Physical
Balanced
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
C
Attack80
C
Defense70
C
Sp. Atk65
C
Sp. Def75
C
Speed90
B
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

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
DamageTypes
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 IV Type Chart
  • Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
  • Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
4xCritical
None
½xResist
0xImmune
How to Beat Golbat in HeartGold & SoulSilver (Best Counters)
C
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter
Available Moves
Moves
  • Rock SlideLv. 33
  • Rock TombTM39
  • Rock ThrowLv. 14
Damage vs Golbat
Rock Slide 2x
77-91%
Rock Tomb 2x
62-74%
Rock Throw 2x
52-61%
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HeartGold & SoulSilver 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
Zubat
#041Zubat
22
Level 22
Golbat
#042Golbat
High Friendship
Crobat
#169Crobat
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Zubat
PoisonFlying
Golbat
PoisonFlying
Crobat
PoisonFlying
HP
40
75+35
85+10
ATK
45
80+35
90+10
DEF
35
70+35
80+10
SP.ATK
30
65+35
70+5
SP.DEF
40
75+35
80+5
SPE
55
90+35
130+40
BST
245D-Tier
455D-Tier+210
535B-Tier+80
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Pivot
TYPE
Utility
Physical
Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

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.

Egg Groups
Flying
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
15 cycles·3,855 steps
Quick~4 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
10moves
Breed With (best first)
togekisstogeticaltariapelipperfarfetchdswabluwingullcrobathonchkrowstaraptorpidgeotdodrio

HeartGold & SoulSilver Golbat Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 4.

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

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

Lv 1
Astonish
3010015Ghost
Lv 1
Leech Life
2010010Bug
Lv 1
Screech
8540Normal
Lv 1
Supersonic
5520Normal
Lv 5
Supersonic
5520Normal
Lv 9
Astonish
3010015Ghost
Lv 13
Bite
D6010025Dark
Lv 17
Wing Attack
C6010035Flying
Lv 21
Confuse Ray
D10010Ghost
Lv 27
Air Cutter
D559525Flying
Lv 33
Mean Look
D5Normal
Lv 39
Poison Fang
C5010015Poison
Lv 45
Haze
D30Ice
Lv 51
Air Slash
C759520Flying

TM Moves

TM
TM40
Aerial Ace
C6020Flying
TM45
Attract
10015Normal
TM78
Captivate
10020Normal
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM58
Endure+4
10Normal
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
HM02
Fly
C909515Flying
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM19
Giga Drain
D6010010Grass
TM68
Giga Impact
C150905Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
C150905Normal
TM83
Natural Gift
D10015Normal
TM66
Payback
D5010010Dark
TM88
Pluck
6010020Flying
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
TM51
Roost
C10Flying
TM43
Secret Power
7010020Normal
TM30
Shadow Ball
D8010015Ghost
TM82
Sleep Talk
C10Normal
TM36
Sludge Bomb
C9010010Poison
TM49
Snatch+4
10Dark
TM47
Steel Wing
D709025Steel
TM90
Substitute
C10Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C5Fire
TM87
Swagger
9015Normal
TM12
Taunt
C10020Dark
TM46
Thief
6010025Dark
TM41
Torment
10015Dark
TM06
Toxic
C8510Poison
TM89
U-turn
D7010020Bug

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Brave Bird
B12010015Flying
Egg
Curse
C10Ghost
Egg
Feint Attack
6020Dark
Egg
Gust
D4010035Flying
Egg
Hypnosis
D7020Psychic
Egg
Nasty Plot
C20Dark
Egg
Pursuit
D4010020Dark
Egg
Quick Attack+1
D4010030Normal
Egg
Whirlwind-6
D20Normal
Egg
Zen Headbutt
D809015Psychic

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Air Cutter
D559525Flying
Tutor
Heat Wave
D1009010Fire
Tutor
Ominous Wind
D601005Ghost
Tutor
Snore
D4010015Normal
Tutor
Super Fang
D9010Normal
Tutor
Swift
6020Normal
Tutor
Tailwind
D15Flying
Tutor
Twister
4010020Dragon
Tutor
Uproar
9010010Normal
Tutor
Zen Headbutt
D809015Psychic

Transfer Moves

Gen
Gen 3
Double-Edge
C12010015Normal
Gen 3
Mimic
10Normal

How to Get Golbat in HeartGold & SoulSilver

Golbat appears at high spawn rates across 68 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.

Where To Catch Golbat in HeartGold & SoulSilver

Zubat is your first catch on the way to Golbat. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-51 across 151 total spots in the chain.

