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.
Both its legs became wings, and as a result, it can’t move well on the ground. All it can do is crawl around.
Silent and swift in its four-winged flight, it bites down on its prey before they realize what’s happening. In a heartbeat, it drains their blood.
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 |
 Solgaleo PsychicSteel | S | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cosmog (Lake Of The Moone Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Solgaleo builds →Thunder 2x70-83% Stone Edge 2x75-89% Wild Charge 2x68-80% Thunderbolt 2x57-68% | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Metagross builds →Psychic 2x74-88% Zen Headbutt 2x89-105%KO Psyshock 2x67-79% Rock Slide 2x56-66% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Magnezone builds →Zap Cannon 2x129-152%KO Thunder 2x118-139%KO Thunderbolt 2x97-114%KO Wild Charge 2x59-69% | ||
 Nihilego RockPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Nihilego builds →Head Smash 2x79-94% Thunder 2x78-91% Thunderbolt 2x64-75% Psychic 2x64-75% | ||
 Togedemaru ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Togedemaru builds →Thunder 2x49-58% Wild Charge 2x76-90% Thunderbolt 2x39-47% Discharge 2x36-43% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Latias can KO Crobat with Psyshock (91-107%). Tapu Koko's Thunderbolt also KOs at 138-163%.
 Latias DragonPsychic | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemDragoniumz NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Latias builds →Draco Meteor73-86% Psyshock 2x91-107%KO | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Toxapex builds →Scald20-24% | ||
 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt 2x138-163%KO Volt Switch 2x107-126%KO Dazzling Gleam30-36% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm14-17% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Pelipper builds →Hurricane62-72% Scald45-53% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 58 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Brave Bird, Curse, Defog and 11 more.
Sun & Moon Crobat Best Moveset
One boost from Nasty Plot and Crobat gets dangerous fast. The Timid nature targets max Sp. Atk and Speed, and Infiltrator backs the whole approach. Sludge Bomb and the remaining moves handle most of what's left standing.
Best Build
Crobat best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Doubles Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Air Slash
- Giga Drain
- Nasty Plot
Recommended Teammates
Support Moveset
- Brave Bird
- U Turn
- Defog
- Roost
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Acrobatics
- Brave Bird
- Facade
- Giga Drain
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 8 types adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Crobat in Sun & Moon
A few locations for Crobat with moderate rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Crobat in Sun & Moon
To get Crobat, start by catching Zubat through walking, gift, and more encounters at Lv. 7-57. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ZubatSeaward CaveSunSurfing on water Lv.15-18 Cave80%EarlySeaward CaveMoonSurfing on water Lv.15-18 Cave80%EarlyVerdant Cavern - Trial SiteSunGrass Lv.8-11 Cave70%EarlyVerdant Cavern - Trial SiteMoonGrass Lv.8-11 Cave70%EarlySeaward CaveSunGrass Lv.9-12 Cave70%EarlySeaward CaveMoonGrass Lv.9-12 Cave70%EarlyTen Carat Hill - InsideSunGrass Lv.10-1330%EarlyTen Carat Hill - InsideMoonGrass Lv.10-1330%EarlyHau'oli CemeteryMoonGrass Lv.7-1020%EarlyHau'oli CemeterySunGrass Lv.7-1020%EarlyLush Jungle - East CaveSunGrass Lv.18-21 Forest70%MidLush Jungle - East CaveMoonGrass Lv.18-21 Forest70%MidDiglett's TunnelSunGrass Lv.19-22 Cave70%MidDiglett's TunnelMoonGrass Lv.19-22 Cave70%MidMemorial HillSunGrass Lv.20-2320%MidMemorial HillMoonGrass Lv.20-2320%MidPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedSunGift from NPC Lv.21-276%MidPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedMoonGift from NPC Lv.21-276%MidPoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedSunGift from NPC Lv.37-435%LatePoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedMoonGift from NPC Lv.37-435%LatePoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedSunGift from NPC Lv.49-554%PostPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedMoonGift from NPC Lv.49-554%Post
Step 2Catch or Evolve GolbatThrifty Megamart - Abandoned SiteSunGrass Lv.29-3240%MidThrifty Megamart - Abandoned SiteMoonGrass Lv.29-3240%MidVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)SunSurfing on water Lv.41-4480%LateVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)MoonSurfing on water Lv.41-4480%LateVast Poni Canyon - InsideSunGrass Lv.41-4430%LateVast Poni Canyon - InsideMoonGrass Lv.41-4430%LateVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)SunGrass Lv.41-4430%LateVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)MoonGrass Lv.41-4430%LateMount Lanakila - CaveMoonGrass Lv.42-45 Cave30%LateMount Lanakila - CaveSunGrass Lv.42-45 Cave30%LateResolution CaveMoonGrass Lv.54-57 Cave70%PostResolution CaveSunGrass Lv.54-57 Cave70%Postor evolve from Zubat (Step 1)
Step 3Crobat ✓Resolution CaveSunGrass Lv.54-57 CavePostSOS from GolbatResolution CaveMoonGrass Lv.54-57 CavePostSOS from Golbator evolve from Golbat (Step 2)
Crobat Guide
For Sun & Moon, we rate Crobat B-Tier: a solid option in Sun & Moon for the right team. At 535 BST, it fits the pivot role. Sludge Bomb 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 pivot.
In Sun & Moon, run Sludge Bomb, Air Slash, Giga Drain, and Nasty Plot on Crobat. Sludge Bomb is the most common pick at 13% usage. This set covers the pivot 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 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