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.
Its sharp fangs puncture the toughest of hides and have small holes for greedily sucking 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.
| 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 2x45-55% Confusion 2x50-59% Rock Throw 2x38-45% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Solrock builds →Rock Tomb 2x65-77% Confusion 2x38-45% Rock Throw 2x53-64% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 2x38-45% Rock Throw 2x33-41% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Omanyte builds →Rock Tomb 2x38-45% Rollout 2x23-27% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Bronzong builds →Extrasensory 2x64-76% Rock Slide 2x47-55% Rock Tomb 2x39-46% Confusion 2x42-51% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Slide 2x80-94% Thunder Fang 2x47-55% Ice Fang 2x47-55% Ancient Power 2x42-51% | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Lunatone builds →Rock Slide 2x52-61% Rock Tomb 2x42-51% Confusion 2x48-58% Rock Throw 2x36-43% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Solrock builds →Rock Slide 2x73-87% Rock Tomb 2x61-72% Confusion 2x34-40% Rock Throw 2x52-61% | ||
Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodOld Chateau Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Rotom builds →Thunderbolt 2x82-98% Shock Wave 2x58-69% Thunder Shock 2x40-47% | ||
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% | ||
Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodOld Chateau Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Rotom builds →Thunder 2x105-124%KO Thunderbolt 2x86-102%KO Shock Wave 2x60-70% Thunder Shock 2x40-48% | ||
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 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% | ||
Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodOld Chateau Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Rotom builds →Thunder 2x105-124%KO Dream Eater 2x63-74% Thunderbolt 2x86-102%KO Shock Wave 2x60-70% | ||
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 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% | ||
Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodOld Chateau Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Rotom builds →Thunder 2x100-118%KO Dream Eater 2x61-72% Thunderbolt 2x83-98% Shock Wave 2x55-66% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x100-118%KO Thunderbolt 2x83-98% Discharge 2x75-88% Spark 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% | ||
Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodOld Chateau Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Rotom builds →Thunder 2x97-115%KO Dream Eater 2x59-70% Thunderbolt 2x80-94% Shock Wave 2x53-63% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x97-115%KO Thunderbolt 2x80-94% Discharge 2x71-84% Spark 2x31-38% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Bronzong builds →Future Sight 2x97-114%KO Dream Eater 2x79-94% Psychic 2x73-86% Extrasensory 2x64-76% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Slide 2x79-94% Thunder Fang 2x46-55% Ice Fang 2x46-55% Ancient Power 2x41-48% | ||
Magneton ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Magneton builds →Thunder 2x124-146%KO Thunderbolt 2x102-120%KO Discharge 2x90-106%KO Spark 2x45-54% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Solrock builds →Dream Eater 2x61-72% Psychic 2x56-66% Rock Slide 2x75-88% Rock Tomb 2x59-70% | ||
Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodOld Chateau Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Rotom builds →Thunder 2x102-120%KO Dream Eater 2x62-73% Thunderbolt 2x83-98% Discharge 2x75-88% | ||
In Platinum, 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% | ||
Platinum 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.
Platinum 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 Platinum
Golbat is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 58 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 Platinum
Zubat is your first catch on the way to Golbat. You'll find walking and surfing encounters from Lv. 3-53 across 91 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ZubatRavaged PathGrass Lv.3-6 RouteCommonEarlyOreburgh Gate - 1FGrass Lv.5-8CommonEarlyOreburgh Gate - B1FGrass Lv.5-9CommonEarlyOreburgh Mine - 1FGrass Lv.5-7 CaveCommonEarlyOreburgh Mine - B1FGrass Lv.6-8 CaveCommonEarlyRoute 203Grass Lv.4 RouteUncommonEarlyNightRoute 207Grass Lv.5 RouteUncommonEarlyNightRoute 204 - NorthGrass Lv.8 RouteUncommonEarlyNightRoute 204 - SouthGrass Lv.8 RouteUncommonEarlyNightMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceGrass Lv.14-15 CaveUncommonEarlyNightRoute 211 - WestGrass Lv.14 RouteUncommonEarlyNightMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceGrass Lv.15 CaveRareEarlyMorning/dayRavaged PathSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Route60%MidLost Tower - 1FGrass Lv.17-19 BuildingCommonMidLost Tower - 2FGrass Lv.17-19 BuildingCommonMidLost Tower - 3FGrass Lv.18-20 BuildingCommonMidLost Tower - 4FGrass Lv.18-20 BuildingCommonMidLost Tower - 5FGrass Lv.19-21 BuildingCommonMidMt. Coronet - 4FSurfing on water Lv.20-30 CaveCommonMidMt. Coronet - B1FSurfing on water Lv.20-30 CaveCommonMidMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceSurfing on water Lv.20-30 CaveCommonMidOreburgh Gate - B1FSurfing on water Lv.20-30CommonMidRoute 206Grass Lv.17 RouteUncommonMidNightWayward Cave - 1FGrass Lv.17-19 CaveUncommonMidMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceGrass Lv.19-20 CaveUncommonMidNightRoute 208Grass Lv.19 RouteUncommonMidNightRoute 209Grass Lv.19 RouteUncommonMidNightWayward Cave - B1FGrass Lv.19 CaveUncommonMidRoute 214Grass Lv.22 RouteUncommonMidNightRoute 211 - EastGrass Lv.28 RouteUncommonMidNightIron Island - 1FGrass Lv.30 WaterUncommonMidMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceGrass Lv.19 CaveRareMidMorning/dayRoute 216Grass Lv.32 RouteUncommonLateNight
Step 2Golbat ✓Oreburgh Gate - B1FGrass Lv.10RareEarlyTurnback Cave - Section 1Grass Lv.17-18 CaveCommonMidMt. Coronet - 4FSurfing on water Lv.20-40 CaveUncommonMidMt. Coronet - B1FSurfing on water Lv.20-40 CaveUncommonMidMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceSurfing on water Lv.20-40 CaveUncommonMidIron Island - B1F Left CaveGrass Lv.30-32 WaterUncommonMidIron Island - B1F Right CaveGrass Lv.30-32 WaterUncommonMidVictory Road - B1FSurfing on water Lv.30-50 CaveUncommonMidOreburgh Gate - B1FSurfing on water Lv.20-40RareMidRavaged PathSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route5%MidTurnback Cave - Section 2Grass Lv.37-38 CaveCommonLateTurnback Cave - Section 3Grass Lv.45-47 CaveCommonLateIron Island - B2F Left CaveGrass Lv.31-33 WaterUncommonLateIron Island - B2F Right CaveGrass Lv.31-33 WaterUncommonLateIron Island - B3FGrass Lv.31-33 WaterUncommonLateIron Island - 1FGrass Lv.32 WaterUncommonLateMt. Coronet - B1FGrass Lv.33-34 CaveUncommonLateNightMt. Coronet - Route 216 EntranceGrass Lv.33-34 CaveUncommonLateNightMt. Coronet - 2FGrass Lv.37-38 CaveUncommonLateNightMt. Coronet - 3FGrass Lv.37-38 CaveUncommonLateNightMt. Coronet - 4FGrass Lv.37-38 CaveUncommonLateNightMt. Coronet - 5FGrass Lv.37-38 CaveUncommonLateNightMt. Coronet - 6FGrass Lv.37-38 CaveUncommonLateNightMt. Coronet - 7FGrass Lv.37-38 CaveUncommonLateNightMt. Coronet - Top CaveGrass Lv.37-38 CaveUncommonLateNightMt. Coronet - SummitGrass Lv.38 CaveUncommonLateNightSendoff SpringGrass Lv.38UncommonLateNightVictory Road - 2FGrass Lv.41-44 CaveUncommonLateNightVictory Road - B1FGrass Lv.41-44 CaveUncommonLateNightVictory Road - 1FGrass Lv.42-43 CaveUncommonLateNightMt. Coronet - B1FGrass Lv.34 CaveRareLateMorning/dayMt. Coronet - Route 216 EntranceGrass Lv.34 CaveRareLateMorning/dayMt. Coronet - 2FGrass Lv.38 CaveRareLateMorning/dayMt. Coronet - 3FGrass Lv.38 CaveRareLateMorning/dayMt. Coronet - 4FGrass Lv.38 CaveRareLateMorning/dayMt. Coronet - 5FGrass Lv.38 CaveRareLateMorning/dayMt. Coronet - 6FGrass Lv.38 CaveRareLateMorning/dayMt. Coronet - 7FGrass Lv.38 CaveRareLateMorning/dayMt. Coronet - Top CaveGrass Lv.38 CaveRareLateMorning/dayVictory Road - 1FGrass Lv.43 CaveRareLateMorning/dayVictory Road - 2FGrass Lv.44 CaveRareLateMorning/dayVictory Road - B1FGrass Lv.44 CaveRareLateMorning/daySnowpoint Temple - 1FGrass Lv.47-50 IceCommonPostSnowpoint Temple - B1FGrass Lv.47-50 IceCommonPostSnowpoint Temple - B2FGrass Lv.47-50 IceCommonPostSnowpoint Temple - B3FGrass Lv.47-50 IceCommonPostSnowpoint Temple - B4FGrass Lv.47-50 IceCommonPostSnowpoint Temple - B5FGrass Lv.47-50 IceCommonPostVictory Road - Nat Dex Area B1FGrass Lv.47-50 CaveUncommonPostNightVictory Road - Nat Dex AreaGrass Lv.49-50 CaveUncommonPostNightVictory Road - Nat Dex Exit AreaGrass Lv.49-50 CaveUncommonPostNightRoute 227Grass Lv.51 RouteUncommonPostNightStark Mountain - OutsideGrass Lv.51 VolcanoUncommonPostNightStark Mountain - EntranceGrass Lv.52 VolcanoUncommonPostStark Mountain - InteriorGrass Lv.53 VolcanoUncommonPostVictory Road - Nat Dex AreaGrass Lv.50 CaveRarePostMorning/dayVictory Road - Nat Dex Area B1FGrass Lv.50 CaveRarePostMorning/dayVictory Road - Nat Dex Exit AreaGrass Lv.50 CaveRarePostMorning/dayor evolve from Zubat (Step 1)
Golbat Guide
In Platinum, 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 Platinum, 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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- 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