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.
The transformation of its legs into wings made it better at flying, but more clumsy at walking.
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. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Psychic, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Platinum, Infernape's Fire Blast hits Crobat for 39-46%.
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Infernape builds →Close Combat15-17% U Turn6-7% Fire Blast39-46% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Celebi builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves View Roserade builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityHypercutter ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Gliscor builds →Ice Fang 2x32-38% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityKeeneye ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Skarmory builds →
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Platinum 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 31 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Brave Bird, Curse, Feint Attack and 7 more.
Platinum Crobat Best Moveset
The build revolves around U-turn for safe pivoting. Innerfocus and Black Sludge support Crobat's hit-and-run approach, with flexible EVs making sure each pivot actually threatens. Utility options adds versatility.
Best Build
Crobat best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Stallbreaker Moveset
- U Turn
- Brave Bird
- Roost
- Taunt
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 Brave Bird and Fly while coverage across 9 types adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Crobat in Platinum
Crobat doesn't appear wild. Catch Zubat instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it with high friendship to get Crobat. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Crobat in Platinum
The path to Crobat starts with Zubat at Lv. 3-53 via walking and surfing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ZubatRavaged PathGrass Lv.3-6 RouteCommonEarlyOreburgh Gate - 1FGrass Lv.5-8CommonEarlyOreburgh Gate - B1FGrass Lv.5-9CommonEarlyOreburgh Mine - 1FGrass Lv.5-7 CaveCommonEarlyOreburgh Mine - B1FGrass Lv.6-8 CaveCommonEarlyRoute 203Grass Lv.4 RouteUncommonEarlyNightRoute 207Grass Lv.5 RouteUncommonEarlyNightRoute 204 - NorthGrass Lv.8 RouteUncommonEarlyNightRoute 204 - SouthGrass Lv.8 RouteUncommonEarlyNightMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceGrass Lv.14-15 CaveUncommonEarlyNightRoute 211 - WestGrass Lv.14 RouteUncommonEarlyNightMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceGrass Lv.15 CaveRareEarlyMorning/dayRavaged PathSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Route60%MidLost Tower - 1FGrass Lv.17-19 BuildingCommonMidLost Tower - 2FGrass Lv.17-19 BuildingCommonMidLost Tower - 3FGrass Lv.18-20 BuildingCommonMidLost Tower - 4FGrass Lv.18-20 BuildingCommonMidLost Tower - 5FGrass Lv.19-21 BuildingCommonMidMt. Coronet - 4FSurfing on water Lv.20-30 CaveCommonMidMt. Coronet - B1FSurfing on water Lv.20-30 CaveCommonMidMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceSurfing on water Lv.20-30 CaveCommonMidOreburgh Gate - B1FSurfing on water Lv.20-30CommonMidRoute 206Grass Lv.17 RouteUncommonMidNightWayward Cave - 1FGrass Lv.17-19 CaveUncommonMidMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceGrass Lv.19-20 CaveUncommonMidNightRoute 208Grass Lv.19 RouteUncommonMidNightRoute 209Grass Lv.19 RouteUncommonMidNightWayward Cave - B1FGrass Lv.19 CaveUncommonMidRoute 214Grass Lv.22 RouteUncommonMidNightRoute 211 - EastGrass Lv.28 RouteUncommonMidNightIron Island - 1FGrass Lv.30 WaterUncommonMidMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceGrass Lv.19 CaveRareMidMorning/dayRoute 216Grass Lv.32 RouteUncommonLateNight
