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.
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 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)
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Aerodactyl builds →Thunder Fang 2x47-57% Ice Fang 2x47-57% | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Lunatone builds →Confusion 2x51-61% Rock Throw 2x41-49% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Solrock builds →Confusion 2x35-43% Rock Throw 2x51-61% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Lunatone builds →Rock Tomb 2x42-51% Confusion 2x49-59% Rock Throw 2x35-42% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Solrock builds →Rock Tomb 2x61-72% Confusion 2x35-42% Rock Throw 2x49-59% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 2x35-42% Rock Throw 2x31-38% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Omanyte builds →Rock Tomb 2x35-42% Rollout 2x21-25% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Bronzong builds →Psychic 2x76-89% Extrasensory 2x67-80% Rock Slide 2x48-57% Rock Tomb 2x39-47% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Slide 2x81-96% Thunder Fang 2x48-57% Ice Fang 2x48-57% Ancient Power 2x43-51% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Solrock builds →Psychic 2x60-70% Rock Slide 2x76-89% Rock Tomb 2x62-73% Confusion 2x35-41% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Graveler builds →Rock Slide 2x76-89% Rock Tomb 2x62-73% Rock Throw 2x51-61% Rollout 2x32-38% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x46-54% Rock Tomb 2x37-45% Rock Throw 2x32-38% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Bronzong builds →Dream Eater 2x81-96% Psychic 2x76-89% Extrasensory 2x67-80% Rock Slide 2x48-57% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Slide 2x81-96% Thunder Fang 2x48-57% Ice Fang 2x48-57% Ancient Power 2x43-51% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Solrock builds →Dream Eater 2x65-77% Psychic 2x60-70% Rock Slide 2x76-89% Rock Tomb 2x62-73% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Slide 2x78-93% Rock Tomb 2x65-77% Rock Throw 2x54-64% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Graveler builds →Rock Slide 2x76-89% Rock Tomb 2x62-73% Rock Throw 2x51-61% Rollout 2x32-38% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Bronzong builds →Dream Eater 2x80-95% Psychic 2x73-86% Extrasensory 2x64-76% Rock Slide 2x47-56% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Slide 2x80-95% Thunder Fang 2x46-54% Ice Fang 2x46-54% Ancient Power 2x41-49% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Solrock builds →Dream Eater 2x61-73% Psychic 2x55-65% Rock Slide 2x73-86% Rock Tomb 2x59-70% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Slide 2x77-92% Rock Tomb 2x61-73% Rock Throw 2x52-62% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Graveler builds →Rock Slide 2x73-86% Rock Tomb 2x59-70% Rock Throw 2x50-59% Rollout 2x32-38% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Bronzong builds →Dream Eater 2x79-93% Psychic 2x71-83% Extrasensory 2x64-76% Rock Slide 2x45-54% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Slide 2x79-93% Thunder Fang 2x45-54% Ice Fang 2x45-54% Ancient Power 2x40-48% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Solrock builds →Dream Eater 2x60-71% Psychic 2x55-66% Rock Slide 2x72-86% Rock Tomb 2x60-71% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Slide 2x76-91% Rock Tomb 2x61-73% Rock Throw 2x51-61% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Graveler builds →Rock Slide 2x72-86% Rock Tomb 2x60-71% Rock Throw 2x49-58% Rollout 2x32-38% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Bronzong builds →Dream Eater 2x77-91% Psychic 2x70-82% Extrasensory 2x62-73% Rock Slide 2x45-53% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Slide 2x77-91% Thunder Fang 2x45-53% Ice Fang 2x45-53% Ancient Power 2x40-47% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Solrock builds →Dream Eater 2x59-70% Psychic 2x53-63% Rock Slide 2x71-84% Rock Tomb 2x57-68% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Slide 2x75-89% Rock Tomb 2x59-70% Rock Throw 2x52-61% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Graveler builds →Rock Slide 2x71-84% Rock Tomb 2x57-68% Rock Throw 2x48-56% Rollout 2x30-35% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Bronzong builds →Future Sight 2x95-113%KO Dream Eater 2x79-94% Psychic 2x72-85% Extrasensory 2x65-77% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Slide 2x79-94% Thunder Fang 2x46-54% Ice Fang 2x46-54% Ancient Power 2x40-48% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Solrock builds →Dream Eater 2x62-73% Psychic 2x55-65% Rock Slide 2x74-88% Rock Tomb 2x60-71% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Slide 2x76-90% Rock Tomb 2x62-73% Rock Throw 2x51-60% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Graveler builds →Rock Slide 2x74-88% Rock Tomb 2x60-71% Rock Throw 2x49-58% Rollout 2x31-38% | ||
In Diamond & Pearl, Magnezone can KO Golbat with Thunderbolt (129-152%). Aerodactyl threatens a KO with Stone Edge (130-154%).
