Zubat Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Zubat official artwork
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Zubat

Bat Pokémon

POISONFLYING

It emits ultrasonic waves from its mouth to check its surroundings. Even in tight caves, Zubat flies around with skill.

Zubat Pokédex brings together the essential information for Zubat, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Zubat is National Pokédex #41 and was introduced in Generation I. It is a Poison and Flying-type Pokémon.

This Zubat Pokédex covers Zubat 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 emits ultrasonic waves from its mouth to check its surroundings. Even in tight caves, Zubat flies around with skill.

Zubat at a glance

Type
POISONFLYING
Weak to
ELECTRIC2×ICE2×PSYCHIC2×ROCK2×
Best base stat
Speed — 55
Abilities
Inner ♀ocus, Infiltrator (Hidden)
Next evolution
Golbat — Level 22

Zubat Pokédex overview

Zubat has the Poison and Flying typing, it belongs to Generation I, its Pokédex classification is the Bat Pokémon. It emits ultrasonic waves from its mouth to check its surroundings. Even in tight caves, Zubat flies around with skill. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Zubat Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Zubat quick facts

Height
0.8 m
Weight
7.5 kg
Generation
Generation I
Growth rate
Medium
Capture rate
255
Base happiness
70

Zubat Pokédex type and weaknesses

Zubat 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 Zubat's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Zubat and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Zubat type effectiveness

Damage taken when Zubat 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.

Zubat Pokédex stats

Zubat has a base stat total of 245, with Speed as its highest listed base stat at 55. In the Zubat 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 Zubat is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Zubat base stats

Hp40
Attack45
Defense35
Special Attack30
Special Defense40
Speed55
Total245

Zubat Pokédex abilities

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

Zubat abilities

Inner ♀ocus

Prevents flinching.

Infiltrator Hidden

Bypasses Light Screen, Reflect, and Safeguard.

Zubat Pokédex evolution

Zubat evolves into Golbat (Level 22). 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.

Zubat evolution family

Level 22
160 happiness

Zubat evolution requirements

Zubat Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Zubat has 1 form shown on this Zubat 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.

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

Zubat Pokédex game appearances

Zubat appears in 33 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 Zubat appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Zubat game availability

Alpha SapphireWild encounter
BlackGame data
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
WhiteGame data
White 2Wild encounter
XWild encounter
XdWild encounter
YWild 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 Zubat?

The locations below show where Zubat 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.

