Stats & Training
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
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 |
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Weavile deals 73-86% with Ice Shard.
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm14-16% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Clefable builds →Moonblast19-22% | ||
Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Weavile builds →Knock Off59-69% Ice Shard 2x73-86% Pursuit36-43% | ||
Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 2x161-190%KO Pursuit33-39% Crunch65-76% Superpower16-19% | ||
Latios DragonPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Latios builds →Draco Meteor106-125%KO Psyshock 2x132-155%KO | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Evolution
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
Breeding
Breed with Crobat to get Zubat eggs easily using 51 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Brave Bird, Curse, Defog and 11 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Crobat Best Moveset
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
Crobat best EVs are Attack and Speed
Support Moveset
- U Turn
- Brave Bird
- Roost
- Defog
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Roost
- Fly
- Cross Poison
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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
How to Get Crobat in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
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 ZubatMeteor Falls - Area 1Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.15-20 Water90%EarlyMeteor Falls - Area 1Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.15-20 Water90%EarlyGranite Cave - Area 1Omega RubyGrass Lv.6 Cave60%EarlyHorde battleGranite Cave - Area 1Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.6 Cave60%EarlyHorde battleGranite Cave - Area 2Omega RubyGrass Lv.6 Cave60%EarlyHorde battleGranite Cave - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.6 Cave60%EarlyHorde battleGranite Cave - Area 3Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.6 Cave60%EarlyHorde battleGranite Cave - Area 3Omega RubyGrass Lv.6 Cave60%EarlyHorde battleGranite Cave - Area 1Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.9-12 Cave60%EarlyGranite Cave - Area 1Omega RubyGrass Lv.9-12 Cave60%EarlyGranite Cave - Area 2Omega RubyGrass Lv.10-12 Cave50%EarlyGranite Cave - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.10-12 Cave50%EarlyGranite Cave - Area 3Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.10-12 Cave50%EarlyGranite Cave - Area 3Omega RubyGrass Lv.10-12 Cave50%EarlyMeteor Falls - Area 1Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.9 Water35%EarlyHorde battleMeteor Falls - Area 1Omega RubyGrass Lv.9 Water35%EarlyHorde battleScorched Slab - B1FOmega RubyGrass Lv.14 Building35%EarlyHorde battleScorched Slab - B1FAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.14 Building35%EarlyHorde battleScorched Slab - B2FAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.14 Building35%EarlyHorde battleScorched Slab - B2FOmega RubyGrass Lv.14 Building35%EarlyHorde battleScorched Slab - B3FAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.14 Building35%EarlyHorde battleScorched Slab - B3FOmega RubyGrass Lv.14 Building35%EarlyHorde battleMeteor Falls - Area 1Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.16-19 Water88%MidMeteor Falls - Area 1Omega RubyGrass Lv.16-19 Water88%MidShoal Cave - Area 1Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.17 Cave60%MidHorde battleShoal Cave - Area 1Omega RubyGrass Lv.17 Cave60%MidHorde battleShoal Cave - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.17 Cave60%MidHorde battleShoal Cave - Area 2Omega RubyGrass Lv.17 Cave60%MidHorde battleShoal Cave - Area 3Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.17 Cave60%MidHorde battleShoal Cave - Area 3Omega RubyGrass Lv.17 Cave60%MidHorde battleShoal Cave - Area 4Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.17 Cave60%MidHorde battleShoal Cave - Area 4Omega RubyGrass Lv.17 Cave60%MidHorde battleShoal Cave - Area 7Omega RubyGrass Lv.17 Cave60%MidHorde battleShoal Cave - Area 7Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.17 Cave60%MidHorde battleScorched Slab - 1FOmega RubySurfing on water Lv.20 Building60%MidScorched Slab - 1FAlpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.20 Building60%MidScorched Slab - B1FOmega RubySurfing on water Lv.20 Building60%MidScorched Slab - B1FAlpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.20 Building60%MidVictory Road - Area 1Omega RubyGrass Lv.20 Cave60%MidHorde battleVictory Road - Area 1Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.20 Cave60%MidHorde battleVictory Road - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.20 Cave60%MidHorde battleVictory Road - Area 2Omega RubyGrass Lv.20 Cave60%MidHorde battleVictory Road - Area 3Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.20 Cave60%MidHorde battleVictory Road - Area 3Omega RubyGrass Lv.20 Cave60%MidHorde battleShoal Cave - Area 5Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.17 Cave35%MidHorde battleShoal Cave - Area 5Omega RubyGrass Lv.17 Cave35%MidHorde battleShoal Cave - Area 6Omega RubyGrass Lv.17 Cave35%MidHorde battleShoal Cave - Area 6Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.17 Cave35%MidHorde battleCave of Origin - InsideAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.18 Cave35%MidHorde battleCave of