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.
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. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Psychic, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
In X & Y, Weavile deals 73-86% with Ice Shard.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm14-16% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Clefable builds →Moonblast19-22% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Weavile builds →Knock Off59-69% Ice Shard 2x73-86% Pursuit36-43% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 2x161-190%KO Pursuit33-39% Crunch65-76% Superpower16-19% | ||
 Latios DragonPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Crobat View Latios builds →Draco Meteor106-125%KO Psyshock 2x132-155%KO | ||
X & Y 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 51 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Brave Bird, Curse, Defog and 11 more.
X & Y Crobat Best Moveset
The build revolves around U-turn for safe pivoting. Infiltrator and Black Sludge support Crobat's hit-and-run approach, with max Attack and Speed EVs making sure each pivot actually threatens. Utility options adds versatility.
Best Build
Crobat best EVs are Attack and Speed
Support Moveset
- U Turn
- Brave Bird
- Roost
- Defog
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Roost
- Fly
- 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 Brave Bird and Fly while coverage across 8 types adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Crobat in X & Y
Can't catch Crobat directly. Start with Zubat at decent 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 X & Y
To get Crobat, start by catching Zubat through walking encounters at Lv. 8-15. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Crobat Guide
For X & Y, we rate Crobat B-Tier: a solid option in X & Y 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 a physical attacker with base 90 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a support.
For X & Y, 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