In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Golbat isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Crobat to unlock its full potential. At 455 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.

What is Golbat weak to?

In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Golbat's biggest threats include Jolteon (Electric), Cloyster (Ice), and Alakazam (Psychic), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Rock-type attackers are also a problem.

How do you evolve Golbat?

In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Zubat evolves into Golbat at level 22. Golbat evolves into Crobat by leveling up. Golbat is a middle-stage evolution in the Zubat line.

What is the best ability for Golbat?

Inner Focus is the go-to ability for Golbat. It prevents flinching. Its hidden ability Infiltrator can work in specific setups.

What role does Golbat play in battle?

In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Golbat fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 80 Attack. Base 90 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.

Golbat - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Balanced

DTier

90Speed · Above Avg

Stats & Training

Golbat's stats barely vary. 2 sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 2 Speed EVs, medium-fast 1M XP curve to max.

Base Stats

Above

HP75

Attack80

Defense70

Sp. Atk65

Sp. Def75

Speed90

Total455

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging90 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height1.6 m

Weight55.0 kg

Base XP159

Abilities

Inner Focus

Prevents flinching.

InfiltratorHATop Pick

Bypasses light screen, reflect, and safeguard.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+2

Speed training target

Pokedex Entries

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

Golbat Weakness

Type-wise, Golbat takes extra damage from Electric, Ice, Psychic, and Rock. Ground moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.

Golbat Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Electric, Ice, Psychic, Rock
0.5x (Resist)	Poison, Fairy
0.25x (Resist)	Grass, Fighting, Bug
0x (Immune)	Ground

Type ChartExcellent

4Weak

5Resist

1Immune

Score+3

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Electric Ice Psychic Rock

½xResist

Poison Fairy

¼xResist

Grass Fighting Bug

0xImmune

Ground

STAB (4)

Grass Fairy Fighting Bug

How to Beat Golbat in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (Best Counters)

Bronzong SteelPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Dream EaterTM85 PsychicTM29 ExtrasensoryLv. 28 Rock SlideTM80 Damage vs Golbat Dream Eater 2x 77-91% Psychic 2x 70-82% Extrasensory 2x 62-73% Rock Slide 2x 45-53% View Bronzong builds →
Magnemite ElectricSteel	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 DischargeLv. 36 Volt SwitchTM43 Damage vs Golbat Thunder 2x 97-115%KO Thunderbolt 2x 80-94% Discharge 2x 71-84% Volt Switch 2x 63-75% View Magnemite builds →
Sudowoodo Rock	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Damage vs Golbat Stone Edge 2x 99-117%KO Rock Slide 2x 75-89% Rock Tomb 2x 59-70% Rock Throw 2x 52-61% View Sudowoodo builds →
Graveler RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 16 Damage vs Golbat Stone Edge 2x 93-110%KO Rock Slide 2x 71-84% Rock Tomb 2x 57-68% Rock Throw 2x 48-56% View Graveler builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Damage vs Golbat Stone Edge 2x 55-66% Rock Slide 2x 41-49% Rock Tomb 2x 34-40% Rock Throw 2x 30-35% View Onix builds →

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution

Golbat is the middle stage between Zubat and Crobat. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, quick to hatch with a decent partner pool via one egg group. HP has grown the most so far (+35), but there's still another 80 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms

#041Zubat

Level 22

#042Golbat

High Friendship

#169Crobat

Stat Comparison 3 Stages

Zubat

PoisonFlying

Golbat

PoisonFlying

Crobat

PoisonFlying

75+35

85+10

ATK

80+35

90+10

DEF

70+35

80+10

SP.ATK

65+35

70+5

SP.DEF

75+35

80+5

SPE

90+35

130+40

BST

245D-Tier

455D-Tier+210

535B-Tier+80

ROLE

Balanced

Pivot

TYPE

Utility

Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Golbat to get Zubat eggs easily using 31 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Brave Bird, Curse, Gust and 6 more.

