Stats & Training
Speed and Attack carry most of Crobat's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Moderately hard to find and yields 3 Speed EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Having four wings allows it to fly more quickly and quietly so it can sneak up on prey without its noticing.
Having four wings allows it to fly more quickly and quietly so it can sneak up on prey without its noticing.
Crobat Weakness
Electric, Ice, Psychic, and Rock moves hit Crobat for super-effective damage. The upside? Ground-type moves can't touch it at all. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Psychic, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Terrakion builds →Stone Edge 2x106-126%KO Rock Slide 2x81-96% Rock Tomb 2x65-77% Smack Down 2x54-64% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Magnezone builds →Thunder 2x118-139%KO Discharge 2x86-101%KO Spark 2x43-51% Charge Beam 2x56-66% | ||
 Lairon SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Lairon builds →Rock Slide 2x60-71% Rock Tomb 2x49-58% | ||
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Probopass builds →Zap Cannon 2x55-65% Thunder 2x49-59% Stone Edge 2x56-66% Power Gem 2x56-66% | ||
 Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Crustle builds →Rock Wrecker 2x134-158%KO Rock Slide 2x68-81% Rock Tomb 2x56-66% Smack Down 2x46-54% | ||
 Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Magnemite builds →Spark 2x30-36% Thunder Shock 2x35-42% | ||
 Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Dwebble builds →Rock Slide 2x48-57% Rock Tomb 2x40-48% Smack Down 2x33-39% Rock Blast 2x17-21% | ||
 Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Baltoy builds →Extrasensory 2x38-45% Psybeam 2x33-39% Rock Tomb 2x20-24% Ancient Power 2x20-24% | ||
 Mareep Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Mareep builds →Power Gem 2x35-42% Thunder Shock 2x28-33% | ||
 Emolga Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Emolga builds →Spark 2x46-54% Shock Wave 2x43-51% Thunder Shock 2x29-35% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Sigilyph builds →Synchronoise 2x104-123%KO Psybeam 2x59-70% Smack Down 2x20-23% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Magnemite builds →Spark 2x29-35% Thunder Shock 2x34-40% | ||
Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Dwebble builds →Rock Slide 2x47-56% Rock Tomb 2x38-46% Smack Down 2x31-38% Rock Blast 2x18-21% | ||
Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Baltoy builds →Extrasensory 2x36-43% Psybeam 2x29-35% Rock Tomb 2x18-21% Ancient Power 2x18-21% | ||
 Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Aron builds →Rock Slide 2x48-57% Rock Tomb 2x40-47% | ||
 Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Boldore builds →Power Gem 2x42-50% Rock Slide 2x66-78% Rock Tomb 2x54-64% Smack Down 2x46-54% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x35-43% Rock Tomb 2x30-35% Rock Throw 2x26-31% Smack Down 2x26-31% | ||
 Nosepass Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Nosepass builds →Power Gem 2x38-45% Discharge 2x25-30% Rock Slide 2x35-43% Spark 2x21-25% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Magnemite builds →Spark 2x28-33% Thunder Shock 2x34-40% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Aron builds →Rock Slide 2x49-58% Rock Tomb 2x40-47% | ||
 Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Lunatone builds →Future Sight 2x99-117%KO Blizzard 2x60-71% Stone Edge 2x55-64% Psychic 2x74-88% | ||
Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Boldore builds →Stone Edge 2x89-105%KO Power Gem 2x41-49% Rock Slide 2x68-80% Rock Tomb 2x55-64% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x91-107%KO Discharge 2x66-78% Spark 2x28-33% Charge Beam 2x43-51% | ||
 Solrock RockPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Solrock builds →Stone Edge 2x82-97% Psychic 2x49-58% Rock Slide 2x62-74% Rock Tomb 2x51-60% | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Terrakion builds →Rock Slide 2x81-96% Rock Tomb 2x65-77% Smack Down 2x54-64% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Aron builds →Rock Slide 2x49-58% Rock Tomb 2x39-47% | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Lunatone builds →Future Sight 2x99-116%KO Blizzard 2x60-71% Stone Edge 2x56-66% Psychic 2x74-88% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x91-107%KO Discharge 2x67-79% Spark 2x27-32% Charge Beam 2x43-51% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Solrock builds →Stone Edge 2x83-98% Psychic 2x49-58% Rock Slide 2x62-73% Rock Tomb 2x51-60% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Terrakion threatens a KO with Stone Edge (127-150%). Magnezone's Thunderbolt also KOs at 125-148%.
