In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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.

Golbat - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Utility

Support

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 FocusTop Pick

Prevents flinching.

InfiltratorHA

Bypasses light screen, reflect, and safeguard.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+2

Speed training target

Pokedex Entries

Golbat loves to drink the blood of living things. It is particularly active in the pitch black of night. This Pokémon flits around in the night skies, seeking fresh 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 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire (Best Counters)

Aron SteelRock	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 25 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Golbat Rock Slide 2x 58-69% Rock Tomb 2x 47-56% View Aron builds →
Magnemite ElectricSteel	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 DischargeLv. 37 Volt SwitchTM72 Damage vs Golbat Thunder 2x 101-119%KO Thunderbolt 2x 82-97% Discharge 2x 73-86% Volt Switch 2x 64-76% View Magnemite builds →
Aerodactyl RockFlying	C
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Ice FangLv. 1 Thunder FangLv. 1 Ancient PowerLv. 25 Damage vs Golbat Stone Edge 2x 104-123%KO Ice Fang 2x 46-55% Thunder Fang 2x 46-55% Ancient Power 2x 40-47% View Aerodactyl builds →
Lunatone RockPsychic	C
Obtain MethodMeteor Falls Surfing Available Moves Moves Future SightLv. 41 BlizzardTM14 Stone EdgeTM71 PsychicTM29 Damage vs Golbat Future Sight 2x 108-127%KO Blizzard 2x 67-79% Stone Edge 2x 64-76% Psychic 2x 82-97% View Lunatone builds →
Bronzor SteelPsychic	D
Available Moves Moves Future SightLv. 29 PsychicTM29 ExtrasensoryLv. 39 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Golbat Future Sight 2x 44-52% Psychic 2x 32-39% Extrasensory 2x 29-35% Rock Tomb 2x 16-19% View Bronzor builds →

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 plenty of partners 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 51 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Brave Bird, Curse, Defog and 11 more.

Egg Groups

Flying

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

15 cycles·3,855 steps

Quick~4 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

14moves

Breed With (best first)

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Golbat Best Moveset

Golbat hasn't fully evolved, but Eviolite's 50% bulk boost makes it viable anyway. Jolly nature with flexible EVs shapes the defensive spread, and Innerfocus adds utility.

Best Build

Experimental

Ability

Inner Focus

Item

EvioliteBULK

Best Nature for Golbat

Jolly+SPE

Golbat best EVs are Speed and Attack

EVs

Atk

Def

SpD

Spe

Doubles Utility Moveset

Brave BirdSTAB
TailwindUtility
Super Fang
TauntUtility

Recommended Teammates

ExcadrillExcellent

TyranitarExcellent

HitmontopExcellent

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

Astonish

—3010015Ghost

Lv 1

Bite

D6010025Dark

Lv 1

Leech Life

C2010010Bug

Lv 1

Screech

——8540Normal

Lv 1

Supersonic

——5520Normal

Lv 5

Supersonic

——5520Normal

Lv 7

Astonish

—3010015Ghost

Lv 11

Bite

D6010025Dark

Lv 13

Wing Attack

—6010035Flying

Lv 17

Confuse Ray

D—10010Ghost

Lv 19

Air Cutter

D609525Flying

Lv 24

Swift

—60—20Normal

Lv 27

Poison Fang

A5010015Poison

Lv 32

Mean Look

———5Normal

Lv 35

Acrobatics

C5510015Flying

Lv 40

Haze

C——30Ice

Lv 43

Venoshock

C6510010Poison

Lv 48

Air Slash

B759515Flying

Lv 51

Quick Guard+3

D——15Fighting

TM Moves

TM62

Acrobatics

C5510015Flying

TM40

Aerial Ace

C60—20Flying

TM45

Attract

D—10015Normal

TM100

Confide

———20Normal

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

HM02

Fly

C909515Flying

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM68

Giga Impact

C150905Normal

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM15

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM66

Payback

—5010010Dark

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM19

Roost

S——10Flying

TM48

Round

D6010015Normal

TM94

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

TM30

Shadow Ball

D8010015Ghost

TM88

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM36

Sludge Bomb

C9010010Poison

TM51

Steel Wing

D709025Steel

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM12

Taunt

S—10020Dark

TM46

Thief

D6010025Dark

TM41

Torment

——10015Dark

TM06

Toxic

B—9010Poison

TM89

U-turn

A7010020Bug

TM09

Venoshock

C6510010Poison

Egg Moves

Egg

Brave Bird

S12010015Flying

Egg

Curse

C——10Ghost

Egg

Defog

A——15Flying

Egg

Feint Attack

—60—20Dark

Egg

Giga Drain

D7510010Grass

Egg

Gust

—4010035Flying

Egg

Hypnosis

D—6020Psychic

Egg

Nasty Plot

B——20Dark

Egg

Pursuit

D4010020Dark

Egg

Quick Attack+1

D4010030Normal

Egg

Steel Wing

D709025Steel

Egg

Venom Drench

D—10020Poison

Egg

Whirlwind-6

C——20Normal

Egg

Zen Headbutt

D809015Psychic

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Giga Drain

D7510010Grass

Tutor

Heat Wave

D959010Fire

Tutor

Snatch+4

———10Dark

Tutor

Snore

—5010015Normal

Tutor

Super Fang

S—9010Normal

Tutor

Tailwind

S——15Flying

Tutor

Uproar

D9010010Normal

Tutor

Zen Headbutt

D809015Psychic

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 4

Captivate

——10020Normal

Gen 3

Double-Edge

C12010015Normal

Gen 4

Endure+4

D——10Normal

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

Gen 4

Natural Gift

D—10015Normal

Gen 4

Ominous Wind

—601005Ghost

Gen 5

Pluck

—6010020Flying

Gen 4

Twister

—4010020Dragon

How to Get Golbat in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

To get Golbat, start by catching Zubat through walking and surfing encounters at Lv. 6-46. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.

Step 1Catch Zubat
Meteor Falls - Area 1
Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.15-20 Water
90%Early
Meteor Falls - Area 1
Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.15-20 Water
90%Early
Granite Cave - Area 1
Omega RubyGrass Lv.6 Cave
60%Early
Horde battle
Granite Cave - Area 1
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.6 Cave
60%Early
Horde battle
Granite Cave - Area 2
Omega RubyGrass Lv.6 Cave
60%Early
Horde battle
Granite Cave - Area 2
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.6 Cave
60%Early
Horde battle
Granite Cave - Area 3
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.6 Cave
60%Early
Horde battle
Granite Cave - Area 3
Omega RubyGrass Lv.6 Cave
60%Early
Horde battle
Granite Cave - Area 1
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.9-12 Cave
60%Early
Granite Cave - Area 1
Omega RubyGrass Lv.9-12 Cave
60%Early
Granite Cave - Area 2
Omega RubyGrass Lv.10-12 Cave
50%Early
Granite Cave - Area 2
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.10-12 Cave
50%Early
Granite Cave - Area 3
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.10-12 Cave
50%Early
Granite Cave - Area 3
Omega RubyGrass Lv.10-12 Cave
50%Early
Meteor Falls - Area 1
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.9 Water
35%Early
Horde battle
Meteor Falls - Area 1
Omega RubyGrass Lv.9 Water
35%Early
Horde battle
Scorched Slab - B1F
Omega RubyGrass Lv.14 Building
35%Early
Horde battle
Scorched Slab - B1F
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.14 Building
35%Early
Horde battle
Scorched Slab - B2F
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.14 Building
35%Early
Horde battle
Scorched Slab - B2F
Omega RubyGrass Lv.14 Building
35%Early
Horde battle
Scorched Slab - B3F
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.14 Building
35%Early
Horde battle
Scorched Slab - B3F
Omega RubyGrass Lv.14 Building
35%Early
Horde battle
Meteor Falls - Area 1
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.16-19 Water
88%Mid
Meteor Falls - Area 1
Omega RubyGrass Lv.16-19 Water
88%Mid
Shoal Cave - Area 1
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.17 Cave
60%Mid
Horde battle
Shoal Cave - Area 1
Omega RubyGrass Lv.17 Cave
60%Mid
Horde battle
Shoal Cave - Area 2
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.17 Cave
60%Mid
Horde battle
Shoal Cave - Area 2
Omega RubyGrass Lv.17 Cave
60%Mid
Horde battle
Shoal Cave - Area 3
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.17 Cave
60%Mid
Horde battle
Shoal Cave - Area 3
Omega RubyGrass Lv.17 Cave
60%Mid
Horde battle
Shoal Cave - Area 4
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.17 Cave
60%Mid
Horde battle
Shoal Cave - Area 4
Omega RubyGrass Lv.17 Cave
60%Mid
Horde battle
Shoal Cave - Area 7
Omega RubyGrass Lv.17 Cave
60%Mid
Horde battle
Shoal Cave - Area 7
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.17 Cave
60%Mid
Horde battle
Scorched Slab - 1F
Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.20 Building
60%Mid
Scorched Slab - 1F
Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.20 Building
60%Mid
Scorched Slab - B1F
Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.20 Building
60%Mid
Scorched Slab - B1F
Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.20 Building
60%Mid
Victory Road - Area 1
Omega RubyGrass Lv.20 Cave
60%Mid
Horde battle
Victory Road - Area 1
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.20 Cave
60%Mid
Horde battle
Victory Road - Area 2
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.20 Cave
60%Mid
Horde battle
Victory Road - Area 2
Omega RubyGrass Lv.20 Cave
60%Mid
Horde battle
Victory Road - Area 3
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.20 Cave
60%Mid
Horde battle
Victory Road - Area 3
Omega RubyGrass Lv.20 Cave
60%Mid
Horde battle
Shoal Cave - Area 5
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.17 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Shoal Cave - Area 5
Omega RubyGrass Lv.17 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Shoal Cave - Area 6
Omega RubyGrass Lv.17 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Shoal Cave - Area 6
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.17 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Cave of Origin - Inside
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Cave of Origin - Inside
Omega RubyGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Seafloor Cavern - Area 10
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Seafloor Cavern - Area 10
Omega RubyGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Seafloor Cavern - Area 11
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Seafloor Cavern - Area 11
Omega RubyGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Seafloor Cavern - Area 2
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Seafloor Cavern - Area 2
Omega RubyGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Seafloor Cavern - Area 3
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Seafloor Cavern - Area 3
Omega RubyGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Seafloor Cavern - Area 4
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Seafloor Cavern - Area 4
Omega RubyGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Seafloor Cavern - Area 5
Omega RubyGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Seafloor Cavern - Area 5
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Seafloor Cavern - Area 6
Omega RubyGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Seafloor Cavern - Area 6
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Seafloor Cavern - Area 7
Omega RubyGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Seafloor Cavern - Area 7
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Seafloor Cavern - Area 8
Omega RubyGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Seafloor Cavern - Area 8
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Seafloor Cavern - Area 9
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Seafloor Cavern - Area 9
Omega RubyGrass Lv.18 Cave
35%Mid
Horde battle
Meteor Falls - Area 2
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.20 Water
35%Mid
Horde battle
Meteor Falls - Area 2
Omega RubyGrass Lv.20 Water
35%Mid
Horde battle
Meteor Falls - Area 3
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.20 Water
35%Mid
Horde battle
Meteor Falls - Area 3
Omega RubyGrass Lv.20 Water
35%Mid
Horde battle
Meteor Falls - Area 4
Omega RubyGrass Lv.20 Water
35%Mid
Horde battle
Meteor Falls - Area 4
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.20 Water
35%Mid
Horde battle
Sealed Chamber
Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.20
30%Mid
Sealed Chamber
Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.20
30%Mid
Train until Level 22
Step 2Golbat ✓
Victory Road - Area 4
Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-40 Cave
100%Mid
Victory Road - Area 4
Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-40 Cave
100%Mid
Scorched Slab - 1F
Omega RubyGrass Lv.26-29 Building
100%Mid
Scorched Slab - 1F
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.26-29 Building
100%Mid
Scorched Slab - B1F
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.26-29 Building
100%Mid
Scorched Slab - B1F
Omega RubyGrass Lv.26-29 Building
100%Mid
Scorched Slab - B2F
Omega RubyGrass Lv.26-29 Building
100%Mid
Scorched Slab - B2F
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.26-29 Building
100%Mid
Scorched Slab - B3F
Omega RubyGrass Lv.26-29 Building
100%Mid
Scorched Slab - B3F
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.26-29 Building
100%Mid
Meteor Falls - Area 2
Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.30-35 Water
90%Mid
Meteor Falls - Area 2
Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.30-35 Water
90%Mid
Meteor Falls - Area 3
Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.30-35 Water
90%Mid
Meteor Falls - Area 3
Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.30-35 Water
90%Mid
Meteor Falls - Area 4
Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.30-35 Water
90%Mid
Meteor Falls - Area 4
Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.30-35 Water
90%Mid
Seafloor Cavern - Area 1
Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-35 Cave
65%Mid
Seafloor Cavern - Area 1
Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-35 Cave
65%Mid
Sky Pillar - 1F-5F
Omega RubyGrass Lv.23 Building
60%Mid
Horde battle
Sky Pillar - 1F-5F
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.23 Building
60%Mid
Horde battle
Scorched Slab - 1F
Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Building
40%Mid
Scorched Slab - 1F
Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Building
40%Mid
Scorched Slab - B1F
Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Building
40%Mid
Scorched Slab - B1F
Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Building
40%Mid
Seafloor Cavern - Area 4
Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-35 Cave
35%Mid
Seafloor Cavern - Area 4
Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-35 Cave
35%Mid
Seafloor Cavern - Area 5
Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-35 Cave
35%Mid
Seafloor Cavern - Area 5
Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-35 Cave
35%Mid
Shoal Cave - Area 5
Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-35 Cave
35%Mid
Shoal Cave - Area 5
Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-35 Cave
35%Mid
Shoal Cave - Area 6
Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-35 Cave
35%Mid
Shoal Cave - Area 6
Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-35 Cave
35%Mid
Victory Road - Area 1
Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.30-40 Cave
35%Mid
Victory Road - Area 1
Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.30-40 Cave
35%Mid
Victory Road - Area 2
Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.30-40 Cave
35%Mid
Victory Road - Area 2
Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.30-40 Cave
35%Mid
Victory Road - Area 3
Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.30-40 Cave
35%Mid
Victory Road - Area 3
Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.30-40 Cave
35%Mid
Sealed Chamber
Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30
5%Mid
Sealed Chamber
Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30
5%Mid
Meteor Falls - Area 1
Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25 Water
4%Mid
Meteor Falls - Area 1
Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25 Water
4%Mid
Seafloor Cavern - Area 10
Omega RubyGrass Lv.33-36 Cave
100%Late
Seafloor Cavern - Area 10
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.33-36 Cave
100%Late
Seafloor Cavern - Area 11
Omega RubyGrass Lv.33-36 Cave
100%Late
Seafloor Cavern - Area 11
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.33-36 Cave
100%Late
Seafloor Cavern - Area 2
Omega RubyGrass Lv.33-36 Cave
100%Late
Seafloor Cavern - Area 2
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.33-36 Cave
100%Late
Seafloor Cavern - Area 3
Omega RubyGrass Lv.33-36 Cave
100%Late
Seafloor Cavern - Area 3
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.33-36 Cave
100%Late
Seafloor Cavern - Area 4
Omega RubyGrass Lv.33-36 Cave
100%Late
Seafloor Cavern - Area 4
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.33-36 Cave
100%Late
Seafloor Cavern - Area 5
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.33-36 Cave
100%Late
Seafloor Cavern - Area 5
Omega RubyGrass Lv.33-36 Cave
100%Late
Seafloor Cavern - Area 6
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.33-36 Cave
100%Late
Seafloor Cavern - Area 6
Omega RubyGrass Lv.33-36 Cave
100%Late
Seafloor Cavern - Area 7
Omega RubyGrass Lv.33-36 Cave
100%Late
Seafloor Cavern - Area 7
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.33-36 Cave
100%Late
Seafloor Cavern - Area 8
Omega RubyGrass Lv.33-36 Cave
100%Late
Seafloor Cavern - Area 8
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.33-36 Cave
100%Late
Seafloor Cavern - Area 9
Omega RubyGrass Lv.33-36 Cave
100%Late
Seafloor Cavern - Area 9
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.33-36 Cave
100%Late
Meteor Falls - Area 2
Omega RubyGrass Lv.37-40 Water
88%Late
Meteor Falls - Area 2
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.37-40 Water
88%Late
Meteor Falls - Area 3
Omega RubyGrass Lv.37-40 Water
88%Late
Meteor Falls - Area 3
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.37-40 Water
88%Late
Cave of Origin - Inside
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.33-36 Cave
64%Late
Cave of Origin - Inside
Omega RubyGrass Lv.33-36 Cave
64%Late
Shoal Cave - Area 1
Omega RubyGrass Lv.31-34 Cave
60%Late
Shoal Cave - Area 1
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.31-34 Cave
60%Late
Shoal Cave - Area 2
Omega RubyGrass Lv.31-34 Cave
60%Late
Shoal Cave - Area 2
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.31-34 Cave
60%Late
Shoal Cave - Area 3
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.31-34 Cave
60%Late
Shoal Cave - Area 3
Omega RubyGrass Lv.31-34 Cave
60%Late
Shoal Cave - Area 4
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.31-34 Cave
60%Late
Shoal Cave - Area 4
Omega RubyGrass Lv.31-34 Cave
60%Late
Shoal Cave - Area 5
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.31-34 Cave
60%Late
Shoal Cave - Area 5
Omega RubyGrass Lv.31-34 Cave
60%Late
Shoal Cave - Area 6
Omega RubyGrass Lv.31-34 Cave
60%Late
Shoal Cave - Area 6
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.31-34 Cave
60%Late
Meteor Falls - Area 4
Omega RubyGrass Lv.37-40 Water
60%Late
Meteor Falls - Area 4
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.37-40 Water
60%Late
Sky Pillar - 1F-5F
Omega RubyGrass Lv.44-46 Building
50%Late
Sky Pillar - 1F-5F
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.44-46 Building
50%Late
Victory Road - Area 1
Omega RubyGrass Lv.37-39 Cave
40%Late
Victory Road - Area 1
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.37-39 Cave
40%Late
Victory Road - Area 2
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.37-39 Cave
40%Late
Victory Road - Area 2
Omega RubyGrass Lv.37-39 Cave
40%Late
Victory Road - Area 3
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.37-39 Cave
40%Late
Victory Road - Area 3
Omega RubyGrass Lv.37-39 Cave
40%Late
Shoal Cave - Area 7
Omega RubyGrass Lv.31-34 Cave
10%Late
Shoal Cave - Area 7
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.31-34 Cave
10%Late
or evolve from Zubat (Step 1)

Golbat Guide

In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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

Was this page helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Want to tell us more?

What was most useful?

About:

What could be improved?

About:

Thanks for your feedback

Archen RockFlying	C
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 5 Damage vs Golbat Rock Tomb 2x 71-86% Rock Throw 2x 61-73% View Archen builds →
Shieldon RockSteel	D
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift TM Move Moves Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Golbat Rock Tomb 2x 41-49% View Shieldon builds →
Tyrunt RockDragon	D
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift TM Move Moves Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Golbat Rock Tomb 2x 61-73% View Tyrunt builds →
Amaura RockIce	D
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Icy WindLv. 13 Rock ThrowLv. 10 Powder SnowLv. 1 Damage vs Golbat Rock Tomb 2x 45-55% Icy Wind 2x 45-55% Rock Throw 2x 41-49% Powder Snow 2x 35-43% View Amaura builds →
Omanyte RockWater	D
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift TM Move Moves Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Golbat Rock Tomb 2x 41-49% View Omanyte builds →

Aron SteelRock	C
TM Move Moves Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Golbat Rock Tomb 2x 52-61% View Aron builds →
Relicanth WaterRock	C
TM Move Moves Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Golbat Rock Tomb 2x 61-72% View Relicanth builds →
Archen RockFlying	C
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 5 Damage vs Golbat Rock Tomb 2x 70-83% Rock Throw 2x 61-72% View Archen builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 7 Damage vs Golbat Rock Tomb 2x 41-50% Rock Throw 2x 37-44% View Onix builds →
Shieldon RockSteel	D
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift TM Move Moves Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Golbat Rock Tomb 2x 37-44% View Shieldon builds →

Aron SteelRock	C
TM Move Moves Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Golbat Rock Tomb 2x 49-58% View Aron builds →
Magnemite ElectricSteel	C
Available Moves Moves SparkLv. 19 Thunder ShockLv. 7 Damage vs Golbat Spark 2x 36-43% Thunder Shock 2x 39-47% View Magnemite builds →
Relicanth WaterRock	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Ancient PowerLv. 21 Damage vs Golbat Rock Tomb 2x 56-66% Ancient Power 2x 36-43% View Relicanth builds →
Archen RockFlying	C
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 18 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 5 Damage vs Golbat Ancient Power 2x 45-55% Rock Tomb 2x 66-78% Rock Throw 2x 56-66% View Archen builds →
Shieldon RockSteel	D
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift TM Move Moves Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Golbat Rock Tomb 2x 36-43% View Shieldon builds →

