Crobat Best Moveset
130 Speed ties for the fastest cooldowns available, firing Poison and Flying moves as fast as the system allows. 90 Attack is respectable per hit. The moveset relies on volume over power, landing constant hits while 85/80/80 defenses keep Crobat alive between rapid recharges.
130 Speed made Crobat the fastest Poison-type by a massive margin in Gen II (Gold & Silver). Mean Look plus Toxic stalling trapped opponents who couldn't escape.
Best Moves
Best Build
Support Moveset
- Toxic
- Confuse Ray
- Giga Drain
- Haze
Recommended Teammates
Inner Focus prevented flinches, and 130 Speed outran almost everything in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Sludge Bomb and Aerial Ace covered most threats.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Shadow Ball
- Aerial Ace
- Hidden Power Fighting
Recommended Teammates
U-turn plus Taunt from 130 Speed made Crobat an elite offensive lead in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Fast pivot, disrupt, repeat.
Physical Stallbreaker Moveset
- U Turn
- Brave Bird
- Roost
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Infiltrator arrived in Gen V (Black & White), letting attacks bypass Substitute and screens. Combined with 130 Speed, Crobat punished defensive setups.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Brave Bird
- U Turn
- Roost
- Cross Poison
Recommended Teammates
Five gens of consistency in Gen VI (X & Y). Never flashy, but Crobat's Speed, utility moves, and pivot ability made it a reliable team player.
Support Moveset
- U Turn
- Brave Bird
- Roost
- Defog
Recommended Teammates
Defog gave it another role as a fast hazard remover in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Taunt, U-turn, Defog, STAB. Everything an offensive support Pokemon should do.
Support Moveset
- Brave Bird
- U Turn
- Defog
- Roost
Recommended Teammates
Finally dropped slightly in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Newer Pokemon with better offensive stats or abilities started filling Crobat's utility niche.
Pivot Moveset
- Brave Bird
- U Turn
- Defog
- Roost
Recommended Teammates
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 |
What is Crobat Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Crobat
Raikou threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (157-184%).
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Recommended Build AbilityPowerconstruct ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Zygarde builds →
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 Raikou Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Raikou builds →Scald46-55% Thunderbolt 2x157-184%KO Volt Switch 2x122-144%KO | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDesolateland ItemRedorb NatureJolly Moves View Groudon-Primal builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityPrimordialsea ItemBlueorb NatureTimid Moves View Kyogre-Primal builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityIntrepidsword ItemRustedsword NatureJolly Moves View Zacian-Crowned builds →
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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 73 partners from the Flying egg group.
How to Get Crobat
Crobat can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Transfer Zubat from Red & Blue, Yellow, or Gold & Silver and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Crobat in LZA
Step 1Obtain ZubatLATER APPEARANCEfrom Red & BlueNot TradeableAppears in Red & Blue via Walking · Mt. Moon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom YellowNot TradeableAppears in Yellow via Walking · Mt. Moon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Walking · Slowpoke Well. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Golbat- Step 3Crobat ✓
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 PLA
To get Crobat, start by catching Zubat through walking encounters at Lv. 7-54. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ZubatDeertrack PathLv.7-10GrassRate 15%NightNature’s PantryLv.9-13GrassRate 15%NightOreburrow TunnelLv.13-16CaveRate 15%NightThe HeartwoodLv.13-16GrassRate 15%NightCloudpool RidgeLv.17-21GrassRate 15%NightBolderoll SlopeLv.18-21GrassRate 15%NightDiamond HeathLv.18-21GrassRate 15%Night
Step 2Catch or Evolve GolbatOreburrow TunnelLv.13-28CaveRate 15%NightSnowpoint TempleLv.18-54CaveRate 15%NightBolderoll SlopeLv.23-26GrassRate 15%NightDiamond HeathLv.23-26GrassRate 15%NightCloudpool RidgeLv.25-28GrassRate 15%NightHeavenward LookoutLv.35-38GrassRate 15%NightWayward CaveLv.40-42CaveRate 15%Nightor evolve from Zubat (Step 1)
Step 3Crobat ✓Wayward CaveLv.20-42CaveRate 15%Icebound FallsLv.26-50GrassRate 15%or evolve from Golbat (Step 2)
No wild encounters for Crobat. The 3-stage chain runs through Zubat, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve with high friendship once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Crobat in BDSP