 Jirachi SteelPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Jirachi builds →U Turn5-6% | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Terrakion builds →Close Combat19-22% Stone Edge 2x127-150%KO | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt 2x125-148%KO Flash Cannon56-66% Volt Switch 2x97-115%KO | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Mamoswine builds →Ice Shard 2x84-99% Superpower21-24% | ||
 Raikou Electric | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Raikou builds →Thunderbolt 2x136-160%KO Aura Sphere10-12% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
End of the line. Crobat caps a three-stage chain that started at Zubat. Breeding produces the base form, and eggs are quick to hatch. Speed grew the most through evolution (+75 over Zubat), and Crobat peaks at 535 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Crobat to get Zubat eggs easily using 45 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Brave Bird, Curse, Defog and 10 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Crobat Best Moveset
The build revolves around U-turn for safe pivoting. Innerfocus and Black Sludge support Crobat's hit-and-run approach, with max Attack and Speed EVs making sure each pivot actually threatens. The remaining moves adds versatility.
Best Build
Crobat best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Brave Bird
- U Turn
- Roost
- Cross Poison
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Crobat picks up Brave Bird and Curse only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Sky Attack and Brave Bird while coverage across 9 types adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Crobat in Black 2 & White 2
Crobat tops out at moderate rates across 2 locations in endgame routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Where To Catch Crobat in Black 2 & White 2
To get Crobat, start by catching Zubat through walking encounters at Lv. 14-67. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ZubatCastelia SewersWhite 2Grass Lv.14-17CommonEarlyAnyCastelia SewersBlack 2Grass Lv.14-17CommonEarlyAny
Step 2Catch or Evolve GolbatStrange HouseBlack 2Grass Lv.32-33 BuildingUncommonLateAnyStrange HouseWhite 2Grass Lv.32-33 BuildingUncommonLateAnyCelestial Tower - 3FBlack 2Grass Lv.31 Building5%LateAnyCelestial Tower - 3FWhite 2Grass Lv.31 Building5%LateAnyCelestial Tower - 4FBlack 2Grass Lv.32 Building5%LateAnyCelestial Tower - 4FWhite 2Grass Lv.32 Building5%LateAnyCelestial Tower - 5FWhite 2Grass Lv.33 Building5%LateAnyCelestial Tower - 5FBlack 2Grass Lv.33 Building5%LateAnyDreamyard - B1FWhite 2Grass Lv.64-67CommonPostAnyDouble grassDreamyard - B1FBlack 2Grass Lv.64-67CommonPostAnyDouble grassDreamyard - OvergroundWhite 2Grass Lv.57-58UncommonPostAnyDreamyard - OvergroundBlack 2Grass Lv.57-58UncommonPostAnyDreamyard - OvergroundBlack 2Grass Lv.65-66UncommonPostAnyDouble grassDreamyard - OvergroundWhite 2Grass Lv.65-66UncommonPostAnyDouble grassor evolve from Zubat (Step 1)
Step 3Crobat ✓Dreamyard - OvergroundWhite 2Grass Lv.59RarePostAnyShaking spotDreamyard - OvergroundBlack 2Grass Lv.59RarePostAnyShaking spotor evolve from Golbat (Step 2)
Crobat Guide
For Black 2 & White 2, we rate Crobat C-Tier: a niche pick in Black 2 & White 2's meta. At 535 BST, it fits the support role. Bravebird with Black Sludge is the standard set.
Inner Focus prevents flinching. That's the one you want on Crobat. Infiltrator is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Base 130 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Crobat is leaning toward the physical side (base 90 Attack). Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a support.
For Black 2 & White 2, Crobat has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Electric, Ice, and Psychic-type attackers hit hardest.
Game Availability
Available in 18 titles since its debut in Gold & Silver, Crobat spans 9 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in most mainline games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
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