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt 2x129-152%KO Explosion55-65% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Aerodactyl builds →Stone Edge 2x130-154%KO | ||
Celebi PsychicGrass | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Celebi builds →
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Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Weavile builds →Ice Shard 2x58-68% Pursuit29-34% | ||
Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Rotom builds →Thunderbolt 2x104-123%KO Shadow Ball46-55% | ||
Diamond & Pearl 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 31 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Brave Bird, Curse, Feint Attack and 7 more.
Diamond & Pearl Golbat Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 4.
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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 Diamond & Pearl
Golbat is available from mid-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 90 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Where To Catch Golbat in Diamond & Pearl
The path to Golbat starts with Zubat at Lv. 4-66 via walking and surfing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ZubatRavaged PathPearlGrass Lv.4-6 RouteCommonEarlyRavaged PathDiamondGrass Lv.4-6 RouteCommonEarlyOreburgh Gate - B1FPearlGrass Lv.8-10CommonEarlyOreburgh Gate - B1FDiamondGrass Lv.8-10CommonEarlyWayward Cave - 1FDiamondGrass Lv.14-16 CaveCommonEarlyWayward Cave - 1FPearlGrass Lv.14-16 CaveCommonEarlyWayward Cave - B1FDiamondGrass Lv.15-17 CaveCommonEarlyWayward Cave - B1FPearlGrass Lv.15-17 CaveCommonEarlyRoute 204 - SouthPearlGrass Lv.4 RouteUncommonEarlyNightRoute 204 - SouthDiamondGrass Lv.4 RouteUncommonEarlyNightRoute 203DiamondGrass Lv.5 RouteUncommonEarlyNightRoute 203PearlGrass Lv.5 RouteUncommonEarlyNightOreburgh Gate - 1FPearlGrass Lv.6UncommonEarlyOreburgh Gate - 1FDiamondGrass Lv.6UncommonEarlyRoute 204 - NorthDiamondGrass Lv.6 RouteUncommonEarlyNightRoute 204 - NorthPearlGrass Lv.6 RouteUncommonEarlyNightRoute 207PearlGrass Lv.6 RouteUncommonEarlyNightRoute 207DiamondGrass Lv.6 RouteUncommonEarlyNightOreburgh Mine - 1FPearlGrass Lv.7 CaveUncommonEarlyOreburgh Mine - 1FDiamondGrass Lv.7 CaveUncommonEarlyOreburgh Mine - B1FPearlGrass Lv.8 CaveUncommonEarlyOreburgh Mine - B1FDiamondGrass Lv.8 CaveUncommonEarlyMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntrancePearlGrass Lv.12-13 CaveUncommonEarlyMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceDiamondGrass Lv.12-13 CaveUncommonEarlyRoute 211 - WestPearlGrass Lv.12 RouteUncommonEarlyNightRoute 211 - WestDiamondGrass Lv.12 RouteUncommonEarlyNightMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntrancePearlGrass Lv.13 CaveUncommonEarlyMorningMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceDiamondGrass Lv.13 CaveUncommonEarlyMorningMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntrancePearlGrass Lv.14-16 CaveUncommonEarlyMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceDiamondGrass Lv.14-16 CaveUncommonEarlyMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceDiamondGrass Lv.15 CaveUncommonEarlyMorningMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntrancePearlGrass Lv.15 CaveUncommonEarlyMorningRoute 206PearlGrass Lv.15 RouteUncommonEarlyNightRoute 206DiamondGrass Lv.15 RouteUncommonEarlyNightRavaged PathPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Route60%MidRavaged PathDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Route60%MidLost Tower - 1FPearlGrass Lv.16-18 BuildingCommonMidLost Tower - 1FDiamondGrass Lv.16-18 BuildingCommonMidLost Tower - 2FPearlGrass Lv.17-19 BuildingCommonMidLost Tower - 2FDiamondGrass Lv.17-19 BuildingCommonMidLost Tower - 3FPearlGrass Lv.18-20 BuildingCommonMidLost Tower - 3FDiamondGrass Lv.18-20 BuildingCommonMidLost Tower - 4FPearlGrass Lv.19-21 BuildingCommonMidLost