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 stat exp, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Forms colonies in perpetually dark places. Uses ultrasonic waves to identify and approach targets.
Forms colonies in perpetually dark places. Uses ultrasonic waves to identify and approach targets.
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Psychic, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
- Only 15 types exist — Dark, Steel, and Fairy are absent
- Ghost has no effect on Psychic (a known bug, fixed in Gen II)
- Special stat governs both offense and defense — no Sp.Atk / Sp.Def split
 Pikachu Electric | C | |
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Pikachu builds →Thunderbolt 2x105-126%KO Thunder Shock 2x51-63% | ||
 Abra Psychic | C | |
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x86-101%KO Rock Throw 2x61-72% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Geodude builds →Rock Slide 2x128-152%KO Rock Throw 2x86-101%KO | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Pikachu builds →Thunderbolt 2x100-118%KO Thunder Shock 2x46-55% | ||
 Voltorb Electric | D | |
 Drowzee Psychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Drowzee builds →Dream Eater 2x100-118%KO Confusion 2x54-63% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | B | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Lapras builds →Ice Beam 2x152-180%KO Thunderbolt 2x101-120%KO Psychic 2x101-120%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x88-104%KO Rock Throw 2x60-72% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Geodude builds →Rock Slide 2x132-156%KO Rock Throw 2x88-104%KO | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Pikachu builds →Thunderbolt 2x105-124%KO Thunder Shock 2x47-56% | ||
Voltorb Electric | D | |
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x90-106%KO Rock Throw 2x61-72% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Geodude builds →Rock Slide 2x135-159%KO Rock Throw 2x90-106%KO | ||
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Rhyhorn builds →Thunderbolt 2x53-63% Rock Slide 2x142-167%KO | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Pikachu builds →Thunderbolt 2x106-125%KO Thunder Shock 2x51-61% | ||
Voltorb Electric | D | |
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x86-102%KO Rock Throw 2x58-69% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Geodude builds →Rock Slide 2x130-154%KO Rock Throw 2x88-105%KO | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Rhyhorn builds →Thunderbolt 2x48-57% Rock Slide 2x138-162%KO | ||
 Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Omanyte builds →Blizzard 2x128-150%KO Ice Beam 2x104-123%KO | ||
 Kabuto RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Kabuto builds →Blizzard 2x87-103%KO Ice Beam 2x72-84% | ||
 Zapdos Electric | S | |
Obtain MethodPower Plant Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Zapdos builds →Thunder 2x261-308%KO Thunderbolt 2x215-253%KO Thunder Shock 2x97-115%KO | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Graveler builds →Rock Slide 2x157-185%KO Rock Throw 2x106-125%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x90-107%KO Rock Throw 2x62-73% | ||
 Electabuzz Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Electabuzz builds →Thunder 2x208-245%KO Thunderbolt 2x170-201%KO Psychic 2x113-134%KO Thunder Punch 2x143-170%KO | ||
 Raichu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Raichu builds →Thunder 2x199-235%KO Thunderbolt 2x163-193%KO Thunder Shock 2x75-89% | ||
In Red & Blue, Slowbro can KO Zubat with Surf (89-105%). Articuno threatens a KO with Blizzard (210-247%). Golem's Explosion also KOs at 210-248%.
 Slowbro WaterPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Slowbro builds →Surf89-105%KO | ||
 Articuno Ice | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Articuno builds →Blizzard 2x210-247%KO Hyper Beam95-111%KO Ice Beam 2x171-202%KO | ||
 Golem RockGround | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Golem builds →Explosion210-248%KO Rock Slide 2x191-225%KO Body Slam71-85% | ||
 Electrode Electric | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Zubat View Electrode builds →Explosion104-123%KO Thunderbolt 2x148-175%KO | ||
Red & Blue Evolution
You'll evolve Zubat into Crobat the traditional way. This Poison/Flying type doesn't breed despite having a chain ahead. The evolved forms gain up to 280 total stats over Zubat. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Red & Blue Zubat Best Moveset
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Confuse Ray
- Double Edge
- Mega Drain
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Zubat's Bug and Dark coverage and more all comes from technical machines, built on top of Wing Attack for same-type damage. Double-Edge and Take Down are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Red & Blue Zubat Locations
Zubat is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 18 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations to Catch Zubat in Red & Blue
18 walking encounters at Lv. 6-26 for Zubat across Blue and Red. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
Zubat Guide
Level 22 gets you Golbat. Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.
In Red & Blue, 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 Red & Blue. 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.
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