To get Crobat, start by catching Zubat through walking and surfing encounters at Lv. 4-66. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ZubatRavaged PathLv.4-6GrassRate 78%Oreburgh Gate - B1FLv.8-10GrassRate 60%Wayward Cave - 1FLv.14-16CaveRate 45%Wayward Cave - B1FLv.15-17CaveRate 35%Oreburgh Gate - 1FLv.6GrassRate 20%Oreburgh Mine - 1FLv.7CaveRate 20%Oreburgh Mine - B1FLv.8CaveRate 20%Mt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceLv.12-13CaveRate 20%Mt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceLv.14-15CaveRate 20%Route 204 - SouthLv.4GrassRate 10%NightRoute 203Lv.5GrassRate 10%NightRoute 204 - NorthLv.6GrassRate 10%NightRoute 207Lv.6GrassRate 10%NightRoute 211 - WestLv.12GrassRate 10%NightMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceLv.13CaveRate 10%MorningMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceLv.15CaveRate 10%MorningRoute 206Lv.15GrassRate 10%NightMt. Coronet - 4FLv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 90%Mt. Coronet - B1FLv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 90%Mt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceLv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 90%Oreburgh Gate - B1FLv.20-30Surfing on waterRate 60%Ravaged PathLv.20-30Surfing on waterRate 60%Lost Tower - 1FLv.16-18FloorRate 50%Morning/dayLost Tower - 2FLv.17-19FloorRate 50%Morning/dayLost Tower - 3FLv.18-20FloorRate 49%Morning/dayLost Tower - 4FLv.19-21FloorRate 45%Morning/dayLost Tower - 1FLv.16-18FloorRate 40%NightLost Tower - 2FLv.17-19FloorRate 40%NightLost Tower - 5FLv.20-21FloorRate 40%Morning/dayLost Tower - 3FLv.18-20FloorRate 39%NightLost Tower - 4FLv.19-21FloorRate 35%NightLost Tower - 5FLv.20-21FloorRate 30%NightRoute 208Lv.16GrassRate 20%NightBogsunk CavernLv.16-20GrassGrassland CaveLv.16-20CaveRoute 209Lv.16GrassRate 10%NightSpacious CaveLv.16-20CaveSunlit CavernLv.16-20CaveSwampy CaveLv.16-20GrassRoute 211 - EastLv.26GrassRate 10%NightIron Island - 1FLv.30GrassRate 10%Route 216Lv.33GrassRate 10%NightAcuity LakefrontLv.35GrassRate 10%NightRoute 217Lv.35GrassRate 10%Night
Step 2Catch or Evolve GolbatIron Island - B1F Left CaveLv.30-31GrassRate 20%Iron Island - B1F Right CaveLv.30-31GrassRate 20%Iron Island - B2F Right CaveLv.30-31GrassRate 20%Mt. Coronet - 4FLv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 10%Mt. Coronet - B1FLv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 10%Mt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceLv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 10%Lost Tower - 5FLv.21-23FloorRate 10%Bogsunk CavernLv.25-29GrassRequires StrengthGrassland CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires StrengthSpacious CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires StrengthSunlit CavernLv.25-29CaveRequires StrengthSwampy CaveLv.25-29GrassRequires StrengthLost Tower - 4FLv.20-21FloorRate 5%Oreburgh Gate - B1FLv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 5%Ravaged PathLv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 5%Lost Tower - 3FLv.19FloorRate 1%Victory Road - B1FLv.35-50Surfing on waterRate 100%Victory Road - Nat Dex Area B1FLv.40-55Surfing on waterRate 90%Turnback Cave - Section 1Lv.45-46CaveRate 30%Iron Island - B2F Left CaveLv.31-32GrassRate 20%Iron Island - B3FLv.31-32GrassRate 20%Mt. Coronet - B1FLv.31-32CaveRate 20%Mt. Coronet - Route 216 EntranceLv.31-32CaveRate 20%Victory Road - 1FLv.44-46CaveRate 20%Victory Road - B1FLv.44-46CaveRate 20%Victory Road - 2FLv.45-47CaveRate 20%Iron Island - 1FLv.31GrassRate 10%Mt. Coronet - 2FLv.37CaveRate 10%Mt. Coronet - 3FLv.37CaveRate 10%Mt. Coronet - 4FLv.39CaveRate 10%Mt. Coronet - 5FLv.39CaveRate 10%Mt. Coronet - SummitLv.39CaveRate 10%NightMt. Coronet - Top CaveLv.39CaveRate 10%Mt. Coronet - 6FLv.41CaveRate 10%Mt. Coronet - 7FLv.41CaveRate 10%Snowpoint Temple - 1FLv.50-52CaveRate 35%Snowpoint Temple - B1FLv.52-54CaveRate 35%Snowpoint Temple - B2FLv.52-54CaveRate 35%Snowpoint Temple - B3FLv.52-54CaveRate 35%Snowpoint Temple - B4FLv.54-56CaveRate 35%Snowpoint Temple - B5FLv.54-56CaveRate 35%Turnback Cave - Section 2Lv.55-56CaveRate 30%Turnback Cave - Section 3Lv.65-66CaveRate 30%Victory Road - Nat Dex AreaLv.50-52CaveRate 20%Victory Road - Nat Dex Area B1FLv.50-52CaveRate 20%Route 227Lv.54GrassRate 10%NightStark Mountain - EntranceLv.54CaveRate 10%Stark Mountain - OutsideLv.54CaveRate 10%NightStark Mountain - InteriorLv.56CaveRate 10%or evolve from Zubat (Step 1)
Step 3Crobat ✓
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 SwSh
The path to Crobat starts with Zubat at Lv. 60-65 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ZubatRoaring-Sea CavesLv.60-65OverworldRate 40%All WeatherTunnel to the TopLv.60-65OverworldRate 40%All WeatherLakeside CaveLv.60-65OverworldRate 20%All Weather
Step 2Evolve into GolbatBREEDINGAvailableLeave Crobat with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Golbat egg.
Step 3Crobat ✓
Base Stats
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.
Both of its legs have turned into wings. Without a sound, Crobat flies swiftly toward its prey and sinks its fangs into the nape of its target’s neck.
Crobat Guide
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 a physical attacker with base 90 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a support.
Run Bravebird, Defog, Roost, and U Turn on Crobat. Bravebird is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the support role with a mix of damage and utility.
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves