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.
If this Pokémon is flying by fluttering only a pair of wings on either the forelegs or hind legs, it’s proof that Crobat has been flying a long distance. It switches the wings it uses if it is tired.
Crobat sneaks up on its intended prey using wings that barely make a sound. This Pokémon rests by hanging on a tree branch with its rear legs that serve as wings.
Crobat Weakness
ExcellentElectric, 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.
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 11 more.
The build revolves around U-turn for safe pivoting. Infiltrator and Black Sludge 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
Best Crobat Moveset
- U Turn
- Brave Bird
- Roost
- Defog
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
You're catching Zubat first, not Crobat. Zubat appears at solid rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Crobat in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Zubat is your first catch on the way to Crobat. You'll find walking and surfing encounters from Lv. 6-46 across 170 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ZubatEFFORTLESSMeteor Falls - Area 1Alpha SapphireSurfing on waterLv.15-2090%EarlyWaterEFFORTLESSMeteor Falls - Area 1Omega RubySurfing on waterLv.15-2090%EarlyWaterEFFORTLESSGranite Cave - Area 1Omega RubyGrassLv.660%EarlyCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSGranite Cave - Area 1Alpha SapphireGrassLv.660%EarlyCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSGranite Cave - Area 2Omega RubyGrassLv.660%EarlyCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSGranite Cave - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrassLv.660%EarlyCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSGranite Cave - Area 3Alpha SapphireGrassLv.660%EarlyCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSGranite Cave - Area 3Omega RubyGrassLv.660%EarlyCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSGranite Cave - Area 1Alpha SapphireGrassLv.9-1260%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSGranite Cave - Area 1Omega RubyGrassLv.9-1260%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSGranite Cave - Area 2Omega RubyGrassLv.10-1250%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSGranite Cave - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrassLv.10-1250%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSGranite Cave - Area 3Alpha SapphireGrassLv.10-1250%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSGranite Cave - Area 3Omega RubyGrassLv.10-1250%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSMeteor Falls - Area 1Alpha SapphireGrassLv.935%EarlyWaterHorde battleEFFORTLESSMeteor Falls - Area 1Omega RubyGrassLv.935%EarlyWaterHorde battleEFFORTLESSScorched Slab - B1FOmega RubyGrassLv.1435%EarlyBuildingHorde battleEFFORTLESSScorched Slab - B1FAlpha SapphireGrassLv.1435%EarlyBuildingHorde battleEFFORTLESSScorched Slab - B2FAlpha SapphireGrassLv.1435%EarlyBuildingHorde battleEFFORTLESSScorched Slab - B2FOmega RubyGrassLv.1435%EarlyBuildingHorde battleEFFORTLESSScorched Slab - B3FAlpha SapphireGrassLv.1435%EarlyBuildingHorde battleEFFORTLESSScorched Slab - B3FOmega RubyGrassLv.1435%EarlyBuildingHorde battleEFFORTLESSMeteor Falls - Area 1Alpha SapphireGrassLv.16-1988%MidWaterEFFORTLESSMeteor Falls - Area 1Omega RubyGrassLv.16-1988%MidWaterEFFORTLESSShoal Cave - Area 1Alpha SapphireGrassLv.1760%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSShoal Cave - Area 1Omega RubyGrassLv.1760%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSShoal Cave - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrassLv.1760%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSShoal Cave - Area 2Omega RubyGrassLv.1760%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSShoal Cave - Area 3Alpha SapphireGrassLv.1760%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSShoal Cave - Area 3Omega RubyGrassLv.1760%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSShoal Cave - Area 4Alpha SapphireGrassLv.1760%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSShoal Cave - Area 4Omega RubyGrassLv.1760%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSShoal Cave - Area 7Omega RubyGrassLv.1760%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSShoal Cave - Area 7Alpha SapphireGrassLv.1760%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSScorched Slab - 1FOmega RubySurfing on waterLv.2060%MidBuildingEFFORTLESSScorched Slab - 1FAlpha SapphireSurfing on waterLv.2060%MidBuildingEFFORTLESSScorched Slab - B1FOmega RubySurfing on waterLv.2060%MidBuildingEFFORTLESSScorched Slab - B1FAlpha SapphireSurfing on waterLv.2060%MidBuildingEFFORTLESSVictory Road - Area 1Omega RubyGrassLv.2060%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSVictory Road - Area 1Alpha SapphireGrassLv.2060%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSVictory Road - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrassLv.2060%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSVictory Road - Area 2Omega RubyGrassLv.2060%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSVictory Road - Area 3Alpha SapphireGrassLv.2060%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSVictory Road - Area 3Omega RubyGrassLv.2060%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSShoal Cave - Area 5Alpha SapphireGrassLv.1735%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSShoal Cave - Area 5Omega RubyGrassLv.1735%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSShoal Cave - Area 6Omega RubyGrassLv.1735%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSShoal Cave - Area 6Alpha SapphireGrassLv.1735%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSCave of Origin - InsideAlpha SapphireGrassLv.1835%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSCave of Origin - InsideOmega RubyGrassLv.1835%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 10Alpha SapphireGrassLv.1835%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 10Omega RubyGrassLv.1835%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 11Alpha SapphireGrassLv.1835%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 11Omega RubyGrassLv.1835%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrassLv.1835%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 2Omega RubyGrassLv.1835%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 3Alpha SapphireGrassLv.1835%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 3Omega RubyGrassLv.1835%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 4Alpha SapphireGrassLv.1835%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 4Omega RubyGrassLv.1835%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 5Omega RubyGrassLv.1835%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 5Alpha SapphireGrassLv.1835%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 6Omega RubyGrassLv.1835%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 6Alpha SapphireGrassLv.1835%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 7Omega RubyGrassLv.1835%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 7Alpha SapphireGrassLv.1835%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 8Omega RubyGrassLv.1835%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 8Alpha SapphireGrassLv.1835%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 9Alpha SapphireGrassLv.1835%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 9Omega RubyGrassLv.1835%MidCaveHorde battleEFFORTLESSMeteor Falls - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrassLv.2035%MidWaterHorde battleEFFORTLESSMeteor Falls - Area 2Omega RubyGrassLv.2035%MidWaterHorde battleEFFORTLESSMeteor Falls - Area 3Alpha SapphireGrassLv.2035%MidWaterHorde battleEFFORTLESSMeteor Falls - Area 3Omega RubyGrassLv.2035%MidWaterHorde battleEFFORTLESSMeteor Falls - Area 4Omega RubyGrassLv.2035%MidWaterHorde battleEFFORTLESSMeteor Falls - Area 4Alpha SapphireGrassLv.2035%MidWaterHorde battleEASYSealed ChamberAlpha SapphireSurfing on waterLv.2030%MidEASYSealed ChamberOmega RubySurfing on waterLv.2030%Mid
