Crobat Pokémon GO is a Poison and Flying-type Pokémon with its own GO stats, move pool and evolution requirements. This guide covers whether Crobat can be Shiny, how its evolution works, its weaknesses, current move pool and the main details worth knowing before you spend Candy or Stardust.
If you are building your collection or preparing for a future event, the Crobat Pokémon GO information below keeps the permanent details in one place. Exact encounter availability changes through seasons and events, so current event guides should always be checked alongside this evergreen page.
Can Crobat Be Shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Crobat is available in Pokémon GO. A Shiny encounter is never guaranteed, but Crobat Pokémon GO can be collected in its alternate colour when an eligible encounter method is available.
Shiny Crobat has been obtainable through wild encounters, research encounters, evolution and photobomb encounters. Those methods can rotate in and out of the game, so their presence here does not mean every method is active at all times.
How to Evolve Crobat Pokémon GO
Golbat
CrobatCrobat evolves from Golbat using 100 Candy. Evolution requirements in Pokémon GO can be different from the main-series games, so the Candy, item, Buddy or time requirements above are the ones that matter in GO.
Crobat Pokémon GO Weaknesses
Crobat is weak against Electric, Ice, Psychic and Rock attacks in Pokémon GO. These are the attacking types to prioritise when you need super-effective damage against Crobat.
Crobat resists Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Ground and Poison attacks. Pokémon GO uses its own battle multipliers, so the amount of damage differs from the main-series games even when the general type matchup is familiar.
Crobat Pokémon GO Stats
Pokémon GO base stats are not currently available for Crobat.
Crobat Pokémon GO Moves
Crobat can currently draw from the move pool below. The strongest choice depends on whether you are building for raids, Gyms, Team GO Rocket or PvP, so this evergreen guide lists the available moves rather than pretending one moveset is automatically best for every format.
| Move type | Available moves |
|---|---|
| Fast Moves | Air Slash, Bite |
| Charged Moves | Shadow Ball, Air Cutter, Sludge Bomb, Poison Fang, Cross Poison |
How to Get Crobat in Pokémon GO
Crobat is released in Pokémon GO, but its exact encounter methods can change as seasons, events, raids, eggs and research rotate. For that reason, the safest way to hunt Crobat Pokémon GO is to check the current Pokémon GO guides on The Click alongside this evergreen page rather than relying on an old spawn list.
When Crobat is set as your Buddy Pokémon, it requires 1 km of walking per Buddy Candy. Buddy walking can therefore provide another steady Candy source when Crobat is not appearing frequently.
Is Crobat Worth Catching in Pokémon GO?
Yes, there are good reasons to keep catching Crobat Pokémon GO when it is available. Its Shiny form gives collectors another target. Whether you should invest Stardust in a particular Crobat depends on its IVs and the battle format you actually plan to use.
More About Crobat
For the wider species information outside Pokémon GO, including main-series stats, abilities, forms and game appearances, visit the Crobat Pokédex. The Crobat Pokémon GO guide can then stay focused on GO-specific mechanics. You can also visit the official Pokémon GO website for official game announcements.
