In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Golbat fills the support role. It's leaning toward the physical side (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

Utility

Support

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 FocusPopular

Prevents flinching.

InfiltratorHAPopular

Bypasses light screen, reflect, and safeguard.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+2

Speed training target

Pokedex Entries

It attacks in a stealthy manner, without warning. Its sharp fangs are used to bite and to suck 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 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.

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

Type ChartExcellent

4Weak

5Resist

1Immune

Score+3

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Electric Ice Psychic Rock

½xResist

Poison Fairy

¼xResist

Grass Fighting Bug

0xImmune

Ground

STAB (4)

Grass Fairy Fighting Bug

How to Beat Golbat in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee (Best Counters)

Rhydon GroundRock	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 48 Rock ThrowLv. 19 Damage vs Golbat Rock Slide 2x 97-114%KO Rock Throw 2x 64-76% View Rhydon builds →
Graveler RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 23 Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Golbat Rock Slide 2x 75-88% Rock Throw 2x 51-60% View Graveler builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 30 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Damage vs Golbat Rock Slide 2x 42-50% Rock Throw 2x 29-34% View Onix builds →
Pikachu Electric	C
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves ThunderLv. 30 ThunderboltLv. 21 Thunder ShockLv. 1 Damage vs Golbat Thunder 2x 63-74% Thunderbolt 2x 53-62% Thunder Shock 2x 23-28% View Pikachu builds →
Hypno Psychic	C
Available Moves Moves Dream EaterLv. 55 PsychicLv. 36 PsybeamLv. 22 ConfusionLv. 9 Damage vs Golbat Dream Eater 2x 76-90% Psychic 2x 68-80% Psybeam 2x 49-58% Confusion 2x 39-46% View Hypno builds →

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee 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 small 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

2 Forms

#041Zubat

Level 22

#042Golbat

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Zubat

PoisonFlying

Golbat

PoisonFlying

75+35

ATK

80+35

DEF

70+35

SP.ATK

65+35

SP.DEF

75+35

SPE

90+35

BST

245D-Tier

455C-Tier+210

ROLE

Balanced

TYPE

Utility

Physical

Breeding is not available in this game

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Golbat Best Moveset

max HP and Defense EVs and Impish nature turn Golbat into a wall that doesn't fold easily. Eviolite brings a bulk boost that only works before full evolution for the long game, and Roost handles sustain. Infiltrator fills in the gaps.

Best Build

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.

Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.

Moves

Golbat develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Fly and Hyper Beam show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Absorb

—4010025Grass

Lv 1

Bite

D6010025Dark

Lv 1

Crunch

C8010015Dark

Lv 1

Quick Attack+1

D4010030Normal

Lv 1

Supersonic

——5520Normal

Lv 1

Whirlwind-6

C——20Normal

Lv 1

Wing Attack

C6010035Flying

Lv 4

Wing Attack

C6010035Flying

Lv 8

Bite

D6010025Dark

Lv 12

Swift

D60—20Normal

Lv 17

Confuse Ray

D—10010Ghost

Lv 20

Haze

A——30Ice

Lv 31

Leech Life

B8010010Bug

Lv 40

Toxic

S—9010Poison

Lv 51

Air Slash

C759515Flying

TM Moves

TM12

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM14

Fly

C909515Flying

TM01

Headbutt

D7010015Normal

TM48

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM53

Mega Drain

B7510015Grass

TM07

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM05

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM50

Roost

S——10Flying

TM43

Shadow Ball

D8010015Ghost

TM52

Sludge Bomb

C9010010Poison

TM08

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM02

Taunt

B—10020Dark

TM27

Toxic

S—9010Poison

TM18

U-turn

D7010020Bug

Egg Moves

Golbat doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Golbat can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Golbat in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee

26 encounter spots for Golbat at decent spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.

Where To Catch Golbat in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee

To get Golbat, start by catching Zubat through walking encounters at Lv. 5-56. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.