Egg Groups

Flying

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

15 cycles·3,855 steps

Quick~4 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

9moves

Breed With (best first)

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Golbat Best Moveset

Nothing fancy here. Golbat builds around Life Orb for extra damage on every hit for a health trade, Jolly nature for the right stat lean, and max HP and Speed EVs. Infiltrator does its job quietly.

Best Build

Experimental

Support

Ability

Infiltrator

Item

Life OrbPOWER

Best Nature for Golbat

Jolly+SPE

Golbat best EVs are HP and Speed

EVs

Atk

Spe

Support Moveset

Poison FangSTAB
RoostRecovery
ToxicUtility
CrunchCoverage

Recommended Teammates

WeezingGood

NidokingGood

NidoqueenGood

Moves

The egg pool carries weight here. Brave Bird and Curse aren't available any other way for Golbat, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Brave Bird and Fly for solid options.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Absorb

—2010025Grass

Lv 1

Astonish

—3010015Ghost

Lv 1

Mean Look

D——5Normal

Lv 1

Screech

D—8540Normal

Lv 1

Supersonic

D—5520Normal

Lv 15

Poison Fang

S5010015Poison

Lv 20

Quick Guard+3

———15Fighting

Lv 27

Air Cutter

D609525Flying

Lv 34

Bite

B6010025Dark

Lv 41

Haze

C——30Ice

Lv 48

Venoshock

C6510010Poison

Lv 55

Confuse Ray

D—10010Ghost

Lv 62

Air Slash

C759515Flying

Lv 69

Leech Life

C8010010Bug

TM Moves

TM40

Aerial Ace

C60—20Flying

TM45

Attract

C—10015Normal

TM97

Defog

C——15Flying

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM58

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM94

Fly

C909515Flying

TM19

Giga Drain

D7510010Grass

TM68

Giga Impact

C150905Normal

TM15

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM63

Nasty Plot

C——20Dark

TM66

Payback

D5010010Dark

TM88

Pluck

—6010020Flying

TM17

Protect+4

A——10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM51

Roost

A——10Flying

TM30

Shadow Ball

D8010015Ghost

TM82

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM36

Sludge Bomb

C9010010Poison

TM47

Steel Wing

D709025Steel

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

D—8515Normal

TM12

Taunt

C—10020Dark

TM46

Thief

D6010025Dark

TM41

Torment

D—10015Dark

TM89

U-turn

D7010020Bug

Egg Moves

Egg

Brave Bird

A12010015Flying

Egg

Curse

C——10Ghost

Egg

Gust

D4010035Flying

Egg

Hypnosis

C—6020Psychic

Egg

Quick Attack+1

D4010030Normal

Egg

Venom Drench

——10020Poison

Egg

Whirlwind-6

D——20Normal

Egg

Wing Attack

—6010035Flying

Egg

Zen Headbutt

D809015Psychic

Tutor Moves

Golbat can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Golbat in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

high spawn rates in mid-game routes across 98 locations. Golbat's one of the easier catches on the list. Two different catch methods are in play here. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.

Where To Catch Golbat in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

To get Golbat, start by catching Zubat through walking and surfing encounters at Lv. 4-66. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.