Origin - InsideOmega RubyGrass Lv.18 Cave35%MidHorde battleSeafloor Cavern - Area 10Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.18 Cave35%MidHorde battleSeafloor Cavern - Area 10Omega RubyGrass Lv.18 Cave35%MidHorde battleSeafloor Cavern - Area 11Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.18 Cave35%MidHorde battleSeafloor Cavern - Area 11Omega RubyGrass Lv.18 Cave35%MidHorde battleSeafloor Cavern - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.18 Cave35%MidHorde battleSeafloor Cavern - Area 2Omega RubyGrass Lv.18 Cave35%MidHorde battleSeafloor Cavern - Area 3Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.18 Cave35%MidHorde battleSeafloor Cavern - Area 3Omega RubyGrass Lv.18 Cave35%MidHorde battleSeafloor Cavern - Area 4Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.18 Cave35%MidHorde battleSeafloor Cavern - Area 4Omega RubyGrass Lv.18 Cave35%MidHorde battleSeafloor Cavern - Area 5Omega RubyGrass Lv.18 Cave35%MidHorde battleSeafloor Cavern - Area 5Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.18 Cave35%MidHorde battleSeafloor Cavern - Area 6Omega RubyGrass Lv.18 Cave35%MidHorde battleSeafloor Cavern - Area 6Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.18 Cave35%MidHorde battleSeafloor Cavern - Area 7Omega RubyGrass Lv.18 Cave35%MidHorde battleSeafloor Cavern - Area 7Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.18 Cave35%MidHorde battleSeafloor Cavern - Area 8Omega RubyGrass Lv.18 Cave35%MidHorde battleSeafloor Cavern - Area 8Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.18 Cave35%MidHorde battleSeafloor Cavern - Area 9Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.18 Cave35%MidHorde battleSeafloor Cavern - Area 9Omega RubyGrass Lv.18 Cave35%MidHorde battleMeteor Falls - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.20 Water35%MidHorde battleMeteor Falls - Area 2Omega RubyGrass Lv.20 Water35%MidHorde battleMeteor Falls - Area 3Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.20 Water35%MidHorde battleMeteor Falls - Area 3Omega RubyGrass Lv.20 Water35%MidHorde battleMeteor Falls - Area 4Omega RubyGrass Lv.20 Water35%MidHorde battleMeteor Falls - Area 4Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.20 Water35%MidHorde battleSealed ChamberAlpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.2030%MidSealed ChamberOmega RubySurfing on water Lv.2030%Mid
Step 2Catch or Evolve GolbatVictory Road - Area 4Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-40 Cave100%MidVictory Road - Area 4Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-40 Cave100%MidScorched Slab - 1FOmega RubyGrass Lv.26-29 Building100%MidScorched Slab - 1FAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.26-29 Building100%MidScorched Slab - B1FAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.26-29 Building100%MidScorched Slab - B1FOmega RubyGrass Lv.26-29 Building100%MidScorched Slab - B2FOmega RubyGrass Lv.26-29 Building100%MidScorched Slab - B2FAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.26-29 Building100%MidScorched Slab - B3FOmega RubyGrass Lv.26-29 Building100%MidScorched Slab - B3FAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.26-29 Building100%MidMeteor Falls - Area 2Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.30-35 Water90%MidMeteor Falls - Area 2Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.30-35 Water90%MidMeteor Falls - Area 3Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.30-35 Water90%MidMeteor Falls - Area 3Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.30-35 Water90%MidMeteor Falls - Area 4Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.30-35 Water90%MidMeteor Falls - Area 4Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.30-35 Water90%MidSeafloor Cavern - Area 1Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-35 Cave65%MidSeafloor Cavern - Area 1Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-35 Cave65%MidSky Pillar - 1F-5FOmega RubyGrass Lv.23 Building60%MidHorde battleSky Pillar - 1F-5FAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.23 Building60%MidHorde battleScorched Slab - 1FAlpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Building40%MidScorched Slab - 1FOmega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Building40%MidScorched Slab - B1FAlpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Building40%MidScorched Slab - B1FOmega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Building40%MidSeafloor Cavern - Area 4Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-35 Cave35%MidSeafloor Cavern - Area 4Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-35 Cave35%MidSeafloor Cavern - Area 5Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-35 Cave35%MidSeafloor Cavern - Area 5Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-35 Cave35%MidShoal Cave - Area 5Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-35 Cave35%MidShoal Cave - Area 5Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-35 Cave35%MidShoal Cave - Area 6Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-35 Cave35%MidShoal Cave - Area 6Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-35 Cave35%MidVictory Road - Area 1Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.30-40 Cave35%MidVictory Road - Area 1Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.30-40 Cave35%MidVictory Road - Area 2Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.30-40 Cave35%MidVictory Road - Area 2Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.30-40 