Zubat encounter locations

500 records

GameLocationMethodLevelChanceConditions
Alpha SapphireCave Of Origin 1fHorde18100%—
Alpha SapphireCave Of Origin B1fHorde18100%—
Alpha SapphireCave Of Origin B2fHorde18100%—
Alpha SapphireCave Of Origin B3fHorde18100%—
Alpha SapphireCave Of Origin EntranceHorde18100%—
Alpha SapphireGranite Cave 1fHorde660%—
Alpha SapphireGranite Cave B1fHorde660%—
Alpha SapphireGranite Cave B2fHorde660%—
Alpha SapphireHoenn Victory Road 1fHorde2060%—
Alpha SapphireHoenn Victory Road B1fHorde2060%—
Alpha SapphireMeteor ♀alls AreaHorde9100%—
Alpha SapphireMeteor ♀alls B1fHorde20100%—
Alpha SapphireMeteor ♀alls BackHorde20100%—
Alpha SapphireMeteor ♀alls Backsmall RoomHorde2095%—
Alpha SapphireScorched Slab B1fHorde14100%—
Alpha SapphireScorched Slab B2fHorde14100%—
Alpha SapphireScorched Slab B3fHorde14100%—
Alpha SapphireSeafloor Cavern AreaHorde18100%—
Alpha SapphireShoal Cave B1fHorde1760%—
Alpha SapphireShoal Cave B2fHorde1760%—
Alpha SapphireShoal Cave B3fHorde1760%—
Alpha SapphireShoal Cave High TideHorde1740%—
Alpha SapphireShoal Cave Low TideHorde1760%—
Black 2Castelia Sewers AreaWalk1420%—
Black 2Castelia Sewers AreaWalk1510%—
Black 2Castelia Sewers AreaWalk1610%—
Black 2Castelia Sewers AreaWalk174%—
Black 2Castelia Sewers Unknown Area 38Walk1420%—
Black 2Castelia Sewers Unknown Area 38Walk1510%—
Black 2Castelia Sewers Unknown Area 38Walk1610%—
Black 2Castelia Sewers Unknown Area 38Walk174%—
BlueKanto Victory Road 2 1fWalk2215%—
BlueKanto Victory Road 2 2fWalk2615%—
BlueKanto Victory Road 2 3fWalk2215%—
BlueMt ♂oon 1fWalk610%—
BlueMt ♂oon 1fWalk720%—
BlueMt ♂oon 1fWalk820%—
BlueMt ♂oon 1fWalk915%—
BlueMt ♂oon 1fWalk1010%—
BlueMt ♂oon 1fWalk114%—
BlueMt ♂oon B1fWalk720%—
BlueMt ♂oon B1fWalk820%—
BlueMt ♂oon B1fWalk910%—
BlueMt ♂oon B1fWalk105%—
BlueMt ♂oon B1fWalk115%—
BlueMt ♂oon B2fWalk920%—
BlueMt ♂oon B2fWalk1015%—
BlueMt ♂oon B2fWalk1110%—
BlueMt ♂oon B2fWalk124%—
BlueRock Tunnel B1fWalk155%—
BlueRock Tunnel B1fWalk1620%—
BlueRock Tunnel B1fWalk1720%—
BlueRock Tunnel B1fWalk1810%—
BlueRock Tunnel B2fWalk1620%—
BlueRock Tunnel B2fWalk1720%—
BlueRock Tunnel B2fWalk1810%—
BlueSeafoam Islands 1fWalk2110%—
CrystalBurned Tower 1fWalk1410%—
CrystalBurned Tower B1fWalk1510%—
CrystalDark Cave Blackthorn City EntranceWalk2330%Time Day
CrystalDark Cave Blackthorn City EntranceWalk2330%Time ♂orning
CrystalDark Cave Blackthorn City EntranceWalk2330%Time Night
CrystalDark Cave Violet City EntranceWalk230%Swarm No, Time ♂orning
CrystalDark Cave Violet City EntranceWalk230%Swarm No, Time Day
CrystalDark Cave Violet City EntranceWalk230%Swarm No, Time Night
CrystalDark Cave Violet City EntranceWalk220%Swarm Yes
CrystalDark Cave Violet City EntranceWalk44%Swarm No, Time ♂orning
CrystalDark Cave Violet City EntranceWalk44%Swarm No, Time Day
CrystalDark Cave Violet City EntranceWalk44%Swarm No, Time Night
CrystalJohto Route 30 AreaWalk35%Time Night
CrystalJohto Route 31 AreaWalk45%Time Night
CrystalJohto Route 32 AreaWalk610%Time Night
CrystalJohto Route 33 AreaWalk630%Time Night
CrystalJohto Route 42 AreaWalk1430%Time Night
CrystalKanto Route 10 AreaWalk155%Time Night
CrystalKanto Route 3 AreaWalk610%Time Night
CrystalKanto Route 4 AreaWalk610%Time Night
CrystalKanto Route 9 AreaWalk155%Time Night
CrystalMt ♂oon 1fWalk630%Time Day
CrystalMt ♂oon 1fWalk630%Time ♂orning
CrystalMt ♂oon 1fWalk630%Time Night
CrystalMt ♂ortar 1fWalk1330%Time Day