Step 1Catch Zubat
Ravaged Path
Shining PearlGrass Lv.4-6 Route
78%Early
Ravaged Path
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.4-6 Route
78%Early
Oreburgh Gate - B1F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.8-10
60%Early
Oreburgh Gate - B1F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.8-10
60%Early
Wayward Cave - 1F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.14-16 Cave
45%Early
Wayward Cave - 1F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.14-16 Cave
45%Early
Wayward Cave - B1F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.15-17 Cave
35%Early
Wayward Cave - B1F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.15-17 Cave
35%Early
Oreburgh Gate - 1F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.6
20%Early
Oreburgh Gate - 1F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.6
20%Early
Oreburgh Mine - 1F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.7 Cave
20%Early
Oreburgh Mine - 1F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.7 Cave
20%Early
Oreburgh Mine - B1F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.8 Cave
20%Early
Oreburgh Mine - B1F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.8 Cave
20%Early
Mt. Coronet - Route 211 Entrance
Shining PearlGrass Lv.12-13 Cave
20%Early
Mt. Coronet - Route 211 Entrance
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.12-13 Cave
20%Early
Mt. Coronet - Route 207 Entrance
Shining PearlGrass Lv.14-15 Cave
20%Early
Mt. Coronet - Route 207 Entrance
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.14-15 Cave
20%Early
Route 204 - South
Shining PearlGrass Lv.4 Route
10%Early
Night
Route 204 - South
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.4 Route
10%Early
Night
Route 203
Shining PearlGrass Lv.5 Route
10%Early
Night
Route 203
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.5 Route
10%Early
Night
Route 204 - North
Shining PearlGrass Lv.6 Route
10%Early
Night
Route 204 - North
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.6 Route
10%Early
Night
Route 207
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.6 Route
10%Early
Night
Route 207
Shining PearlGrass Lv.6 Route
10%Early
Night
Route 211 - West
Shining PearlGrass Lv.12 Route
10%Early
Night
Route 211 - West
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.12 Route
10%Early
Night
Mt. Coronet - Route 211 Entrance
Shining PearlGrass Lv.13 Cave
10%Early
Morning
Mt. Coronet - Route 211 Entrance
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.13 Cave
10%Early
Morning
Mt. Coronet - Route 207 Entrance
Shining PearlGrass Lv.15 Cave
10%Early
Morning
Mt. Coronet - Route 207 Entrance
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.15 Cave
10%Early
Morning
Route 206
Shining PearlGrass Lv.15 Route
10%Early
Night
Route 206
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.15 Route
10%Early
Night
Mt. Coronet - 4F
Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Cave
90%Mid
Mt. Coronet - 4F
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Cave
90%Mid
Mt. Coronet - B1F
Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Cave
90%Mid
Mt. Coronet - B1F
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Cave
90%Mid
Mt. Coronet - Route 207 Entrance
Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Cave
90%Mid
Mt. Coronet - Route 207 Entrance
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Cave
90%Mid
Oreburgh Gate - B1F
Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30
60%Mid
Oreburgh Gate - B1F
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30
60%Mid
Ravaged Path
Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Route
60%Mid
Ravaged Path
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Route
60%Mid
Lost Tower - 1F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.16-18 Building
50%Mid
Morning/day
Lost Tower - 1F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-18 Building
50%Mid
Morning/day
Lost Tower - 2F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.17-19 Building
50%Mid
Morning/day
Lost Tower - 2F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.17-19 Building
50%Mid
Morning/day
Lost Tower - 3F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.18-20 Building
49%Mid
Morning/day
Lost Tower - 3F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.18-20 Building
49%Mid
Morning/day
Lost Tower - 4F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.19-21 Building
45%Mid
Morning/day
Lost Tower - 4F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.19-21 Building
45%Mid
Morning/day
Lost Tower - 1F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.16-18 Building
40%Mid
Night
Lost Tower - 1F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-18 Building
40%Mid
Night
Lost Tower - 2F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.17-19 Building
40%Mid
Night
Lost Tower - 2F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.17-19 Building
40%Mid
Night
Lost Tower - 5F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.20-21 Building
40%Mid
Morning/day
Lost Tower - 5F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.20-21 Building
40%Mid
Morning/day
Lost Tower - 3F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.18-20 Building
39%Mid
Night
Lost Tower - 3F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.18-20 Building
39%Mid
Night
Lost Tower - 4F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.19-21 Building
