Is Golbat Good in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Playthrough?
Keep Golbat happy and it evolves into Crobat, one of the best mid-game Pokemon in Sinnoh. Friendship builds faster in BDSP thanks to Amity Square access and walking bonuses.
Zubat has the type edge here and should clean up Roark's team.
Zubat resists most of Gardenia's coverage and hits back hard.
Golbat resists most of Maylene's coverage and hits back hard.
Golbat has the type edge here and should clean up Crasher Wake's team.
Golbat has the type edge here and should clean up Fantina's team.
Byron's team hits Crobat's weaknesses hard.
Crobat resists most of Candice's coverage and hits back hard.
Crobat trades roughly evenly with Volkner's team.
Crobat resists most of Aaron's coverage and hits back hard.
Crobat trades roughly evenly with Bertha's team.
Crobat has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.
Crobat has the type edge here and should clean up Lucian's team.
Crobat has the type edge here and should clean up Cynthia's team.
Catch Golbat on Ravaged Path (Surf, Lv 20-40, uncommon).
Catch Zubat on Route 204 (walking, Lv 6, uncommon).
Friendship is usually high enough before you reach Byron.
How to Get Golbat in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
high spawn rates in mid-game routes across 98 locations. Golbat's one of the easier catches on the list. Two different catch methods are in play here. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Where To Catch Golbat in BDSP
To get Golbat, 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 2Golbat ✓Iron 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 3Evolve into Crobat
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 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Psychic, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
What is Golbat Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Golbat
 Abra Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Abra builds →Dream Eater 2x98-116%KO Shock Wave 2x41-49% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
 Shinx Electric | C | |
 Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Kadabra builds →Dream Eater 2x114-134%KO Shock Wave 2x47-55% | ||
 Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Mr. Mime builds →Dream Eater 2x100-118%KO Thunderbolt 2x60-70% | ||
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Probopass builds →Power Gem 2x65-77% Thunderbolt 2x48-57% | ||
 Hypno Psychic | C | |
 Manectric Electric | C | |
Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Kadabra builds →Dream Eater 2x114-134%KO Shock Wave 2x47-55% | ||
Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Mr. Mime builds →Dream Eater 2x100-118%KO Thunderbolt 2x60-70% | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Probopass builds →Power Gem 2x65-77% Thunderbolt 2x48-57% | ||
 Girafarig NormalPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Girafarig builds →Dream Eater 2x91-109%KO Thunderbolt 2x55-66% | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Kadabra builds →Dream Eater 2x110-130%KO Shock Wave 2x44-52% | ||
Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Mr. Mime builds →Dream Eater 2x96-114%KO Thunderbolt 2x58-68% | ||
 Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Bronzong builds →Dream Eater 2x80-95% Rock Slide 2x47-56% Charge Beam 2x27-32% | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Probopass builds →Power Gem 2x61-73% Thunderbolt 2x46-54% | ||
 Grumpig Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Grumpig builds →Dream Eater 2x86-103%KO Power Gem 2x47-56% Shock Wave 2x35-41% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Kadabra builds →Dream Eater 2x109-129%KO Shock Wave 2x44-52% | ||
Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Mr. Mime builds →Dream Eater 2x96-113%KO Thunderbolt 2x57-67% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Bronzong builds →Dream Eater 2x79-93% Rock Slide 2x45-54% Charge Beam 2x27-32% | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Probopass builds →Power Gem 2x61-73% Thunderbolt 2x45-54% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Kadabra builds →Dream Eater 2x107-127%KO Shock Wave 2x44-52% | ||
 Chimecho Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Chimecho builds →Dream Eater 2x89-105%KO Shock Wave 2x35-42% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Bronzong builds →Dream Eater 2x77-91% Rock Slide 2x45-53% Charge Beam 2x27-31% | ||
Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Mr. Mime builds →Dream Eater 2x93-110%KO Thunderbolt 2x55-66% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Kadabra builds →Dream Eater 2x107-127%KO Shock Wave 2x44-52% | ||
 Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Jynx builds →Dream Eater 2x103-122%KO Ice Beam 2x93-110%KO | ||
Chimecho Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Chimecho builds →Dream Eater 2x89-105%KO Shock Wave 2x35-42% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Bronzong builds →Dream Eater 2x77-91% Rock Slide 2x45-53% Charge Beam 2x27-31% | ||
Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x132-155%KO Shock Wave 2x44-52% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
 Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 2x125-148%KO Avalanche 2x50-59% Thunderbolt 2x31-37% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
 Xatu Psychic | C | |
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Tyranitar can KO Golbat with Stone Edge (116-136%). Alakazam threatens a KO with Psychic (94-111%).
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Tyranitar builds →Crunch46-55% Stone Edge 2x116-136%KO | ||
 Alakazam Psychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Alakazam builds →Shadow Ball28-33% Psychic 2x94-111%KO Focus Blast10-12% Energy Ball8-9% | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemStickybarb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Rotom builds →Hex21-25% | ||
Golbat Evolutions
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
BDSP Golbat Best Moveset
80 Attack at 90 Speed with hidden AbilityInfiltrator bypassing screens and Substitute. Poison/Flying TermStab gives the moveset physical output, but the drop from C-tier since Gen 4 reflects how the format passed these offensive numbers. One evolution from Crobat where 130 Speed completes the package.
Best Build
Golbat best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Defog
- Roost
- Brave Bird
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
It loves the blood of humans and Pokémon. It flies around at night in search of neck veins.
Once it starts sucking blood, it does not stop until it is full. It flies at night in search of prey.
Golbat Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Golbat fills the support role. It's a physical attacker with 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.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Golbat does the job early-game if you need a Poison/Flying type on your team. Evolve it into Crobat before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
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 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
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