CrystalMt ♂ortar 1fWalk1330%Time ♂orning
CrystalMt ♂ortar 1fWalk1330%Time Night
CrystalMt ♂ortar B1fWalk1530%Time Day
CrystalMt ♂ortar B1fWalk1530%Time ♂orning
CrystalMt ♂ortar B1fWalk1530%Time Night
CrystalMt ♂ortar B1fWalk1730%Time Day
CrystalMt ♂ortar B1fWalk1730%Time ♂orning
CrystalMt ♂ortar B1fWalk1730%Time Night
CrystalMt ♂ortar Lower CaveWalk1410%Time Night
CrystalMt ♂ortar Lower CaveWalk155%Time Day
CrystalMt ♂ortar Lower CaveWalk155%Time ♂orning
CrystalRock Tunnel 1fWalk1230%Time Night
CrystalRock Tunnel 1fWalk1210%Time Day
CrystalRock Tunnel 1fWalk1210%Time ♂orning
CrystalRock Tunnel 1fWalk155%Time Night
CrystalRock Tunnel B1fWalk1230%Time Night
CrystalRock Tunnel B1fWalk1210%Time Day
CrystalRock Tunnel B1fWalk1210%Time ♂orning
CrystalRock Tunnel B1fWalk1510%Time Night
CrystalSlowpoke Well 1fWalk530%—
CrystalSlowpoke Well 1fWalk630%—
CrystalSlowpoke Well 1fWalk720%—
CrystalSlowpoke Well 1fWalk85%—
CrystalSlowpoke Well B1fWalk1920%—
CrystalSlowpoke Well B1fWalk2130%—
CrystalSlowpoke Well B1fWalk2330%—
CrystalTohjo ♀alls AreaWalk2230%—
CrystalUnion Cave 1fWalk520%Time Day
CrystalUnion Cave 1fWalk520%Time ♂orning
CrystalUnion Cave 1fWalk75%Time Day
CrystalUnion Cave 1fWalk75%Time ♂orning
CrystalUnion Cave 1fWalk75%Time Night
CrystalUnion Cave B1fWalk630%Time Day
CrystalUnion Cave B1fWalk630%Time ♂orning
CrystalUnion Cave B1fWalk630%Time Night
CrystalUnion Cave B1fWalk820%Time Day
CrystalUnion Cave B1fWalk820%Time ♂orning
CrystalUnion Cave B2fWalk2230%Time Day
CrystalUnion Cave B2fWalk2230%Time ♂orning
CrystalUnion Cave B2fWalk2230%Time Night
CrystalWhirl Islands 1fWalk2330%Time Day
CrystalWhirl Islands 1fWalk2330%Time ♂orning
CrystalWhirl Islands 1fWalk2330%Time Night
CrystalWhirl Islands B1fWalk2430%Time Day
CrystalWhirl Islands B1fWalk2430%Time ♂orning
CrystalWhirl Islands B1fWalk2430%Time Night
CrystalWhirl Islands B2fWalk2530%Time Day
CrystalWhirl Islands B2fWalk2530%Time ♂orning
CrystalWhirl Islands B2fWalk2530%Time Night
CrystalWhirl Islands B3fWalk2630%Time Day
CrystalWhirl Islands B3fWalk2630%Time ♂orning
CrystalWhirl Islands B3fWalk2630%Time Night
DiamondAcuity Lakefront AreaWalk3510%Time Night
DiamondIron Island 1fWalk3010%—
DiamondLost Tower 1fWalk1620%—
DiamondLost Tower 1fWalk1710%Time ♂orning
DiamondLost Tower 1fWalk1710%Time Day
DiamondLost Tower 1fWalk1710%—
DiamondLost Tower 1fWalk185%—
DiamondLost Tower 2fWalk1720%—
DiamondLost Tower 2fWalk1810%Time ♂orning
DiamondLost Tower 2fWalk1810%Time Day
DiamondLost Tower 2fWalk1810%—
DiamondLost Tower 2fWalk195%—
DiamondLost Tower 3fWalk1820%—
DiamondLost Tower 3fWalk1910%Time ♂orning
DiamondLost Tower 3fWalk1910%Time Day
DiamondLost Tower 3fWalk1910%—
DiamondLost Tower 3fWalk205%—
DiamondLost Tower 4fWalk1920%—
DiamondLost Tower 4fWalk2010%Time ♂orning
DiamondLost Tower 4fWalk2010%Time Day
DiamondLost Tower 4fWalk2010%—
DiamondLost Tower 4fWalk215%—
DiamondLost Tower 5fWalk2020%—
DiamondLost Tower 5fWalk2110%Time ♂orning
DiamondLost Tower 5fWalk2110%Time Day
DiamondLost Tower 5fWalk2110%—
DiamondMt Coronet 1f Route 207Walk1410%Time Day
DiamondMt Coronet 1f Route 207Walk1410%Time Night
DiamondMt Coronet 1f Route 207Walk1510%—
DiamondMt Coronet 1f Route 207Surf20–3060%—
DiamondMt Coronet 1f Route 207Surf20–4030%—
DiamondMt Coronet 1f Route 211Walk1210%Time Day
DiamondMt Coronet 1f Route 211Walk1210%Time Night
DiamondMt Coronet 1f Route 211Walk1310%—
DiamondMt Coronet 4fSurf20–3060%—
DiamondMt Coronet 4fSurf20–4030%—