35%Mid
Night
Lost Tower - 4F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.19-21 Building
35%Mid
Night
Lost Tower - 5F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.20-21 Building
30%Mid
Night
Lost Tower - 5F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.20-21 Building
30%Mid
Night
Route 208
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16 Route
20%Mid
Night
Route 208
Shining PearlGrass Lv.16 Route
20%Mid
Night
Bogsunk Cavern
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 Swamp
Mid
Bogsunk Cavern
Shining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 Swamp
Mid
Grassland Cave
Shining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 Cave
Mid
Grassland Cave
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 Cave
Mid
Route 209
Shining PearlGrass Lv.16 Route
10%Mid
Night
Route 209
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16 Route
10%Mid
Night
Spacious Cave
Shining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 Cave
Mid
Spacious Cave
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 Cave
Mid
Sunlit Cavern
Shining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 Cave
Mid
Sunlit Cavern
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 Cave
Mid
Swampy Cave
Shining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 Swamp
Mid
Swampy Cave
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 Swamp
Mid
Route 211 - East
Shining PearlGrass Lv.26 Route
10%Mid
Night
Route 211 - East
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.26 Route
10%Mid
Night
Iron Island - 1F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.30 Water
10%Mid
Iron Island - 1F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.30 Water
10%Mid
Route 216
Shining PearlGrass Lv.33 Route
10%Late
Night
Route 216
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.33 Route
10%Late
Night
Acuity Lakefront
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.35 Water
10%Late
Night
Acuity Lakefront
Shining PearlGrass Lv.35 Water
10%Late
Night
Route 217
Shining PearlGrass Lv.35 Route
10%Late
Night
Route 217
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.35 Route
10%Late
Night
Train until Level 22
Step 2Golbat ✓
Iron Island - B1F Left Cave
Shining PearlGrass Lv.30-31 Water
20%Mid
Iron Island - B1F Left Cave
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.30-31 Water
20%Mid
Iron Island - B1F Right Cave
Shining PearlGrass Lv.30-31 Water
20%Mid
Iron Island - B1F Right Cave
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.30-31 Water
20%Mid
Iron Island - B2F Right Cave
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.30-31 Water
20%Mid
Iron Island - B2F Right Cave
Shining PearlGrass Lv.30-31 Water
20%Mid
Mt. Coronet - 4F
Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Cave
10%Mid
Mt. Coronet - 4F
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Cave
10%Mid
Mt. Coronet - B1F
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Cave
10%Mid
Mt. Coronet - B1F
Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Cave
10%Mid
Mt. Coronet - Route 207 Entrance
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Cave
10%Mid
Mt. Coronet - Route 207 Entrance
Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Cave
10%Mid
Lost Tower - 5F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.21-23 Building
10%Mid
Lost Tower - 5F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.21-23 Building
10%Mid
Bogsunk Cavern
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-29 Swamp
Mid
Requires Strength
Bogsunk Cavern
Shining PearlGrass Lv.25-29 Swamp
Mid
Requires Strength
Grassland Cave
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-29 Cave
Mid
Requires Strength
Grassland Cave
Shining PearlGrass Lv.25-29 Cave
Mid
Requires Strength
Spacious Cave
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-29 Cave
Mid
Requires Strength
Spacious Cave
Shining PearlGrass Lv.25-29 Cave
Mid
Requires Strength
Sunlit Cavern
Shining PearlGrass Lv.25-29 Cave
Mid
Requires Strength
Sunlit Cavern
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-29 Cave
Mid
Requires Strength
Swampy Cave
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-29 Swamp
Mid
Requires Strength
Swampy Cave
Shining PearlGrass Lv.25-29 Swamp
Mid
Requires Strength
Lost Tower - 4F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.20-21 Building
5%Mid
Lost Tower - 4F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.20-21 Building
5%Mid
Oreburgh Gate - B1F
Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40
5%Mid
Oreburgh Gate - B1F
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40
5%Mid
Ravaged Path
Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
5%Mid
Ravaged Path
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
5%Mid
Lost Tower - 3F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.19 Building
1%Mid
Lost Tower - 3F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.19 Building
1%Mid
Victory Road - B1F
Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.35-50 Cave
100%Late
Victory Road - B1F
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.35-50 Cave
100%Late
Victory Road - Nat Dex Area B1F
Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.40-55 Cave
90%Late
Victory Road - Nat Dex Area B1F
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.40-55 Cave
90%Late
Turnback Cave - Section 1
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.45-46 Cave