  1. Zubat
    Step 1Catch Zubat
    Dark Cave - West
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.2-4 Cave
    CommonEarly
    Dark Cave - West
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.2-4 Cave
    CommonEarly
    Route 33
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.4-8 Route
    CommonEarly
    Night
    Ilex Forest
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.5-6 Forest
    CommonEarly
    Night
    Ilex Forest
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.5-6 Forest
    CommonEarly
    Night
    Slowpoke Well - 1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.5-8 Cave
    CommonEarly
    Slowpoke Well - 1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.5-8 Cave
    CommonEarly
    Union Cave - 1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.5-7 Cave
    CommonEarly
    Union Cave - 1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.5-7 Cave
    CommonEarly
    Route 3
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.5 Route
    CommonEarly
    Night
    Route 3
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.5 Route
    CommonEarly
    Night
    Route 4
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.5 Route
    CommonEarly
    Night
    Route 4
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.5 Route
    CommonEarly
    Night
    Mt. Moon - 1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.6 Cave
    CommonEarly
    Mt. Moon - 1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.6-8 Cave
    CommonEarly
    Mt. Moon - 2F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.6 Cave
    CommonEarly
    Mt. Moon - 2F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.6-8 Cave
    CommonEarly
    Union Cave - B1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.7-9 Cave
    CommonEarly
    Union Cave - B1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.7-9 Cave
    CommonEarly
    Mt. Mortar - 1F South
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.13-15 Cave
    CommonEarly
    Mt. Mortar - 1F South
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.13-15 Cave
    CommonEarly
    Route 42
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.14-16 Route
    CommonEarly
    Night
    Route 42
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.14-16 Route
    CommonEarly
    Night
    Mt. Mortar - B1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.15-17 Cave
    CommonEarly
    Mt. Mortar - B1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.15-17 Cave
    CommonEarly
    Rock Tunnel - 1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.8 Cave
    UncommonEarly
    Rock Tunnel - 1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.8 Cave
    UncommonEarly
    Rock Tunnel - B1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.10 Cave
    UncommonEarly
    Rock Tunnel - B1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.10 Cave
    UncommonEarly
    Burned Tower - 1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.14 Building
    10%Early
    Burned Tower - 1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.14 Building
    10%Early
    Burned Tower - B1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.15 Building
    10%Early
    Burned Tower - B1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.15 Building
    10%Early
    Route 32
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.4 Route
    RareEarly
    Morning/night
    Route 32
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.4 Route
    RareEarly
    Morning/night
    Route 33
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.4 Route
    RareEarly
    Morning
    Route 33
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.4 Route
    RareEarly
    Morning
    Ilex Forest
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.5 Forest
    RareEarly
    Morning/day
    Ilex Forest
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.5 Forest
    RareEarly
    Morning/day
    Mt. Mortar - 1F North
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.14 Cave
    RareEarly
    Mt. Mortar - 1F North
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.14 Cave
    RareEarly
    Slowpoke Well - B1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.19-23 Cave
    CommonMid
    Slowpoke Well - B1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.19-23 Cave
    CommonMid
    Ice Path - 1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.22 Ice
    CommonMid
    Night
    Ice Path - B1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.22 Ice
    CommonMid
    Night
    Union Cave - B2F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.22 Cave
    CommonMid
    Union Cave - B2F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.22 Cave
    CommonMid
    Tohjo Falls
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.22 Water
    CommonMid
    Tohjo Falls
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.22 Water
    CommonMid
    Dark Cave - East
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.23 Cave
    CommonMid
    Dark Cave - East
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.23 Cave
    CommonMid
    Ice Path - B2F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.23 Ice
    CommonMid
    Night
    Ice Path - B3F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.23 Ice
    CommonMid
    Night
    Whirl Islands - 1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.23 Water
    CommonMid
    Whirl Islands - 1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.23 Water
    CommonMid
    Whirl Islands - B1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.23 Water
    CommonMid
    Whirl Islands - B1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.23 Water
    CommonMid
    Whirl Islands - B2F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.23 Water
    CommonMid
    Whirl Islands - B2F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.23 Water
    CommonMid
    Whirl Islands - B3F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.24 Water
    CommonMid
    Whirl Islands - B3F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.24 Water
    CommonMid
    Seafoam Islands - 1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.26-28 Water
    CommonMid
    Seafoam Islands - 1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.26-28 Water
    CommonMid
    Ice Path - 1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.22 Ice
    UncommonMid
    Morning/day
    Ice Path - B1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.22 Ice
    UncommonMid
    Morning/day
    Ice Path - B2F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.23 Ice
    UncommonMid
    Morning/day
    Ice Path - B3F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.23 Ice
    UncommonMid
    Morning/day
    Seafoam Islands - B1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.28-29 Water
    UncommonMid
    Seafoam Islands - B1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.28-29 Water
    UncommonMid
    Seafoam Islands - B2F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.29-30 Water
    UncommonMid
    Seafoam Islands - B2F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.29-30 Water
    UncommonMid
    Cliff Cave - 1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.18 Cave
    RareMid
    Night
    Cliff Cave - 1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.18 Cave
    RareMid
    Night
    Cliff Cave - 2F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.18 Cave
    RareMid
    Night
    Cliff Cave - 2F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.18 Cave
    RareMid
    Night
    Cliff Cave - B1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.18 Cave
    RareMid
    Night
    Cliff Cave - B1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.18 Cave