DiamondMt Coronet B1fSurf20–3060%—
DiamondMt Coronet B1fSurf20–4030%—
DiamondOreburgh Gate 1fWalk610%—
DiamondOreburgh Gate B1fWalk820%—
DiamondOreburgh Gate B1fWalk910%—
DiamondOreburgh Gate B1fWalk104%—
DiamondOreburgh Gate B1fSurf20–3060%—
DiamondOreburgh ♂ine 1fWalk710%—
DiamondOreburgh ♂ine B1fWalk810%—
DiamondRavaged Path AreaWalk420%—
DiamondRavaged Path AreaWalk510%—
DiamondRavaged Path AreaWalk65%—
DiamondRavaged Path AreaSurf20–3060%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 203 AreaWalk510%Time Night
DiamondSinnoh Route 204 North Towards ♀loaroma TownWalk610%Time Night
DiamondSinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife CityWalk410%Time Night
DiamondSinnoh Route 206 AreaWalk1510%Time Night
DiamondSinnoh Route 207 AreaWalk610%Time Night
DiamondSinnoh Route 208 AreaWalk1610%Time Night
DiamondSinnoh Route 209 AreaWalk1610%Time Night
DiamondSinnoh Route 211 East Towards Celestic TownWalk2610%Time Night
DiamondSinnoh Route 211 West Towards Eterna CityWalk1210%Time Night
DiamondSinnoh Route 216 AreaWalk3310%Time Night
DiamondSinnoh Route 217 AreaWalk3510%Time Night
DiamondWayward Cave 1fWalk1420%—
DiamondWayward Cave 1fWalk1510%—
DiamondWayward Cave 1fWalk164%Slot2 None
DiamondWayward Cave 1fWalk164%Slot2 Ruby
DiamondWayward Cave 1fWalk164%Slot2 Sapphire
DiamondWayward Cave 1fWalk164%Slot2 Emerald
DiamondWayward Cave 1fWalk164%Slot2 ♀irered
DiamondWayward Cave 1fWalk161%—
DiamondWayward Cave B1fWalk1520%—
DiamondWayward Cave B1fWalk1610%—
DiamondWayward Cave B1fWalk174%Slot2 None
DiamondWayward Cave B1fWalk174%Slot2 Ruby
DiamondWayward Cave B1fWalk174%Slot2 Sapphire
DiamondWayward Cave B1fWalk174%Slot2 Emerald
DiamondWayward Cave B1fWalk174%Slot2 ♀irered
DiamondWayward Cave B1fWalk171%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin 1fWalk3020%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin 1fWalk3120%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin 1fWalk3210%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin 1fWalk335%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin 1fWalk345%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin B1fWalk3020%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin B1fWalk3120%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin B1fWalk3210%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin B1fWalk335%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin B1fWalk345%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin B2fWalk3020%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin B2fWalk3120%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin B2fWalk3210%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin B2fWalk335%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin B2fWalk345%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin B3fWalk3020%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin B3fWalk3120%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin B3fWalk3210%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin B3fWalk335%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin B3fWalk345%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin EntranceWalk2810%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin EntranceWalk2910%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin EntranceWalk3020%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin EntranceWalk3120%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin EntranceWalk3210%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin EntranceWalk3310%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin EntranceWalk345%—