30%Late
Turnback Cave - Section 1
Shining PearlGrass Lv.45-46 Cave
30%Late
Iron Island - B2F Left Cave
Shining PearlGrass Lv.31-32 Water
20%Late
Iron Island - B2F Left Cave
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.31-32 Water
20%Late
Iron Island - B3F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.31-32 Water
20%Late
Iron Island - B3F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.31-32 Water
20%Late
Mt. Coronet - B1F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.31-32 Cave
20%Late
Mt. Coronet - B1F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.31-32 Cave
20%Late
Mt. Coronet - Route 216 Entrance
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.31-32 Cave
20%Late
Mt. Coronet - Route 216 Entrance
Shining PearlGrass Lv.31-32 Cave
20%Late
Victory Road - 1F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.44-46 Cave
20%Late
Victory Road - 1F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.44-46 Cave
20%Late
Victory Road - B1F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.44-46 Cave
20%Late
Victory Road - B1F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.44-46 Cave
20%Late
Victory Road - 2F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.45-47 Cave
20%Late
Victory Road - 2F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.45-47 Cave
20%Late
Iron Island - 1F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.31 Water
10%Late
Iron Island - 1F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.31 Water
10%Late
Mt. Coronet - 2F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.37 Cave
10%Late
Mt. Coronet - 2F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.37 Cave
10%Late
Mt. Coronet - 3F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.37 Cave
10%Late
Mt. Coronet - 3F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.37 Cave
10%Late
Mt. Coronet - 4F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.39 Cave
10%Late
Mt. Coronet - 4F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.39 Cave
10%Late
Mt. Coronet - 5F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.39 Cave
10%Late
Mt. Coronet - 5F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.39 Cave
10%Late
Mt. Coronet - Summit
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.39 Cave
10%Late
Night
Mt. Coronet - Summit
Shining PearlGrass Lv.39 Cave
10%Late
Night
Mt. Coronet - Top Cave
Shining PearlGrass Lv.39 Cave
10%Late
Mt. Coronet - Top Cave
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.39 Cave
10%Late
Mt. Coronet - 6F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.41 Cave
10%Late
Mt. Coronet - 6F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.41 Cave
10%Late
Mt. Coronet - 7F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.41 Cave
10%Late
Mt. Coronet - 7F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.41 Cave
10%Late
Snowpoint Temple - 1F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.50-52 Ice
35%Post
Snowpoint Temple - 1F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.50-52 Ice
35%Post
Snowpoint Temple - B1F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.52-54 Ice
35%Post
Snowpoint Temple - B1F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.52-54 Ice
35%Post
Snowpoint Temple - B2F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.52-54 Ice
35%Post
Snowpoint Temple - B2F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.52-54 Ice
35%Post
Snowpoint Temple - B3F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.52-54 Ice
35%Post
Snowpoint Temple - B3F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.52-54 Ice
35%Post
Snowpoint Temple - B4F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.54-56 Ice
35%Post
Snowpoint Temple - B4F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.54-56 Ice
35%Post
Snowpoint Temple - B5F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.54-56 Ice
35%Post
Snowpoint Temple - B5F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.54-56 Ice
35%Post
Turnback Cave - Section 2
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.55-56 Cave
30%Post
Turnback Cave - Section 2
Shining PearlGrass Lv.55-56 Cave
30%Post
Turnback Cave - Section 3
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.65-66 Cave
30%Post
Turnback Cave - Section 3
Shining PearlGrass Lv.65-66 Cave
30%Post
Victory Road - Nat Dex Area
Shining PearlGrass Lv.50-52 Cave
20%Post
Victory Road - Nat Dex Area
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.50-52 Cave
20%Post
Victory Road - Nat Dex Area B1F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.50-52 Cave
20%Post
Victory Road - Nat Dex Area B1F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.50-52 Cave
20%Post
Route 227
Shining PearlGrass Lv.54 Route
10%Post
Night
Route 227
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.54 Route
10%Post
Night
Stark Mountain - Entrance
Shining PearlGrass Lv.54 Volcano
10%Post
Stark Mountain - Entrance
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.54 Volcano
10%Post
Stark Mountain - Outside
Shining PearlGrass Lv.54 Volcano
10%Post
Night
Stark Mountain - Outside
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.54 Volcano
10%Post
Night
Stark Mountain - Interior
Shining PearlGrass Lv.56 Volcano
10%Post
Stark Mountain - Interior
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.56 Volcano
10%Post
or evolve from Zubat (Step 1)

