. By alternately resting its front and rear wings, it can fly all day without having to stop.
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.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
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 25 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Curse, Feint Attack, Gust and 3 more.
the remaining moves gives Crobat answers even while choice-locked. Choice Band provides raw power at the cost of move flexibility, and max Attack and Speed EVs with Innerfocus mean every prediction that lands hits hard.
Best Build
Best Crobat Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Shadow Ball
- Aerial Ace
- Hidden Power Fighting
Recommended Teammates
Don't skip the egg moves. Crobat picks up Curse and Feint Attack only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Fly and Sludge Bomb while Ghost and Bug coverage and more adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Can't catch Crobat directly. Start with Zubat at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve with high friendship. The 3-stage chain from Zubat to Crobat is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Crobat in Emerald
To get Crobat, start by catching Zubat through walking and surfing encounters at Lv. 5-44. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ZubatEASYSeafloor Cavern - EntranceSurfing on waterLv.5-35CommonEarlyCaveEASYSeafloor Cavern - Room 6Surfing on waterLv.5-35CommonEarlyCaveEASYSeafloor Cavern - Room 7Surfing on waterLv.5-35CommonEarlyCaveEASYShoal Cave - 1F Room 1, High TideSurfing on waterLv.5-35CommonEarlyCaveEASYShoal Cave - 1F Room 2, High TideSurfing on waterLv.5-35CommonEarlyCaveEFFORTLESSAltering CaveGrassLv.6-16CommonEarlyCaveEFFORTLESSGranite Cave - 1FGrassLv.7-8CommonEarlyCaveEFFORTLESSGranite Cave - 1F Room 2GrassLv.7-8CommonEarlyCaveEFFORTLESSGranite Cave - B1FGrassLv.9-10CommonEarlyCaveEFFORTLESSGranite Cave - B2FGrassLv.10-11CommonEarlyCaveEFFORTLESSMeteor Falls - 1F Room 1GrassLv.14-20CommonEarlyWaterEFFORTLESSShoal Cave - 1F Room 1, High TideGrassLv.26-32CommonMidCaveEFFORTLESSShoal Cave - 1F Room 1, Low TideGrassLv.26-32CommonMidCaveEFFORTLESSShoal Cave - 1F Room 2, High TideGrassLv.26-32CommonMidCaveEFFORTLESSShoal Cave - 1F Room 2, Low TideGrassLv.26-32CommonMidCaveEFFORTLESSShoal Cave - B1F, Low TideGrassLv.26-32CommonMidCaveEFFORTLESSShoal Cave - B2F, Low TideGrassLv.26-32CommonMidCaveEFFORTLESSShoal Cave - B3F, Low TideGrassLv.26-30CommonMidCaveEFFORTLESSCave of Origin - EntranceGrassLv.28-35CommonMidCaveEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - EntranceGrassLv.28-35CommonMidCaveEFFORTLESSCave of Origin - InsideGrassLv.30-34CommonMidCaveEASYVictory Road - 1FGrassLv.36UncommonLateCave- Step 2Catch or Evolve GolbatEASYMeteor Falls - 1F Room 1Surfing on waterLv.5-35CommonEarlyWaterEASYMeteor Falls - 1F Room 2Surfing on waterLv.5-35CommonEarlyWaterEASYMeteor Falls - B1F Room 1Surfing on waterLv.5-35CommonEarlyWaterEASYMeteor Falls - B1F Room 2Surfing on waterLv.5-35CommonEarlyWaterEASYVictory Road - B2FSurfing on waterLv.25-40CommonMidCaveHARDSeafloor Cavern - EntranceSurfing on waterLv.30-35RareMidCaveHARDSeafloor Cavern - Room 6Surfing on waterLv.30-35RareMidCaveHARDSeafloor Cavern - Room 7Surfing on waterLv.30-35RareMidCaveCHALLENGINGShoal Cave - B3F, Low TideGrassLv.30-32RareMidCaveEFFORTLESSMeteor Falls - 1F Room 2GrassLv.33-40CommonLateWaterEFFORTLESSMeteor Falls - 1F Room 3GrassLv.33-40CommonLateWaterEFFORTLESSMeteor Falls - B1F Room 1GrassLv.33-40CommonLateWaterEFFORTLESSMeteor Falls - B1F Room 2GrassLv.33-40CommonLateWaterEFFORTLESSSky Pillar - 1FGrassLv.34-35CommonLateBuildingEFFORTLESSSky Pillar - 3FGrassLv.34-35CommonLateBuildingEFFORTLESSSky Pillar - 5FGrassLv.34-35CommonLateBuildingEFFORTLESSVictory Road - 1FGrassLv.38-40CommonLateCaveEFFORTLESSVictory Road - B1FGrassLv.38-42CommonLateCaveEFFORTLESSVictory Road - B2FGrassLv.40-44CommonLateCaveEASYCave of Origin - InsideGrassLv.33-36UncommonLateCaveEASYCave of Origin - EntranceGrassLv.33-36UncommonLateCaveEASYSeafloor Cavern - EntranceGrassLv.33-36UncommonLateCaveCHALLENGINGShoal Cave - 1F Room 1, High TideGrassLv.32RareLateCaveCHALLENGINGShoal Cave - 1F Room 1, Low TideGrassLv.32RareLateCaveCHALLENGINGShoal Cave - 1F Room 2, High TideGrassLv.32RareLateCaveCHALLENGINGShoal Cave - 1F Room 2, Low TideGrassLv.32RareLateCaveCHALLENGINGShoal Cave - B1F, Low TideGrassLv.32RareLateCaveCHALLENGINGShoal Cave - B2F, Low TideGrassLv.32RareLateCaveor evolve from Zubat (Step 1)
- Step 3Crobat ✓
We rate Crobat C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. At 535 BST, it fits the pivot 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 a physical attacker with base 90 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a pivot.
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