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.
It clamps down on its prey with needle-sharp fangs and drains over 10 ounces of blood in one gulp.
Once it bites, it will not stop draining energy from the victim even if it gets too heavy to fly.
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 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Psychic, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x56-67% Rock Throw 2x46-56% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Abra Psychic | C | |
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x56-67% Rock Throw 2x46-56% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Pikachu builds →Shock Wave 2x41-50% Thunder Shock 2x28-33% | ||
Abra Psychic | C | |
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 2x36-43% Rock Throw 2x31-36% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x53-63% Rock Throw 2x44-53% Rollout 2x27-33% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Pikachu builds →Thunderbolt 2x53-63% Shock Wave 2x36-43% Thunder Shock 2x24-30% | ||
Voltorb Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Voltorb builds →Thunderbolt 2x56-66% Spark 2x42-49% Shock Wave 2x38-46% | ||
Drowzee Psychic | D | |
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 2x34-41% Rock Throw 2x29-35% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x55-65% Rock Throw 2x44-53% Rollout 2x29-35% Rock Blast 2x25-29% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Rhyhorn builds →Thunderbolt 2x26-31% Ice Beam 2x26-31% Shock Wave 2x18-22% Rock Tomb 2x55-65% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Pikachu builds →Thunderbolt 2x55-65% Shock Wave 2x37-44% Thunder Shock 2x27-32% | ||
Voltorb Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Voltorb builds →Thunderbolt 2x57-68% Spark 2x42-50% Shock Wave 2x39-47% Rollout 2x11-14% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 2x34-41% Rock Throw 2x29-35% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x55-65% Rock Throw 2x44-53% Rollout 2x29-35% Rock Blast 2x25-29% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Rhyhorn builds →Thunderbolt 2x26-31% Ice Beam 2x26-31% Shock Wave 2x18-22% Rock Tomb 2x55-65% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Pikachu builds →Thunderbolt 2x55-65% Shock Wave 2x37-44% Thunder Shock 2x27-32% | ||
Voltorb Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Voltorb builds →Thunderbolt 2x57-68% Spark 2x42-50% Shock Wave 2x39-47% Rollout 2x11-14% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | A | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Aerodactyl builds →Ancient Power 2x63-74% Rock Tomb 2x63-74% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 2x34-40% Rock Throw 2x28-34% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x50-59% Rock Throw 2x43-51% Rollout 2x27-32% Rock Blast 2x23-27% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Omanyte builds →Blizzard 2x62-73% Ice Beam 2x51-61% Rock Tomb 2x32-38% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Kabuto builds →Blizzard 2x43-51% Ice Beam 2x36-42% Rock Tomb 2x50-59% | ||
Zapdos Electric | S | |
Obtain MethodPower Plant Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Zapdos builds →Thunder 2x127-150%KO Thunderbolt 2x105-124%KO Shock Wave 2x71-84% Thunder Shock 2x47-56% | ||
Magneton ElectricSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Magneton builds →Thunder 2x124-146%KO Thunderbolt 2x102-120%KO Spark 2x75-88% Shock Wave 2x68-80% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | A | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Aerodactyl builds →Ancient Power 2x64-76% Rock Tomb 2x64-76% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 2x35-42% Rock Throw 2x29-34% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x53-62% Rock Throw 2x44-52% Rollout 2x27-32% Rock Blast 2x23-28% | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Raikou can KO Golbat with Thunderbolt (118-139%). Regice threatens a KO with Ice Beam (109-128%). Regirock's Explosion also KOs at 115-135%.
Raikou Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Raikou builds →Thunderbolt 2x118-139%KO | ||
Regice Ice | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Regice builds →Ice Beam 2x109-128%KO Thunderbolt 2x72-85% Explosion57-67% | ||
Regirock Rock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Regirock builds →Explosion115-135%KO Rock Slide 2x104-123%KO Superpower14-16% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityPure Power ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Medicham builds →Shadow Ball25-29% Rock Slide 2x47-55% | ||
FireRed & LeafGreen 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
Breeding
Breed with Golbat to get Zubat eggs easily using 25 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Curse, Feint Attack, Gust and 3 more.
FireRed & LeafGreen Golbat Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 3.