Step 1Catch Zubat
Mt. Moon - 1F
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.5-10 Cave
40%Early
Mt. Moon - 1F
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.5-10 Cave
40%Early
Mt. Moon - B1F
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.5-10 Cave
40%Early
Mt. Moon - B1F
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.5-10 Cave
40%Early
Diglett's Cave
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.13-18 Cave
10%Early
Diglett's Cave
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.13-18 Cave
10%Early
Rock Tunnel - B1F
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.18-23 Cave
20%Mid
Rock Tunnel - B1F
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.18-23 Cave
20%Mid
Rock Tunnel - 1F
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.18-23 Cave
10%Mid
Rock Tunnel - 1F
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.18-23 Cave
10%Mid
Pokémon Tower - 1F
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.27-32 Building
5%Mid
Pokémon Tower - 1F
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.27-32 Building
5%Mid
Pokémon Tower - 2F
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.27-32 Building
5%Mid
Pokémon Tower - 2F
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.27-32 Building
5%Mid
Pokémon Tower - 3F
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.27-32 Building
5%Mid
Pokémon Tower - 3F
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.27-32 Building
5%Mid
Pokémon Tower - 4F
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.27-32 Building
5%Mid
Pokémon Tower - 4F
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.27-32 Building
5%Mid
Seafoam Islands - Area 1
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.39-44 Water
16%Late
Seafoam Islands - Area 1
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.39-44 Water
16%Late
Seafoam Islands - Area 2
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.39-44 Water
16%Late
Seafoam Islands - Area 2
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.39-44 Water
16%Late
Seafoam Islands - Area 3
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.39-44 Water
16%Late
Seafoam Islands - Area 3
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.39-44 Water
16%Late
Victory Road - 1F-3F
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.41-46 Cave
10%Late
Victory Road - 1F-3F
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.41-46 Cave
10%Late
Cerulean Cave - 1F
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.51-56 Cave
10%Post
Cerulean Cave - 1F
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.51-56 Cave
10%Post
Cerulean Cave - B1F
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.51-56 Cave
10%Post
Cerulean Cave - B1F
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.51-56 Cave
10%Post
Cerulean Cave - 2F
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.51-56 Cave
5%Post
Cerulean Cave - 2F
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.51-56 Cave
5%Post
Train until Level 22
Step 2Golbat ✓
Rock Tunnel - 1F
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.18-23 Cave
20%Mid
Rock Tunnel - 1F
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.18-23 Cave
20%Mid
Rock Tunnel - B1F
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.18-23 Cave
10%Mid
Rock Tunnel - B1F
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.18-23 Cave
10%Mid
Pokémon Tower - 1F
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.27-32 Building
5%Mid
Pokémon Tower - 1F
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.27-32 Building
5%Mid
Pokémon Tower - 2F
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.27-32 Building
5%Mid
Pokémon Tower - 2F
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.27-32 Building
5%Mid
Pokémon Tower - 3F
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.27-32 Building
5%Mid
Pokémon Tower - 3F
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.27-32 Building
5%Mid
Pokémon Tower - 4F
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.27-32 Building
5%Mid
Pokémon Tower - 4F
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.27-32 Building
5%Mid
Seafoam Islands - Area 1
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.39-44 Water
20%Late
Seafoam Islands - Area 1
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.39-44 Water
20%Late
Seafoam Islands - Area 2
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.39-44 Water
20%Late
Seafoam Islands - Area 2
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.39-44 Water
20%Late
Seafoam Islands - Area 3
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.39-44 Water
20%Late
Seafoam Islands - Area 3
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.39-44 Water
20%Late
Victory Road - 1F-3F
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.41-46 Cave
15%Late
Victory Road - 1F-3F
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.41-46 Cave
15%Late
Cerulean Cave - 2F
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.51-56 Cave
20%Post
Cerulean Cave - 2F
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.51-56 Cave
20%Post
Cerulean Cave - 1F
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.51-56 Cave
15%Post
Cerulean Cave - 1F
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.51-56 Cave
15%Post
Cerulean Cave - B1F
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.51-56 Cave
15%Post
Cerulean Cave - B1F
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.51-56 Cave
15%Post
or evolve from Zubat (Step 1)

Golbat Guide

In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Golbat fills the support role. It's leaning toward the physical side (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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Tapu Koko ElectricFairy	A
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves ThunderboltSTAB Hidden Power Ice Volt Switch Dazzling Gleam Damage vs Golbat Thunderbolt 2x 86-101%KO Volt Switch 2x 67-79% Dazzling Gleam 19-22% View Tapu Koko builds →
Mamoswine IceGround	A
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves EarthquakeSTAB Icicle Crash Ice Shard Knock Off Damage vs Golbat Ice Shard 2x 33-39% Knock Off 17-20% View Mamoswine builds →
Tapu Lele PsychicFairy	A
Recommended Build AbilityPsychic Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves MoonblastSTAB PsyshockSTAB Hidden Power Fire PsychicSTAB Damage vs Golbat Moonblast 28-33% Psyshock 2x 95-111%KO Psychic 2x 106-125%KO View Tapu Lele builds →
Terrakion RockFighting	B
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves Close Combat Stone Edge Earthquake Swords Dance Damage vs Golbat Close Combat 12-15% Stone Edge 2x 84-99% View Terrakion builds →
Rotom ElectricGhost	C
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemColbur Berry NatureTimid Moves Volt Switch Will O Wisp HexSTAB DefogUtility Damage vs Golbat Volt Switch 2x 36-42% Hex 16-20% View Rotom builds →