Is Zubat Good in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Playthrough?
Sinnoh cave staple. Friendship evolution into Crobat makes the grind worth it, and the permanent Exp. Share plus affection bonuses make friendship easier to build in BDSP than in any previous game.
Zubat trades roughly evenly with Roark's team.
Zubat resists most of Gardenia's coverage and hits back hard.
Golbat resists most of Maylene's coverage and hits back hard.
Golbat has the type edge here and should clean up Crasher Wake's team.
Golbat has the type edge here and should clean up Fantina's team.
Byron's team hits Crobat's weaknesses hard.
Crobat resists most of Candice's coverage and hits back hard.
Crobat trades roughly evenly with Volkner's team.
Crobat resists most of Aaron's coverage and hits back hard.
Crobat trades roughly evenly with Bertha's team.
Crobat has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.
Crobat has the type edge here and should clean up Lucian's team.
Crobat has the type edge here and should clean up Cynthia's team.
Catch Zubat on Route 204 (walking, Lv 6, uncommon).
Your Zubat should hit Level 22 before you reach Maylene, at typical leveling pace.
Friendship is usually high enough before you reach Byron.
How to Get Zubat in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Easy grab on Zubat with high spawn rates across 88 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 Zubat in BDSP
The path to Zubat starts with Zubat at Lv. 4-66 via walking and surfing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Zubat ✓Ravaged PathLv.4-6GrassRate 78%Oreburgh Gate - B1FLv.8-10GrassRate 60%Wayward Cave - 1FLv.14-16CaveRate 45%Wayward Cave - B1FLv.15-17CaveRate 35%Oreburgh Gate - 1FLv.6GrassRate 20%Oreburgh Mine - 1FLv.7CaveRate 20%Oreburgh Mine - B1FLv.8CaveRate 20%Mt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceLv.12-13CaveRate 20%Mt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceLv.14-15CaveRate 20%Route 204 - SouthLv.4GrassRate 10%NightRoute 203Lv.5GrassRate 10%NightRoute 204 - NorthLv.6GrassRate 10%NightRoute 207Lv.6GrassRate 10%NightRoute 211 - WestLv.12GrassRate 10%NightMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceLv.13CaveRate 10%MorningMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceLv.15CaveRate 10%MorningRoute 206Lv.15GrassRate 10%NightMt. Coronet - 4FLv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 90%Mt. Coronet - B1FLv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 90%Mt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceLv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 90%Oreburgh Gate - B1FLv.20-30Surfing on waterRate 60%Ravaged PathLv.20-30Surfing on waterRate 60%Lost Tower - 1FLv.16-18FloorRate 50%Morning/dayLost Tower - 2FLv.17-19FloorRate 50%Morning/dayLost Tower - 3FLv.18-20FloorRate 49%Morning/dayLost Tower - 4FLv.19-21FloorRate 45%Morning/dayLost Tower - 1FLv.16-18FloorRate 40%NightLost Tower - 2FLv.17-19FloorRate 40%NightLost Tower - 5FLv.20-21FloorRate 40%Morning/dayLost Tower - 3FLv.18-20FloorRate 39%NightLost Tower - 4FLv.19-21FloorRate 35%NightLost Tower - 5FLv.20-21FloorRate 30%NightRoute 208Lv.16GrassRate 20%NightBogsunk CavernLv.16-20GrassGrassland CaveLv.16-20CaveRoute 209Lv.16GrassRate 10%NightSpacious CaveLv.16-20CaveSunlit CavernLv.16-20CaveSwampy CaveLv.16-20GrassRoute 211 - EastLv.26GrassRate 10%NightIron Island - 1FLv.30GrassRate 10%Route 216Lv.33GrassRate 10%NightAcuity LakefrontLv.35GrassRate 10%NightRoute 217Lv.35GrassRate 10%Night