EmeraldCave Of Origin EntranceWalk355%—
EmeraldGranite Cave 1fWalk720%—
EmeraldGranite Cave 1fWalk810%—
EmeraldGranite Cave 1fsmall RoomWalk720%—
EmeraldGranite Cave 1fsmall RoomWalk810%—
EmeraldGranite Cave B1fWalk920%—
EmeraldGranite Cave B1fWalk1010%—
EmeraldGranite Cave B2fWalk1020%—
EmeraldGranite Cave B2fWalk1110%—
EmeraldHoenn Altering Cave AreaWalk65%—
EmeraldHoenn Altering Cave AreaWalk810%—
EmeraldHoenn Altering Cave AreaWalk1020%—
EmeraldHoenn Altering Cave AreaWalk1220%—
EmeraldHoenn Altering Cave AreaWalk1410%—
EmeraldHoenn Altering Cave AreaWalk165%—
EmeraldHoenn Victory Road 1fWalk3610%—
EmeraldMeteor ♀alls AreaSurf5–3560%—
EmeraldMeteor ♀alls AreaWalk1410%—
EmeraldMeteor ♀alls AreaWalk1510%—
EmeraldMeteor ♀alls AreaWalk1620%—
EmeraldMeteor ♀alls AreaWalk1720%—
EmeraldMeteor ♀alls AreaWalk1810%—
EmeraldMeteor ♀alls AreaWalk194%—
EmeraldMeteor ♀alls AreaWalk204%—
EmeraldMeteor ♀alls AreaSurf30–3530%—
EmeraldSeafloor Cavern AreaSurf5–3530%—
EmeraldSeafloor Cavern AreaWalk2810%—
EmeraldSeafloor Cavern AreaWalk2910%—
EmeraldSeafloor Cavern AreaWalk3020%—
EmeraldSeafloor Cavern AreaSurf30–355%—
EmeraldSeafloor Cavern AreaWalk3120%—
EmeraldSeafloor Cavern AreaWalk3210%—
EmeraldSeafloor Cavern AreaWalk3310%—
EmeraldSeafloor Cavern AreaWalk345%—
EmeraldSeafloor Cavern AreaWalk355%—
EmeraldShoal Cave B1fWalk2620%—
EmeraldShoal Cave B1fWalk2810%—
EmeraldShoal Cave B1fWalk3010%—
EmeraldShoal Cave B1fWalk325%—
EmeraldShoal Cave B2fWalk2620%—
EmeraldShoal Cave B2fWalk2810%—
EmeraldShoal Cave B2fWalk3010%—
EmeraldShoal Cave B2fWalk325%—
EmeraldShoal Cave B3fWalk2620%—
EmeraldShoal Cave B3fWalk2810%—
EmeraldShoal Cave B3fWalk3010%—
EmeraldShoal Cave High TideSurf5–3530%—
EmeraldShoal Cave High TideWalk2620%—
EmeraldShoal Cave High TideWalk2810%—
EmeraldShoal Cave High TideWalk3010%—
EmeraldShoal Cave High TideWalk325%—
EmeraldShoal Cave Low TideWalk2620%—
EmeraldShoal Cave Low TideWalk2810%—
EmeraldShoal Cave Low TideWalk3010%—
EmeraldShoal Cave Low TideWalk325%—
FireredIcefall Cave 1fWalk4010%—
FireredIcefall Cave B1fWalk4010%—
FireredIcefall Cave EntranceWalk4010%—
FireredIcefall Cave WaterfallWalk4010%—
FireredKanto Altering Cave AWalk65%—
FireredKanto Altering Cave AWalk810%—
FireredKanto Altering Cave AWalk1020%—
FireredKanto Altering Cave AWalk1220%—
FireredKanto Altering Cave AWalk1410%—
FireredKanto Altering Cave AWalk165%—
FireredKanto Victory Road 2 1fWalk3210%—
FireredKanto Victory Road 2 2fWalk3410%—
FireredKanto Victory Road 2 3fWalk3210%—
FireredLost Cave Item RoomsWalk3720%—
FireredLost Cave Room 1Walk3720%—
FireredLost Cave Room 10Walk3720%—
FireredLost Cave Room 2Walk3720%—
FireredLost Cave Room 3Walk3720%—
FireredLost Cave Room 4Walk3720%—
FireredLost Cave Room 5Walk3720%—
FireredLost Cave Room 6Walk3720%—
FireredLost Cave Room 7Walk3720%—
FireredLost Cave Room 8Walk3720%—
FireredLost Cave Room 9Walk3720%—
FireredMt ♂oon 1fWalk720%—
FireredMt ♂oon 1fWalk820%—
FireredMt ♂oon 1fWalk910%—
FireredMt ♂oon 1fWalk1010%—
FireredMt ♂oon B2fWalk820%—
FireredMt ♂oon B2fWalk910%—
FireredMt ♂oon B2fWalk1010%—
FireredMt ♂oon B2fWalk114%—
FireredRock Tunnel 1fWalk1520%—
FireredRock Tunnel 1fWalk1610%—
FireredRock Tunnel B1fWalk1510%—
FireredRock Tunnel B1fWalk1620%—
