In Gold & Silver, 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 Gold & Silver, 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 Gold & Silver, 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 role does Golbat play in battle?

In Gold & Silver, 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.

In Gold & Silver, 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.

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 stat exp, 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

Abilities were introduced in Generation III. Shown below for reference.

Inner Focus

Prevents flinching.

InfiltratorHA

Bypasses light screen, reflect, and safeguard.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+2

Speed training target

Pokedex Entries

However hard its victim’s hide may be, it punctures with sharp fangs and gorges itself with 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.

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 II Type Chart

Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Electric Ice Psychic Rock

½xResist

¼xResist

0xImmune

STAB (3)

How to Beat Golbat in Gold & Silver (Best Counters)

Shuckle BugRock	C
Obtain MethodCianwood City Gift TM Move Moves RolloutTM04 Damage vs Golbat Rollout 2x 10-12% View Shuckle builds →
Sudowoodo Rock	C
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 28 Ice PunchTM33 Thunder PunchTM41 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Damage vs Golbat Rock Slide 2x 74-88% Ice Punch 2x 22-26% Thunder Punch 2x 22-26% Rock Throw 2x 52-61% View Sudowoodo builds →
Graveler RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock ThrowLv. 11 RolloutTM04 Damage vs Golbat Rock Throw 2x 48-58% Rollout 2x 30-36% View Graveler builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Move Moves Rock ThrowLv. 14 Damage vs Golbat Rock Throw 2x 30-36% View Onix builds →
Magnemite ElectricSteel	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 Thunder ShockLv. 6 RolloutTM04 Damage vs Golbat Thunder 2x 100-118%KO Thunder Shock 2x 38-45% Rollout 2x 11-14% View Magnemite builds →

Gold & Silver 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 19 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Feint Attack, Gust, Pursuit and 2 more.

Egg Groups

Flying

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

15 cycles·3,855 steps

Quick~4 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

5moves

Breed With (best first)

Gold & Silver Golbat Best Moveset

Best Build

Gen 2 build content has limited support (no abilities).

Try selecting a different game/generation filter, or check back later.

Moves

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

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Leech Life

—2010010Bug

Lv 1

Screech

D—8540Normal

Lv 1

Supersonic

——5520Normal

Lv 6

Supersonic

——5520Normal

Lv 12

Bite

D6010025Dark

Lv 19

Confuse Ray

C—10010Ghost

Lv 30

Wing Attack

C6010035Flying

Lv 42

Mean Look

D——5Normal

Lv 55

Haze

C——30Ice

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

D—10015Normal

TM03

Curse

C——10Ghost

TM43

Detect+4

D——5Fighting

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM20

Endure+4

D——10Normal

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM19

Giga Drain

D751005Grass

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM15

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM35

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM13

Snore

—4010015Normal

TM47

Steel Wing

D709025Steel

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM34

Swagger

C—8515Normal

TM39

Swift

D60—20Normal

TM46

Thief

D6010025Dark

TM06

Toxic

C—8510Poison

Egg Moves

Egg

Feint Attack

D60—20Dark

Egg

Gust

—4010035Flying

Egg

Pursuit

D4010020Dark

Egg

Quick Attack+1

D4010030Normal

Egg

Whirlwind-6

C——20Normal

Tutor Moves

Golbat can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Golbat in Gold & Silver

Golbat starts showing up in mid-game routes at high spawn rates across 36 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.

Where To Catch Golbat in Gold & Silver

Zubat is your first catch on the way to Golbat. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-51 across 106 total spots in the chain.

