In Ruby & Sapphire, 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 Ruby & Sapphire, 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 Ruby & Sapphire, 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 Ruby & Sapphire, 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

GOLBAT loves to drink the blood of living things. It is particularly active in the pitch black of night. This POKéMON flits around in the night skies, seeking fresh 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 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 Ruby & Sapphire (Best Counters)

Magneton ElectricSteel	A
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 SparkLv. 26 Shock WaveTM34 Damage vs Golbat Thunder 2x 123-145%KO Thunderbolt 2x 102-120%KO Spark 2x 74-88% Shock Wave 2x 68-81% View Magneton builds →
Geodude RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 11 RolloutLv. 26 Rock BlastLv. 31 Damage vs Golbat Rock Tomb 2x 52-62% Rock Throw 2x 45-53% Rollout 2x 27-32% Rock Blast 2x 23-28% View Geodude builds →
Aron SteelRock	D
Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Shock WaveTM34 Damage vs Golbat Rock Tomb 2x 47-55% Shock Wave 2x 21-25% View Aron builds →
Lileep RockGrass	D
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Move Moves Ancient PowerLv. 43 Damage vs Golbat Ancient Power 2x 33-39% View Lileep builds →
Anorith RockBug	D
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 37 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Golbat Ancient Power 2x 61-72% Rock Tomb 2x 61-72% View Anorith builds →

Ruby & Sapphire 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)

Ruby & Sapphire 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

Golbat can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Golbat in Ruby & Sapphire

Easy grab on Golbat with high spawn rates across 54 locations in early-game routes. Two different catch methods are in play here. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.

Where To Catch Golbat in Ruby & Sapphire

The path to Golbat starts with Zubat at Lv. 5-56 via walking and surfing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.

