Stats & Training
Golbat's stats barely vary. 2 sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 2 Speed EVs, medium-fast 1M XP curve to max.
Its sharp fangs puncture the toughest of hides and have small holes for greedily sucking blood.
Its sharp fangs puncture the toughest of hides and have small holes for greedily sucking blood.
Golbat Weakness
Type-wise, Golbat takes extra damage from Electric, Ice, Psychic, and Rock. Ground moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.
| 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)
 Musharna Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Musharna builds →Dream Eater 2x104-122%KO Psybeam 2x67-80% | ||
 Archen Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Golbat View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x50-59% Rock Throw 2x61-73% | ||
 Tirtouga WaterRock | C | |
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Damage vs Golbat View Tirtouga builds →Ancient Power 2x42-50% Rollout 2x30-36% | ||
 Roggenrola Rock | C | |
 Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Golbat View Aerodactyl builds →Thunder Fang 2x48-58% Ice Fang 2x48-58% | ||
 Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Archen Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Golbat View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x51-61% Rock Throw 2x58-69% | ||
Tirtouga WaterRock | C | |
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Damage vs Golbat View Tirtouga builds →Ancient Power 2x41-49% Rollout 2x30-36% | ||
Roggenrola Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Roggenrola builds →Smack Down 2x45-53% Rock Blast 2x23-28% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Golbat View Aerodactyl builds →Thunder Fang 2x47-57% Ice Fang 2x47-57% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Archen Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Golbat View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x47-56% Rock Tomb 2x66-78% Rock Throw 2x56-67% | ||
 Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
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Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Golbat View Omanyte builds →Rock Tomb 2x33-39% Rollout 2x18-21% | ||
 Kabuto RockWater | D | |
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 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Archen Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Golbat View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x46-56% Rock Tomb 2x68-80% Rock Throw 2x58-68% | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
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Damage vs Golbat View Shieldon builds →Ancient Power 2x34-40% Rock Tomb 2x34-40% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Golbat View Omanyte builds →Rock Tomb 2x34-40% Rollout 2x18-22% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
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Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Archen Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Golbat View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x47-56% Rock Tomb 2x70-83% Rock Throw 2x58-69% | ||
 Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Boldore builds →Power Gem 2x47-56% Rock Slide 2x82-97% Rock Tomb 2x66-78% Smack Down 2x56-67% | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
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Damage vs Golbat View Shieldon builds →Ancient Power 2x32-39% Rock Tomb 2x35-42% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Golbat View Omanyte builds →Rock Tomb 2x32-39% Rollout 2x19-22% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
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Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Golbat View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Slide 2x79-93% Thunder Fang 2x45-54% Ice Fang 2x45-54% Ancient Power 2x40-48% | ||
 Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Crustle builds →Rock Slide 2x79-93% Rock Tomb 2x64-76% Smack Down 2x53-63% Rock Blast 2x28-33% | ||
 Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
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Damage vs Golbat View Stunfisk builds →Thunder 2x87-103%KO Thunderbolt 2x72-86% Discharge 2x66-78% Rock Slide 2x37-44% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Golbat View Archen builds →Rock Slide 2x83-98% Ancient Power 2x47-55% Rock Tomb 2x66-78% Rock Throw 2x55-66% | ||
Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Boldore builds →Power Gem 2x47-55% Rock Slide 2x79-93% Rock Tomb 2x64-76% Smack Down 2x53-63% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Golbat View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Slide 2x80-95% Thunder Fang 2x47-55% Ice Fang 2x47-55% Ancient Power 2x41-48% | ||
Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Crustle builds →Rock Slide 2x80-95% Rock Tomb 2x65-76% Smack Down 2x55-65% Rock Blast 2x29-35% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
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Damage vs Golbat View Stunfisk builds →Thunder 2x90-106%KO Thunderbolt 2x74-88% Discharge 2x66-78% Rock Slide 2x38-45% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Golbat View Archen builds →Rock Slide 2x84-99% Ancient Power 2x47-55% Rock Tomb 2x68-81% Rock Throw 2x56-67% | ||
Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Boldore builds →Power Gem 2x47-55% Rock Slide 2x80-95% Rock Tomb 2x65-76% Smack Down 2x55-65% | ||
In Black & White, Terrakion's Stone Edge hits Golbat for 56-66%. Magnezone deals 78-92% with Thunderbolt.
 Jirachi SteelPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Jirachi builds →U Turn2-3% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Terrakion builds →Close Combat8-10% Stone Edge 2x56-66% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt 2x78-92% Flash Cannon34-41% Volt Switch 2x60-71% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Mamoswine builds →Ice Shard 2x37-44% Superpower9-11% | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x45-53% Shadow Ball25-30% Thunderbolt 2x58-68% | ||
Black & White Evolution
Golbat is the middle stage between Zubat and Crobat. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, quick to hatch with a decent partner pool via one egg group. HP has grown the most so far (+35), but there's still another 80 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Golbat to get Zubat eggs easily using 45 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Brave Bird, Curse, Defog and 10 more.
Black & White Golbat Best Moveset
max HP and Defense EVs and Impish nature turn Golbat into a wall that doesn't fold easily. Eviolite brings a bulk boost that only works before full evolution for the long game, and Roost handles sustain. Innerfocus fills in the gaps.
Best Build
Golbat best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Brave Bird
- Confuse Ray
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Brave Bird and Curse aren't available any other way for Golbat, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Brave Bird and Fly for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Golbat in Black & White
decent spawn rates across 12 locations for Golbat in endgame 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 Golbat in Black & White
The path to Golbat starts with Zubat at Lv. 47-60 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Obtain Zubat
Step 2Golbat ✓Giant Chasm - CaveBlackGrass Lv.47 IceUncommonPostAnyGiant Chasm - CaveWhiteGrass Lv.47 IceUncommonPostAnyGiant Chasm - OutsideWhiteGrass Lv.48-50 IceUncommonPostAnyGiant Chasm - OutsideBlackGrass Lv.48-50 IceUncommonPostAnyRoute 13WhiteGrass Lv.48-50 RouteUncommonPostAnyRoute 13BlackGrass Lv.48-50 RouteUncommonPostAnyGiant Chasm - Inner CaveBlackGrass Lv.57 IceUncommonPostAnyGiant Chasm - Inner CaveWhiteGrass Lv.57 IceUncommonPostAnyGiant Chasm - OutsideWhiteGrass Lv.58-60 IceUncommonPostAnyDouble grassGiant Chasm - OutsideBlackGrass Lv.58-60 IceUncommonPostAnyDouble grassRoute 13WhiteGrass Lv.58-60 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grassRoute 13BlackGrass Lv.58-60 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grassor evolve from Zubat (Step 1)
Golbat Guide
In Black & White, Golbat isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Crobat to unlock its full potential. At 455 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Inner Focus is the go-to ability for Golbat. It prevents flinching. Its hidden ability Infiltrator can work in specific setups.
In Black & White, Golbat fills the support role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 80 Attack). Base 90 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Game Availability
Golbat has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 21 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
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