Golbat Guide

In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Golbat isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Crobat to unlock its full potential. At 455 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Golbat's biggest threats include Jolteon (Electric), Cloyster (Ice), and Alakazam (Psychic), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Rock-type attackers are also a problem.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Zubat evolves into Golbat at level 22. Golbat evolves into Crobat by leveling up. Golbat is a middle-stage evolution in the Zubat line.
Inner Focus is the go-to ability for Golbat. It prevents flinching. Its hidden ability Infiltrator can work in specific setups.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Golbat fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 80 Attack. Base 90 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.

Game Availability

Golbat has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 21 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.

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Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Damage vs Golbat Stone Edge 2x 74-87% Rock Slide 2x 53-63% Rock Tomb 2x 45-55% Rock Throw 2x 39-47% View Onix builds →
Geodude RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 RolloutLv. 10 Damage vs Golbat Stone Edge 2x 100-118%KO Rock Slide 2x 74-87% Rock Tomb 2x 58-71% Rollout 2x 32-39% View Geodude builds →
Abra Psychic	C
Available Moves Moves Dream EaterTM85 Shock WaveTM34 Charge BeamTM57 Damage vs Golbat Dream Eater 2x 113-134%KO Shock Wave 2x 47-58% Charge Beam 2x 39-47% View Abra builds →
Shinx Electric	D
Available Moves Moves Volt SwitchTM43 Shock WaveTM34 Charge BeamTM57 Thunder ShockLv. 4 Damage vs Golbat Volt Switch 2x 45-55% Shock Wave 2x 45-55% Charge Beam 2x 39-47% Thunder Shock 2x 32-39% View Shinx builds →

Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Damage vs Golbat Stone Edge 2x 65-77% Rock Slide 2x 47-56% Rock Tomb 2x 40-49% Rock Throw 2x 35-42% View Onix builds →
Geodude RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 RolloutLv. 10 Damage vs Golbat Stone Edge 2x 81-98% Rock Slide 2x 65-77% Rock Tomb 2x 51-63% Rollout 2x 28-35% View Geodude builds →
Pachirisu Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchTM43 Shock WaveTM34 Charge BeamTM57 Damage vs Golbat Thunderbolt 2x 51-63% Volt Switch 2x 47-56% Shock Wave 2x 40-49% Charge Beam 2x 35-42% View Pachirisu builds →
Electrike Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchTM43 Shock WaveTM34 Charge BeamTM57 Damage vs Golbat Thunderbolt 2x 65-77% Volt Switch 2x 51-63% Shock Wave 2x 47-56% Charge Beam 2x 40-49% View Electrike builds →
Shinx Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchTM43 Shock WaveTM34 Charge BeamTM57 Damage vs Golbat Thunderbolt 2x 51-63% Volt Switch 2x 40-49% Shock Wave 2x 35-42% Charge Beam 2x 35-42% View Shinx builds →

