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 thick fangs are hollow like straws, making them unexpectedly fragile. These fangs are specialized for sucking blood.
Sometimes they drink so much blood, they can’t fly anymore. Then they fall to the ground and become food for other Pokémon.
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Psychic, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Magnezone builds →Zap Cannon 2x144-170%KO Discharge 2x97-114%KO Spark 2x51-60% Charge Beam 2x61-72% | ||
 Nihilego RockPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Nihilego builds →Head Smash 2x93-110%KO Power Gem 2x95-112%KO Charge Beam 2x41-48% | ||
 Carbink RockFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Carbink builds →Stone Edge 2x61-72% Power Gem 2x45-54% Rock Slide 2x45-54% Ancient Power 2x35-42% | ||
 Lycanroc Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Lycanroc builds →Stone Edge 2x115-136%KO Rock Slide 2x87-102%KO Rock Tomb 2x69-82% Rock Throw 2x59-70% | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Sudowoodo builds →Head Smash 2x153-180%KO Stone Edge 2x102-120%KO Rock Slide 2x78-92% Rock Tomb 2x63-74% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Tapu Koko can KO Golbat with Thunderbolt (86-101%). Tapu Lele's Psychic also KOs at 106-125%.
 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt 2x86-101%KO Volt Switch 2x67-79% Dazzling Gleam19-22% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Mamoswine builds →Ice Shard 2x33-39% Knock Off17-20% | ||
 Tapu Lele PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPsychic Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Tapu Lele builds →Moonblast28-33% Psyshock 2x95-111%KO Psychic 2x106-125%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Terrakion builds →Close Combat12-15% Stone Edge 2x84-99% | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemColbur Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x36-42% Hex16-20% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 plenty of partners 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 58 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Brave Bird, Curse, Defog and 11 more.
Sun & Moon 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
Golbat best EVs are Defense and HP
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Toxic
- Defog
- Haze
Recommended Teammates
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 Sun & Moon
Golbat appears at high spawn rates across 12 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 Sun & Moon
Zubat is your first catch on the way to Golbat. You'll find walking, gift, and more encounters from Lv. 7-57 across 34 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ZubatSeaward CaveSunSurfing on water Lv.15-18 Cave80%EarlySeaward CaveMoonSurfing on water Lv.15-18 Cave80%EarlyVerdant Cavern - Trial SiteSunGrass Lv.8-11 Cave70%EarlyVerdant Cavern - Trial SiteMoonGrass Lv.8-11 Cave70%EarlySeaward CaveSunGrass Lv.9-12 Cave70%EarlySeaward CaveMoonGrass Lv.9-12 Cave70%EarlyTen Carat Hill - InsideSunGrass Lv.10-1330%EarlyTen Carat Hill - InsideMoonGrass Lv.10-1330%EarlyHau'oli CemeteryMoonGrass Lv.7-1020%EarlyHau'oli CemeterySunGrass Lv.7-1020%EarlyLush Jungle - East CaveSunGrass Lv.18-21 Forest70%MidLush Jungle - East CaveMoonGrass Lv.18-21 Forest70%MidDiglett's TunnelSunGrass Lv.19-22 Cave70%MidDiglett's TunnelMoonGrass Lv.19-22 Cave70%MidMemorial HillSunGrass Lv.20-2320%MidMemorial HillMoonGrass Lv.20-2320%MidPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedSunGift from NPC Lv.21-276%MidPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedMoonGift from NPC Lv.21-276%MidPoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedSunGift from NPC Lv.37-435%LatePoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedMoonGift from NPC Lv.37-435%LatePoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedSunGift from NPC Lv.49-554%PostPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedMoonGift from NPC Lv.49-554%Post
Step 2Golbat ✓Thrifty Megamart - Abandoned SiteSunGrass Lv.29-3240%MidThrifty Megamart - Abandoned SiteMoonGrass Lv.29-3240%MidVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)SunSurfing on water Lv.41-4480%LateVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)MoonSurfing on water Lv.41-4480%LateVast Poni Canyon - InsideSunGrass Lv.41-4430%LateVast Poni Canyon - InsideMoonGrass Lv.41-4430%LateVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)SunGrass Lv.41-4430%LateVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)MoonGrass Lv.41-4430%LateMount Lanakila - CaveMoonGrass Lv.42-45 Cave30%LateMount Lanakila - CaveSunGrass Lv.42-45 Cave30%LateResolution CaveMoonGrass Lv.54-57 Cave70%PostResolution CaveSunGrass Lv.54-57 Cave70%Postor evolve from Zubat (Step 1)
Golbat Guide
In Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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