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.
It flies so silently through the dark on its four wings that it may not be noticed even when nearby.
The development of wings on its legs enables it to fly fast but also makes it tough to stop and rest.
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)
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Infernape's Fire Blast hits Crobat for 39-46%.
Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Infernape builds →Close Combat15-17% U Turn6-7% Fire Blast39-46% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Celebi builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves View Roserade builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityHypercutter ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Gliscor builds →Ice Fang 2x32-38% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityKeeneye ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Skarmory builds →
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HeartGold & SoulSilver 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 31 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Brave Bird, Curse, Feint Attack and 7 more.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Crobat Best Moveset
The build revolves around U-turn for safe pivoting. Innerfocus and Black Sludge support Crobat's hit-and-run approach, with flexible EVs making sure each pivot actually threatens. Utility options adds versatility.
Best Build
Crobat best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Stallbreaker Moveset
- U Turn
- Brave Bird
- Roost
- Taunt
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 HeartGold & SoulSilver
Can't catch Crobat directly. Start with Zubat at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve with high friendship. The 3-stage chain from Zubat to Crobat is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Crobat in HeartGold & SoulSilver
To get Crobat, start by catching Zubat through walking encounters at Lv. 2-51. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ZubatDark Cave - WestSoulSilverGrass Lv.2-4 CaveCommonEarlyDark Cave - WestHeartGoldGrass Lv.2-4 CaveCommonEarlyRoute 33HeartGoldGrass Lv.4-8 RouteCommonEarlyNightIlex ForestHeartGoldGrass Lv.5-6 ForestCommonEarlyNightIlex ForestSoulSilverGrass Lv.5-6 ForestCommonEarlyNightSlowpoke Well - 1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.5-8 CaveCommonEarlySlowpoke Well - 1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.5-8 CaveCommonEarlyUnion Cave - 1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.5-7 CaveCommonEarlyUnion Cave - 1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.5-7 CaveCommonEarlyRoute 3SoulSilverGrass Lv.5 RouteCommonEarlyNightRoute 3HeartGoldGrass Lv.5 RouteCommonEarlyNightRoute 4SoulSilverGrass Lv.5 RouteCommonEarlyNightRoute 4HeartGoldGrass Lv.5 RouteCommonEarlyNightMt. Moon - 1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.6 CaveCommonEarlyMt. Moon - 1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.6-8 CaveCommonEarlyMt. Moon - 2FHeartGoldGrass Lv.6 CaveCommonEarlyMt. Moon - 2FSoulSilverGrass Lv.6-8 CaveCommonEarlyUnion Cave - B1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.7-9 CaveCommonEarlyUnion Cave - B1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.7-9 CaveCommonEarlyMt. Mortar - 1F SouthHeartGoldGrass Lv.13-15 CaveCommonEarlyMt. Mortar - 1F SouthSoulSilverGrass Lv.13-15 CaveCommonEarlyRoute 42SoulSilverGrass Lv.14-16 RouteCommonEarlyNightRoute 42HeartGoldGrass Lv.14-16 RouteCommonEarlyNightMt. Mortar - B1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.15-17 CaveCommonEarlyMt. Mortar - B1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.15-17 CaveCommonEarlyRock Tunnel - 1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.8 CaveUncommonEarlyRock Tunnel - 1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.8 CaveUncommonEarlyRock Tunnel - B1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.10 CaveUncommonEarlyRock Tunnel - B1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.10 CaveUncommonEarlyBurned Tower - 1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.14 Building10%EarlyBurned Tower - 1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.14 Building10%EarlyBurned Tower - B1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.15 Building10%EarlyBurned Tower - B1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.15 Building10%EarlyRoute 32HeartGoldGrass Lv.4 RouteRareEarlyMorning/nightRoute 32SoulSilverGrass Lv.4 RouteRareEarlyMorning/nightRoute 33HeartGoldGrass Lv.4 RouteRareEarlyMorningRoute 33SoulSilverGrass Lv.4 RouteRareEarlyMorningIlex ForestHeartGoldGrass Lv.5 ForestRareEarlyMorning/dayIlex ForestSoulSilverGrass Lv.5 ForestRareEarlyMorning/dayMt. Mortar - 1F NorthHeartGoldGrass Lv.14 CaveRareEarlyMt. Mortar - 1F NorthSoulSilverGrass Lv.14 CaveRareEarlySlowpoke Well - B1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.19-23 CaveCommonMidSlowpoke Well - B1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.19-23 CaveCommonMidIce Path - 1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.22 IceCommonMidNightIce Path - B1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.22 IceCommonMidNightUnion Cave - B2FHeartGoldGrass Lv.22 CaveCommonMidUnion Cave - B2FSoulSilverGrass Lv.22 CaveCommonMidTohjo FallsSoulSilverGrass Lv.22 WaterCommonMidTohjo FallsHeartGoldGrass Lv.22 WaterCommonMidDark Cave - EastSoulSilverGrass Lv.23 CaveCommonMidDark Cave - EastHeartGoldGrass Lv.23 CaveCommonMidIce Path - B2FHeartGoldGrass Lv.23 IceCommonMidNightIce Path - B3FHeartGoldGrass Lv.23 IceCommonMidNightWhirl Islands - 1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.23 WaterCommonMidWhirl Islands - 1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.23 WaterCommonMidWhirl Islands - B1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.23 WaterCommonMidWhirl Islands - B1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.23 WaterCommonMidWhirl Islands - B2FHeartGoldGrass Lv.23 WaterCommonMidWhirl Islands - B2FSoulSilverGrass Lv.23 WaterCommonMidWhirl Islands - B3FHeartGoldGrass Lv.24 WaterCommonMidWhirl Islands - B3FSoulSilverGrass Lv.24 WaterCommonMidSeafoam Islands - 1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.26-28 WaterCommonMidSeafoam Islands - 1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.26-28 WaterCommonMidIce Path - 1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.22 IceUncommonMidMorning/dayIce Path - B1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.22 IceUncommonMidMorning/dayIce Path - B2FHeartGoldGrass Lv.23 IceUncommonMidMorning/dayIce Path - B3FHeartGoldGrass Lv.23 IceUncommonMidMorning/daySeafoam Islands - B1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.28-29 WaterUncommonMidSeafoam Islands - B1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.28-29 WaterUncommonMidSeafoam Islands - B2FSoulSilverGrass Lv.29-30 WaterUncommonMidSeafoam Islands - B2FHeartGoldGrass Lv.29-30 WaterUncommonMidCliff Cave - 1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.18 CaveRareMidNightCliff Cave - 1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.18 CaveRareMidNightCliff Cave - 2FSoulSilverGrass Lv.18 CaveRareMidNightCliff Cave - 2FHeartGoldGrass Lv.18 CaveRareMidNightCliff Cave - B1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.18 CaveRareMidNightCliff Cave - B1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.18 CaveRareMidNightIce Path - 1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.22 IceRareMidMorning/nightIce Path - B1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.22 IceRareMidMorning/nightIce Path - B2FSoulSilverGrass Lv.23 IceRareMidMorning/nightIce Path - B3FSoulSilverGrass Lv.23 IceRareMidMorning/nightSeafoam Islands - B3FSoulSilverGrass Lv.31-32 WaterUncommonLateSeafoam Islands - B3FHeartGoldGrass Lv.31-32 WaterUncommonLate
Step 2Catch or Evolve GolbatIce Path - 1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.22 IceCommonMidIce Path - 1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.22 IceCommonMidIce Path - B1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.22 IceCommonMidIce Path - B1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.22 IceCommonMidIce Path - B2FSoulSilverGrass Lv.23 IceCommonMidIce Path - B2FHeartGoldGrass Lv.23 IceCommonMidIce Path - B3FSoulSilverGrass Lv.23 IceCommonMidIce Path - B3FHeartGoldGrass Lv.23 IceCommonMidSeafoam Islands - 1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.30-32 WaterCommonMidSeafoam Islands - 1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.30-32 WaterCommonMidCliff Cave - 1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.22 CaveUncommonMidCliff