FireredSeafoam Islands 1fWalk2210%—
FireredSeafoam Islands 1fWalk2410%—
FireredSeafoam Islands 1fWalk264%—
FireredSeafoam Islands B1fWalk2210%—
FireredSeafoam Islands B1fWalk2410%—
FireredSeafoam Islands B1fWalk264%—
FireredSeafoam Islands B2fWalk2210%—
FireredSeafoam Islands B2fWalk2410%—
FireredSeafoam Islands B3fWalk2410%—
GoldBurned Tower 1fWalk1410%—
GoldBurned Tower B1fWalk155%Time Day
GoldBurned Tower B1fWalk155%Time ♂orning
GoldBurned Tower B1fWalk155%Time Night
GoldDark Cave Blackthorn City EntranceWalk2330%—
GoldDark Cave Violet City EntranceWalk230%Swarm No
GoldDark Cave Violet City EntranceWalk220%Swarm Yes
GoldDark Cave Violet City EntranceWalk35%Swarm No
GoldDark Cave Violet City EntranceWalk44%Swarm No
GoldIce Path 1fWalk2220%Time Day
GoldIce Path 1fWalk2220%Time ♂orning
GoldIce Path 1fWalk2220%Time Night
GoldIce Path B1fWalk2220%Time Day
GoldIce Path B1fWalk2220%Time ♂orning
GoldIce Path B1fWalk2220%Time Night
GoldIce Path B2fWalk2320%Time Day
GoldIce Path B2fWalk2320%Time ♂orning
GoldIce Path B2fWalk2320%Time Night
GoldIce Path B3fWalk2420%Time Day
GoldIce Path B3fWalk2420%Time ♂orning
GoldIce Path B3fWalk2420%Time Night
GoldIlex ♀orest AreaWalk55%Time Day
GoldIlex ♀orest AreaWalk55%Time ♂orning
GoldIlex ♀orest AreaWalk55%Time Night
GoldIlex ♀orest AreaWalk620%Time Night
GoldJohto Route 32 AreaWalk41%Time ♂orning
GoldJohto Route 32 AreaWalk84%Time Night
GoldJohto Route 33 AreaWalk44%Time ♂orning
GoldJohto Route 33 AreaWalk630%Time Night
GoldJohto Route 33 AreaWalk85%Time Night
GoldJohto Route 42 AreaWalk1420%Time Night
GoldJohto Route 42 AreaWalk1610%Time Night
GoldKanto Route 3 AreaWalk530%Time Night
GoldKanto Route 4 AreaWalk530%Time Night
GoldMt ♂oon 1fWalk630%—
GoldMt ♂ortar 1fWalk1330%Swarm No
GoldMt ♂ortar 1fWalk1530%Swarm No
GoldMt ♂ortar 1fWalk1530%Swarm Yes
GoldMt ♂ortar B1fWalk1530%—
GoldMt ♂ortar B1fWalk1730%—
GoldMt ♂ortar Lower CaveWalk144%—
GoldRock Tunnel 1fWalk810%—
GoldRock Tunnel B1fWalk1010%—
GoldSlowpoke Well 1fWalk530%—
GoldSlowpoke Well 1fWalk630%—
GoldSlowpoke Well 1fWalk720%—
GoldSlowpoke Well 1fWalk85%—
GoldSlowpoke Well B1fWalk1920%—
GoldSlowpoke Well B1fWalk2130%—
GoldSlowpoke Well B1fWalk2330%—
GoldTohjo ♀alls AreaWalk2230%—
GoldUnion Cave 1fWalk520%—
GoldUnion Cave 1fWalk75%—
GoldUnion Cave B1fWalk720%—
GoldUnion Cave B1fWalk95%—
GoldUnion Cave B2fWalk2230%—
GoldWhirl Islands 1fWalk2330%—
GoldWhirl Islands B1fWalk2430%—
GoldWhirl Islands B2fWalk2430%—
GoldWhirl Islands B3fWalk2530%—
Green JapanKanto Victory Road 2 1fWalk2215%—
Green JapanKanto Victory Road 2 2fWalk2615%—
Green JapanKanto Victory Road 2 3fWalk2215%—
Green JapanMt ♂oon 1fWalk610%—
Green JapanMt ♂oon 1fWalk720%—
Green JapanMt ♂oon 1fWalk820%—
Green JapanMt ♂oon 1fWalk915%—
Green JapanMt ♂oon 1fWalk1010%—
Green JapanMt ♂oon 1fWalk114%—
Green JapanMt ♂oon B1fWalk720%—
Green JapanMt ♂oon B1fWalk820%—
Green JapanMt ♂oon B1fWalk910%—
Green JapanMt ♂oon B1fWalk105%—
Green JapanMt ♂oon B1fWalk115%—
Green JapanMt ♂oon B2fWalk920%—
Green JapanMt ♂oon B2fWalk1015%—
Green JapanMt ♂oon B2fWalk1110%—
Green JapanMt ♂oon B2fWalk124%—
Green JapanRock Tunnel B1fWalk155%—
Green JapanRock Tunnel B1fWalk1620%—
Green JapanRock Tunnel B1fWalk1720%—
Green JapanRock Tunnel B1fWalk1810%—
Green JapanRock Tunnel B2fWalk1620%—
Green JapanRock Tunnel B2fWalk1720%—
Green JapanRock Tunnel B2fWalk1810%—
Green JapanSeafoam Islands 1fWalk2110%—
HeartgoldBurned Tower 1fWalk145%—
HeartgoldBurned Tower B1fWalk154%—
HeartgoldDark Cave Blackthorn City EntranceWalk2320%—
HeartgoldDark Cave Blackthorn City EntranceWalk2310%Radio Off
HeartgoldDark Cave Violet City EntranceWalk220%Swarm No
HeartgoldDark Cave Violet City EntranceWalk210%Radio Off
HeartgoldDark Cave Violet City EntranceWalk34%—
HeartgoldDark Cave Violet City EntranceWalk44%—
HeartgoldIce Path 1fWalk2210%Radio Off
HeartgoldIce Path 1fWalk224%Time ♂orning
HeartgoldIce Path 1fWalk224%Time Night
HeartgoldIce Path B1fWalk2210%Radio Off
HeartgoldIce Path B1fWalk224%Time ♂orning
HeartgoldIce Path B1fWalk224%Time Night
HeartgoldIce Path B2fWalk2310%Radio Off
HeartgoldIce Path B2fWalk234%Time ♂orning
HeartgoldIce Path B2fWalk234%Time Night
HeartgoldIce Path B3fWalk2310%Radio Off
HeartgoldIce Path B3fWalk234%Time ♂orning
HeartgoldIce Path B3fWalk234%Time Night
HeartgoldIlex ♀orest AreaWalk54%—
HeartgoldIlex ♀orest AreaWalk610%Time Night, Radio Off
HeartgoldJohto Route 32 AreaWalk44%Time ♂orning
HeartgoldJohto Route 32 AreaWalk44%Time Night
HeartgoldJohto Route 33 AreaWalk44%Time ♂orning
HeartgoldJohto Route 33 AreaWalk44%Time Night
HeartgoldJohto Route 33 AreaWalk620%Time Night
HeartgoldJohto Route 33 AreaWalk610%Time Night, Radio Off
HeartgoldJohto Route 33 AreaWalk84%Time Night
HeartgoldJohto Route 42 AreaWalk1410%Time Night, Radio Off
HeartgoldJohto Route 42 AreaWalk165%Time Night
HeartgoldJohto Route 47 Inside CaveWalk185%Time Night
HeartgoldJohto Safari Zone Rocky BeachWalk1510%Time Night, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
HeartgoldJohto Safari Zone Rocky BeachWalk1610%Time Night, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
HeartgoldJohto Safari Zone Rocky BeachWalk1710%Time Night, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
HeartgoldJohto Safari Zone SavannahWalk1510%Time Night, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
HeartgoldJohto Safari Zone SavannahWalk1610%Time Night, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
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 Route 3 AreaWalk520%Swarm No, Time Night
HeartgoldKanto Route 3 AreaWalk510%Time Night, Radio Off
HeartgoldKanto Route 4 AreaWalk520%Time Night
HeartgoldKanto Route 4 AreaWalk510%Time Night, Radio Off
HeartgoldMt ♂oon 1fWalk620%—
HeartgoldMt ♂oon 1fWalk610%Radio Off
HeartgoldMt ♂oon 2fWalk620%—
HeartgoldMt ♂oon 2fWalk610%Radio Off
HeartgoldMt ♂ortar 1fWalk1320%Swarm No
HeartgoldMt ♂ortar 1fWalk1310%Radio Off
HeartgoldMt ♂ortar 1fWalk1520%Swarm No
HeartgoldMt ♂ortar 1fWalk1510%Radio Off
HeartgoldMt ♂ortar B1fWalk1520%—
HeartgoldMt ♂ortar B1fWalk1510%Radio Off
HeartgoldMt ♂ortar B1fWalk1720%—
HeartgoldMt ♂ortar B1fWalk1710%Radio Off
HeartgoldMt ♂ortar Lower CaveWalk144%—
HeartgoldRock Tunnel 1fWalk85%—
HeartgoldRock Tunnel B1fWalk105%—
HeartgoldSeafoam Islands 1fWalk265%—
HeartgoldSeafoam Islands 1fWalk275%—
HeartgoldSeafoam Islands 1fWalk2820%—
HeartgoldSeafoam Islands B1fWalk285%—
HeartgoldSeafoam Islands B1fWalk295%—
HeartgoldSeafoam Islands B2fWalk295%—
HeartgoldSeafoam Islands B2fWalk305%—
HeartgoldSeafoam Islands B3fWalk315%—
HeartgoldSeafoam Islands B3fWalk325%—
HeartgoldSlowpoke Well 1fWalk520%—
HeartgoldSlowpoke Well 1fWalk510%Radio Off
HeartgoldSlowpoke Well 1fWalk620%—
HeartgoldSlowpoke Well 1fWalk610%Radio Off
HeartgoldSlowpoke Well 1fWalk710%Radio Off
HeartgoldSlowpoke Well 1fWalk84%—
HeartgoldSlowpoke Well B1fWalk1910%Radio Off
HeartgoldSlowpoke Well B1fWalk2120%—

