Utility
Support
535High
130Very Fast
BTier

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.

Base Stats
535High
HP85
C
Attack90
B
Defense80
C
Sp. Atk70
C
Sp. Def80
C
Speed130
A
Total535
Low <60
Avg 60-89
High 90-149
Top 150+
EV YieldDefeating Crobat yields +3 Spe
HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+3
Details
Catch90Challenging•Medium Fast1M XP•1.8m / 5'11"•75kg / 165.3 lbs•241Base XP
Pokedex Entries

Its hind limbs have become another set of wings. Crobat expertly maneuvers its four wings to dart in exquisite fashion through even the most confined caves without losing any speed.

Legends Arceus

Crobat Weakness

Excellent

Electric, Ice, Psychic, and Rock-type moves hit Crobat for super-effective damage. The upside? Ground-type moves can't touch it at all. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses.

4xCriticali
None
2xWeaki
ElectricIcePsychicRock
½xResisti
PoisonFairy
¼xResisti
GrassFightingBug
0xImmunei
Ground
STAB (4)i
GrassFairyFightingBug
4Weak
5Resist
1Immune
Scorei+3
Stealth Rock25% on switch
Abilities
Inner FocusPrevents flinching.
InfiltratorHABypasses light screen, reflect, and safeguard.

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

3 Forms
Zubat
#041Zubat
22
Level 22
Golbat
#042Golbat
High Friendship
Crobat
#169Crobat
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Zubat
PoisonFlying
Golbat
PoisonFlying
Crobat
PoisonFlying
HP
40
75+35
85+10
ATK
45
80+35
90+10
DEF
35
70+35
80+10
SP.ATK
30
65+35
70+5
SP.DEF
40
75+35
80+5
SPE
55
90+35
130+40
BST
245D-Tier
455D-Tier+210
535B-Tier+80
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Pivot
TYPE
Utility
Physical
Physical
Breeding
Very Easy

Breed with Crobat to get Zubat eggs easily using 16 partners from the Flying egg group.

Egg Groups
Flying
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
15 cycles·3,855 steps
Quick~4 min with Flame Body
Breed With (best first)
togekisstogeticcrobathonchkrowbraviarydecidueyestaraptorgolbatdartrixmurkrowchatotstaravia
12 of 16·

The build revolves around U-turn for safe pivoting. Innerfocus and Heavy-Duty Boots support Crobat's hit-and-run approach, with max Attack and Speed EVs making sure each pivot actually threatens. Utility options adds versatility.

Best Build

Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.

Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.

A solid spread overall. Crobat gets Sludge Bomb and Air Slash for same-type damage alongside Dark and Bug coverage and more. It won't blow anyone away, but it doesn't leave you stuck either.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Gust
4010035Flying
Lv 6
Hypnosis
—6020Psychic
Lv 11
Bite
6010025Dark
Lv 18
Air Cutter
609525Flying
Lv 25
Cross Poison
7010020Poison
Lv 34
Air Slash
759515Flying
Lv 43
Leech Life
8010010Bug

TM Moves

Crobat can't learn any TM moves

Egg Moves

Crobat doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Src
Tutor
Aerial Ace
60—20Flying
Tutor
Dark Pulse
8010015Dark
Tutor
Giga Impact
150905Normal
Tutor
Hyper Beam
150905Normal
Tutor
Leech Life
8010010Bug
Tutor
Ominous Wind
601005Ghost
Tutor
Rest
——10Psychic
Tutor
Shadow Ball
8010015Ghost
Tutor
Sludge Bomb
9010010Poison
Tutor
Swift
60—20Normal
Tutor
X-Scissor
8010015Bug
Tutor
Zen Headbutt
809015Psychic

2 encounter spots for Crobat at decent spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.

Where To Catch Crobat in Legends: Arceus

To get Crobat, start by catching Zubat through walking encounters at walking. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.

  1. Zubat
    Step 1Catch Zubat
    Bolderoll Slope
    GrassUncommonNight
    EASY
    Cloudpool Ridge
    GrassUncommonSkyNight
    EASY
    Deertrack Path
    GrassUncommonRouteNight
    EASY
    Diamond Heath
    GrassUncommonNight
    EASY
    Nature’s Pantry
    GrassUncommonNight
    EASY
    Oreburrow Tunnel
    GrassUncommonCaveNight
    EASY
    The Heartwood
    GrassUncommonNight
    EASY
  2. Golbat
    Step 2Catch or Evolve Golbat
    Bolderoll Slope
    GrassUncommonNight
    EASY
    Cloudpool Ridge
    GrassUncommonSkyNight
    EASY
    Diamond Heath
    GrassUncommonNight
    EASY
    Heavenward Lookout
    GrassUncommonNight
    EASY
    Oreburrow Tunnel
    GrassUncommonCaveNight
    EASY
    Snowpoint Temple
    GrassUncommonIceNight
    EASY
    Wayward Cave
    GrassUncommonCaveNight
    EASY
    or evolve from Zubat (Step 1)
  3. Crobat
    Step 3Crobat ✓
    Icebound Falls
    GrassUncommonWater
    EASY
    Wayward Cave
    GrassUncommonCave
    EASY
    or 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.

  • Watch for Raikou (Electric), Lapras (Ice), and Alakazam (Psychic) when using Crobat. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Rock-type attackers are also a problem.

  • Golbat evolves into Crobat by leveling up. Crobat is the final evolution in a 3-stage line starting from Zubat. At 535 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.

  • 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.