Step 2Catch or Evolve GolbatOreburgh Gate - B1FGrass Lv.10RareEarlyTurnback Cave - Section 1Grass Lv.17-18 CaveCommonMidMt. Coronet - 4FSurfing on water Lv.20-40 CaveUncommonMidMt. Coronet - B1FSurfing on water Lv.20-40 CaveUncommonMidMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceSurfing on water Lv.20-40 CaveUncommonMidIron Island - B1F Left CaveGrass Lv.30-32 WaterUncommonMidIron Island - B1F Right CaveGrass Lv.30-32 WaterUncommonMidVictory Road - B1FSurfing on water Lv.30-50 CaveUncommonMidOreburgh Gate - B1FSurfing on water Lv.20-40RareMidRavaged PathSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route5%MidTurnback Cave - Section 2Grass Lv.37-38 CaveCommonLateTurnback Cave - Section 3Grass Lv.45-47 CaveCommonLateIron Island - B2F Left CaveGrass Lv.31-33 WaterUncommonLateIron Island - B2F Right CaveGrass Lv.31-33 WaterUncommonLateIron Island - B3FGrass Lv.31-33 WaterUncommonLateIron Island - 1FGrass Lv.32 WaterUncommonLateMt. Coronet - B1FGrass Lv.33-34 CaveUncommonLateNightMt. Coronet - Route 216 EntranceGrass Lv.33-34 CaveUncommonLateNightMt. Coronet - 2FGrass Lv.37-38 CaveUncommonLateNightMt. Coronet - 3FGrass Lv.37-38 CaveUncommonLateNightMt. Coronet - 4FGrass Lv.37-38 CaveUncommonLateNightMt. Coronet - 5FGrass Lv.37-38 CaveUncommonLateNightMt. Coronet - 6FGrass Lv.37-38 CaveUncommonLateNightMt. Coronet - 7FGrass Lv.37-38 CaveUncommonLateNightMt. Coronet - Top CaveGrass Lv.37-38 CaveUncommonLateNightMt. Coronet - SummitGrass Lv.38 CaveUncommonLateNightSendoff SpringGrass Lv.38UncommonLateNightVictory Road - 2FGrass Lv.41-44 CaveUncommonLateNightVictory Road - B1FGrass Lv.41-44 CaveUncommonLateNightVictory Road - 1FGrass Lv.42-43 CaveUncommonLateNightMt. Coronet - B1FGrass Lv.34 CaveRareLateMorning/dayMt. Coronet - Route 216 EntranceGrass Lv.34 CaveRareLateMorning/dayMt. Coronet - 2FGrass Lv.38 CaveRareLateMorning/dayMt. Coronet - 3FGrass Lv.38 CaveRareLateMorning/dayMt. Coronet - 4FGrass Lv.38 CaveRareLateMorning/dayMt. Coronet - 5FGrass Lv.38 CaveRareLateMorning/dayMt. Coronet - 6FGrass Lv.38 CaveRareLateMorning/dayMt. Coronet - 7FGrass Lv.38 CaveRareLateMorning/dayMt. Coronet - Top CaveGrass Lv.38 CaveRareLateMorning/dayVictory Road - 1FGrass Lv.43 CaveRareLateMorning/dayVictory Road - 2FGrass Lv.44 CaveRareLateMorning/dayVictory Road - B1FGrass Lv.44 CaveRareLateMorning/daySnowpoint Temple - 1FGrass Lv.47-50 IceCommonPostSnowpoint Temple - B1FGrass Lv.47-50 IceCommonPostSnowpoint Temple - B2FGrass Lv.47-50 IceCommonPostSnowpoint Temple - B3FGrass Lv.47-50 IceCommonPostSnowpoint Temple - B4FGrass Lv.47-50 IceCommonPostSnowpoint Temple - B5FGrass Lv.47-50 IceCommonPostVictory Road - Nat Dex Area B1FGrass Lv.47-50 CaveUncommonPostNightVictory Road - Nat Dex AreaGrass Lv.49-50 CaveUncommonPostNightVictory Road - Nat Dex Exit AreaGrass Lv.49-50 CaveUncommonPostNightRoute 227Grass Lv.51 RouteUncommonPostNightStark Mountain - OutsideGrass Lv.51 VolcanoUncommonPostNightStark Mountain - EntranceGrass Lv.52 VolcanoUncommonPostStark Mountain - InteriorGrass Lv.53 VolcanoUncommonPostVictory Road - Nat Dex AreaGrass Lv.50 CaveRarePostMorning/dayVictory Road - Nat Dex Area B1FGrass Lv.50 CaveRarePostMorning/dayVictory Road - Nat Dex Exit AreaGrass Lv.50 CaveRarePostMorning/dayor evolve from Zubat (Step 1)
Step 3Crobat ✓
Crobat Guide
For Platinum, we rate Crobat B-Tier: a solid option in Platinum 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 leaning toward the physical side (base 90 Attack). Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a support.
For Platinum, 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.
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- 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