In Emerald, 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.

What is Golbat weak to?

In Emerald, Golbat's biggest threats include Jolteon (Electric), Cloyster (Ice), and Alakazam (Psychic), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Rock-type attackers are also a problem.

How do you evolve Golbat?

In Emerald, Zubat evolves into Golbat at level 22. Golbat evolves into Crobat by leveling up. Golbat is a middle-stage evolution in the Zubat line.

What is the best ability for Golbat?

Inner Focus is the go-to ability for Golbat. It prevents flinching. Its hidden ability Infiltrator can work in specific setups.

What role does Golbat play in battle?

In Emerald, 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.

Golbat - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Balanced

DTier

90Speed · Above Avg

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.

Base Stats

Above

HP75

Attack80

Defense70

Sp. Atk65

Sp. Def75

Speed90

Total455

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging90 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height1.6 m

Weight55.0 kg

Base XP159

Abilities

Inner Focus

Prevents flinching.

InfiltratorHANot in game

Bypasses light screen, reflect, and safeguard.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+2

Speed training target

Pokedex Entries

Its fangs easily puncture even thick animal hide. It loves to feast on the blood of people and POKéMON. It flits about in darkness and strikes from behind.

Emerald

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.

Golbat Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Electric, Ice, Psychic, Rock
0.5x (Resist)	Poison
0.25x (Resist)	Grass, Fighting, Bug
0x (Immune)	Ground

Type ChartGood

4Weak

4Resist

1Immune

Score+2

Gen III Type Chart

Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Electric Ice Psychic Rock

½xResist

¼xResist

0xImmune

STAB (3)

How to Beat Golbat in Emerald (Best Counters)

Magneton ElectricSteel	A
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 SparkLv. 26 Shock WaveTM34 Damage vs Golbat Thunder 2x 125-148%KO Thunderbolt 2x 102-120%KO Spark 2x 75-89% Shock Wave 2x 69-81% View Magneton builds →
Solrock RockPsychic	C
Obtain MethodMeteor Falls Surfing Available Moves Moves PsychicTM29 Rock SlideLv. 37 Rock TombTM39 ConfusionLv. 7 Damage vs Golbat Psychic 2x 56-66% Rock Slide 2x 75-89% Rock Tomb 2x 60-71% Confusion 2x 33-39% View Solrock builds →
Geodude RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 11 RolloutLv. 26 Rock BlastLv. 31 Damage vs Golbat Rock Tomb 2x 52-61% Rock Throw 2x 43-52% Rollout 2x 27-32% Rock Blast 2x 23-27% View Geodude builds →
Anorith RockBug	D
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 37 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Golbat Ancient Power 2x 60-71% Rock Tomb 2x 60-71% View Anorith builds →
Aron SteelRock	D
Available Moves Moves Shock WaveTM34 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Golbat Shock Wave 2x 20-25% Rock Tomb 2x 48-57% View Aron builds →

Emerald 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

3 Forms

#041Zubat

Level 22

#042Golbat

High Friendship

#169Crobat

Stat Comparison 3 Stages

Zubat

PoisonFlying

Golbat

PoisonFlying

Crobat

PoisonFlying

75+35

85+10

ATK

80+35

90+10

DEF

70+35

80+10

SP.ATK

65+35

70+5

SP.DEF

75+35

80+5

SPE

90+35

130+40

BST

245D-Tier

455D-Tier+210

535B-Tier+80

ROLE

Balanced

Pivot

TYPE

Utility

Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Golbat to get Zubat eggs easily using 25 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Curse, Feint Attack, Gust and 3 more.

Egg Groups

Flying

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

15 cycles·3,855 steps

Quick~4 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

6moves

Breed With (best first)

Emerald Golbat Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 3.

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Moves

The egg pool carries weight here. Curse and Feint Attack aren't available any other way for Golbat, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Sludge Bomb and Wing Attack for solid options.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Astonish