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Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Curse and Feint Attack aren't available any other way for Golbat, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Sludge Bomb and Wing Attack for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Golbat in FireRed & LeafGreen
Plenty of locations for Golbat with high spawn rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Golbat in FireRed & LeafGreen
To get Golbat, start by catching Zubat through walking encounters at Lv. 7-61. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ZubatMt. Moon - 1FFireRedGrass Lv.7-10 CaveCommonEarlyMt. Moon - 1FLeafGreenGrass Lv.7-10 CaveCommonEarlyMt. Moon - B2FFireRedGrass Lv.8-11 CaveCommonEarlyMt. Moon - B2FLeafGreenGrass Lv.8-11 CaveCommonEarlyRock Tunnel - 1FFireRedGrass Lv.15-16 CaveCommonEarlyRock Tunnel - 1FLeafGreenGrass Lv.15-16 CaveCommonEarlyRock Tunnel - B1FFireRedGrass Lv.15-16 CaveCommonEarlyRock Tunnel - B1FLeafGreenGrass Lv.15-16 CaveCommonEarlySeafoam Islands - 1FFireRedGrass Lv.22-26 WaterCommonMidSeafoam Islands - 1FLeafGreenGrass Lv.22-26 WaterCommonMidSeafoam Islands - B1FLeafGreenGrass Lv.22-26 WaterCommonMidSeafoam Islands - B1FFireRedGrass Lv.22-26 WaterCommonMidSeafoam Islands - B2FLeafGreenGrass Lv.22-24 WaterUncommonMidSeafoam Islands - B2FFireRedGrass Lv.22-24 WaterUncommonMidSeafoam Islands - B3FLeafGreenGrass Lv.24 WaterUncommonMidSeafoam Islands - B3FFireRedGrass Lv.24 WaterUncommonMidVictory Road - 1FFireRedGrass Lv.32 CaveUncommonLateVictory Road - 1FLeafGreenGrass Lv.32 CaveUncommonLateVictory Road - 3FFireRedGrass Lv.32 CaveUncommonLateVictory Road - 3FLeafGreenGrass Lv.32 CaveUncommonLateVictory Road - 2FFireRedGrass Lv.34 CaveUncommonLateVictory Road - 2FLeafGreenGrass Lv.34 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 1LeafGreenGrass Lv.37 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 1FireRedGrass Lv.37 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 10FireRedGrass Lv.37 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 10LeafGreenGrass Lv.37 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 11FireRedGrass Lv.37 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 11LeafGreenGrass Lv.37 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 12FireRedGrass Lv.37 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 12LeafGreenGrass Lv.37 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 13FireRedGrass Lv.37 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 13LeafGreenGrass Lv.37 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 14FireRedGrass Lv.37 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 14LeafGreenGrass Lv.37 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 2FireRedGrass Lv.37 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 2LeafGreenGrass Lv.37 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 3FireRedGrass Lv.37 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 3LeafGreenGrass Lv.37 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 4LeafGreenGrass Lv.37 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 4FireRedGrass Lv.37 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 5LeafGreenGrass Lv.37 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 5FireRedGrass Lv.37 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 6LeafGreenGrass Lv.37 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 6FireRedGrass Lv.37 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 7FireRedGrass Lv.37 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 7LeafGreenGrass Lv.37 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 8FireRedGrass Lv.37 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 8LeafGreenGrass Lv.37 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 9FireRedGrass Lv.37 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 9LeafGreenGrass Lv.37 CaveUncommonLateIcefall Cave - 1F Room 1FireRedGrass Lv.40 CaveUncommonLateIcefall Cave - 1F Room 1LeafGreenGrass Lv.40 CaveUncommonLateIcefall Cave - 1F Room 2FireRedGrass Lv.40 CaveUncommonLateIcefall Cave - 1F Room 2LeafGreenGrass Lv.40 CaveUncommonLateIcefall Cave - 1F Room 3LeafGreenGrass Lv.40 CaveUncommonLateIcefall Cave - 1F Room 3FireRedGrass Lv.40 CaveUncommonLateIcefall Cave - B1FLeafGreenGrass Lv.40 CaveUncommonLateIcefall Cave - B1FFireRedGrass Lv.40 CaveUncommonLate
