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.
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
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.
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
Best Crobat Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Air Slash
- Giga Drain
- Nasty Plot
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 Brave Bird and Fly while coverage across 8 types adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
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 ZubatEFFORTLESSSeaward CaveSunSurfing on waterLv.15-1880%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSSeaward CaveMoonSurfing on waterLv.15-1880%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSVerdant Cavern - Trial SiteSunGrassLv.8-1170%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSVerdant Cavern - Trial SiteMoonGrassLv.8-1170%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSSeaward CaveSunGrassLv.9-1270%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSSeaward CaveMoonGrassLv.9-1270%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSTen Carat Hill - InsideSunGrassLv.10-1330%EarlyEFFORTLESSTen Carat Hill - InsideMoonGrassLv.10-1330%EarlyEASYHau'oli CemeteryMoonGrassLv.7-1020%EarlyEASYHau'oli CemeterySunGrassLv.7-1020%EarlyEFFORTLESSLush Jungle - East CaveSunGrassLv.18-2170%MidForestEFFORTLESSLush Jungle - East CaveMoonGrassLv.18-2170%MidForestEFFORTLESSDiglett's TunnelSunGrassLv.19-2270%MidCaveEFFORTLESSDiglett's TunnelMoonGrassLv.19-2270%MidCaveEASYMemorial HillSunGrassLv.20-2320%MidEASYMemorial HillMoonGrassLv.20-2320%MidEASYPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedSunGift from NPCLv.21-276%MidEASYPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedMoonGift from NPCLv.21-276%MidEASYPoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedSunGift from NPCLv.37-435%LateEASYPoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedMoonGift from NPCLv.37-435%LateMODERATEPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedSunGift from NPCLv.49-554%PostMODERATEPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedMoonGift from NPCLv.49-554%Post
Step 2Catch or Evolve GolbatEFFORTLESSThrifty Megamart - Abandoned SiteSunGrassLv.29-3240%MidEFFORTLESSThrifty Megamart - Abandoned SiteMoonGrassLv.29-3240%MidEFFORTLESSVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)SunSurfing on waterLv.41-4480%LateEFFORTLESSVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)MoonSurfing on waterLv.41-4480%LateEFFORTLESSVast Poni Canyon - InsideSunGrassLv.41-4430%LateEFFORTLESSVast Poni Canyon - InsideMoonGrassLv.41-4430%LateEFFORTLESSVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)SunGrassLv.41-4430%LateEFFORTLESSVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)MoonGrassLv.41-4430%LateEFFORTLESSMount Lanakila - CaveMoonGrassLv.42-4530%LateCaveEFFORTLESSMount Lanakila - CaveSunGrassLv.42-4530%LateCaveEFFORTLESSResolution CaveMoonGrassLv.54-5770%PostCaveEFFORTLESSResolution CaveSunGrassLv.54-5770%PostCaveor evolve from Zubat (Step 1)
Step 3Crobat ✓Resolution CaveSunGrassLv.54-57PostCaveSOS from GolbatResolution CaveMoonGrassLv.54-57PostCaveSOS from Golbator evolve from Golbat (Step 2)
We rate Crobat B-Tier — a solid choice for the right team. At 535 BST, it fits the pivot 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 pivot.
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