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.
It flies so silently through the dark on its four wings that it may not be noticed even when nearby.
The development of wings on its legs enables it to fly fast but also makes it tough to stop and rest.
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
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
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 19 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Feint Attack, Gust, Pursuit and 2 more.
The recommended build leans into Crobat's strengths as an attacker. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, and flexible EVs EVs back that up. An ability rounds out the package.
Best Build
Best Crobat Moveset
- Toxic
- Confuse Ray
- Giga Drain
- Haze
Recommended Teammates
Don't skip the egg moves. Crobat picks up Feint Attack and Gust only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Fly and Wing Attack while Bug and Dark 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 Gold & Silver
To get Crobat, start by catching Zubat through walking encounters at Lv. 2-51. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ZubatEFFORTLESSDark Cave - WestGoldGrassLv.2-4CommonEarlyCaveEFFORTLESSDark Cave - WestSilverGrassLv.2-4CommonEarlyCaveEFFORTLESSIlex ForestSilverGrassLv.5-6CommonEarlyForestNightEFFORTLESSIlex ForestGoldGrassLv.5-6CommonEarlyForestNightEFFORTLESSSlowpoke Well - 1FSilverGrassLv.5-8CommonEarlyCaveEFFORTLESSSlowpoke Well - 1FGoldGrassLv.5-8CommonEarlyCaveEFFORTLESSUnion Cave - 1FSilverGrassLv.5-7CommonEarlyCaveEFFORTLESSUnion Cave - 1FGoldGrassLv.5-7CommonEarlyCaveEFFORTLESSRoute 3SilverGrassLv.5CommonEarlyRouteNightEFFORTLESSRoute 3GoldGrassLv.5CommonEarlyRouteNightEFFORTLESSRoute 4SilverGrassLv.5CommonEarlyRouteNightEFFORTLESSRoute 4GoldGrassLv.5CommonEarlyRouteNightEFFORTLESSRoute 33SilverGrassLv.6-8CommonEarlyRouteNightEFFORTLESSRoute 33GoldGrassLv.6-8CommonEarlyRouteNightEFFORTLESSMt. Moon - 1FGoldGrassLv.6CommonEarlyCaveEFFORTLESSMt. Moon - 1FSilverGrassLv.6-8CommonEarlyCaveEFFORTLESSUnion Cave - B1FGoldGrassLv.7-9CommonEarlyCaveEFFORTLESSUnion Cave - B1FSilverGrassLv.7-9CommonEarlyCaveEFFORTLESSMt. Mortar - 1F SouthGoldGrassLv.13-15CommonEarlyCaveEFFORTLESSMt. Mortar - 1F SouthSilverGrassLv.13-15CommonEarlyCaveEFFORTLESSRoute 42SilverGrassLv.14-16CommonEarlyRouteNightEFFORTLESSRoute 42GoldGrassLv.14-16CommonEarlyRouteNightEFFORTLESSMt. Mortar - B1FSilverGrassLv.15-17CommonEarlyCaveEFFORTLESSMt. Mortar - B1FGoldGrassLv.15-17CommonEarlyCaveEASYDark Cave - WestGoldGrassLv.2UncommonEarlyCaveSwarm activeEASYDark Cave - WestSilverGrassLv.2UncommonEarlyCaveSwarm activeEASYRock Tunnel - 1FGoldGrassLv.8UncommonEarlyCaveEASYRock Tunnel - 1FSilverGrassLv.8UncommonEarlyCaveEASYRock Tunnel - B1FSilverGrassLv.10UncommonEarlyCaveEASYRock Tunnel - B1FGoldGrassLv.10UncommonEarlyCaveEASYBurned Tower - 1FGoldGrassLv.14UncommonEarlyBuildingEASYBurned Tower - 1FSilverGrassLv.14UncommonEarlyBuildingCHALLENGINGRoute 32SilverGrassLv.4RareEarlyRouteMorningCHALLENGINGRoute 32GoldGrassLv.4RareEarlyRouteMorningCHALLENGINGRoute 33SilverGrassLv.4RareEarlyRouteMorningCHALLENGINGRoute 33GoldGrassLv.4RareEarlyRouteMorningCHALLENGINGIlex ForestSilverGrassLv.5RareEarlyForestMorning/dayCHALLENGINGIlex ForestGoldGrassLv.5RareEarlyForestMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 32SilverGrassLv.8RareEarlyRouteNightCHALLENGINGRoute 32GoldGrassLv.8RareEarlyRouteNightCHALLENGINGMt. Mortar - 1F NorthGoldGrassLv.14RareEarlyCaveCHALLENGINGMt. Mortar - 1F NorthSilverGrassLv.14RareEarlyCaveCHALLENGINGBurned Tower - B1FGoldGrassLv.15RareEarlyBuildingCHALLENGINGBurned Tower - B1FSilverGrassLv.15RareEarlyBuildingEFFORTLESSSlowpoke Well - B1FSilverGrassLv.19-23CommonMidCaveEFFORTLESSSlowpoke Well - B1FGoldGrassLv.19-23CommonMidCaveEFFORTLESSIce Path - 1FGoldGrassLv.22CommonMidIceMorning/nightEFFORTLESSIce Path - B1FGoldGrassLv.22CommonMidIceMorning/nightEFFORTLESSUnion Cave - B2FGoldGrassLv.22CommonMidCaveEFFORTLESSUnion Cave - B2FSilverGrassLv.22CommonMidCaveEFFORTLESSTohjo FallsSilverGrassLv.22CommonMidWaterEFFORTLESSTohjo FallsGoldGrassLv.22CommonMidWaterEFFORTLESSDark Cave - EastGoldGrassLv.23CommonMidCaveEFFORTLESSDark Cave - EastSilverGrassLv.23CommonMidCaveEFFORTLESSIce Path - B2FGoldGrassLv.23CommonMidIceMorning/nightEFFORTLESSWhirl Islands - 1FSilverGrassLv.23CommonMidWaterEFFORTLESSWhirl Islands - 1FGoldGrassLv.23CommonMidWaterEFFORTLESSIce Path - B3FGoldGrassLv.24CommonMidIceMorning/nightEFFORTLESSWhirl Islands - B1FSilverGrassLv.24CommonMidWaterEFFORTLESSWhirl Islands - B1FGoldGrassLv.24CommonMidWaterEFFORTLESSWhirl Islands - B2FSilverGrassLv.24CommonMidWaterEFFORTLESSWhirl Islands - B2FGoldGrassLv.24CommonMidWaterEFFORTLESSWhirl Islands - B2F Inner CaveSilverGrassLv.25CommonMidWaterEFFORTLESSWhirl Islands - B2F Inner CaveGoldGrassLv.25CommonMidWaterEASYIce Path - 1FGoldGrassLv.22UncommonMidIceDayEASYIce Path - B1FGoldGrassLv.22UncommonMidIceDayEASYIce Path - B2FGoldGrassLv.23UncommonMidIceDayEASYIce Path - B3FGoldGrassLv.24UncommonMidIceDayCHALLENGINGIce Path - 1FSilverGrassLv.22RareMidIceMorning/nightCHALLENGINGIce Path - B1FSilverGrassLv.22RareMidIceMorning/nightCHALLENGINGIce Path - B2FSilverGrassLv.23RareMidIceMorning/nightCHALLENGINGIce Path - B3FSilverGrassLv.24RareMidIceMorning/night- Step 2Catch or Evolve GolbatEFFORTLESSIce Path - 1FSilverGrassLv.22CommonMidIceEFFORTLESSIce Path - 1FGoldGrassLv.22CommonMidIceEFFORTLESSIce Path - B1FSilverGrassLv.22CommonMidIceEFFORTLESSIce Path - B1FGoldGrassLv.22CommonMidIceEFFORTLESSIce Path - B2FGoldGrassLv.23CommonMidIceEFFORTLESSIce Path - B2FSilverGrassLv.23CommonMidIceEFFORTLESSIce Path - B3FGoldGrassLv.24CommonMidIceEFFORTLESSIce Path - B3FSilverGrassLv.24CommonMidIceEASYUnion Cave - B2FSilverGrassLv.22UncommonMidCaveEASYUnion Cave - B2FGoldGrassLv.22UncommonMidCaveEASYTohjo FallsGoldGrassLv.24UncommonMidWaterEASYTohjo FallsSilverGrassLv.24UncommonMidWaterCHALLENGINGDark Cave - EastSilverGrassLv.23RareMidCaveCHALLENGINGDark Cave - EastGoldGrassLv.23RareMidCaveCHALLENGINGSlowpoke Well - B1FSilverGrassLv.23RareMidCaveCHALLENGINGSlowpoke Well - B1FGoldGrassLv.23RareMidCaveCHALLENGINGWhirl Islands - 1FSilverGrassLv.23RareMidWaterCHALLENGINGWhirl Islands - 1FGoldGrassLv.23RareMidWaterCHALLENGINGWhirl Islands - B1FSilverGrassLv.24RareMidWaterCHALLENGINGWhirl Islands - B1FGoldGrassLv.24RareMidWaterCHALLENGINGWhirl Islands - B2FGoldGrassLv.24RareMidWaterCHALLENGINGWhirl Islands - B2FSilverGrassLv.24RareMidWaterCHALLENGINGWhirl Islands - B2F Inner CaveGoldGrassLv.25RareMidWaterCHALLENGINGWhirl Islands - B2F Inner CaveSilverGrassLv.25RareMidWaterCHALLENGINGMt. Mortar - 2FGoldGrassLv.30RareMidCaveCHALLENGINGMt. Mortar - 2FSilverGrassLv.30RareMidCaveEFFORTLESSVictory Road - 1FGoldGrassLv.32CommonLateCaveEFFORTLESSVictory Road - 1FSilverGrassLv.32CommonLateCaveCHALLENGINGMt. Silver - 1FGoldGrassLv.45RareLateCaveCHALLENGINGMt. Silver - 1FSilverGrassLv.45RareLateCaveEFFORTLESSMt. Silver - SummitGoldGrassLv.48-51CommonPostCaveEFFORTLESSMt. Silver - SummitSilverGrassLv.48-51CommonPostCaveCHALLENGINGMt. Silver - 2FGoldGrassLv.48RarePostCaveCHALLENGINGMt. Silver - 2FSilverGrassLv.48RarePostCaveCHALLENGINGMt. Silver - Side chambersGoldGrassLv.48RarePostCaveCHALLENGINGMt. Silver - Side chambersSilverGrassLv.48RarePostCaveor 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.
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 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