Step 1Catch Zubat
Slowpoke Well - 1F
SilverGrass Lv.5-8 Cave
85%Early
Slowpoke Well - 1F
GoldGrass Lv.5-8 Cave
85%Early
Mt. Mortar - 1F North
SilverGrass Lv.14 Cave
60%Early
Mt. Mortar - 1F North
GoldGrass Lv.14 Cave
60%Early
Mt. Mortar - B1F
GoldGrass Lv.15-17 Cave
60%Early
Mt. Mortar - B1F
SilverGrass Lv.15-17 Cave
60%Early
Mt. Moon - 1F
SilverGrass Lv.6-8 Cave
50%Early
Route 33
SilverGrass Lv.6-8 Route
40%Early
Night
Route 33
GoldGrass Lv.6-8 Route
40%Early
Night
Route 42
SilverGrass Lv.14-16 Route
40%Early
Night
Dark Cave - West
GoldGrass Lv.2-4 Cave
39%Early
Dark Cave - West
SilverGrass Lv.2-4 Cave
39%Early
Route 3
SilverGrass Lv.5 Route
30%Early
Night
Route 3
GoldGrass Lv.5 Route
30%Early
Night
Route 4
SilverGrass Lv.5 Route
30%Early
Night
Route 4
GoldGrass Lv.5 Route
30%Early
Night
Mt. Moon - 1F
GoldGrass Lv.6 Cave
30%Early
Route 42
GoldGrass Lv.14-16 Route
30%Early
Night
Ilex Forest
SilverGrass Lv.5-6 Forest
25%Early
Night
Ilex Forest
GoldGrass Lv.5-6 Forest
25%Early
Night
Union Cave - 1F
SilverGrass Lv.5-7 Cave
25%Early
Union Cave - 1F
GoldGrass Lv.5-7 Cave
25%Early
Union Cave - B1F
SilverGrass Lv.7-9 Cave
25%Early
Union Cave - B1F
GoldGrass Lv.7-9 Cave
25%Early
Rock Tunnel - 1F
GoldGrass Lv.8 Cave
10%Early
Rock Tunnel - 1F
SilverGrass Lv.8 Cave
10%Early
Rock Tunnel - B1F
SilverGrass Lv.10 Cave
10%Early
Rock Tunnel - B1F
GoldGrass Lv.10 Cave
10%Early
Burned Tower - 1F
SilverGrass Lv.14 Building
10%Early
Burned Tower - 1F
GoldGrass Lv.14 Building
10%Early
Route 33
SilverGrass Lv.4 Route
5%Early
Morning
Route 33
GoldGrass Lv.4 Route
5%Early
Morning
Ilex Forest
SilverGrass Lv.5 Forest
5%Early
Morning/day
Ilex Forest
GoldGrass Lv.5 Forest
5%Early
Morning/day
Route 32
SilverGrass Lv.8 Route
5%Early
Night
Route 32
GoldGrass Lv.8 Route
5%Early
Night
Mt. Mortar - 1F South
SilverGrass Lv.13-15 Cave
5%Early
Mt. Mortar - 1F South
GoldGrass Lv.13-15 Cave
5%Early
Burned Tower - B1F
GoldGrass Lv.15 Building
5%Early
Burned Tower - B1F
SilverGrass Lv.15 Building
5%Early
Route 32
SilverGrass Lv.4 Route
1%Early
Morning
Route 32
GoldGrass Lv.4 Route
1%Early
Morning
Slowpoke Well - B1F
SilverGrass Lv.19-23 Cave
80%Mid
Slowpoke Well - B1F
GoldGrass Lv.19-23 Cave
80%Mid
Ice Path - 1F
GoldGrass Lv.22 Ice
CommonMid
Morning/night
Ice Path - B1F
GoldGrass Lv.22 Ice
CommonMid
Morning/night
Union Cave - B2F
SilverGrass Lv.22 Cave
30%Mid
Union Cave - B2F
GoldGrass Lv.22 Cave
30%Mid
Tohjo Falls
SilverGrass Lv.22 Water
30%Mid
Tohjo Falls
GoldGrass Lv.22 Water
30%Mid
Dark Cave - East
GoldGrass Lv.23 Cave
30%Mid
Dark Cave - East
SilverGrass Lv.23 Cave
30%Mid
Ice Path - B2F
GoldGrass Lv.23 Ice
CommonMid
Morning/night