Step 2Catch or Evolve into GolbatIron Island - B1F Left CaveLv.30-31GrassRate 20%Iron Island - B1F Right CaveLv.30-31GrassRate 20%Iron Island - B2F Right CaveLv.30-31GrassRate 20%Mt. Coronet - 4FLv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 10%Mt. Coronet - B1FLv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 10%Mt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceLv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 10%Lost Tower - 5FLv.21-23FloorRate 10%Bogsunk CavernLv.25-29GrassRequires StrengthGrassland CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires StrengthSpacious CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires StrengthSunlit CavernLv.25-29CaveRequires StrengthSwampy CaveLv.25-29GrassRequires StrengthLost Tower - 4FLv.20-21FloorRate 5%Oreburgh Gate - B1FLv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 5%Ravaged PathLv.20-40Surfing on waterRate 5%Lost Tower - 3FLv.19FloorRate 1%Victory Road - B1FLv.35-50Surfing on waterRate 100%Victory Road - Nat Dex Area B1FLv.40-55Surfing on waterRate 90%Turnback Cave - Section 1Lv.45-46CaveRate 30%Iron Island - B2F Left CaveLv.31-32GrassRate 20%Iron Island - B3FLv.31-32GrassRate 20%Mt. Coronet - B1FLv.31-32CaveRate 20%Mt. Coronet - Route 216 EntranceLv.31-32CaveRate 20%Victory Road - 1FLv.44-46CaveRate 20%Victory Road - B1FLv.44-46CaveRate 20%Victory Road - 2FLv.45-47CaveRate 20%Iron Island - 1FLv.31GrassRate 10%Mt. Coronet - 2FLv.37CaveRate 10%Mt. Coronet - 3FLv.37CaveRate 10%Mt. Coronet - 4FLv.39CaveRate 10%Mt. Coronet - 5FLv.39CaveRate 10%Mt. Coronet - SummitLv.39CaveRate 10%NightMt. Coronet - Top CaveLv.39CaveRate 10%Mt. Coronet - 6FLv.41CaveRate 10%Mt. Coronet - 7FLv.41CaveRate 10%Snowpoint Temple - 1FLv.50-52CaveRate 35%Snowpoint Temple - B1FLv.52-54CaveRate 35%Snowpoint Temple - B2FLv.52-54CaveRate 35%Snowpoint Temple - B3FLv.52-54CaveRate 35%Snowpoint Temple - B4FLv.54-56CaveRate 35%Snowpoint Temple - B5FLv.54-56CaveRate 35%Turnback Cave - Section 2Lv.55-56CaveRate 30%Turnback Cave - Section 3Lv.65-66CaveRate 30%Victory Road - Nat Dex AreaLv.50-52CaveRate 20%Victory Road - Nat Dex Area B1FLv.50-52CaveRate 20%Route 227Lv.54GrassRate 10%NightStark Mountain - EntranceLv.54CaveRate 10%Stark Mountain - OutsideLv.54CaveRate 10%NightStark Mountain - InteriorLv.56CaveRate 10%or evolve from Zubat (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into Crobat
Zubat Weakness
Electric, Ice, Psychic, and Rock moves hit Zubat for super-effective damage. The upside? Ground-type moves can't touch it at all. The Poison/Flying typing picks up 5 resistances to work with.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Psychic, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
What is Zubat Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Zubat
 Abra Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Abra builds →Dream Eater 2x182-215%KO Shock Wave 2x72-87% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
 Shinx Electric | C | |
 Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Kadabra builds →Dream Eater 2x226-267%KO Shock Wave 2x93-110%KO | ||
 Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Mr. Mime builds →Dream Eater 2x195-230%KO Thunderbolt 2x118-140%KO | ||
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Probopass builds →Power Gem 2x125-148%KO Thunderbolt 2x95-112%KO | ||
 Hypno Psychic | C | |
 Manectric Electric | C | |
Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Kadabra builds →Dream Eater 2x226-267%KO Shock Wave 2x93-110%KO | ||
Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Mr. Mime builds →Dream Eater 2x195-230%KO Thunderbolt 2x118-140%KO | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Probopass builds →Power Gem 2x125-148%KO Thunderbolt 2x95-112%KO | ||
 Girafarig NormalPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Girafarig builds →Dream Eater 2x181-214%KO Thunderbolt 2x108-129%KO | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Kadabra builds →Dream Eater 2x227-268%KO Shock Wave 2x92-108%KO | ||
Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Mr. Mime builds →Dream Eater 2x198-233%KO Thunderbolt 2x118-139%KO | ||
 Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Bronzong builds →Dream Eater 2x165-194%KO Rock Slide 2x95-113%KO Charge Beam 2x55-66% | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Probopass builds →Power Gem 2x126-148%KO Thunderbolt 2x93-111%KO | ||
