Utility
Balanced
55Speed · Slow

Stats & Training

You won't find a real weakness in Zubat's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Bat Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 1 Speed EV, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.

Base Stats
Below
HP40
D
Attack45
D
Defense35
F
Sp. Atk30
F
Sp. Def40
D
Speed55
D
Total245
Details
Catch Rate
Guaranteed255 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height0.8 m
Weight7.5 kg
Base XP49
Abilities
Inner Focus
Prevents flinching.
InfiltratorHA
Bypasses light screen, reflect, and safeguard.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+1
Speed training source
Pokedex Entries

Zubat remains quietly unmoving in a dark spot during the bright daylight hours. It does so because prolonged exposure to the sun causes its body to become slightly burned.

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.

Zubat Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
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
½xResist
0xImmune
How to Beat Zubat in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire (Best Counters)
Aron
Aron
SteelRock
C
TM Move
Moves
  • Rock TombTM39
Damage vs Zubat
Rock Tomb 2x
93-112%KO
View Aron builds →

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Evolution

Zubat kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Golbat all the way to Crobat. For breeding, quick to hatch with plenty of partners 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

3 Forms
Zubat
#041Zubat
22
Level 22
Golbat
#042Golbat
High Friendship
Crobat
#169Crobat
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Zubat
PoisonFlying
Golbat
PoisonFlying
Crobat
PoisonFlying
HP
40
75+35
85+10
ATK
45
80+35
90+10
DEF
35
70+35
80+10
SP.ATK
30
65+35
70+5
SP.DEF
40
75+35
80+5
SPE
55
90+35
130+40
BST
245D-Tier
455D-Tier+210
535B-Tier+80
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Pivot
TYPE
Utility
Physical
Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Zubat easily with 51 breeding partners from the Flying egg group. Pass egg moves like Brave Bird, Curse, Defog and 11 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
Flying
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
15 cycles·3,855 steps
Quick~4 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
14moves
Breed With (best first)
togekisstogetichawluchaaltariaswannapelipperswoobatfarfetchdwoobatswabluarcheopsducklett

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Zubat Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 6.

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Moves

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 9 types adds range.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Leech Life
D2010010Bug
Lv 5
Supersonic
5520Normal
Lv 7
Astonish
3010015Ghost
Lv 11
Bite
D6010025Dark
Lv 13
Wing Attack
6010035Flying
Lv 17
Confuse Ray
D10010Ghost
Lv 19
Air Cutter
D609525Flying
Lv 23
Swift
6020Normal
Lv 25
Poison Fang
D5010015Poison
Lv 29
Mean Look
5Normal
Lv 31
Acrobatics
D5510015Flying
Lv 35
Haze
C30Ice
Lv 37
Venoshock
D6510010Poison
Lv 41
Air Slash
D759515Flying
Lv 43
Quick Guard+3
D15Fighting

TM Moves

TM
TM62
Acrobatics
D5510015Flying
TM40
Aerial Ace
D6020Flying
TM45
Attract
D10015Normal
TM100
Confide
20Normal
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
HM02
Fly
D909515Flying
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM66
Payback
5010010Dark
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
TM19
Roost
C10Flying
TM48
Round
D6010015Normal
TM94
Secret Power
7010020Normal
TM30
Shadow Ball
D8010015Ghost
TM88
Sleep Talk
C10Normal
TM36
Sludge Bomb
D9010010Poison
TM51
Steel Wing
D709025Steel
TM90
Substitute
C10Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C5Fire
TM87
Swagger
9015Normal
TM12
Taunt
C10020Dark
TM46
Thief
D6010025Dark
TM41
Torment
10015Dark
TM06
Toxic
C9010Poison
TM89
U-turn
D7010020Bug
TM09
Venoshock
D6510010Poison

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Brave Bird
C12010015Flying
Egg
Curse
C10Ghost
Egg
Defog
C15Flying
Egg
Feint Attack
6020Dark
Egg
Giga Drain
D7510010Grass
Egg
Gust
4010035Flying
Egg
Hypnosis
D6020Psychic
Egg
Nasty Plot
C20Dark
Egg
Pursuit
D4010020Dark
Egg
Quick Attack+1
D4010030Normal
Egg
Steel Wing
D709025Steel
Egg
Venom Drench
D10020Poison
Egg
Whirlwind-6
C20Normal
Egg
Zen Headbutt
D809015Psychic

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Giga Drain
D7510010Grass
Tutor
Heat Wave
D959010Fire
Tutor
Snatch+4
10Dark
Tutor
Snore
5010015Normal
Tutor
Super Fang
D9010Normal
Tutor
Tailwind
C15Flying
Tutor
Uproar
D9010010Normal
Tutor
Zen Headbutt
D809015Psychic

Transfer Moves

Gen
Gen 4
Captivate
10020Normal
Gen 3
Double-Edge
D12010015Normal
Gen 4
Endure+4
D10Normal
Gen 3
Mimic
10Normal
Gen 4
Natural Gift
D10015Normal
Gen 4
Ominous Wind
601005Ghost
Gen 5
Pluck
6010020Flying
Gen 4
Twister
4010020Dragon

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Zubat Locations

Easy grab on Zubat with high spawn rates across 78 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.

Best Locations to Catch Zubat in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

Which version you're playing matters for Zubat. 78 walking and surfing spots at Lv. 6-20 spread across Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.

