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.
Flitting around in the dead of night, it sinks its fangs into its prey and drains a nearly fatal amount of blood.
Flitting around in the dead of night, it sinks its fangs into its prey and drains a nearly fatal amount of blood.
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 |
- 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 Golbat View Terrakion builds →Stone Edge 2x125-148%KO Rock Slide 2x95-112%KO Rock Tomb 2x76-90% Smack Down 2x64-76% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Magnezone builds →Thunder 2x132-156%KO Discharge 2x97-114%KO Spark 2x51-60% Charge Beam 2x61-72% | ||
 Lairon SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Lairon builds →Rock Slide 2x71-84% Rock Tomb 2x57-68% | ||
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Probopass builds →Zap Cannon 2x61-72% Thunder 2x57-67% Stone Edge 2x64-76% Power Gem 2x63-74% | ||
 Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Crustle builds →Rock Wrecker 2x158-186%KO Rock Slide 2x79-94% Rock Tomb 2x64-76% Smack Down 2x54-64% | ||
 Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Magnemite builds →Spark 2x35-41% Thunder Shock 2x40-48% | ||
 Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Dwebble builds →Rock Slide 2x56-67% Rock Tomb 2x46-54% Smack Down 2x40-48% Rock Blast 2x21-26% | ||
 Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Baltoy builds →Extrasensory 2x43-51% Psybeam 2x35-41% Rock Tomb 2x23-28% Ancient Power 2x21-26% | ||
 Mareep Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Mareep builds →Power Gem 2x39-47% Thunder Shock 2x32-38% | ||
 Emolga Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Emolga builds →Spark 2x53-63% Shock Wave 2x49-57% Thunder Shock 2x33-40% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Sigilyph builds →Synchronoise 2x116-137%KO Psybeam 2x65-77% Smack Down 2x22-27% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Magnemite builds →Spark 2x33-40% Thunder Shock 2x38-46% | ||
Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Dwebble builds →Rock Slide 2x55-66% Rock Tomb 2x43-51% Smack Down 2x38-46% Rock Blast 2x21-26% | ||
Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Baltoy builds →Extrasensory 2x41-49% Psybeam 2x33-40% Rock Tomb 2x22-27% Ancient Power 2x21-25% | ||
 Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Aron builds →Rock Slide 2x57-68% Rock Tomb 2x47-55% | ||
 Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Boldore builds →Power Gem 2x47-55% Rock Slide 2x79-93% Rock Tomb 2x64-76% Smack Down 2x53-63% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x43-50% Rock Tomb 2x34-40% Rock Throw 2x29-35% Smack Down 2x29-35% | ||
 Nosepass Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Nosepass builds →Power Gem 2x43-50% Discharge 2x29-34% Rock Slide 2x43-50% Spark 2x25-30% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Magnemite builds →Spark 2x32-38% Thunder Shock 2x38-45% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Aron builds →Rock Slide 2x58-69% Rock Tomb 2x47-56% | ||
 Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Lunatone builds →Future Sight 2x111-131%KO Blizzard 2x68-81% Stone Edge 2x63-75% Psychic 2x85-100%KO | ||
Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Boldore builds →Stone Edge 2x104-123%KO Power Gem 2x46-54% Rock Slide 2x79-94% Rock Tomb 2x63-75% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x102-121%KO Discharge 2x74-88% Spark 2x31-38% Charge Beam 2x47-56% | ||
 Solrock RockPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Solrock builds →Stone Edge 2x97-115%KO Psychic 2x55-65% Rock Slide 2x74-88% Rock Tomb 2x60-71% | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Terrakion builds →Rock Slide 2x95-112%KO Rock Tomb 2x76-90% Smack Down 2x64-76% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Aron builds →Rock Slide 2x59-70% Rock Tomb 2x47-56% | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Lunatone builds →Future Sight 2x110-130%KO Blizzard 2x68-80% Stone Edge 2x64-76% Psychic 2x83-98% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x102-120%KO Discharge 2x75-88% Spark 2x32-38% Charge Beam 2x47-56% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Solrock builds →Stone Edge 2x98-116%KO Psychic 2x56-66% Rock Slide 2x75-88% Rock Tomb 2x59-70% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Terrakion's Stone Edge hits Golbat for 56-66%. Magnezone deals 78-92% with Thunderbolt.
 Jirachi SteelPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Jirachi builds →U Turn2-3% | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Terrakion builds →Close Combat8-10% Stone Edge 2x56-66% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt 2x78-92% Flash Cannon34-41% Volt Switch 2x60-71% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Mamoswine builds →Ice Shard 2x37-44% Superpower9-11% | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x45-53% Shadow Ball25-30% Thunderbolt 2x58-68% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 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 45 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Brave Bird, Curse, Defog and 10 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Golbat Best Moveset
max HP and Defense EVs and Impish nature turn Golbat into a wall that doesn't fold easily. Eviolite brings a bulk boost that only works before full evolution for the long game, and Roost handles sustain. Innerfocus fills in the gaps.
Best Build
Golbat best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Brave Bird
- Confuse Ray
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
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
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Golbat in Black 2 & White 2
high spawn rates across 14 locations for Golbat in late-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Golbat in Black 2 & White 2
The path to Golbat starts with Zubat at Lv. 14-67 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ZubatCastelia SewersWhite 2Grass Lv.14-17CommonEarlyAnyCastelia SewersBlack 2Grass Lv.14-17CommonEarlyAny
Step 2Golbat ✓Strange 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)
Golbat Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, 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 Black 2 & White 2, Golbat fills the support role. It's leaning toward the physical side (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