Step 2Golbat ✓Seafoam Islands - B4FLeafGreenGrass Lv.26-30 WaterUncommonMidSeafoam Islands - B4FFireRedGrass Lv.26-30 WaterUncommonMidSeafoam Islands - 1FFireRedGrass Lv.26-30 WaterUncommonMidSeafoam Islands - 1FLeafGreenGrass Lv.26-30 WaterUncommonMidSeafoam Islands - B1FFireRedGrass Lv.26-30 WaterUncommonMidSeafoam Islands - B1FLeafGreenGrass Lv.26-30 WaterUncommonMidSeafoam Islands - B2FLeafGreenGrass Lv.26-30 WaterUncommonMidSeafoam Islands - B2FFireRedGrass Lv.26-30 WaterUncommonMidSeafoam Islands - B3FLeafGreenGrass Lv.26-30 WaterUncommonMidSeafoam Islands - B3FFireRedGrass Lv.26-30 WaterUncommonMidIcefall Cave - 1F Room 1LeafGreenGrass Lv.45-48 CaveCommonLateIcefall Cave - 1F Room 1FireRedGrass Lv.45-48 CaveCommonLateIcefall Cave - 1F Room 2LeafGreenGrass Lv.45-48 CaveCommonLateIcefall Cave - 1F Room 2FireRedGrass Lv.45-48 CaveCommonLateIcefall Cave - 1F Room 3FireRedGrass Lv.45-48 CaveCommonLateIcefall Cave - 1F Room 3LeafGreenGrass Lv.45-48 CaveCommonLateIcefall Cave - B1FFireRedGrass Lv.45-48 CaveCommonLateIcefall Cave - B1FLeafGreenGrass Lv.45-48 CaveCommonLateLost Cave - Room 1FireRedGrass Lv.41-43 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 1LeafGreenGrass Lv.41-43 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 10FireRedGrass Lv.41-43 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 10LeafGreenGrass Lv.41-43 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 11FireRedGrass Lv.41 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 11LeafGreenGrass Lv.41 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 12FireRedGrass Lv.41 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 12LeafGreenGrass Lv.41 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 13FireRedGrass Lv.41 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 13LeafGreenGrass Lv.41 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 14LeafGreenGrass Lv.41 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 14FireRedGrass Lv.41 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 2LeafGreenGrass Lv.41-43 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 2FireRedGrass Lv.41-43 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 3LeafGreenGrass Lv.41-43 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 3FireRedGrass Lv.41-43 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 4FireRedGrass Lv.41-43 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 4LeafGreenGrass Lv.41-43 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 5FireRedGrass Lv.41-43 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 5LeafGreenGrass Lv.41-43 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 6FireRedGrass Lv.41-43 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 6LeafGreenGrass Lv.41-43 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 7FireRedGrass Lv.41-43 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 7LeafGreenGrass Lv.41-43 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 8FireRedGrass Lv.41-43 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 8LeafGreenGrass Lv.41-43 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 9FireRedGrass Lv.41-43 CaveUncommonLateLost Cave - Room 9LeafGreenGrass Lv.41-43 CaveUncommonLateVictory Road - 1FFireRedGrass Lv.44 CaveRareLateVictory Road - 1FLeafGreenGrass Lv.44 CaveRareLateVictory Road - 3FFireRedGrass Lv.44 CaveRareLateVictory Road - 3FLeafGreenGrass Lv.44 CaveRareLateCerulean Cave - 2FFireRedGrass Lv.49-58 CaveCommonPostCerulean Cave - 2FLeafGreenGrass Lv.49-58 CaveCommonPostCerulean Cave - 1FFireRedGrass Lv.46-55 CaveUncommonPostCerulean Cave - 1FLeafGreenGrass Lv.46-55 CaveUncommonPostCerulean Cave - B1FLeafGreenGrass Lv.52-61 CaveUncommonPostCerulean Cave - B1FFireRedGrass Lv.52-61 CaveUncommonPostVictory Road - 2FFireRedGrass Lv.46 CaveRarePostVictory Road - 2FLeafGreenGrass Lv.46 CaveRarePostor evolve from Zubat (Step 1)
Golbat Guide
In FireRed & LeafGreen, 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.
Inner Focus is the go-to ability for Golbat. It prevents flinching. Its hidden ability Infiltrator can work in specific setups.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut

Red & Blue - Gen 2GS

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