Golbat Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Golbat official artwork
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Golbat

Bat Pokémon

POISONFLYING

It loves to drink other creatures’ blood. It’s said that if it finds others of its kind going hungry, it sometimes shares the blood it’s gathered.

Golbat Pokédex brings together the essential information for Golbat, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Golbat is National Pokédex #42 and was introduced in Generation I. It is a Poison and Flying-type Pokémon.

This Golbat Pokédex covers Golbat across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. It loves to drink other creatures’ blood. It’s said that if it finds others of its kind going hungry, it sometimes shares the blood it’s gathered.

Golbat at a glance

Type
POISONFLYING
Weak to
ELECTRIC2×ICE2×PSYCHIC2×ROCK2×
Best base stat
Speed — 90
Abilities
Inner ♀ocus, Infiltrator (Hidden)
Next evolution
Crobat — 160 happiness

Golbat Pokédex overview

Golbat has the Poison and Flying typing, it belongs to Generation I, its Pokédex classification is the Bat Pokémon. It loves to drink other creatures’ blood. It’s said that if it finds others of its kind going hungry, it sometimes shares the blood it’s gathered. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Golbat Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Golbat quick facts

Height
1.6 m
Weight
55.0 kg
Generation
Generation I
Growth rate
Medium
Capture rate
90
Base happiness
70

Golbat Pokédex type and weaknesses

Golbat is weak to Electric, Ice, Psychic and Rock. It resists Grass, Fighting, Bug, Poison and Fairy. It is immune to Ground. These matchups come from Golbat's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Golbat and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Golbat type effectiveness

Damage taken when Golbat is hit by each type:

Weak to

ELECTRIC2×ICE2×PSYCHIC2×ROCK2×

Resists

POISON½×FAIRY½×

Strongly resists

GRASS¼×FIGHTING¼×BUG¼×

Immune to

GROUND0×

Based on Poison / Flying typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Golbat Pokédex stats

Golbat has a base stat total of 455, with Speed as its highest listed base stat at 90. In the Golbat Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Golbat is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Golbat base stats

Hp75
Attack80
Defense70
Special Attack65
Special Defense75
Speed90
Total455

Golbat Pokédex abilities

Golbat can have Inner ♀ocus and Infiltrator as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Golbat functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Golbat abilities

Inner ♀ocus

Prevents flinching.

Infiltrator Hidden

Bypasses Light Screen, Reflect, and Safeguard.

Golbat Pokédex evolution

Golbat evolves from Zubat. Golbat evolves into Crobat (160 happiness). The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Golbat evolution family

Level 22
160 happiness

Golbat evolution requirements

Evolves from

Zubat

Level 22

Evolves into

Crobat

160 happiness

Golbat Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Golbat has 1 form shown on this Golbat Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

Golbat normal artwork
Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Golbat.

Golbat Pokédex game appearances

Golbat appears in 30 Pokémon titles, including Alpha Sapphire, Black, Black 2, Blue, Crystal and Diamond. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Golbat appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Golbat game availability

Alpha SapphireWild encounter
BlackWild encounter
Black 2Wild encounter
BlueWild encounter
CrystalWild encounter
DiamondWild encounter
EmeraldWild encounter
FireredWild encounter
GoldWild encounter
Green JapanWild encounter
HeartgoldWild encounter
LeafgreenWild encounter
Lets Go EeveeWild encounter
Lets Go PikachuWild encounter
MoonWild encounter
Omega RubyWild encounter
PearlWild encounter
PlatinumWild encounter
RedWild encounter
Red JapanWild encounter
RubyWild encounter
SapphireWild encounter
SilverWild encounter
SoulsilverWild encounter
SunWild encounter
Ultra SunWild encounter
Ultra ♂oonWild encounter
WhiteWild encounter
White 2Wild encounter
YellowWild encounter

This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.

Where can you find Golbat?

The locations below show where Golbat can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.

Golbat encounter locations

500 records

GameLocationMethodLevelChanceConditions
Alpha SapphireSky Pillar 1fHorde2360%—
Alpha SapphireSky Pillar 3fHorde2360%—
Alpha SapphireSky Pillar 5fHorde2360%—
BlackGiant Chasm AreaWalk4720%—
BlackGiant Chasm OutsideWalk4810%—
BlackGiant Chasm OutsideWalk504%—
BlackGiant Chasm OutsideDark Grass5810%—
BlackGiant Chasm OutsideDark Grass604%—
BlackGiant Chasm ♀orest CaveWalk5720%—
BlackUnova Route 13 AreaWalk4810%—
BlackUnova Route 13 AreaWalk504%—
BlackUnova Route 13 AreaDark Grass5810%—
BlackUnova Route 13 AreaDark Grass604%—
Black 2Celestial Tower 3fWalk315%—
Black 2Celestial Tower 4fWalk325%—
Black 2Celestial Tower 5fWalk3310%—
Black 2Dreamyard AreaWalk575%—
Black 2Dreamyard AreaWalk585%—
Black 2Dreamyard AreaDark Grass655%—
Black 2Dreamyard AreaDark Grass665%—
Black 2Dreamyard B1fDark Grass6420%—
Black 2Dreamyard B1fDark Grass674%—
Black 2Strange House 1fWalk3210%—
Black 2Strange House 1fWalk335%—
Black 2Strange House B1fWalk3210%—
Black 2Strange House B1fWalk335%—
BlueCerulean Cave 1fWalk4620%—
BlueKanto Victory Road 2 1fWalk415%—
BlueKanto Victory Road 2 2fWalk405%—
BlueKanto Victory Road 2 3fWalk415%—
BlueSeafoam Islands 1fWalk295%—
BlueSeafoam Islands B2fWalk304%—
BlueSeafoam Islands B4fWalk321%—
CrystalDark Cave Blackthorn City EntranceWalk234%Time Day
CrystalDark Cave Blackthorn City EntranceWalk234%Time ♂orning
CrystalDark Cave Blackthorn City EntranceWalk234%Time Night
CrystalIce Path 1fWalk2230%Time Day
CrystalIce Path 1fWalk2230%Time Night
CrystalIce Path 1fWalk2230%Time ♂orning
CrystalIce Path 1fWalk245%Time Night
CrystalIce Path 1fWalk255%Time ♂orning
CrystalIce Path 1fWalk255%Time Day
CrystalIce Path B1fWalk2330%Time Day
CrystalIce Path B1fWalk2330%Time Night
CrystalIce Path B1fWalk2330%Time ♂orning
CrystalIce Path B1fWalk255%Time ♂orning
CrystalIce Path B1fWalk255%Time Day
CrystalIce Path B1fWalk255%Time Night
CrystalIce Path B2fWalk2430%Time ♂orning
CrystalIce Path B2fWalk2430%Time Day
CrystalIce Path B2fWalk2430%Time Night
CrystalIce Path B2fWalk265%Time Day
CrystalIce Path B2fWalk265%Time Night
CrystalIce Path B2fWalk265%Time ♂orning
CrystalIce Path B3fWalk2530%Time Day
CrystalIce Path B3fWalk2530%Time ♂orning
CrystalIce Path B3fWalk2530%Time Night
CrystalJohto Route 42 AreaWalk1610%Time Night
CrystalJohto Route 42 AreaWalk161%—
CrystalKanto Route 28 AreaWalk4020%Time Night
CrystalKanto Route 28 AreaWalk425%Time Night
CrystalKanto Victory Road 1 1fWalk3430%Time Night
CrystalKanto Victory Road 1 1fWalk3410%Time Day
CrystalKanto Victory Road 1 1fWalk3410%Time ♂orning
CrystalKanto Victory Road 1 2fWalk3430%Time Night
CrystalKanto Victory Road 1 2fWalk3410%Time Day
CrystalKanto Victory Road 1 2fWalk3410%Time ♂orning
CrystalKanto Victory Road 1 3fWalk3430%Time Night
CrystalKanto Victory Road 1 3fWalk3410%Time Day
CrystalKanto Victory Road 1 3fWalk3410%Time ♂orning
CrystalMt Silver 1fWalk455%Time Day
CrystalMt Silver 1fWalk455%Time ♂orning
CrystalMt Silver 1fWalk455%Time Night
CrystalMt Silver 1fWalk464%Time Night
CrystalMt Silver 2fWalk4620%Time Night
CrystalMt Silver 2fWalk4830%Time Day
CrystalMt Silver 2fWalk4830%Time ♂orning
CrystalMt Silver OutsideWalk405%Time Night
CrystalMt Silver OutsideWalk4220%Time Night
CrystalMt Silver OutsideWalk444%Time Night
CrystalMt Silver TopWalk4910%Time Night
CrystalMt Silver TopWalk5130%Time Day
CrystalMt Silver TopWalk5130%Time ♂orning
CrystalMt Silver TopWalk5130%Time Night
CrystalMt Silver TopWalk534%Time Night
CrystalMt ♂ortar 1fWalk1310%Time Day
CrystalMt ♂ortar 1fWalk1310%Time ♂orning
CrystalMt ♂ortar 1fWalk1310%Time Night
CrystalMt ♂ortar B1fWalk1720%Time Day
CrystalMt ♂ortar B1fWalk1720%Time ♂orning
CrystalMt ♂ortar B1fWalk1720%Time Night
CrystalMt ♂ortar Lower CaveWalk154%Time Day
CrystalMt ♂ortar Lower CaveWalk154%Time ♂orning
CrystalMt ♂ortar Lower CaveWalk154%Time Night
CrystalMt ♂ortar Upper CaveWalk3010%Time Night
CrystalMt ♂ortar Upper CaveWalk304%Time ♂orning
CrystalMt ♂ortar Upper CaveWalk304%Time Day
CrystalRock Tunnel B1fWalk154%Time Night
CrystalSlowpoke Well B1fWalk235%—
CrystalTohjo ♀alls AreaWalk2420%—
CrystalUnion Cave B2fWalk2230%Time Day
CrystalUnion Cave B2fWalk2230%Time ♂orning
CrystalUnion Cave B2fWalk2230%Time Night
CrystalWhirl Islands 1fWalk235%Time Night
CrystalWhirl Islands 1fWalk255%Time Day
CrystalWhirl Islands 1fWalk255%Time ♂orning
CrystalWhirl Islands B1fWalk254%Time Night
CrystalWhirl Islands B1fWalk265%Time Day
CrystalWhirl Islands B1fWalk265%Time ♂orning
CrystalWhirl Islands B1fWalk265%Time Night
CrystalWhirl Islands B2fWalk264%Time Night
CrystalWhirl Islands B2fWalk275%Time Day
CrystalWhirl Islands B2fWalk275%Time ♂orning
CrystalWhirl Islands B2fWalk275%Time Night
CrystalWhirl Islands B3fWalk274%Time Night
CrystalWhirl Islands B3fWalk285%Time Day
CrystalWhirl Islands B3fWalk285%Time ♂orning
CrystalWhirl Islands B3fWalk285%Time Night
DiamondIron Island 1fWalk3110%—
DiamondIron Island B1f LeftWalk3010%—
DiamondIron Island B1f LeftWalk3110%—
DiamondIron Island B1f RightWalk3010%—
DiamondIron Island B1f RightWalk3110%—
DiamondIron Island B2f LeftWalk3110%—
DiamondIron Island B2f LeftWalk3210%—
DiamondIron Island B2f RightWalk3010%—
DiamondIron Island B2f RightWalk3110%—
DiamondIron Island B3fWalk3110%—
DiamondIron Island B3fWalk3210%—
DiamondLost Tower 3fWalk191%—
DiamondLost Tower 4fWalk204%—
DiamondLost Tower 4fWalk211%—
DiamondLost Tower 5fWalk215%—
DiamondLost Tower 5fWalk224%—
DiamondLost Tower 5fWalk231%—
DiamondMt Coronet 1f Route 207Surf20–401%—
DiamondMt Coronet 1f Route 207Surf30–405%—
DiamondMt Coronet 1f Route 216Walk3110%—
DiamondMt Coronet 1f Route 216Walk3210%—
DiamondMt Coronet 1f ♀rom ExteriorWalk3910%—
DiamondMt Coronet 2fWalk3710%—
DiamondMt Coronet 3fWalk3710%—
DiamondMt Coronet 4fSurf20–401%—
DiamondMt Coronet 4fSurf30–405%—
DiamondMt Coronet 4fWalk3910%—
DiamondMt Coronet 4f Small RoomWalk3910%—
DiamondMt Coronet 5fWalk4110%—
DiamondMt Coronet 6fWalk4110%—
DiamondMt Coronet B1fSurf20–401%—
DiamondMt Coronet B1fSurf30–405%—
DiamondMt Coronet B1fWalk3110%—
DiamondMt Coronet B1fWalk3210%—
DiamondMt Coronet Exterior BlizzardWalk3910%Time Night
DiamondMt Coronet Exterior SnowfallWalk3910%Time Night
DiamondOreburgh Gate B1fSurf20–405%—
DiamondRavaged Path AreaSurf20–405%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 227 AreaWalk5410%Time Night
DiamondSinnoh Victory Road 1fWalk445%—
DiamondSinnoh Victory Road 1fWalk4510%—
DiamondSinnoh Victory Road 1fWalk465%—
DiamondSinnoh Victory Road 2fWalk455%—
DiamondSinnoh Victory Road 2fWalk4610%—
DiamondSinnoh Victory Road 2fWalk475%—
DiamondSinnoh Victory Road B1fSurf35–4560%—
DiamondSinnoh Victory Road B1fSurf40–505%—
DiamondSinnoh Victory Road B1fWalk445%—
DiamondSinnoh Victory Road B1fWalk4510%—
DiamondSinnoh Victory Road B1fWalk465%—
DiamondSinnoh Victory Road InsideWalk505%—
DiamondSinnoh Victory Road InsideWalk5110%—
DiamondSinnoh Victory Road InsideWalk525%—
DiamondSinnoh Victory Road Inside B1fSurf40–5060%—
DiamondSinnoh Victory Road Inside B1fSurf45–5530%—
DiamondSinnoh Victory Road Inside B1fWalk505%—
DiamondSinnoh Victory Road Inside B1fWalk5110%—
DiamondSinnoh Victory Road Inside B1fWalk525%—
DiamondSinnoh Victory Road Inside ExitWalk505%—
DiamondSinnoh Victory Road Inside ExitWalk5110%—
DiamondSinnoh Victory Road Inside ExitWalk525%—
DiamondSnowpoint Temple 1fWalk504%—
DiamondSnowpoint Temple 1fWalk5120%—
DiamondSnowpoint Temple 1fWalk5210%—
DiamondSnowpoint Temple B1fWalk524%—
DiamondSnowpoint Temple B1fWalk5320%—
DiamondSnowpoint Temple B1fWalk5410%—
DiamondSnowpoint Temple B2fWalk524%—
DiamondSnowpoint Temple B2fWalk5320%—
DiamondSnowpoint Temple B2fWalk5410%—
DiamondSnowpoint Temple B3fWalk524%—
DiamondSnowpoint Temple B3fWalk5320%—
DiamondSnowpoint Temple B3fWalk5410%—
DiamondSnowpoint Temple B4fWalk544%—
DiamondSnowpoint Temple B4fWalk5520%—
DiamondSnowpoint Temple B4fWalk5610%—
DiamondSnowpoint Temple B5fWalk544%—
DiamondSnowpoint Temple B5fWalk5520%—
DiamondSnowpoint Temple B5fWalk5610%—
DiamondStark ♂ountain AreaWalk5410%Time Night
DiamondStark ♂ountain EntranceWalk5410%—
DiamondStark ♂ountain InsideWalk5610%—
DiamondTurnback Cave After Pillar 3Walk5520%—
DiamondTurnback Cave After Pillar 3Walk5610%—
DiamondTurnback Cave Before Pillar 1Walk4520%—
DiamondTurnback Cave Before Pillar 1Walk4610%—
DiamondTurnback Cave Between Pillars 1 And 2Walk5520%—
DiamondTurnback Cave Between Pillars 1 And 2Walk5610%—
DiamondTurnback Cave Between Pillars 2 And 3Walk6520%—
DiamondTurnback Cave Between Pillars 2 And 3Walk6610%—
DiamondTurnback Cave Pillar 1Walk5520%—
DiamondTurnback Cave Pillar 1Walk5610%—
DiamondTurnback Cave Pillar 2Walk5520%—
DiamondTurnback Cave Pillar 2Walk5610%—
DiamondTurnback Cave Pillar 3Walk5520%—
DiamondTurnback Cave Pillar 3Walk5610%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin 1fWalk331%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin 1fWalk344%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin 1fWalk354%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin 1fWalk361%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin B1fWalk331%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin B1fWalk344%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin B1fWalk354%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin B1fWalk361%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin B2fWalk331%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin B2fWalk344%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin B2fWalk354%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin B2fWalk361%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin B3fWalk331%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin B3fWalk344%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin B3fWalk354%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin B3fWalk361%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin EntranceWalk331%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin EntranceWalk344%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin EntranceWalk354%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin EntranceWalk361%—
EmeraldHoenn Victory Road 1fWalk385%—
EmeraldHoenn Victory Road 1fWalk4020%—
EmeraldHoenn Victory Road B1fWalk3810%—
EmeraldHoenn Victory Road B1fWalk4020%—
EmeraldHoenn Victory Road B1fWalk425%—
EmeraldHoenn Victory Road B2fSurf25–3030%—
EmeraldHoenn Victory Road B2fSurf30–3560%—
EmeraldHoenn Victory Road B2fSurf35–405%—
EmeraldHoenn Victory Road B2fWalk4020%—
EmeraldHoenn Victory Road B2fWalk4210%—
EmeraldHoenn Victory Road B2fWalk445%—
EmeraldMeteor ♀alls B1fSurf30–3560%—
EmeraldMeteor ♀alls B1fWalk3320%—
EmeraldMeteor ♀alls B1fWalk3520%—
EmeraldMeteor ♀alls B1fWalk384%—
EmeraldMeteor ♀alls B1fWalk404%—
EmeraldMeteor ♀alls BackSurf30–3560%—
EmeraldMeteor ♀alls BackWalk3320%—
EmeraldMeteor ♀alls BackWalk3520%—
EmeraldMeteor ♀alls BackWalk384%—
EmeraldMeteor ♀alls BackWalk404%—
EmeraldMeteor ♀alls Backsmall RoomSurf30–3560%—
EmeraldMeteor ♀alls Backsmall RoomWalk3320%—
EmeraldMeteor ♀alls Backsmall RoomWalk3520%—
EmeraldMeteor ♀alls Backsmall RoomWalk384%—
EmeraldMeteor ♀alls Backsmall RoomWalk404%—
EmeraldSeafloor Cavern AreaSurf30–354%—
EmeraldSeafloor Cavern AreaWalk331%—
EmeraldSeafloor Cavern AreaWalk344%—
EmeraldSeafloor Cavern AreaWalk354%—
EmeraldSeafloor Cavern AreaWalk361%—
EmeraldShoal Cave B1fWalk324%—
EmeraldShoal Cave B2fWalk324%—
EmeraldShoal Cave B3fWalk304%—
EmeraldShoal Cave B3fWalk321%—
EmeraldShoal Cave High TideWalk324%—
EmeraldShoal Cave Low TideWalk324%—
EmeraldSky Pillar 1fWalk3420%—
EmeraldSky Pillar 1fWalk3510%—
EmeraldSky Pillar 3fWalk3420%—
EmeraldSky Pillar 3fWalk3510%—
EmeraldSky Pillar 5fWalk3420%—
EmeraldSky Pillar 5fWalk3510%—
FireredCerulean Cave 1fWalk4610%—
FireredCerulean Cave 1fWalk554%—
FireredCerulean Cave 2fWalk4920%—
FireredCerulean Cave 2fWalk585%—
FireredCerulean Cave B1fWalk5210%—
FireredCerulean Cave B1fWalk611%—
FireredIcefall Cave 1fWalk4520%—
FireredIcefall Cave 1fWalk484%—
FireredIcefall Cave B1fWalk4520%—
FireredIcefall Cave B1fWalk484%—
FireredIcefall Cave EntranceWalk4520%—
FireredIcefall Cave EntranceWalk484%—
FireredIcefall Cave WaterfallWalk4520%—
FireredIcefall Cave WaterfallWalk484%—
FireredKanto Victory Road 2 1fWalk445%—
FireredKanto Victory Road 2 2fWalk465%—
FireredKanto Victory Road 2 3fWalk445%—
FireredLost Cave Item RoomsWalk4110%—
FireredLost Cave Room 1Walk4110%—
FireredLost Cave Room 1Walk4310%—
FireredLost Cave Room 10Walk4110%—
FireredLost Cave Room 10Walk4310%—
FireredLost Cave Room 2Walk4110%—
FireredLost Cave Room 2Walk4310%—
FireredLost Cave Room 3Walk4110%—
FireredLost Cave Room 3Walk4310%—
FireredLost Cave Room 4Walk4110%—
FireredLost Cave Room 4Walk4310%—
FireredLost Cave Room 5Walk4110%—
FireredLost Cave Room 5Walk4310%—
FireredLost Cave Room 6Walk4110%—
FireredLost Cave Room 6Walk4310%—
FireredLost Cave Room 7Walk4110%—
FireredLost Cave Room 7Walk4310%—
FireredLost Cave Room 8Walk4110%—
FireredLost Cave Room 8Walk4310%—
FireredLost Cave Room 9Walk4110%—
FireredLost Cave Room 9Walk4310%—
FireredSeafoam Islands 1fWalk265%—
FireredSeafoam Islands 1fWalk285%—
FireredSeafoam Islands 1fWalk301%—
FireredSeafoam Islands B1fWalk265%—
FireredSeafoam Islands B1fWalk285%—
FireredSeafoam Islands B1fWalk301%—
FireredSeafoam Islands B2fWalk265%—
FireredSeafoam Islands B2fWalk284%—
FireredSeafoam Islands B2fWalk301%—
FireredSeafoam Islands B3fWalk265%—
FireredSeafoam Islands B3fWalk284%—
FireredSeafoam Islands B3fWalk301%—
FireredSeafoam Islands B4fWalk2610%—
FireredSeafoam Islands B4fWalk284%—
FireredSeafoam Islands B4fWalk301%—
GoldDark Cave Blackthorn City EntranceWalk234%—
GoldIce Path 1fWalk2230%Time Day
GoldIce Path 1fWalk2230%Time ♂orning
GoldIce Path 1fWalk2230%Time Night
GoldIce Path B1fWalk2230%Time Day
GoldIce Path B1fWalk2230%Time ♂orning
GoldIce Path B1fWalk2230%Time Night
GoldIce Path B2fWalk2330%Time Day
GoldIce Path B2fWalk2330%Time ♂orning
GoldIce Path B2fWalk2330%Time Night
GoldIce Path B3fWalk2430%Time Day
GoldIce Path B3fWalk2430%Time ♂orning
GoldIce Path B3fWalk2430%Time Night
GoldKanto Victory Road 1 1fWalk3230%—
GoldKanto Victory Road 1 2fWalk3230%—
GoldKanto Victory Road 1 3fWalk3230%—
GoldMt Silver 1fWalk455%—
GoldMt Silver 2fWalk485%Time ♂orning
GoldMt Silver 2fWalk485%Time Day
GoldMt Silver 2fWalk485%Time Night
GoldMt Silver TopWalk4820%—
GoldMt Silver TopWalk5130%—
GoldMt ♂ortar Upper CaveWalk304%—
GoldSlowpoke Well B1fWalk235%—
GoldTohjo ♀alls AreaWalk2220%—
GoldUnion Cave B2fWalk2220%—
GoldWhirl Islands 1fWalk235%—
GoldWhirl Islands B1fWalk245%—
GoldWhirl Islands B2fWalk245%—
GoldWhirl Islands B3fWalk255%—
Green JapanCerulean Cave 1fWalk4620%—
Green JapanKanto Victory Road 2 1fWalk415%—
Green JapanKanto Victory Road 2 2fWalk405%—
Green JapanKanto Victory Road 2 3fWalk415%—
Green JapanSeafoam Islands 1fWalk295%—
Green JapanSeafoam Islands B2fWalk304%—
Green JapanSeafoam Islands B4fWalk321%—
HeartgoldCerulean Cave 1fWalk3820%Time Night
HeartgoldCerulean Cave 1fWalk3810%Radio Off
HeartgoldCerulean Cave 1fWalk3920%Time Night
HeartgoldCerulean Cave 2fWalk4110%Radio Off
HeartgoldCerulean Cave 2fWalk414%Time Night
HeartgoldCerulean Cave 2fWalk424%Time Night
HeartgoldCerulean Cave B1fWalk4710%Radio Off
HeartgoldDark Cave Blackthorn City EntranceWalk234%—
HeartgoldIce Path 1fWalk2220%—
HeartgoldIce Path 1fWalk2210%Radio Off
HeartgoldIce Path B1fWalk2220%—
HeartgoldIce Path B1fWalk2210%Radio Off
HeartgoldIce Path B2fWalk2320%—
HeartgoldIce Path B2fWalk2310%Radio Off
HeartgoldIce Path B3fWalk2320%—
HeartgoldIce Path B3fWalk2310%Radio Off
HeartgoldJohto Route 47 Inside CaveWalk204%Time Night
HeartgoldJohto Route 47 Inside CaveWalk2220%—
HeartgoldJohto Safari Zone SavannahWalk1710%Time Night, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
HeartgoldJohto Safari Zone ♂ountainWalk1510%Time Night, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
HeartgoldJohto Safari Zone ♂ountainWalk1610%Time Night, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
HeartgoldJohto Safari Zone ♂ountainWalk1710%Time Night, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
HeartgoldKanto Victory Road 1 1fWalk3220%—
HeartgoldKanto Victory Road 1 1fWalk3210%Radio Off
HeartgoldKanto Victory Road 1 2fWalk3220%—
HeartgoldKanto Victory Road 1 2fWalk3210%Radio Off
HeartgoldKanto Victory Road 1 3fWalk3220%—
HeartgoldKanto Victory Road 1 3fWalk3210%Radio Off
HeartgoldMt Silver 1fWalk454%—
HeartgoldMt Silver 1f TopWalk484%—
HeartgoldMt Silver 2fWalk484%—
HeartgoldMt Silver 3fWalk484%—
HeartgoldMt Silver 4fWalk484%—
HeartgoldMt Silver TopWalk484%—
HeartgoldMt Silver ♂ountainsideWalk4810%Radio Off
HeartgoldMt Silver ♂ountainsideWalk5120%—
HeartgoldMt Silver ♂ountainsideWalk5110%Radio Off
HeartgoldMt ♂ortar Upper CaveWalk304%—
HeartgoldSeafoam Islands 1fWalk3010%Radio Off
HeartgoldSeafoam Islands 1fWalk3220%—
HeartgoldSeafoam Islands B1fWalk3210%Radio Off
HeartgoldSeafoam Islands B1fWalk3420%—
HeartgoldSeafoam Islands B2fWalk3310%Radio Off
HeartgoldSeafoam Islands B2fWalk3520%—
HeartgoldSeafoam Islands B3fWalk3410%Radio Off
HeartgoldSeafoam Islands B3fWalk3620%—
HeartgoldSeafoam Islands B4fWalk385%—
HeartgoldSeafoam Islands B4fWalk395%—
HeartgoldSeafoam Islands B4fWalk4020%—
HeartgoldSlowpoke Well B1fWalk234%—
HeartgoldTohjo ♀alls AreaWalk2210%Radio Off
HeartgoldUnion Cave B2fWalk2210%Radio Off
HeartgoldWhirl Islands 1fWalk234%—
HeartgoldWhirl Islands B1fWalk234%—
HeartgoldWhirl Islands B2fWalk234%—
HeartgoldWhirl Islands B3fWalk244%—
LeafgreenCerulean Cave 1fWalk4610%—
LeafgreenCerulean Cave 1fWalk554%—
LeafgreenCerulean Cave 2fWalk4920%—
LeafgreenCerulean Cave 2fWalk585%—
LeafgreenCerulean Cave B1fWalk5210%—
LeafgreenCerulean Cave B1fWalk611%—
LeafgreenIcefall Cave 1fWalk4520%—
LeafgreenIcefall Cave 1fWalk484%—
LeafgreenIcefall Cave B1fWalk4520%—
LeafgreenIcefall Cave B1fWalk484%—
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Golbat Pokédex moves