Step 1Catch Zubat
Meteor Falls - 1F Room 1
RubyGrass Lv.14-20 Water
80%Early
Meteor Falls - 1F Room 1
SapphireGrass Lv.14-20 Water
80%Early
Seafloor Cavern - Entrance
RubySurfing on water Lv.5-35 Cave
35%Early
Seafloor Cavern - Entrance
SapphireSurfing on water Lv.5-35 Cave
35%Early
Seafloor Cavern - Room 6
RubySurfing on water Lv.5-35 Cave
35%Early
Seafloor Cavern - Room 6
SapphireSurfing on water Lv.5-35 Cave
35%Early
Seafloor Cavern - Room 7
RubySurfing on water Lv.5-35 Cave
35%Early
Seafloor Cavern - Room 7
SapphireSurfing on water Lv.5-35 Cave
35%Early
Shoal Cave - 1F Room 1, High Tide
SapphireSurfing on water Lv.5-35 Cave
30%Early
Shoal Cave - 1F Room 1, High Tide
RubySurfing on water Lv.5-35 Cave
30%Early
Shoal Cave - 1F Room 2, High Tide
RubySurfing on water Lv.5-35 Cave
30%Early
Shoal Cave - 1F Room 2, High Tide
SapphireSurfing on water Lv.5-35 Cave
30%Early
Granite Cave - 1F
RubyGrass Lv.7-8 Cave
30%Early
Granite Cave - 1F
SapphireGrass Lv.7-8 Cave
30%Early
Granite Cave - 1F Room 2
RubyGrass Lv.7-8 Cave
30%Early
Granite Cave - 1F Room 2
SapphireGrass Lv.7-8 Cave
30%Early
Granite Cave - B1F
RubyGrass Lv.9-10 Cave
30%Early
Granite Cave - B1F
SapphireGrass Lv.9-10 Cave
30%Early
Granite Cave - B2F
RubyGrass Lv.10-11 Cave
30%Early
Granite Cave - B2F
SapphireGrass Lv.10-11 Cave
30%Early
Cave of Origin - Entrance
RubyGrass Lv.28-35 Cave
90%Mid
Cave of Origin - Entrance
SapphireGrass Lv.28-35 Cave
90%Mid
Seafloor Cavern - Entrance
RubyGrass Lv.28-35 Cave
90%Mid
Seafloor Cavern - Entrance
SapphireGrass Lv.28-35 Cave
90%Mid
Cave of Origin - Inside
RubyGrass Lv.30-34 Cave
60%Mid
Cave of Origin - Inside
SapphireGrass Lv.30-34 Cave
60%Mid
Shoal Cave - 1F Room 1, High Tide
RubyGrass Lv.26-32 Cave
45%Mid
Shoal Cave - 1F Room 1, High Tide
SapphireGrass Lv.26-32 Cave
45%Mid
Shoal Cave - 1F Room 1, Low Tide
RubyGrass Lv.26-32 Cave
45%Mid
Shoal Cave - 1F Room 1, Low Tide
SapphireGrass Lv.26-32 Cave
45%Mid
Shoal Cave - 1F Room 2, High Tide
RubyGrass Lv.26-32 Cave
45%Mid
Shoal Cave - 1F Room 2, High Tide
SapphireGrass Lv.26-32 Cave
45%Mid
Shoal Cave - 1F Room 2, Low Tide
RubyGrass Lv.26-32 Cave
45%Mid
Shoal Cave - 1F Room 2, Low Tide
SapphireGrass Lv.26-32 Cave
45%Mid
Shoal Cave - B1F, Low Tide
RubyGrass Lv.26-32 Cave
45%Mid
Shoal Cave - B1F, Low Tide
SapphireGrass Lv.26-32 Cave
45%Mid
Shoal Cave - B2F, Low Tide
RubyGrass Lv.26-32 Cave
45%Mid
Shoal Cave - B2F, Low Tide
SapphireGrass Lv.26-32 Cave
45%Mid
Shoal Cave - B3F, Low Tide
RubyGrass Lv.26-30 Cave
40%Mid
Shoal Cave - B3F, Low Tide
SapphireGrass Lv.26-30 Cave
40%Mid
Victory Road - 1F
RubyGrass Lv.36 Cave
10%Late
Victory Road - 1F
SapphireGrass Lv.36 Cave
10%Late
Train until Level 22
Step 2Golbat ✓
Meteor Falls - 1F Room 1
SapphireSurfing on water Lv.5-35 Water
90%Early
Meteor Falls - 1F Room 1
RubySurfing on water Lv.5-35 Water
90%Early
Meteor Falls - 1F Room 2
SapphireSurfing on water Lv.5-35 Water
90%Early
Meteor Falls - 1F Room 2
RubySurfing on water Lv.5-35 Water
90%Early
Meteor Falls - B1F Room 1
SapphireSurfing on water Lv.5-35 Water
90%Early
Meteor Falls - B1F Room 1
RubySurfing on water Lv.5-35 Water
90%Early
Meteor Falls - B1F Room 2
RubySurfing on water Lv.5-35 Water
90%Early
Meteor Falls - B1F Room 2
SapphireSurfing on water Lv.5-35 Water
90%Early
Victory Road - B2F
SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-40 Cave
100%Mid
Victory Road - B2F
RubySurfing on water Lv.25-40 Cave
100%Mid
Seafloor Cavern - Entrance
RubySurfing on water Lv.30-35 Cave
5%Mid
Seafloor Cavern - Entrance
SapphireSurfing on water Lv.30-35 Cave
5%Mid
Seafloor Cavern - Room 6
RubySurfing on water Lv.30-35 Cave
5%Mid
Seafloor Cavern - Room 6
SapphireSurfing on water Lv.30-35 Cave
5%Mid
Seafloor Cavern - Room 7
SapphireSurfing on water Lv.30-35 Cave
5%Mid
Seafloor Cavern - Room 7
RubySurfing on water Lv.30-35 Cave
5%Mid
Shoal Cave - B3F, Low Tide
RubyGrass Lv.30-32 Cave
5%Mid
Shoal Cave - B3F, Low Tide
SapphireGrass Lv.30-32 Cave
5%Mid
Meteor Falls - 1F Room 2
SapphireGrass Lv.33-40 Water
65%Late
Meteor Falls - 1F Room 2
RubyGrass Lv.33-40 Water
65%Late
Meteor Falls - B1F Room 1
SapphireGrass Lv.33-40 Water
65%Late
Meteor Falls - B1F Room 1
RubyGrass Lv.33-40 Water
65%Late
Meteor Falls - B1F Room 2
RubyGrass Lv.33-40 Water
50%Late
Meteor Falls - B1F Room 2
SapphireGrass Lv.33-40 Water
50%Late
Victory Road - B1F
SapphireGrass Lv.38-42 Cave
35%Late
Victory Road - B1F
RubyGrass Lv.38-42 Cave
35%Late
Victory Road - B2F
SapphireGrass Lv.40-44 Cave
35%Late
Victory Road - B2F
RubyGrass Lv.40-44 Cave
35%Late
Victory Road - 1F
SapphireGrass Lv.38-40 Cave
25%Late
Victory Road - 1F
RubyGrass Lv.38-40 Cave
25%Late
Cave of Origin - Inside
RubyGrass Lv.33-36 Cave
10%Late
Cave of Origin - Inside
SapphireGrass Lv.33-36 Cave
10%Late
Cave of Origin - Entrance
RubyGrass Lv.33-36 Cave
10%Late
Cave of Origin - Entrance
SapphireGrass Lv.33-36 Cave
10%Late
Seafloor Cavern - Entrance
RubyGrass Lv.33-36 Cave
10%Late
Seafloor Cavern - Entrance
SapphireGrass Lv.33-36 Cave
10%Late
Shoal Cave - 1F Room 1, High Tide
SapphireGrass Lv.32 Cave
5%Late
Shoal Cave - 1F Room 1, High Tide
RubyGrass Lv.32 Cave
5%Late
Shoal Cave - 1F Room 1, Low Tide
SapphireGrass Lv.32 Cave
5%Late
Shoal Cave - 1F Room 1, Low Tide
RubyGrass Lv.32 Cave
5%Late
Shoal Cave - 1F Room 2, High Tide
SapphireGrass Lv.32 Cave
5%Late
Shoal Cave - 1F Room 2, High Tide
RubyGrass Lv.32 Cave
5%Late
Shoal Cave - 1F Room 2, Low Tide
SapphireGrass Lv.32 Cave
5%Late
Shoal Cave - 1F Room 2, Low Tide
RubyGrass Lv.32 Cave
5%Late
Shoal Cave - B1F, Low Tide
RubyGrass Lv.32 Cave
5%Late
Shoal Cave - B1F, Low Tide
SapphireGrass Lv.32 Cave
5%Late
Shoal Cave - B2F, Low Tide
RubyGrass Lv.32 Cave
5%Late
Shoal Cave - B2F, Low Tide
SapphireGrass Lv.32 Cave
5%Late
Sky Pillar - 1F
RubyGrass Lv.48-50 Building
30%Post
Sky Pillar - 1F
SapphireGrass Lv.48-50 Building
30%Post
Sky Pillar - 3F
RubyGrass Lv.51-53 Building
30%Post
Sky Pillar - 3F
SapphireGrass Lv.51-53 Building
30%Post
Sky Pillar - 5F
RubyGrass Lv.54-56 Building
30%Post
Sky Pillar - 5F
SapphireGrass Lv.54-56 Building
30%Post
or evolve from Zubat (Step 1)