Whirl Islands - 1F
GoldGrass Lv.23 Water
30%Mid
Whirl Islands - 1F
SilverGrass Lv.23 Water
30%Mid
Ice Path - B3F
GoldGrass Lv.24 Ice
CommonMid
Morning/night
Whirl Islands - B1F
SilverGrass Lv.24 Water
30%Mid
Whirl Islands - B1F
GoldGrass Lv.24 Water
30%Mid
Whirl Islands - B2F
SilverGrass Lv.24 Water
30%Mid
Whirl Islands - B2F
GoldGrass Lv.24 Water
30%Mid
Whirl Islands - B2F Inner Cave
SilverGrass Lv.25 Water
30%Mid
Whirl Islands - B2F Inner Cave
GoldGrass Lv.25 Water
30%Mid
Ice Path - 1F
GoldGrass Lv.22 Ice
20%Mid
Day
Ice Path - B1F
GoldGrass Lv.22 Ice
20%Mid
Day
Ice Path - B2F
GoldGrass Lv.23 Ice
20%Mid
Day
Ice Path - B3F
GoldGrass Lv.24 Ice
20%Mid
Day
Ice Path - 1F
SilverGrass Lv.22 Ice
5%Mid
Morning/night
Ice Path - B1F
SilverGrass Lv.22 Ice
5%Mid
Morning/night
Ice Path - B2F
SilverGrass Lv.23 Ice
5%Mid
Morning/night
Ice Path - B3F
SilverGrass Lv.24 Ice
5%Mid
Morning/night
Train until Level 22
Step 2Golbat ✓
Ice Path - 1F
SilverGrass Lv.22 Ice
30%Mid
Ice Path - 1F
GoldGrass Lv.22 Ice
30%Mid
Ice Path - B1F
SilverGrass Lv.22 Ice
30%Mid
Ice Path - B1F
GoldGrass Lv.22 Ice
30%Mid
Ice Path - B2F
GoldGrass Lv.23 Ice
30%Mid
Ice Path - B2F
SilverGrass Lv.23 Ice
30%Mid
Ice Path - B3F
GoldGrass Lv.24 Ice
30%Mid
Ice Path - B3F
SilverGrass Lv.24 Ice
30%Mid
Union Cave - B2F
SilverGrass Lv.22 Cave
20%Mid
Union Cave - B2F
GoldGrass Lv.22 Cave
20%Mid
Tohjo Falls
GoldGrass Lv.24 Water
20%Mid
Tohjo Falls
SilverGrass Lv.24 Water
20%Mid
Dark Cave - East
SilverGrass Lv.23 Cave
5%Mid
Dark Cave - East
GoldGrass Lv.23 Cave
5%Mid
Slowpoke Well - B1F
SilverGrass Lv.23 Cave
5%Mid
Slowpoke Well - B1F
GoldGrass Lv.23 Cave
5%Mid
Whirl Islands - 1F
SilverGrass Lv.23 Water
5%Mid
Whirl Islands - 1F
GoldGrass Lv.23 Water
5%Mid
Whirl Islands - B1F
SilverGrass Lv.24 Water
5%Mid
Whirl Islands - B1F
GoldGrass Lv.24 Water
5%Mid
Whirl Islands - B2F
GoldGrass Lv.24 Water
5%Mid
Whirl Islands - B2F
SilverGrass Lv.24 Water
5%Mid
Whirl Islands - B2F Inner Cave
GoldGrass Lv.25 Water
5%Mid
Whirl Islands - B2F Inner Cave
SilverGrass Lv.25 Water
5%Mid
Mt. Mortar - 2F
GoldGrass Lv.30 Cave
5%Mid
Mt. Mortar - 2F
SilverGrass Lv.30 Cave
5%Mid
Victory Road - 1F
GoldGrass Lv.32 Cave
30%Late
Victory Road - 1F
SilverGrass Lv.32 Cave
30%Late
Mt. Silver - 1F
GoldGrass Lv.45 Cave
5%Late
Mt. Silver - 1F
SilverGrass Lv.45 Cave
5%Late
Mt. Silver - Summit
GoldGrass Lv.48-51 Cave
50%Post
Mt. Silver - Summit
SilverGrass Lv.48-51 Cave
50%Post
Mt. Silver - 2F
GoldGrass Lv.48 Cave
5%Post
Mt. Silver - 2F
SilverGrass Lv.48 Cave
5%Post
Mt. Silver - Side chambers
GoldGrass Lv.48 Cave
5%Post
Mt. Silver - Side chambers
SilverGrass Lv.48 Cave
5%Post
or evolve from Zubat (Step 1)