 Grumpig Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Grumpig builds →Dream Eater 2x180-212%KO Power Gem 2x95-113%KO Shock Wave 2x72-85% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Kadabra builds →Dream Eater 2x218-258%KO Shock Wave 2x88-104%KO | ||
Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Mr. Mime builds →Dream Eater 2x190-225%KO Thunderbolt 2x114-135%KO | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Bronzong builds →Dream Eater 2x158-186%KO Rock Slide 2x93-111%KO Charge Beam 2x53-63% | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Probopass builds →Power Gem 2x122-143%KO Thunderbolt 2x90-107%KO | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Kadabra builds →Dream Eater 2x220-260%KO Shock Wave 2x88-104%KO | ||
 Chimecho Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Chimecho builds →Dream Eater 2x182-214%KO Shock Wave 2x74-88% | ||
Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Mr. Mime builds →Dream Eater 2x192-227%KO Thunderbolt 2x114-135%KO | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Bronzong builds →Dream Eater 2x158-187%KO Rock Slide 2x93-110%KO Charge Beam 2x53-63% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Kadabra builds →Dream Eater 2x220-260%KO Shock Wave 2x88-104%KO | ||
 Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Jynx builds →Dream Eater 2x213-251%KO Ice Beam 2x192-227%KO | ||
Chimecho Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Chimecho builds →Dream Eater 2x182-214%KO Shock Wave 2x74-88% | ||
Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Mr. Mime builds →Dream Eater 2x192-227%KO Thunderbolt 2x114-135%KO | ||
Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x272-320%KO Shock Wave 2x91-107%KO | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
 Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 2x268-316%KO Avalanche 2x108-128%KO Thunderbolt 2x64-75% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
 Xatu Psychic | C | |
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Weavile can KO Zubat with Ice Shard (98-115%). Raikou threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (194-228%).
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Weavile builds →Knock Off79-93% Ice Shard 2x98-115%KO | ||
 Raikou Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Raikou builds →Thunderbolt 2x194-228%KO Scald57-68% Aura Sphere14-17% | ||
Zubat Evolutions
Zubat kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Golbat all the way to Crobat. For breeding, quick to hatch with a decent partner pool via one egg group. The evolved forms gain up to 290 total stats over Zubat. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
BDSP Zubat Best Moveset
Screen-piercing through hidden AbilityInfiltrator bypasses Reflect, Light Screen, and Substitute. But 45 Attack at 55 Speed on a Poison/Flying pre-evo can't apply that ability. The moveset is non-functional. Two evolutions from Crobat where 130 Speed gives the screen bypass real reach.
Best Build
Zubat best EVs are HP and Speed
Wall Moveset
- Whirlwind
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Haze
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Don't skip the egg moves. Zubat picks up Brave Bird and Curse only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Brave Bird and Fly while coverage across 7 types adds range.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
Even though it has no eyes, it can sense obstacles using ultrasonic waves it emits from its mouth.
Disliking sunlight, it sleeps deep in forests and caves until sundown.
Zubat Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, For a casual playthrough, Zubat works as a placeholder. Poison/Flying coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Golbat. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Present since Red & Blue, Zubat appears in 21 games spanning 10 generations. Gen 1 originals like Zubat have the longest track record of availability in the series.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves