Is Golbat Good in Crystal Playthrough?
Keep it in the lead slot and let friendship build. Golbat's own performance is acceptable through mid-Johto while you wait for Crobat. Crystal's single-version roster means fewer things competing for the Poison/Flying slot than in Gold or Silver alone.
Zubat trades roughly evenly with Falkner's team.
Zubat has the type edge here and should clean up Bugsy's team.
Zubat trades roughly evenly with Whitney's team.
Golbat has the type edge here and should clean up Morty's team.
Golbat has the type edge here and should clean up Chuck's team.
Jasmine's team hits Golbat's weaknesses hard.
Golbat trades roughly evenly with Pryce's team.
Crobat trades roughly evenly with Clair's team.
Lt. Surge's team hits Crobat's weaknesses hard.
Crobat has the type edge here and should clean up Sabrina's team.
Crobat resists most of Erika's coverage and hits back hard.
Crobat has the type edge here and should clean up Janine's team.
Crobat trades roughly evenly with Misty's team.
Brock's team hits Crobat's weaknesses hard.
Crobat trades roughly evenly with Blaine's team.
Crobat trades roughly evenly with Blue's team.
Crobat has the type edge here and should clean up Will's team.
Crobat has the type edge here and should clean up Koga's team.
Crobat has the type edge here and should clean up Bruno's team.
Crobat has the type edge here and should clean up Karen's team.
Catch Zubat on Route 30 (walking, Lv 3, rare).
- STARTING (Lv 3)
- LV 3BugLeech Life80100%10
- After Falkner
- TM39NormalSwift60100%20
- LV 12DarkBite60100%25
- After Whitney
- TM13NormalSnore50100%15
- LV 27FlyingWing Attack90100%35
- After Jasmine
- TM10NormalHidden Power60100%15
- TM46DarkThief60100%25
Your Zubat should hit Level 22 before you reach Morty, at typical leveling pace.
- STARTING (Lv 22)
- LV 22BugLeech Life80100%10
- LV 22DarkBite60100%25
- After Falkner
- TM39NormalSwift60100%20
- After Whitney
- TM13NormalSnore50100%15
- LV 30FlyingWing Attack90100%35
- After Jasmine
- TM10NormalHidden Power60100%15
- TM46DarkThief60100%25
Friendship is usually high enough before you reach Clair.
- STARTING (Lv 31)
- LV 31FlyingWing Attack90100%35
- LV 31BugLeech Life80100%10
- LV 31DarkBite60100%25
- LV 31GhostConfuse Ray—100%10
- After Falkner
- TM39NormalSwift60100%20
- After Chuck
- HM02FlyingFly13595%15
- After Jasmine
- TM10NormalHidden Power60100%15
- TM46DarkThief60100%25
How to Get Golbat in Crystal
Easy grab on Golbat with high spawn rates across 34 locations in early-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Where To Catch Golbat in C
To get Golbat, start by catching Zubat through walking encounters at Lv. 2-53. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ZubatSlowpoke Well - 1FLv.5-8CaveRate 85%Mt. Mortar - B1FLv.15-17CaveRate 60%Union Cave - B1FLv.6-8CaveRate 50%Morning/dayRoute 33Lv.6GrassRate 40%NightRock Tunnel - 1FLv.12-15CaveRate 40%NightRock Tunnel - B1FLv.12-15CaveRate 40%NightDark Cave - WestLv.2-4CaveRate 39%Dark Cave - WestLv.2-4CaveRate 34%MorningDark Cave - WestLv.2CaveRate 34%Swarm activeUnion Cave - B1FLv.6CaveRate 30%NightMt. Moon - 1FLv.6CaveRate 30%Mt. Mortar - 