Golbat Guide

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

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Onix RockGround	C
Available Move Moves Rock ThrowLv. 14 Damage vs Golbat Rock Throw 2x 37-44% View Onix builds →
Geodude RockGround	C
Available Move Moves Rock ThrowLv. 11 Damage vs Golbat Rock Throw 2x 46-56% View Geodude builds →
Lapras WaterIce	C
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Upcoming Move Moves Ice BeamLv. 36 Learns Ice Beam at Level 36 View Lapras builds →
Mareep Electric	D
Available Move Moves Thunder ShockLv. 9 Damage vs Golbat Thunder Shock 2x 31-39% View Mareep builds →
Drowzee Psychic	D
Upcoming Move Moves ConfusionLv. 18 Learns Confusion at Level 18 View Drowzee builds →

Onix RockGround	C
Available Move Moves Rock ThrowLv. 14 Damage vs Golbat Rock Throw 2x 33-41% View Onix builds →
Geodude RockGround	C
Available Move Moves Rock ThrowLv. 11 Damage vs Golbat Rock Throw 2x 50-59% View Geodude builds →
Lapras WaterIce	C
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 BlizzardTM14 Damage vs Golbat Thunder 2x 67-79% Blizzard 2x 100-118%KO View Lapras builds →
Mareep Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 Thunder ShockLv. 9 Damage vs Golbat Thunder 2x 80-95% Thunder Shock 2x 33-41% View Mareep builds →
Drowzee Psychic	D
Available Moves Moves Ice PunchTM33 Thunder PunchTM41 ConfusionLv. 18 Damage vs Golbat Ice Punch 2x 30-36% Thunder Punch 2x 30-36% Confusion 2x 30-36% View Drowzee builds →

Onix RockGround	C
Available Move Moves Rock ThrowLv. 14 Damage vs Golbat Rock Throw 2x 32-39% View Onix builds →
Geodude RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock ThrowLv. 11 RolloutTM04 Damage vs Golbat Rock Throw 2x 43-51% Rollout 2x 29-35% View Geodude builds →
Sudowoodo Rock	C
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Ice PunchTM33 Thunder PunchTM41 Rock ThrowLv. 1 RolloutTM04 Damage vs Golbat Ice Punch 2x 22-26% Thunder Punch 2x 22-26% Rock Throw 2x 52-62% Rollout 2x 32-39% View Sudowoodo builds →
Magnemite ElectricSteel	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 Thunder ShockLv. 6 RolloutTM04 Damage vs Golbat Thunder 2x 103-121%KO Thunder Shock 2x 39-47% Rollout 2x 13-16% View Magnemite builds →
Mareep Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 Thunder ShockLv. 9 Damage vs Golbat Thunder 2x 75-90% Thunder Shock 2x 29-35% View Mareep builds →

Jynx IcePsychic	B
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves Ice Beam Lovely Kiss PsychicSTAB Thief Damage vs Golbat Ice Beam 2x 96-113%KO Psychic 2x 96-113%KO Thief 21-25% View Jynx builds →
Alakazam Psychic	B
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves PsychicSTAB RecoverRecovery Fire Punch Ice Punch Damage vs Golbat Psychic 2x 110-130%KO View Alakazam builds →
Rhydon GroundRock	B
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves Rock Slide EarthquakeSTAB RoarUtility CurseSetup Damage vs Golbat Rock Slide 2x 93-110%KO View Rhydon builds →
Electabuzz Electric	C
Recommended Build ItemScopelens Moves Ice Punch Cross Chop ThunderSTAB Hidden Power Grass Damage vs Golbat Thunder 2x 100-118%KO View Electabuzz builds →