Zubat Pokédex moves

The Zubat Pokédex lists 117 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.

Zubat move explorer

117 moves shown

LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPMethod
1AbsorbGRASSSpecial2010025Level Up
1GustFLYINGSpecial4010035Level Up
1Leech LifeBUGPhysical8010010Level Up
1SupersonicNORMALStatus—5520Level Up
4Wing AttackFLYINGPhysical6010035Level Up
5AstonishGHOSTPhysical3010015Level Up
6HypnosisPSYCHICStatus—6020Level Up
9BiteDARKPhysical6010025Level Up
10Mean LookNORMALStatus——5Level Up
12SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Level Up
15Poison ♀angPOISONPhysical5010015Level Up
17Confuse RayGHOSTStatus—10010Level Up
18Air CutterFLYINGSpecial609525Level Up
20HazeICEStatus——30Level Up
20Quick GuardFIGHTINGStatus——15Level Up
25Cross PoisonPOISONPhysical7010020Level Up
28ToxicPOISONStatus—9010Level Up
30AcrobaticsFLYINGPhysical5510015Level Up
33Air SlashFLYINGSpecial759515Level Up
37VenoshockPOISONSpecial6510010Level 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
—HeadbuttNORMALPhysical7010015Machine
—Heat WaveFIRESpecial959010Machine
—Hidden PowerNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—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
—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
—Brave BirdFLYINGPhysical12010015Egg
—CurseGHOSTStatus——10Egg
—DefogFLYINGStatus——15Egg
—Feint AttackDARKPhysical60—20Egg
—Giga DrainGRASSSpecial7510010Egg
—GustFLYINGSpecial4010035Egg
—HypnosisPSYCHICStatus—6020Egg
—Nasty PlotDARKStatus——20Egg
—PursuitDARKPhysical4010020Egg
—Quick AttackNORMALPhysical4010030Egg
—Steel WingSTEELPhysical709025Egg
—Venom DrenchPOISONStatus—10020Egg
—WhirlwindNORMALStatus——20Egg
—Wing AttackFLYINGPhysical6010035Egg
—Zen HeadbuttPSYCHICPhysical809015Egg
—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

Zubat Pokédex entries

The Zubat Pokédex entries below let you compare how Zubat 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.

Zubat Pokédex entries

GameEntry
Y

It has no eyes. Instead, it relies on its ultrasonic cries for echolocation to flit about in darkness.

Red

Forms colonies in perpetually dark places. Uses ultrasonic waves to identify and approach targets.

Blue

Forms colonies in perpetually dark places. Uses ultrasonic waves to identify and approach targets.

Yellow

Emits ultrasonic cries while it flies. They act as a sonar used to check for ob­ jects in its way.

Gold

While flying, it constantly emits ultrasonic waves from its mouth to check its sur­ roundings.

Silver

Capable of flying safely in dark places, it emits ultrasonic cries to check for any obstacles.

Crystal

During the day, it gathers with others and hangs from the ceilings of old buildings and caves.

Ruby

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.

Sapphire

ZUBAT avoids sunlight because exposure causes it to become unhealthy. During the daytime, it stays in caves or under the eaves of old houses, sleeping while hanging upside down.

Emerald

While living in pitch-black caverns, their eyes gradually grew shut and deprived them of vision. They use ultrasonic waves to detect obstacles.

Firered

It has no eyes. Instead, it relies on its ultrasonic cries for echo location to flit about in darkness.

Leafgreen

It forms colonies in perpetually dark places and uses ultrasonic waves to identify and approach targets.

Diamond

Even though it has no eyes, it can sense obstacles using ultrasonic waves it emits from its mouth.

Pearl

Disliking sunlight, it sleeps deep in forests and caves until sundown.

Platinum

It checks its surroundings and location using reflections of the ultrasonic waves from its mouth.

Heartgold

While flying, it constantly emits ultrasonic waves from its mouth to check its surroundings.

Soulsilver

Capable of flying safely in dark places, it emits ultrasonic cries to check for any obstacles.

Black

It checks its surroundings and location using reflections of the ultrasonic waves from its mouth.

White

It checks its surroundings and location using reflections of the ultrasonic waves from its mouth.

Black 2

It does not need eyes, because it emits ultrasonic waves to check its surroundings while it flies.

White 2

It does not need eyes, because it emits ultrasonic waves to check its surroundings while it flies.

X

Even though it has no eyes, it can sense obstacles using ultrasonic waves it emits from its mouth.

Omega Ruby

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.

Alpha Sapphire

Zubat avoids sunlight because exposure causes it to become unhealthy. During the daytime, it stays in caves or under the eaves of old houses, sleeping while hanging upside down.

Sun

It sleeps in caves during the day. It has no eyes, so to check its surroundings while flying, it emits ultrasonic waves.

Moon

When exposed to sunlight, they suffer burns. The frequency of their ultrasonic waves can differ slightly from colony to colony.

Ultra Sun

It has no eyeballs, so it can’t see. It checks its surroundings via the ultrasonic waves it emits from its mouth.

Ultra ♂oon

Their skin is so thin that they’ll be burned if sunlight hits them. When it gets cold out, they gather together to warm one another’s bodies.

Lets Go Pikachu

Emits ultrasonic cries while it flies. They act as a sonar used to check for objects in its way.

Lets Go Eevee

Emits ultrasonic cries while it flies. They act as a sonar used to check for objects in its way.

Sword

It emits ultrasonic waves from its mouth to check its surroundings. Even in tight caves, Zubat flies around with skill.

Shield

Zubat live in caves, down where the sun’s light won’t reach. In the morning, they gather together to keep each other warm as they sleep.

Legends Arceus

Makes its home in gloomy caves. Atrophied eyes have left this Pokémon blind, so it scans its surroundings via sound waves that it emits from its mouth as it flies.

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