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.
Its fangs are so sharp, if it bites you in the dark and sucks your blood, you won’t notice any pain or realize you’ve been bitten.
It feeds on the blood of living people and Pokémon. If it can’t drink any blood for even a short while, it becomes weak and unable to fly.
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 Sky Attack and Brave Bird while coverage across 9 types adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
moderate rates across 4 locations for Crobat in late-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Crobat in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
The path to Crobat starts with Zubat at Lv. 6-59 via walking, gift, and more encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ZubatEFFORTLESSSandy CaveUltra SunGrassLv.6-970%EarlyDesertEFFORTLESSSandy CaveUltra MoonGrassLv.6-970%EarlyDesertEFFORTLESSSeaward CaveUltra SunSurfing on waterLv.15-1855%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSSeaward CaveUltra MoonSurfing on waterLv.15-1855%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSVerdant Cavern - Trial SiteUltra MoonGrassLv.8-1135%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSVerdant Cavern - Trial SiteUltra SunGrassLv.8-1135%EarlyCaveEASYHau'oli CemeteryUltra MoonGrassLv.6-920%EarlyEASYHau'oli CemeteryUltra SunGrassLv.6-920%EarlyEASYSeaward CaveUltra SunGrassLv.9-1220%EarlyCaveEASYSeaward CaveUltra MoonGrassLv.9-1220%EarlyCaveEASYTen Carat Hill - InsideUltra SunGrassLv.11-1420%EarlyEASYTen Carat Hill - InsideUltra MoonGrassLv.11-1420%EarlySeaward CaveUltra SunSurfing on waterLv.15-18EarlyCaveSOS from PsyduckSeaward CaveUltra MoonSurfing on waterLv.15-18EarlyCaveSOS from PsyduckEFFORTLESSDiglett's TunnelUltra MoonGrassLv.20-2360%MidCaveEFFORTLESSDiglett's TunnelUltra SunGrassLv.20-2360%MidCaveEASYMemorial HillUltra SunGrassLv.21-2420%MidEASYMemorial HillUltra MoonGrassLv.21-2420%MidEASYPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedUltra SunGift from NPCLv.21-275%MidEASYPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedUltra MoonGift from NPCLv.21-275%MidEASYPoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedUltra SunGift from NPCLv.37-435%LateEASYPoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedUltra MoonGift from NPCLv.37-435%LateMODERATEPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedUltra SunGift from NPCLv.49-554%PostMODERATEPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedUltra MoonGift from NPCLv.49-554%Post
Step 2Catch or Evolve GolbatDiglett's TunnelUltra MoonGrassLv.20-23MidCaveSOS from ZubatDiglett's TunnelUltra SunGrassLv.20-23MidCaveSOS from ZubatMemorial HillUltra MoonGrassLv.21-24MidSOS from ZubatMemorial HillUltra SunGrassLv.21-24MidSOS from ZubatEFFORTLESSVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)Ultra MoonSurfing on waterLv.42-4580%LateEFFORTLESSVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)Ultra SunSurfing on waterLv.42-4580%LateEFFORTLESSLush Jungle - East CaveUltra MoonGrassLv.41-4439%LateForestEFFORTLESSLush Jungle - East CaveUltra SunGrassLv.41-4439%LateForestEFFORTLESSVast Poni Canyon - InsideUltra MoonGrassLv.42-4530%LateEFFORTLESSVast Poni Canyon - InsideUltra SunGrassLv.42-4530%LateEFFORTLESSVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)Ultra MoonGrassLv.42-4530%LateEFFORTLESSVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)Ultra SunGrassLv.42-4530%LateEASYThrifty Megamart - Abandoned SiteUltra MoonGrassLv.31-3420%LateEASYThrifty Megamart - Abandoned SiteUltra SunGrassLv.31-3420%LateEFFORTLESSResolution CaveUltra MoonGrassLv.56-5940%PostCaveEFFORTLESSResolution CaveUltra SunGrassLv.56-5940%PostCaveEFFORTLESSMount Lanakila - CaveUltra MoonGrassLv.48-5130%PostCaveEFFORTLESSMount Lanakila - CaveUltra SunGrassLv.48-5130%PostCaveResolution CaveUltra MoonGrassLv.56-59PostCaveNightSOS from DruddigonResolution CaveUltra SunGrassLv.56-59PostCaveNightSOS from Druddigonor evolve from Zubat (Step 1)
Step 3Crobat ✓Lush Jungle - East CaveUltra MoonGrassLv.41-44LateForestSOS from GolbatLush Jungle - East CaveUltra SunGrassLv.41-44LateForestSOS from GolbatResolution CaveUltra MoonGrassLv.56-59PostCaveSOS from GolbatResolution CaveUltra SunGrassLv.56-59PostCaveSOS 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 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 leaning toward the physical side (base 90 Attack). Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a support.
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