Cave35%MidVictory Road - Area 3Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.30-40 Cave35%MidVictory Road - Area 3Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.30-40 Cave35%MidSealed ChamberOmega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-305%MidSealed ChamberAlpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-305%MidMeteor Falls - Area 1Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25 Water4%MidMeteor Falls - Area 1Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25 Water4%MidSeafloor Cavern - Area 10Omega RubyGrass Lv.33-36 Cave100%LateSeafloor Cavern - Area 10Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.33-36 Cave100%LateSeafloor Cavern - Area 11Omega RubyGrass Lv.33-36 Cave100%LateSeafloor Cavern - Area 11Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.33-36 Cave100%LateSeafloor Cavern - Area 2Omega RubyGrass Lv.33-36 Cave100%LateSeafloor Cavern - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.33-36 Cave100%LateSeafloor Cavern - Area 3Omega RubyGrass Lv.33-36 Cave100%LateSeafloor Cavern - Area 3Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.33-36 Cave100%LateSeafloor Cavern - Area 4Omega RubyGrass Lv.33-36 Cave100%LateSeafloor Cavern - Area 4Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.33-36 Cave100%LateSeafloor Cavern - Area 5Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.33-36 Cave100%LateSeafloor Cavern - Area 5Omega RubyGrass Lv.33-36 Cave100%LateSeafloor Cavern - Area 6Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.33-36 Cave100%LateSeafloor Cavern - Area 6Omega RubyGrass Lv.33-36 Cave100%LateSeafloor Cavern - Area 7Omega RubyGrass Lv.33-36 Cave100%LateSeafloor Cavern - Area 7Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.33-36 Cave100%LateSeafloor Cavern - Area 8Omega RubyGrass Lv.33-36 Cave100%LateSeafloor Cavern - Area 8Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.33-36 Cave100%LateSeafloor Cavern - Area 9Omega RubyGrass Lv.33-36 Cave100%LateSeafloor Cavern - Area 9Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.33-36 Cave100%LateMeteor Falls - Area 2Omega RubyGrass Lv.37-40 Water88%LateMeteor Falls - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.37-40 Water88%LateMeteor Falls - Area 3Omega RubyGrass Lv.37-40 Water88%LateMeteor Falls - Area 3Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.37-40 Water88%LateCave of Origin - InsideAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.33-36 Cave64%LateCave of Origin - InsideOmega RubyGrass Lv.33-36 Cave64%LateShoal Cave - Area 1Omega RubyGrass Lv.31-34 Cave60%LateShoal Cave - Area 1Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.31-34 Cave60%LateShoal Cave - Area 2Omega RubyGrass Lv.31-34 Cave60%LateShoal Cave - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.31-34 Cave60%LateShoal Cave - Area 3Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.31-34 Cave60%LateShoal Cave - Area 3Omega RubyGrass Lv.31-34 Cave60%LateShoal Cave - Area 4Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.31-34 Cave60%LateShoal Cave - Area 4Omega RubyGrass Lv.31-34 Cave60%LateShoal Cave - Area 5Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.31-34 Cave60%LateShoal Cave - Area 5Omega RubyGrass Lv.31-34 Cave60%LateShoal Cave - Area 6Omega RubyGrass Lv.31-34 Cave60%LateShoal Cave - Area 6Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.31-34 Cave60%LateMeteor Falls - Area 4Omega RubyGrass Lv.37-40 Water60%LateMeteor Falls - Area 4Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.37-40 Water60%LateSky Pillar - 1F-5FOmega RubyGrass Lv.44-46 Building50%LateSky Pillar - 1F-5FAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.44-46 Building50%LateVictory Road - Area 1Omega RubyGrass Lv.37-39 Cave40%LateVictory Road - Area 1Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.37-39 Cave40%LateVictory Road - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.37-39 Cave40%LateVictory Road - Area 2Omega RubyGrass Lv.37-39 Cave40%LateVictory Road - Area 3Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.37-39 Cave40%LateVictory Road - Area 3Omega RubyGrass Lv.37-39 Cave40%LateShoal Cave - Area 7Omega RubyGrass Lv.31-34 Cave10%LateShoal Cave - Area 7Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.31-34 Cave10%Lateor evolve from Zubat (Step 1)
Step 3Crobat ✓
Crobat Guide
For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, we rate Crobat B-Tier: a solid option in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire for the right team. At 535 BST, it fits the support role. U Turn with Black Sludge 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.
For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Crobat has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Electric, Ice, and Psychic-type attackers hit hardest.
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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB

Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut

Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS

Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG

FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS

HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP

Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW

Black & White - Gen 5B2W2

Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY

X & Y - Gen 6ORAS

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM

Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh

Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW

Winds & Waves