—3010015Ghost

Lv 1

Leech Life

—2010010Bug

Lv 1

Screech

D—8540Normal

Lv 1

Supersonic

——5520Normal

Lv 6

Supersonic

——5520Normal

Lv 11

Astonish

—3010015Ghost

Lv 16

Bite

D6010025Dark

Lv 21

Wing Attack

—6010035Flying

Lv 28

Confuse Ray

D—10010Ghost

Lv 35

Air Cutter

—559525Flying

Lv 42

Mean Look

D——5Normal

Lv 49

Poison Fang

—5010015Poison

Lv 56

Haze

D——30Ice

TM Moves

TM40

Aerial Ace

C60—20Flying

TM45

Attract

——10015Normal

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM21

Frustration

——10020Normal

TM19

Giga Drain

D751005Grass

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM15

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM43

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

TM30

Shadow Ball

D8010015Ghost

TM36

Sludge Bomb

C9010010Poison

TM49

Snatch+4

———10Dark

TM47

Steel Wing

D709025Steel

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM12

Taunt

C—10020Dark

TM46

Thief

D6010025Dark

TM41

Torment

D—10015Dark

TM06

Toxic

C—8510Poison

Egg Moves

Egg

Curse

C——10Ghost

Egg

Feint Attack

—60—20Dark

Egg

Gust

—4010035Flying

Egg

Pursuit

D4010020Dark

Egg

Quick Attack+1

D4010030Normal

Egg

Whirlwind-6

D——20Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Double-Edge

C12010015Normal

Tutor

Endure+4

D——10Normal

Tutor

Mimic

———10Normal

Tutor

Sleep Talk

D——10Normal

Tutor

Snore

—4010015Normal

Tutor

Substitute

C——10Normal

Tutor

Swagger

——9015Normal

Tutor

Swift

—60—20Normal

How to Get Golbat in Emerald

high spawn rates in early-game routes across 28 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 Emerald

To get Golbat, start by catching Zubat through walking and surfing encounters at Lv. 5-44. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.

Step 1Catch Zubat
Altering Cave
Grass Lv.6-16 Cave
100%Early
Meteor Falls - 1F Room 1
Grass Lv.14-20 Water
80%Early
Seafloor Cavern - Entrance
Surfing on water Lv.5-35 Cave
35%Early
Seafloor Cavern - Room 6
Surfing on water Lv.5-35 Cave
35%Early
Seafloor Cavern - Room 7
Surfing on water Lv.5-35 Cave
35%Early
Shoal Cave - 1F Room 1, High Tide
Surfing on water Lv.5-35 Cave
30%Early
Shoal Cave - 1F Room 2, High Tide
Surfing on water Lv.5-35 Cave
30%Early
Granite Cave - 1F
Grass Lv.7-8 Cave
30%Early
Granite Cave - 1F Room 2
Grass Lv.7-8 Cave
30%Early
Granite Cave - B1F
Grass Lv.9-10 Cave
30%Early
Granite Cave - B2F
Grass Lv.10-11 Cave
30%Early
Cave of Origin - Entrance
Grass Lv.28-35 Cave
90%Mid
Seafloor Cavern - Entrance
Grass Lv.28-35 Cave
90%Mid
Cave of Origin - Inside
Grass Lv.30-34 Cave
60%Mid
Shoal Cave - 1F Room 1, High Tide
Grass Lv.26-32 Cave
45%Mid
Shoal Cave - 1F Room 1, Low Tide
Grass Lv.26-32 Cave
45%Mid
Shoal Cave - 1F Room 2, High Tide
Grass Lv.26-32 Cave
45%Mid
Shoal Cave - 1F Room 2, Low Tide
Grass Lv.26-32 Cave
45%Mid
Shoal Cave - B1F, Low Tide
Grass Lv.26-32 Cave
45%Mid
Shoal Cave - B2F, Low Tide
Grass Lv.26-32 Cave
45%Mid
Shoal Cave - B3F, Low Tide
Grass Lv.26-30 Cave
40%Mid
Victory Road - 1F
Grass Lv.36 Cave
10%Late
Train until Level 22
Step 2Golbat ✓
Meteor Falls - 1F Room 1
Surfing on water Lv.5-35 Water
90%Early
Meteor Falls - 1F Room 2
Surfing on water Lv.5-35 Water
90%Early
Meteor Falls - B1F Room 1
Surfing on water Lv.5-35 Water
90%Early
Meteor Falls - B1F Room 2
Surfing on water Lv.5-35 Water
90%Early
Victory Road - B2F
Surfing on water Lv.25-40 Cave
100%Mid
Seafloor Cavern - Entrance
Surfing on water Lv.30-35 Cave
5%Mid
Seafloor Cavern - Room 6
Surfing on water Lv.30-35 Cave
5%Mid
Seafloor Cavern - Room 7
Surfing on water Lv.30-35 Cave
5%Mid
Shoal Cave - B3F, Low Tide
Grass Lv.30-32 Cave
5%Mid
Meteor Falls - 1F Room 2
Grass Lv.33-40 Water
65%Late
Meteor Falls - 1F Room 3
Grass Lv.33-40 Water
65%Late
Meteor Falls - B1F Room 1
Grass Lv.33-40 Water
65%Late
Meteor Falls - B1F Room 2
Grass Lv.33-40 Water
50%Late
Victory Road - B1F
Grass Lv.38-42 Cave
35%Late
Victory Road - B2F
Grass Lv.40-44 Cave
35%Late
Sky Pillar - 1F
Grass Lv.34-35 Building
30%Late
Sky Pillar - 3F
Grass Lv.34-35 Building
30%Late
Sky Pillar - 5F
Grass Lv.34-35 Building
30%Late
Victory Road - 1F
Grass Lv.38-40 Cave
25%Late
Cave of Origin - Inside
Grass Lv.33-36 Cave
10%Late
Cave of Origin - Entrance
Grass Lv.33-36 Cave
10%Late
Seafloor Cavern - Entrance
Grass Lv.33-36 Cave
10%Late
Shoal Cave - 1F Room 1, High Tide
Grass Lv.32 Cave
5%Late
Shoal Cave - 1F Room 1, Low Tide
Grass Lv.32 Cave
5%Late
Shoal Cave - 1F Room 2, High Tide
Grass Lv.32 Cave
5%Late
Shoal Cave - 1F Room 2, Low Tide
Grass Lv.32 Cave
5%Late
Shoal Cave - B1F, Low Tide
Grass Lv.32 Cave
5%Late
Shoal Cave - B2F, Low Tide
Grass Lv.32 Cave
5%Late
or evolve from Zubat (Step 1)

Golbat Guide

In Emerald, 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.
In Emerald, Golbat's biggest threats include Jolteon (Electric), Cloyster (Ice), and Alakazam (Psychic), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Rock-type attackers are also a problem.
In Emerald, Zubat evolves into Golbat at level 22. Golbat evolves into Crobat by leveling up. Golbat is a middle-stage evolution in the Zubat line.
Inner Focus is the go-to ability for Golbat. It prevents flinching. Its hidden ability Infiltrator can work in specific setups.
In Emerald, 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.

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Abra Psychic	C
Upcoming Move Moves View Abra builds →
Anorith RockBug	D
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift TM Move Moves Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Golbat Rock Tomb 2x 67-81% View Anorith builds →
Ralts Psychic	D
Available Move Moves ConfusionLv. 6 Damage vs Golbat Confusion 2x 33-40% View Ralts builds →
Lileep RockGrass	D
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Upcoming Move Moves Ancient PowerLv. 43 Learns Ancient Power at Level 43 View Lileep builds →

Regice Ice	B
Obtain MethodRoute 105 Interact Encounter Available Move Moves Icy WindLv. 9 Damage vs Golbat Icy Wind 2x 56-67% View Regice builds →
Geodude RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 11 Damage vs Golbat Rock Tomb 2x 52-62% Rock Throw 2x 44-52% View Geodude builds →
Aron SteelRock	D
TM Move Moves Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Golbat Rock Tomb 2x 48-57% View Aron builds →
Anorith RockBug	D
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift TM Move Moves Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Golbat Rock Tomb 2x 60-71% View Anorith builds →
Ralts Psychic	D
Available Move Moves ConfusionLv. 6 Damage vs Golbat Confusion 2x 32-38% View Ralts builds →

Geodude RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 11 Damage vs Golbat Rock Tomb 2x 52-62% Rock Throw 2x 43-51% View Geodude builds →
Aron SteelRock	D
TM Move Moves Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Golbat Rock Tomb 2x 49-58% View Aron builds →
Anorith RockBug	D
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift TM Move Moves Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Golbat Rock Tomb 2x 58-70% View Anorith builds →
Plusle Electric	D
Available Move Moves SparkLv. 19 Damage vs Golbat Spark 2x 56-66% View Plusle builds →
Minun Electric	D
Available Move Moves SparkLv. 19 Damage vs Golbat Spark 2x 52-62% View Minun builds →

Regirock Rock	B
Obtain MethodRoute 111 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 Rock TombTM39 Shock WaveTM34 Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Golbat Thunderbolt 2x 35-42% Rock Tomb 2x 62-73% Shock Wave 2x 24-29% Rock Throw 2x 53-63% View Regirock builds →
Solrock RockPsychic	C
Obtain MethodMeteor Falls Surfing Available Moves Moves PsychicTM29 Rock TombTM39 ConfusionLv. 7 Rock ThrowLv. 13 Damage vs Golbat Psychic 2x 56-66% Rock Tomb 2x 58-69% Confusion 2x 33-40% Rock Throw 2x 49-59% View Solrock builds →
Geodude RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 11 RolloutLv. 26 Damage vs Golbat Rock Tomb 2x 53-63% Rock Throw 2x 44-53% Rollout 2x 27-33% View Geodude builds →
Anorith RockBug	D
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift TM Move Moves Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Golbat Rock Tomb 2x 58-69% View Anorith builds →
Aron SteelRock	D
Available Moves Moves Shock WaveTM34 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Golbat Shock Wave 2x 22-26% Rock Tomb 2x 47-56% View Aron builds →

Raikou Electric	B
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves ThunderboltSTAB Calm Mind Hidden Power Grass SubstituteUtility Damage vs Golbat Thunderbolt 2x 118-139%KO View Raikou builds →
Regice Ice	B
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves Ice Beam Thunderbolt Explosion Thunder Wave Damage vs Golbat Ice Beam 2x 109-128%KO Thunderbolt 2x 72-85% Explosion 57-67% View Regice builds →
Regirock Rock	B
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves Explosion Rock Slide Thunder Wave Superpower Damage vs Golbat Explosion 115-135%KO Rock Slide 2x 104-123%KO Superpower 14-16% View Regirock builds →
Medicham FightingPsychic	C
Recommended Build AbilityPure Power ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves Shadow Ball Brick Break Rock Slide Focus Punch Damage vs Golbat Shadow Ball 25-29% Rock Slide 2x 47-55% View Medicham builds →