Bronzong SteelPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Dream EaterTM85 PsychicTM29 ExtrasensoryLv. 28 Rock SlideTM80 Damage vs Golbat Dream Eater 2x 81-96% Psychic 2x 76-89% Extrasensory 2x 67-80% Rock Slide 2x 48-57% View Bronzong builds →
Graveler RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 16 Damage vs Golbat Stone Edge 2x 100-118%KO Rock Slide 2x 76-89% Rock Tomb 2x 62-73% Rock Throw 2x 51-61% View Graveler builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Damage vs Golbat Stone Edge 2x 60-70% Rock Slide 2x 46-54% Rock Tomb 2x 37-45% Rock Throw 2x 32-38% View Onix builds →
Pachirisu Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchTM43 SparkLv. 13 Damage vs Golbat Thunder 2x 62-73% Thunderbolt 2x 51-61% Volt Switch 2x 40-48% Spark 2x 40-48% View Pachirisu builds →
Nosepass Rock	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 Stone EdgeTM71 ThunderboltTM24 Power GemLv. 25 Damage vs Golbat Thunder 2x 41-49% Stone Edge 2x 60-70% Thunderbolt 2x 34-40% Power Gem 2x 46-54% View Nosepass builds →

Bronzong SteelPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Dream EaterTM85 PsychicTM29 ExtrasensoryLv. 28 Rock SlideTM80 Damage vs Golbat Dream Eater 2x 81-96% Psychic 2x 76-89% Extrasensory 2x 67-80% Rock Slide 2x 48-57% View Bronzong builds →
Sudowoodo Rock	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Damage vs Golbat Stone Edge 2x 105-124%KO Rock Slide 2x 78-93% Rock Tomb 2x 65-77% Rock Throw 2x 54-64% View Sudowoodo builds →
Graveler RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 16 Damage vs Golbat Stone Edge 2x 100-118%KO Rock Slide 2x 76-89% Rock Tomb 2x 62-73% Rock Throw 2x 51-61% View Graveler builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Damage vs Golbat Stone Edge 2x 60-70% Rock Slide 2x 46-54% Rock Tomb 2x 37-45% Rock Throw 2x 32-38% View Onix builds →
Pachirisu Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchTM43 SparkLv. 13 Damage vs Golbat Thunder 2x 62-73% Thunderbolt 2x 51-61% Volt Switch 2x 40-48% Spark 2x 40-48% View Pachirisu builds →

Bronzong SteelPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Dream EaterTM85 PsychicTM29 ExtrasensoryLv. 28 Rock SlideTM80 Damage vs Golbat Dream Eater 2x 80-95% Psychic 2x 73-86% Extrasensory 2x 64-76% Rock Slide 2x 47-56% View Bronzong builds →
Sudowoodo Rock	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Damage vs Golbat Stone Edge 2x 101-119%KO Rock Slide 2x 77-92% Rock Tomb 2x 61-73% Rock Throw 2x 52-62% View Sudowoodo builds →
Graveler RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 16 Damage vs Golbat Stone Edge 2x 96-114%KO Rock Slide 2x 73-86% Rock Tomb 2x 59-70% Rock Throw 2x 50-59% View Graveler builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Damage vs Golbat Stone Edge 2x 57-68% Rock Slide 2x 43-51% Rock Tomb 2x 34-41% Rock Throw 2x 30-35% View Onix builds →
Pachirisu Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchTM43 SparkLv. 13 Damage vs Golbat Thunder 2x 59-70% Thunderbolt 2x 48-57% Volt Switch 2x 39-46% Spark 2x 39-46% View Pachirisu builds →

Weavile DarkIce	A
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves Knock Off Ice Shard Triple Axel Swords Dance Damage vs Golbat Knock Off 38-45% Ice Shard 2x 47-56% View Weavile builds →
Slowking WaterPsychic	A
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemColbur Berry NatureRelaxed Moves ScaldSTAB TeleportUtility Slack Off Future Sight Damage vs Golbat Scald 31-37% View Slowking builds →
Rotom ElectricGhost	C
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves Dark Pulse DischargeSTAB HexSTAB Nasty Plot Damage vs Golbat Dark Pulse 25-30% Discharge 2x 76-90% Hex 31-36% View Rotom builds →