Step 2Catch or Evolve GolbatEFFORTLESSVictory Road - Area 4Omega RubySurfing on waterLv.25-40100%MidCaveEFFORTLESSVictory Road - Area 4Alpha SapphireSurfing on waterLv.25-40100%MidCaveEFFORTLESSScorched Slab - 1FOmega RubyGrassLv.26-29100%MidBuildingEFFORTLESSScorched Slab - 1FAlpha SapphireGrassLv.26-29100%MidBuildingEFFORTLESSScorched Slab - B1FAlpha SapphireGrassLv.26-29100%MidBuildingEFFORTLESSScorched Slab - B1FOmega RubyGrassLv.26-29100%MidBuildingEFFORTLESSScorched Slab - B2FOmega RubyGrassLv.26-29100%MidBuildingEFFORTLESSScorched Slab - B2FAlpha SapphireGrassLv.26-29100%MidBuildingEFFORTLESSScorched Slab - B3FOmega RubyGrassLv.26-29100%MidBuildingEFFORTLESSScorched Slab - B3FAlpha SapphireGrassLv.26-29100%MidBuildingEFFORTLESSMeteor Falls - Area 2Omega RubySurfing on waterLv.30-3590%MidWaterEFFORTLESSMeteor Falls - Area 2Alpha SapphireSurfing on waterLv.30-3590%MidWaterEFFORTLESSMeteor Falls - Area 3Omega RubySurfing on waterLv.30-3590%MidWaterEFFORTLESSMeteor Falls - Area 3Alpha SapphireSurfing on waterLv.30-3590%MidWaterEFFORTLESSMeteor Falls - Area 4Omega RubySurfing on waterLv.30-3590%MidWaterEFFORTLESSMeteor Falls - Area 4Alpha SapphireSurfing on waterLv.30-3590%MidWaterEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 1Omega RubySurfing on waterLv.25-3565%MidCaveEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 1Alpha SapphireSurfing on waterLv.25-3565%MidCaveEFFORTLESSSky Pillar - 1F-5FOmega RubyGrassLv.2360%MidBuildingHorde battleEFFORTLESSSky Pillar - 1F-5FAlpha SapphireGrassLv.2360%MidBuildingHorde battleEASYScorched Slab - 1FAlpha SapphireSurfing on waterLv.25-3040%MidBuildingEASYScorched Slab - 1FOmega RubySurfing on waterLv.25-3040%MidBuildingEASYScorched Slab - B1FAlpha SapphireSurfing on waterLv.25-3040%MidBuildingEASYScorched Slab - B1FOmega RubySurfing on waterLv.25-3040%MidBuildingEASYSeafloor Cavern - Area 4Omega RubySurfing on waterLv.25-3535%MidCaveEASYSeafloor Cavern - Area 4Alpha SapphireSurfing on waterLv.25-3535%MidCaveEASYSeafloor Cavern - Area 5Alpha SapphireSurfing on waterLv.25-3535%MidCaveEASYSeafloor Cavern - Area 5Omega RubySurfing on waterLv.25-3535%MidCaveEASYShoal Cave - Area 5Alpha SapphireSurfing on waterLv.25-3535%MidCaveEASYShoal Cave - Area 5Omega RubySurfing on waterLv.25-3535%MidCaveEASYShoal Cave - Area 6Omega RubySurfing on waterLv.25-3535%MidCaveEASYShoal Cave - Area 6Alpha SapphireSurfing on waterLv.25-3535%MidCaveEASYVictory Road - Area 1Omega RubySurfing on waterLv.30-4035%MidCaveEASYVictory Road - Area 1Alpha SapphireSurfing on waterLv.30-4035%MidCaveEASYVictory Road - Area 2Alpha SapphireSurfing on waterLv.30-4035%MidCaveEASYVictory Road - Area 2Omega RubySurfing on waterLv.30-4035%MidCaveEASYVictory Road - Area 3Omega RubySurfing on waterLv.30-4035%MidCaveEASYVictory Road - Area 3Alpha SapphireSurfing on waterLv.30-4035%MidCaveHARDSealed ChamberOmega RubySurfing on waterLv.25-305%MidHARDSealed ChamberAlpha SapphireSurfing on waterLv.25-305%MidHARDMeteor Falls - Area 1Alpha SapphireSurfing on waterLv.254%MidWaterHARDMeteor Falls - Area 1Omega RubySurfing on waterLv.254%MidWaterEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 10Omega RubyGrassLv.33-36100%LateCaveEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 10Alpha SapphireGrassLv.33-36100%LateCaveEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 