The Golbat Pokédex lists 109 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Golbat move explorer

109 moves shown

LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPMethod
—CrunchDARKPhysical8010015Level Up
1AbsorbGRASSSpecial2010025Level Up
1AstonishGHOSTPhysical3010015Level Up
1BiteDARKPhysical6010025Level Up
1GustFLYINGSpecial4010035Level Up
1Leech LifeBUGPhysical8010010Level Up
1Mean LookNORMALStatus——5Level Up
1Quick AttackNORMALPhysical4010030Level Up
1ScreechNORMALStatus—8540Level Up
1SupersonicNORMALStatus—5520Level Up
1WhirlwindNORMALStatus——20Level Up
1Wing AttackFLYINGPhysical6010035Level Up
6HypnosisPSYCHICStatus—6020Level Up
12SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Level Up
15Poison ♀angPOISONPhysical5010015Level Up
17Confuse RayGHOSTStatus—10010Level Up
18Air CutterFLYINGSpecial609525Level Up
20HazeICEStatus——30Level Up
20Quick GuardFIGHTINGStatus——15Level Up
25Cross PoisonPOISONPhysical7010020Level Up
33AcrobaticsFLYINGPhysical5510015Level Up
34Air SlashFLYINGSpecial759515Level Up
40ToxicPOISONStatus—9010Level Up
43VenoshockPOISONSpecial6510010Level Up
—AcrobaticsFLYINGPhysical5510015Machine
—Aerial AceFLYINGPhysical60—20Machine
—AgilityPSYCHICStatus——30Machine
—Air SlashFLYINGSpecial759515Machine
—AssuranceDARKPhysical6010010Machine
—AttractNORMALStatus—10015Machine
—BideNORMALPhysical——10Machine
—Brave BirdFLYINGPhysical12010015Machine
—CaptivateNORMALStatus—10020Machine
—ConfideNORMALStatus——20Machine
—CrunchDARKPhysical8010015Machine
—CurseGHOSTStatus——10Machine
—DefogFLYINGStatus——15Machine
—DetectFIGHTINGStatus——5Machine
—Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Machine
—Double TeamNORMALStatus——15Machine
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Machine
—FacadeNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—FlyFLYINGPhysical909515Machine
—FrustrationNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—Giga DrainGRASSSpecial7510010Machine
—Giga ImpactNORMALPhysical150905Machine
—HeadbuttNORMALPhysical7010015Machine
—Heat WaveFIRESpecial959010Machine
—Hidden PowerNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Hyper BeamNORMALSpecial150905Machine
—Leech LifeBUGPhysical8010010Machine
—Mega DrainGRASSSpecial4010015Machine
—MimicNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Nasty PlotDARKStatus——20Machine
—Natural GiftNORMALPhysical—10015Machine
—PaybackDARKPhysical5010010Machine
—PluckFLYINGPhysical6010020Machine
—ProtectNORMALStatus——10Machine
—RageNORMALPhysical2010020Machine
—Rain DanceWATERStatus——5Machine
—Razor WindNORMALSpecial8010010Machine
—RestPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—ReturnNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—RoostFLYINGStatus——5Machine
—RoundNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—ScreechNORMALStatus—8540Machine
—Secret PowerNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Shadow BallGHOSTSpecial8010015Machine
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Sludge BombPOISONSpecial9010010Machine
—SnatchDARKStatus——10Machine
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Machine
—Steel WingSTEELPhysical709025Machine
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Sunny DayFIREStatus——5Machine
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Machine
—SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Machine
—Take DownNORMALPhysical908520Machine
—TauntDARKStatus—10020Machine
—ThiefDARKPhysical6010025Machine
—TormentDARKStatus—10015Machine
—ToxicPOISONStatus—9010Machine
—U TurnBUGPhysical7010020Machine
—UproarNORMALSpecial9010010Machine
—Venom DrenchPOISONStatus—10020Machine
—VenoshockPOISONSpecial6510010Machine
—WhirlwindNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Zen HeadbuttPSYCHICPhysical809015Machine
—Air CutterFLYINGSpecial609525Tutor
—DefogFLYINGStatus——15Tutor
—Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Tutor
—Dual WingbeatFLYINGPhysical409010Tutor
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—Giga DrainGRASSSpecial7510010Tutor
—Heat WaveFIRESpecial959010Tutor
—MimicNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—Ominous WindGHOSTSpecial601005Tutor
—RoostFLYINGStatus——5Tutor
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—SnatchDARKStatus——10Tutor
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Tutor
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—Super ♀angNORMALPhysical—9010Tutor
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Tutor
—SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Tutor
—TailwindFLYINGStatus——15Tutor
—TwisterDRAGONSpecial4010020Tutor
—UproarNORMALSpecial9010010Tutor
—Zen HeadbuttPSYCHICPhysical809015Tutor