Tower - 4FDiamondGrass Lv.19-21 BuildingCommonMidLost Tower - 5FPearlGrass Lv.20-21 BuildingCommonMidLost Tower - 5FDiamondGrass Lv.20-21 BuildingCommonMidMt. Coronet - 4FPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 CaveCommonMidMt. Coronet - 4FDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 CaveCommonMidMt. Coronet - B1FPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 CaveCommonMidMt. Coronet - B1FDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 CaveCommonMidMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 CaveCommonMidMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntrancePearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 CaveCommonMidOreburgh Gate - B1FPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30CommonMidOreburgh Gate - B1FDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30CommonMidRoute 208PearlGrass Lv.16 RouteUncommonMidNightRoute 208DiamondGrass Lv.16 RouteUncommonMidNightRoute 209PearlGrass Lv.16 RouteUncommonMidNightRoute 209DiamondGrass Lv.16 RouteUncommonMidNightRoute 211 - EastPearlGrass Lv.26 RouteUncommonMidNightRoute 211 - EastDiamondGrass Lv.26 RouteUncommonMidNightIron Island - 1FDiamondGrass Lv.30 WaterUncommonMidIron Island - 1FPearlGrass Lv.30 WaterUncommonMidRoute 216PearlGrass Lv.33 RouteUncommonLateNightRoute 216DiamondGrass Lv.33 RouteUncommonLateNightAcuity LakefrontDiamondGrass Lv.35 WaterUncommonLateNightAcuity LakefrontPearlGrass Lv.35 WaterUncommonLateNightRoute 217PearlGrass Lv.35 RouteUncommonLateNightRoute 217DiamondGrass Lv.35 RouteUncommonLateNight
Step 2Golbat ✓Mt. Coronet - 4FPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 CaveUncommonMidMt. Coronet - 4FDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 CaveUncommonMidMt. Coronet - B1FPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 CaveUncommonMidMt. Coronet - B1FDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 CaveUncommonMidMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntrancePearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 CaveUncommonMidMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 CaveUncommonMidLost Tower - 5FPearlGrass Lv.21-23 BuildingUncommonMidLost Tower - 5FDiamondGrass Lv.21-23 BuildingUncommonMidIron Island - B1F Left CaveDiamondGrass Lv.30-31 WaterUncommonMidIron Island - B1F Left CavePearlGrass Lv.30-31 WaterUncommonMidIron Island - B1F Right CavePearlGrass Lv.30-31 WaterUncommonMidIron Island - B1F Right CaveDiamondGrass Lv.30-31 WaterUncommonMidIron Island - B2F Right CavePearlGrass Lv.30-31 WaterUncommonMidIron Island - B2F Right CaveDiamondGrass Lv.30-31 WaterUncommonMidLost Tower - 3FPearlGrass Lv.19 BuildingRareMidLost Tower - 3FDiamondGrass Lv.19 BuildingRareMidLost Tower - 4FPearlGrass Lv.20-21 BuildingRareMidLost Tower - 4FDiamondGrass Lv.20-21 BuildingRareMidOreburgh Gate - B1FDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40RareMidOreburgh Gate - B1FPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40RareMidRavaged PathPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route5%MidRavaged PathDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route5%MidVictory Road - B1FPearlSurfing on water Lv.35-50 CaveCommonLateVictory Road - B1FDiamondSurfing on water Lv.35-50 CaveCommonLateVictory Road - Nat Dex Area B1FDiamondSurfing on water Lv.40-55 CaveCommonLateVictory Road - Nat Dex Area B1FPearlSurfing on water Lv.40-55 CaveCommonLateTurnback Cave - Section 1PearlGrass Lv.45-46 CaveCommonLateTurnback Cave - Section 1DiamondGrass Lv.45-46 CaveCommonLateIron Island - 1FDiamondGrass Lv.31 WaterUncommonLateIron Island - 1FPearlGrass Lv.31 WaterUncommonLateIron Island - B2F Left CavePearlGrass Lv.31-32 WaterUncommonLateIron Island - B2F Left CaveDiamondGrass Lv.31-32 WaterUncommonLateIron Island - B3FPearlGrass Lv.31-32 WaterUncommonLateIron Island - B3FDiamondGrass Lv.31-32 