11Omega RubyGrassLv.33-36100%LateCaveEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 11Alpha SapphireGrassLv.33-36100%LateCaveEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 2Omega RubyGrassLv.33-36100%LateCaveEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrassLv.33-36100%LateCaveEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 3Omega RubyGrassLv.33-36100%LateCaveEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 3Alpha SapphireGrassLv.33-36100%LateCaveEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 4Omega RubyGrassLv.33-36100%LateCaveEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 4Alpha SapphireGrassLv.33-36100%LateCaveEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 5Alpha SapphireGrassLv.33-36100%LateCaveEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 5Omega RubyGrassLv.33-36100%LateCaveEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 6Alpha SapphireGrassLv.33-36100%LateCaveEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 6Omega RubyGrassLv.33-36100%LateCaveEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 7Omega RubyGrassLv.33-36100%LateCaveEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 7Alpha SapphireGrassLv.33-36100%LateCaveEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 8Omega RubyGrassLv.33-36100%LateCaveEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 8Alpha SapphireGrassLv.33-36100%LateCaveEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 9Omega RubyGrassLv.33-36100%LateCaveEFFORTLESSSeafloor Cavern - Area 9Alpha SapphireGrassLv.33-36100%LateCaveEFFORTLESSMeteor Falls - Area 2Omega RubyGrassLv.37-4088%LateWaterEFFORTLESSMeteor Falls - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrassLv.37-4088%LateWaterEFFORTLESSMeteor Falls - Area 3Omega RubyGrassLv.37-4088%LateWaterEFFORTLESSMeteor Falls - Area 3Alpha SapphireGrassLv.37-4088%LateWaterEFFORTLESSCave of Origin - InsideAlpha SapphireGrassLv.33-3664%LateCaveEFFORTLESSCave of Origin - InsideOmega RubyGrassLv.33-3664%LateCaveEFFORTLESSShoal Cave - Area 1Omega RubyGrassLv.31-3460%LateCaveEFFORTLESSShoal Cave - Area 1Alpha SapphireGrassLv.31-3460%LateCaveEFFORTLESSShoal Cave - Area 2Omega RubyGrassLv.31-3460%LateCaveEFFORTLESSShoal Cave - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrassLv.31-3460%LateCaveEFFORTLESSShoal Cave - Area 3Alpha SapphireGrassLv.31-3460%LateCaveEFFORTLESSShoal Cave - Area 3Omega RubyGrassLv.31-3460%LateCaveEFFORTLESSShoal Cave - Area 4Alpha SapphireGrassLv.31-3460%LateCaveEFFORTLESSShoal Cave - Area 4Omega RubyGrassLv.31-3460%LateCaveEFFORTLESSShoal Cave - Area 5Alpha SapphireGrassLv.31-3460%LateCaveEFFORTLESSShoal Cave - Area 5Omega RubyGrassLv.31-3460%LateCaveEFFORTLESSShoal Cave - Area 6Omega RubyGrassLv.31-3460%LateCaveEFFORTLESSShoal Cave - Area 6Alpha SapphireGrassLv.31-3460%LateCaveEFFORTLESSMeteor Falls - Area 4Omega RubyGrassLv.37-4060%LateWaterEFFORTLESSMeteor Falls - Area 4Alpha SapphireGrassLv.37-4060%LateWaterEFFORTLESSSky Pillar - 1F-5FOmega RubyGrassLv.44-4650%LateBuildingEFFORTLESSSky Pillar - 1F-5FAlpha SapphireGrassLv.44-4650%LateBuildingEFFORTLESSVictory Road - Area 1Omega RubyGrassLv.37-3940%LateCaveEFFORTLESSVictory Road - Area 1Alpha SapphireGrassLv.37-3940%LateCaveEFFORTLESSVictory Road - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrassLv.37-3940%LateCaveEFFORTLESSVictory Road - Area 2Omega RubyGrassLv.37-3940%LateCaveEFFORTLESSVictory Road - Area 3Alpha SapphireGrassLv.37-3940%LateCaveEFFORTLESSVictory Road - Area 3Omega RubyGrassLv.37-3940%LateCaveMODERATEShoal Cave - Area 7Omega RubyGrassLv.31-3410%LateCaveMODERATEShoal Cave - Area 7Alpha SapphireGrassLv.31-3410%LateCaveor evolve from Zubat (Step 1)
Step 3Crobat ✓
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