Golbat Pokédex entries

The Golbat Pokédex entries below let you compare how Golbat has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

Golbat Pokédex entries

GameEntry
Red

Once it strikes, it will not stop draining energy from the victim even if it gets too heavy to fly.

Blue

Once it strikes, it will not stop draining energy from the victim even if it gets too heavy to fly.

Yellow

It attacks in a stealthy manner, without warning. Its sharp fangs are used to bite and suck blood.

Gold

However hard its victim's hide may be, it punctures with sharp fangs and gorges itself with blood.

Silver

It can drink more than 10 ounces of blood at once. If it has too much, it gets heavy and flies clumsily.

Crystal

When it plunges its fangs into its prey, it instantly draws and gulps down more than ten ounces of blood.

Ruby

GOLBAT loves to drink the blood of living things. It is particularly active in the pitch black of night. This POKéMON flits around in the night skies, seeking fresh blood.

Sapphire

GOLBAT bites down on prey with its four fangs and drinks the victim’s blood. It becomes active on inky dark moonless nights, flying around to attack people and POKéMON.

Emerald

Its fangs easily puncture even thick animal hide. It loves to feast on the blood of people and POKéMON. It flits about in darkness and strikes from behind.

Firered

It clamps down on its prey with needle- sharp fangs and drains over 10 ounces of blood in one gulp.

Leafgreen

Once it bites, it will not stop draining energy from the victim even if it gets too heavy to fly.

Diamond

It loves the blood of humans and Pokémon. It flies around at night in search of neck veins.

Pearl

Once it starts sucking blood, it does not stop until it is full. It flies at night in search of prey.

Platinum

Its sharp fangs puncture the toughest of hides and have small holes for greedily sucking blood.

Heartgold

However hard its victim’s hide may be, it punctures with sharp fangs and gorges itself with blood.

Soulsilver

It can drink more than 10 ounces of blood at once. If it has too much, it gets heavy and flies clumsily.

Black

Its sharp fangs puncture the toughest of hides and have small holes for greedily sucking blood.

White

Its sharp fangs puncture the toughest of hides and have small holes for greedily sucking blood.

Black 2

Flitting around in the dead of night, it sinks its fangs into its prey and drains a nearly fatal amount of blood.

White 2

Flitting around in the dead of night, it sinks its fangs into its prey and drains a nearly fatal amount of blood.

X

Once it bites, it will not stop draining energy from the victim even if it gets too heavy to fly.

Y

Once it starts sucking blood, it does not stop until it is full. It flies at night in search of prey.

Omega Ruby

Golbat loves to drink the blood of living things. It is particularly active in the pitch black of night. This Pokémon flits around in the night skies, seeking fresh blood.

Alpha Sapphire

Golbat bites down on prey with its four fangs and drinks the victim’s blood. It becomes active on inky dark moonless nights, flying around to attack people and Pokémon.

Sun

Its thick fangs are hollow like straws, making them unexpectedly fragile. These fangs are specialized for sucking blood.

Moon

Sometimes they drink so much blood, they can’t fly anymore. Then they fall to the ground and become food for other Pokémon.

Ultra Sun

Every once in a while, you’ll see a Golbat that’s missing some fangs. This happens when hunger drives it to try biting a Steel-type Pokémon.

Ultra ♂oon

They can suck down over 10 ounces of blood in one go. They have been known to drink so much blood that they can no longer fly.

Lets Go Pikachu

It attacks in a stealthy manner, without warning. Its sharp fangs are used to bite and to suck blood.

Lets Go Eevee

It attacks in a stealthy manner, without warning. Its sharp fangs are used to bite and to suck blood.

Sword

It loves to drink other creatures’ blood. It’s said that if it finds others of its kind going hungry, it sometimes shares the blood it’s gathered.

Shield

Its feet are tiny, but this Pokémon walks skillfully. It sneaks up on sleeping prey before sinking in its fangs and slurping up blood.

Legends Arceus

It sinks its sharp fangs into other creatures and slurps up their blood. A closer look at the fangs reveals that they are hollow and akin to straws.

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