Meteor Falls - Area 1
Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.15-20 Water
90%Early
Meteor Falls - Area 1
Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.15-20 Water
90%Early
Granite Cave - Area 1
Omega RubyGrass Lv.6 Cave
60%Early
Horde battle
Granite Cave - Area 1
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.6 Cave
60%Early
Horde battle
Granite Cave - Area 2
Omega RubyGrass Lv.6 Cave
60%Early
Horde battle
Granite Cave - Area 2
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.6 Cave
60%Early
Horde battle
Granite Cave - Area 3
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.6 Cave
60%Early
Horde battle
Granite Cave - Area 3
Omega RubyGrass Lv.6 Cave
60%Early
Horde battle
Granite Cave - Area 1
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.9-12 Cave
60%Early
Granite Cave - Area 1
Omega RubyGrass Lv.9-12 Cave
60%Early
Granite Cave - Area 2
Omega RubyGrass Lv.10-12 Cave
50%Early
Granite Cave - Area 2
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.10-12 Cave
50%Early
Granite Cave - Area 3
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.10-12 Cave
50%Early
Granite Cave - Area 3
Omega RubyGrass Lv.10-12 Cave
50%Early
Meteor Falls - Area 1
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.9 Water
35%Early
Horde battle
Meteor Falls - Area 1
Omega RubyGrass Lv.9 Water
35%Early
Horde battle
Scorched Slab - B1F
Omega RubyGrass Lv.14 Building
35%Early
Horde battle
Scorched Slab - B1F
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.14 Building
35%Early
Horde battle
Scorched Slab - B2F
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.14 Building
35%Early
Horde battle
Scorched Slab - B2F
Omega RubyGrass Lv.14 Building
35%Early
Horde battle
Scorched Slab - B3F
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.14 Building
35%Early
Horde battle
Scorched Slab - B3F
Omega RubyGrass Lv.14 Building
35%Early
Horde battle
Meteor Falls - Area 1
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.16-19 Water
88%Mid
Meteor Falls - Area 1
Omega RubyGrass Lv.16-19 Water
88%Mid
Shoal Cave - Area 1
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.17 Cave
60%Mid
Horde battle
Shoal Cave - Area 1
Omega RubyGrass Lv.17 Cave
60%Mid
Horde battle
Shoal Cave - Area 2
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.17 Cave
60%Mid
Horde battle
Shoal Cave - Area 2
Omega RubyGrass Lv.17 Cave
60%Mid
Horde battle
Shoal Cave - Area 3
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.17 Cave
60%Mid
Horde battle
Shoal Cave - Area 3
Omega RubyGrass Lv.17 Cave
60%Mid
Horde battle
Shoal Cave - Area 4
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.17 Cave
60%Mid
Horde battle
Shoal Cave - Area 4
Omega RubyGrass Lv.17 Cave
60%Mid
Horde battle
Shoal Cave - Area 7
Omega RubyGrass Lv.17 Cave
60%Mid
Horde battle
Shoal Cave - Area 7
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.17 Cave
60%Mid
Horde battle
Scorched Slab - 1F
Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.20 Building
60%Mid
Scorched Slab - 1F
Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.20 Building
60%Mid
Scorched Slab - B1F
Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.20 Building
60%Mid
Scorched Slab - B1F
Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.20 Building
60%Mid
Victory Road - Area 1
Omega RubyGrass Lv.20 Cave
60%Mid
Horde battle
Victory Road - Area 1
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.20 Cave
60%Mid
Horde battle
Victory Road - Area 2
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.20 Cave
60%Mid
Horde battle
Victory Road - Area 2
Omega RubyGrass Lv.20 Cave
60%Mid
Horde battle
Victory Road - Area 3
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.20 Cave
60%Mid
Horde battle
Victory Road - Area 3
Omega RubyGrass Lv.20 Cave
60%Mid
Horde battle
Shoal Cave - Area 5
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.17 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Shoal Cave - Area 5
Omega RubyGrass Lv.17 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Shoal Cave - Area 6
Omega RubyGrass Lv.17 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Shoal Cave - Area 6
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.17 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Cave of Origin - Inside
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Cave of Origin - Inside
Omega RubyGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Seafloor Cavern - Area 10
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Seafloor Cavern - Area 10
Omega RubyGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Seafloor Cavern - Area 11
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Seafloor Cavern - Area 11
Omega RubyGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Seafloor Cavern - Area 2
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Seafloor Cavern - Area 2
Omega RubyGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Seafloor Cavern - Area 3
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Seafloor Cavern - Area 3
Omega RubyGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Seafloor Cavern - Area 4
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Seafloor Cavern - Area 4
Omega RubyGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Seafloor Cavern - Area 5
Omega RubyGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Seafloor Cavern - Area 5
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Seafloor Cavern - Area 6
Omega RubyGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Seafloor Cavern - Area 6
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Seafloor Cavern - Area 7
Omega RubyGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Seafloor Cavern - Area 7
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Seafloor Cavern - Area 8
Omega RubyGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Seafloor Cavern - Area 8
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Seafloor Cavern - Area 9
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Seafloor Cavern - Area 9
Omega RubyGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Meteor Falls - Area 2
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.20 Water
35%Mid
Horde battle
Meteor Falls - Area 2
Omega RubyGrass Lv.20 Water
35%Mid
Horde battle
Meteor Falls - Area 3
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.20 Water
35%Mid
Horde battle
Meteor Falls - Area 3
Omega RubyGrass Lv.20 Water
35%Mid
Horde battle
Meteor Falls - Area 4
Omega RubyGrass Lv.20 Water
35%Mid
Horde battle
Meteor Falls - Area 4
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.20 Water
35%Mid
Horde battle
Sealed Chamber
Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.20
30%Mid
Sealed Chamber
Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.20
30%Mid

Zubat Guide

  • Golbat at level 22 is the mid-stage. Push through to Crobat by leveling up for the final form. 245 BST right now won't cut it long-term.

  • Level 22 gets you Golbat. Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.

  • In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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.

  • You can find Zubat in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 20 other games across the series.

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.

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