WaterUncommonLateMt. Coronet - B1FPearlGrass Lv.31-32 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - B1FDiamondGrass Lv.31-32 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - Route 216 EntrancePearlGrass Lv.31-32 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - Route 216 EntranceDiamondGrass Lv.31-32 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - 2FPearlGrass Lv.37 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - 2FDiamondGrass Lv.37 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - 3FDiamondGrass Lv.37 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - 3FPearlGrass Lv.37 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - 4FDiamondGrass Lv.39 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - 4FPearlGrass Lv.39 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - 5FPearlGrass Lv.39 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - 5FDiamondGrass Lv.39 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - SummitPearlGrass Lv.39 CaveUncommonLateNightMt. Coronet - SummitDiamondGrass Lv.39 CaveUncommonLateNightMt. Coronet - Top CaveDiamondGrass Lv.39 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - Top CavePearlGrass Lv.39 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - 6FPearlGrass Lv.41 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - 6FDiamondGrass Lv.41 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - 7FPearlGrass Lv.41 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - 7FDiamondGrass Lv.41 CaveUncommonLateVictory Road - 1FPearlGrass Lv.44-46 CaveUncommonLateVictory Road - 1FDiamondGrass Lv.44-46 CaveUncommonLateVictory Road - B1FPearlGrass Lv.44-46 CaveUncommonLateVictory Road - B1FDiamondGrass Lv.44-46 CaveUncommonLateVictory Road - 2FPearlGrass Lv.45-47 CaveUncommonLateVictory Road - 2FDiamondGrass Lv.45-47 CaveUncommonLateSnowpoint Temple - 1FPearlGrass Lv.50-52 IceCommonPostSnowpoint Temple - 1FDiamondGrass Lv.50-52 IceCommonPostSnowpoint Temple - B1FPearlGrass Lv.52-54 IceCommonPostSnowpoint Temple - B1FDiamondGrass Lv.52-54 IceCommonPostSnowpoint Temple - B2FPearlGrass Lv.52-54 IceCommonPostSnowpoint Temple - B2FDiamondGrass Lv.52-54 IceCommonPostSnowpoint Temple - B3FPearlGrass Lv.52-54 IceCommonPostSnowpoint Temple - B3FDiamondGrass Lv.52-54 IceCommonPostSnowpoint Temple - B4FPearlGrass Lv.54-56 IceCommonPostSnowpoint Temple - B4FDiamondGrass Lv.54-56 IceCommonPostSnowpoint Temple - B5FPearlGrass Lv.54-56 IceCommonPostSnowpoint Temple - B5FDiamondGrass Lv.54-56 IceCommonPostTurnback Cave - Section 2PearlGrass Lv.55-56 CaveCommonPostTurnback Cave - Section 2DiamondGrass Lv.55-56 CaveCommonPostTurnback Cave - Section 3PearlGrass Lv.65-66 CaveCommonPostTurnback Cave - Section 3DiamondGrass Lv.65-66 CaveCommonPostVictory Road - Nat Dex AreaPearlGrass Lv.50-52 CaveUncommonPostVictory Road - Nat Dex AreaDiamondGrass Lv.50-52 CaveUncommonPostVictory Road - Nat Dex Area B1FDiamondGrass Lv.50-52 CaveUncommonPostVictory Road - Nat Dex Area B1FPearlGrass Lv.50-52 CaveUncommonPostVictory Road - Nat Dex Exit AreaPearlGrass Lv.50-52 CaveUncommonPostVictory Road - Nat Dex Exit AreaDiamondGrass Lv.50-52 CaveUncommonPostRoute 227PearlGrass Lv.54 RouteUncommonPostNightRoute 227DiamondGrass Lv.54 RouteUncommonPostNightStark Mountain - EntranceDiamondGrass Lv.54 VolcanoUncommonPostStark Mountain - EntrancePearlGrass Lv.54 VolcanoUncommonPostStark Mountain - OutsideDiamondGrass Lv.54 VolcanoUncommonPostNightStark Mountain - OutsidePearlGrass Lv.54 VolcanoUncommonPostNightStark Mountain - InteriorDiamondGrass Lv.56 VolcanoUncommonPostStark Mountain - InteriorPearlGrass Lv.56 VolcanoUncommonPostor evolve from Zubat (Step 1)
Golbat Guide
In Diamond & 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 Diamond & Pearl, Golbat fills the balanced 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.
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