    RareMid
    Night
    Ice Path - 1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.22 Ice
    RareMid
    Morning/night
    Ice Path - B1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.22 Ice
    RareMid
    Morning/night
    Ice Path - B2F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.23 Ice
    RareMid
    Morning/night
    Ice Path - B3F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.23 Ice
    RareMid
    Morning/night
    Seafoam Islands - B3F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.31-32 Water
    UncommonLate
    Seafoam Islands - B3F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.31-32 Water
    UncommonLate
  2. Golbat
    Step 2Golbat
    Ice Path - 1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.22 Ice
    CommonMid
    Ice Path - 1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.22 Ice
    CommonMid
    Ice Path - B1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.22 Ice
    CommonMid
    Ice Path - B1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.22 Ice
    CommonMid
    Ice Path - B2F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.23 Ice
    CommonMid
    Ice Path - B2F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.23 Ice
    CommonMid
    Ice Path - B3F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.23 Ice
    CommonMid
    Ice Path - B3F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.23 Ice
    CommonMid
    Seafoam Islands - 1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.30-32 Water
    CommonMid
    Seafoam Islands - 1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.30-32 Water
    CommonMid
    Cliff Cave - 1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.22 Cave
    UncommonMid
    Cliff Cave - 1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.22 Cave
    UncommonMid
    Cliff Cave - 2F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.22 Cave
    UncommonMid
    Cliff Cave - 2F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.22 Cave
    UncommonMid
    Cliff Cave - B1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.22 Cave
    UncommonMid
    Cliff Cave - B1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.22 Cave
    UncommonMid
    Union Cave - B2F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.22 Cave
    UncommonMid
    Union Cave - B2F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.22 Cave
    UncommonMid
    Tohjo Falls
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.22 Water
    UncommonMid
    Tohjo Falls
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.22 Water
    UncommonMid
    Dark Cave - East
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.23 Cave
    RareMid
    Dark Cave - East
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.23 Cave
    RareMid
    Slowpoke Well - B1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.23 Cave
    RareMid
    Slowpoke Well - B1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.23 Cave
    RareMid
    Whirl Islands - 1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.23 Water
    RareMid
    Whirl Islands - 1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.23 Water
    RareMid
    Whirl Islands - B1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.23 Water
    RareMid
    Whirl Islands - B1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.23 Water
    RareMid
    Whirl Islands - B2F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.23 Water
    RareMid
    Whirl Islands - B2F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.23 Water
    RareMid
    Whirl Islands - B3F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.24 Water
    RareMid
    Whirl Islands - B3F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.24 Water
    RareMid
    Mt. Mortar - 2F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.30 Cave
    RareMid
    Mt. Mortar - 2F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.30 Cave
    RareMid
    Seafoam Islands - B1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.32-34 Water
    CommonLate
    Seafoam Islands - B1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.32-34 Water
    CommonLate
    Victory Road - 1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.32 Cave
    CommonLate
    Victory Road - 1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.32 Cave
    CommonLate
    Seafoam Islands - B2F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.33-35 Water
    CommonLate
    Seafoam Islands - B2F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.33-35 Water
    CommonLate
    Seafoam Islands - B3F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.34-36 Water
    CommonLate
    Seafoam Islands - B3F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.34-36 Water
    CommonLate
    Cerulean Cave - 1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.38-39 Cave
    CommonLate
    Night
    Cerulean Cave - 1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.38-39 Cave
    CommonLate
    Night
    Seafoam Islands - B4F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.38-40 Water
    CommonLate
    Seafoam Islands - B4F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.38-40 Water
    CommonLate
    Cerulean Cave - 1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.38 Cave
    UncommonLate
    Morning/day
    Cerulean Cave - 1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.38 Cave
    UncommonLate
    Morning/day
    Cerulean Cave - 2F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.41-42 Cave
    UncommonLate
    Night
    Cerulean Cave - 2F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.41 Cave
    UncommonLate
    Morning/day
    Cerulean Cave - 2F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.41-42 Cave
    UncommonLate
    Night
    Cerulean Cave - 2F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.41 Cave
    UncommonLate
    Morning/day
    Mt. Silver - 1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.45 Cave
    RareLate
    Mt. Silver - 1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.45 Cave
    RareLate
    Mt. Silver - Lower mountainside
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.48-51 Cave
    CommonPost
    Mt. Silver - Lower mountainside
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.48-51 Cave
    CommonPost
    Cerulean Cave - B1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.47 Cave
    UncommonPost
    Cerulean Cave - B1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.47 Cave
    UncommonPost
    Mt. Silver - 1F Central Chamber
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.48 Cave
    RarePost
    Mt. Silver - 1F Central Chamber
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.48 Cave
    RarePost
    Mt. Silver - 1F Upper Chamber
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.48 Cave
    RarePost
    Mt. Silver - 1F Upper Chamber
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.48 Cave
    RarePost
    Mt. Silver - 2F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.48 Cave
    RarePost
    Mt. Silver - 2F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.48 Cave
    RarePost
    Mt. Silver - 3F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.48 Cave
    RarePost
    Mt. Silver - 3F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.48 Cave
    RarePost
    Mt. Silver - Upper mountainside
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.48 Cave
    RarePost
    Mt. Silver - Upper mountainside
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.48 Cave
    RarePost
    or evolve from Zubat (Step 1)

Golbat Guide

  • In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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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