Golbat Guide

In Ruby & Sapphire, 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 Ruby & Sapphire, 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 Ruby & Sapphire, 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 Ruby & Sapphire, 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.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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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 54-65% Rock Throw 2x 47-57% View Geodude builds →
Aron SteelRock	D
TM Move Moves Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Golbat Rock Tomb 2x 51-61% View Aron builds →
Anorith RockBug	D
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift TM Move Moves Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Golbat Rock Tomb 2x 61-73% View Anorith builds →
Plusle Electric	D
Available Move Moves SparkLv. 19 Damage vs Golbat Spark 2x 58-69% View Plusle builds →
Minun Electric	D
Available Move Moves SparkLv. 19 Damage vs Golbat Spark 2x 54-65% View Minun builds →

Regirock Rock	B
Obtain MethodRoute 111 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 Shock WaveTM34 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Golbat Thunderbolt 2x 35-42% Shock Wave 2x 24-29% Rock Tomb 2x 62-73% Rock Throw 2x 53-63% View Regirock 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 →
Aron SteelRock	D
Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Shock WaveTM34 Damage vs Golbat Rock Tomb 2x 47-56% Shock Wave 2x 22-26% View Aron builds →
Anorith RockBug	D
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift TM Move Moves Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Golbat Rock Tomb 2x 58-69% View Anorith builds →
Plusle Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 SparkLv. 19 Shock WaveTM34 Damage vs Golbat Thunderbolt 2x 75-89% Spark 2x 56-66% Shock Wave 2x 53-63% View Plusle builds →

Magneton ElectricSteel	A
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 SparkLv. 26 Shock WaveTM34 Thunder ShockLv. 6 Damage vs Golbat Thunderbolt 2x 99-118%KO Spark 2x 73-87% Shock Wave 2x 68-80% Thunder Shock 2x 46-56% View Magneton builds →
Regirock Rock	B
Obtain MethodRoute 111 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 Shock WaveTM34 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Golbat Thunderbolt 2x 35-41% Shock Wave 2x 24-29% Rock Tomb 2x 63-74% Rock Throw 2x 53-62% View Regirock builds →
Geodude RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 11 RolloutLv. 26 Rock BlastLv. 31 Damage vs Golbat Rock Tomb 2x 53-62% Rock Throw 2x 44-53% Rollout 2x 29-34% Rock Blast 2x 23-28% View Geodude builds →
Aron SteelRock	D
Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Shock WaveTM34 Damage vs Golbat Rock Tomb 2x 46-56% Shock Wave 2x 21-25% 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 →