Aron SteelRock	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 25 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Golbat Rock Slide 2x 58-69% Rock Tomb 2x 47-56% View Aron builds →
Magnemite ElectricSteel	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchTM72 SparkLv. 19 Charge BeamTM57 Damage vs Golbat Thunderbolt 2x 84-99% Volt Switch 2x 67-79% Spark 2x 33-40% Charge Beam 2x 47-56% View Magnemite builds →
Relicanth WaterRock	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Ancient PowerLv. 21 Smack DownTM23 Damage vs Golbat Rock Tomb 2x 58-69% Ancient Power 2x 33-40% Smack Down 2x 47-56% View Relicanth builds →
Lunatone RockPsychic	C
Obtain MethodMeteor Falls Surfing Available Moves Moves PsychicTM29 Rock SlideLv. 21 Rock TombTM39 ConfusionLv. 1 Damage vs Golbat Psychic 2x 84-99% Rock Slide 2x 49-59% Rock Tomb 2x 42-49% Confusion 2x 47-56% View Lunatone builds →
Solrock RockPsychic	C
Obtain MethodMeteor Falls Surfing Available Moves Moves PsychicTM29 Rock SlideLv. 21 Rock TombTM39 ConfusionLv. 1 Damage vs Golbat Psychic 2x 56-66% Rock Slide 2x 73-86% Rock Tomb 2x 58-69% Confusion 2x 33-40% View Solrock builds →

Aron SteelRock	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 25 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Golbat Rock Slide 2x 60-71% Rock Tomb 2x 46-56% View Aron builds →
Magnemite ElectricSteel	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchTM72 SparkLv. 19 Charge BeamTM57 Damage vs Golbat Thunderbolt 2x 84-99% Volt Switch 2x 65-77% Spark 2x 34-40% Charge Beam 2x 46-56% View Magnemite builds →
Relicanth WaterRock	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Ancient PowerLv. 21 Smack DownTM23 Damage vs Golbat Rock Tomb 2x 58-68% Ancient Power 2x 34-40% Smack Down 2x 46-56% View Relicanth builds →
Lunatone RockPsychic	C
Obtain MethodMeteor Falls Surfing Available Moves Moves PsychicTM29 Rock SlideLv. 21 Rock TombTM39 ConfusionLv. 1 Damage vs Golbat Psychic 2x 84-99% Rock Slide 2x 49-59% Rock Tomb 2x 39-46% Confusion 2x 46-56% View Lunatone builds →
Solrock RockPsychic	C
Obtain MethodMeteor Falls Surfing Available Moves Moves PsychicTM29 Rock SlideLv. 21 Rock TombTM39 ConfusionLv. 1 Damage vs Golbat Psychic 2x 55-65% Rock Slide 2x 73-87% Rock Tomb 2x 60-71% Confusion 2x 34-40% View Solrock builds →

Weavile DarkIce	A
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves Knock Off Icicle Crash Ice Shard PursuitSTAB Damage vs Golbat Knock Off 41-48% Ice Shard 2x 51-60% Pursuit 25-30% View Weavile builds →
Zapdos ElectricFlying	A
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves Heat Wave TailwindUtility ThunderboltSTAB RoostRecovery Damage vs Golbat Heat Wave 22-26% Thunderbolt 2x 62-73% View Zapdos builds →
Tyranitar RockDark	A
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureRelaxed Moves Stone Edge PursuitSTAB CrunchSTAB Superpower Damage vs Golbat Stone Edge 2x 113-133%KO Pursuit 23-27% Crunch 45-53% Superpower 11-13% View Tyranitar builds →
Latios DragonPsychic	A
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves Draco Meteor ProtectPriority PsyshockSTAB TailwindUtility Damage vs Golbat Draco Meteor 72-85% Psyshock 2x 89-105%KO View Latios builds →
Rotom ElectricGhost	C
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves Volt Switch Shadow Ball Will O Wisp Pain Split Damage vs Golbat Volt Switch 2x 49-58% Shadow Ball 28-33% View Rotom builds →