Cave - 1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.22 CaveUncommonMidCliff Cave - 2FSoulSilverGrass Lv.22 CaveUncommonMidCliff Cave - 2FHeartGoldGrass Lv.22 CaveUncommonMidCliff Cave - B1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.22 CaveUncommonMidCliff Cave - B1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.22 CaveUncommonMidUnion Cave - B2FSoulSilverGrass Lv.22 CaveUncommonMidUnion Cave - B2FHeartGoldGrass Lv.22 CaveUncommonMidTohjo FallsHeartGoldGrass Lv.22 WaterUncommonMidTohjo FallsSoulSilverGrass Lv.22 WaterUncommonMidDark Cave - EastSoulSilverGrass Lv.23 CaveRareMidDark Cave - EastHeartGoldGrass Lv.23 CaveRareMidSlowpoke Well - B1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.23 CaveRareMidSlowpoke Well - B1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.23 CaveRareMidWhirl Islands - 1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.23 WaterRareMidWhirl Islands - 1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.23 WaterRareMidWhirl Islands - B1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.23 WaterRareMidWhirl Islands - B1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.23 WaterRareMidWhirl Islands - B2FHeartGoldGrass Lv.23 WaterRareMidWhirl Islands - B2FSoulSilverGrass Lv.23 WaterRareMidWhirl Islands - B3FHeartGoldGrass Lv.24 WaterRareMidWhirl Islands - B3FSoulSilverGrass Lv.24 WaterRareMidMt. Mortar - 2FSoulSilverGrass Lv.30 CaveRareMidMt. Mortar - 2FHeartGoldGrass Lv.30 CaveRareMidSeafoam Islands - B1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.32-34 WaterCommonLateSeafoam Islands - B1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.32-34 WaterCommonLateVictory Road - 1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.32 CaveCommonLateVictory Road - 1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.32 CaveCommonLateSeafoam Islands - B2FSoulSilverGrass Lv.33-35 WaterCommonLateSeafoam Islands - B2FHeartGoldGrass Lv.33-35 WaterCommonLateSeafoam Islands - B3FSoulSilverGrass Lv.34-36 WaterCommonLateSeafoam Islands - B3FHeartGoldGrass Lv.34-36 WaterCommonLateCerulean Cave - 1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.38-39 CaveCommonLateNightCerulean Cave - 1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.38-39 CaveCommonLateNightSeafoam Islands - B4FSoulSilverGrass Lv.38-40 WaterCommonLateSeafoam Islands - B4FHeartGoldGrass Lv.38-40 WaterCommonLateCerulean Cave - 1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.38 CaveUncommonLateMorning/dayCerulean Cave - 1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.38 CaveUncommonLateMorning/dayCerulean Cave - 2FSoulSilverGrass Lv.41-42 CaveUncommonLateNightCerulean Cave - 2FSoulSilverGrass Lv.41 CaveUncommonLateMorning/dayCerulean Cave - 2FHeartGoldGrass Lv.41-42 CaveUncommonLateNightCerulean Cave - 2FHeartGoldGrass Lv.41 CaveUncommonLateMorning/dayMt. Silver - 1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.45 CaveRareLateMt. Silver - 1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.45 CaveRareLateMt. Silver - Lower mountainsideSoulSilverGrass Lv.48-51 CaveCommonPostMt. Silver - Lower mountainsideHeartGoldGrass Lv.48-51 CaveCommonPostCerulean Cave - B1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.47 CaveUncommonPostCerulean Cave - B1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.47 CaveUncommonPostMt. Silver - 1F Central ChamberHeartGoldGrass Lv.48 CaveRarePostMt. Silver - 1F Central ChamberSoulSilverGrass Lv.48 CaveRarePostMt. Silver - 1F Upper ChamberSoulSilverGrass Lv.48 CaveRarePostMt. Silver - 1F Upper ChamberHeartGoldGrass Lv.48 CaveRarePostMt. Silver - 2FSoulSilverGrass Lv.48 CaveRarePostMt. Silver - 2FHeartGoldGrass Lv.48 CaveRarePostMt. Silver - 3FSoulSilverGrass Lv.48 CaveRarePostMt. Silver - 3FHeartGoldGrass Lv.48 CaveRarePostMt. Silver - Upper mountainsideSoulSilverGrass Lv.48 CaveRarePostMt. Silver - Upper mountainsideHeartGoldGrass Lv.48 CaveRarePostor evolve from Zubat (Step 1)
Step 3Crobat ✓
Crobat Guide
For HeartGold & SoulSilver, we rate Crobat B-Tier: a solid option in HeartGold & SoulSilver for the right team. At 535 BST, it fits the support role. U Turn 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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.
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- 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