1F NorthLv.13CaveRate 30%NightMt. Mortar - 1F NorthLv.13CaveRate 30%DayRoute 42Lv.14GrassRate 30%NightUnion Cave - 1FLv.5-7CaveRate 25%Morning/dayRoute 32Lv.6GrassRate 10%NightRoute 3Lv.6GrassRate 10%NightRoute 4Lv.6GrassRate 10%NightRock Tunnel - 1FLv.12CaveRate 10%Morning/dayRock Tunnel - B1FLv.12CaveRate 10%Morning/dayBurned Tower - 1FLv.14FloorRate 10%Mt. Mortar - 1F SouthLv.14CaveRate 10%NightBurned Tower - B1FLv.15FloorRate 10%Route 30Lv.3GrassRate 5%NightRoute 31Lv.4GrassRate 5%NightUnion Cave - 1FLv.7CaveRate 5%NightMt. Mortar - 1F SouthLv.15CaveRate 5%Morning/dayRoute 10Lv.15GrassRate 5%NightRoute 9Lv.15GrassRate 5%NightSlowpoke Well - B1FLv.19-23CaveRate 80%Union Cave - B2FLv.22CaveRate 50%Morning/dayIce Path - 1FLv.22CaveRate 30%Union Cave - B2FLv.22CaveRate 30%NightDark Cave - EastLv.23CaveRate 30%Ice Path - B1FLv.23CaveRate 30%Whirl Islands - 1FLv.23GrassRate 30%Ice Path - B2FLv.24CaveRate 30%Whirl Islands - B1FLv.24GrassRate 30%Ice Path - B3FLv.25CaveRate 30%Whirl Islands - B2FLv.25GrassRate 30%Whirl Islands - B2F Inner CaveLv.26GrassRate 30%
Step 2Golbat ✓Mt. Mortar - 1F NorthLv.13CaveRate 10%Mt. Mortar - 1F SouthLv.15CaveRate 5%Rock Tunnel - B1FLv.15CaveRate 5%NightIce Path - 1FLv.22-24CaveRate 30%Union Cave - B2FLv.22CaveRate 30%Ice Path - B1FLv.23-25CaveRate 29%Ice Path - B2FLv.24-26CaveRate 25%Mt. Mortar - B1FLv.17CaveRate 20%Ice Path - B3FLv.25CaveRate 20%Route 42Lv.16GrassRate 15%NightMt. Mortar - 2FLv.30-32CaveRate 15%NightWhirl Islands - 1FLv.24-25GrassRate 10%NightWhirl Islands - B1FLv.25-26GrassRate 10%NightWhirl Islands - B2FLv.26-27GrassRate 10%NightWhirl Islands - B2F Inner CaveLv.27-28GrassRate 10%NightDark Cave - EastLv.23CaveRate 5%Slowpoke Well - B1FLv.23CaveRate 5%Whirl Islands - 1FLv.25GrassRate 5%Morning/dayWhirl Islands - B1FLv.26GrassRate 5%Morning/dayWhirl Islands - B2FLv.27GrassRate 5%Morning/dayWhirl Islands - B2F Inner CaveLv.28GrassRate 5%Morning/dayMt. Mortar - 2FLv.30CaveRate 5%DayMt. Silver - 1FLv.42-46CaveRate 45%NightVictory Road - 1FLv.34CaveRate 30%NightMt. Silver - OutsideLv.40-44CaveRate 30%NightRoute 28Lv.40-42GrassRate 30%NightVictory Road - 1FLv.34CaveRate 10%Morning/dayMt. Silver - 1FLv.45CaveRate 5%Morning/dayMt. Silver - Side chambersLv.46-50CaveRate 80%Morning/dayMt. Silver - 2FLv.46-48CaveRate 50%NightMt. Silver - Side chambersLv.48-50CaveRate 50%NightMt. Silver - SummitLv.49-53CaveRate 45%NightMt. Silver - 2FLv.48CaveRate 30%Morning/dayMt. Silver - SummitLv.51CaveRate 30%Morning/dayor evolve from Zubat (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into CrobatBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Crobat egg.
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
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
What is Golbat Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Golbat
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Lapras builds →Blizzard 2x108-127%KO Thunder 2x71-85% | ||
 Smoochum IcePsychic | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 34 Gift | ||
 Kadabra Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Kadabra builds →Confusion 2x61-73% Ice Punch 2x59-70% Thunder Punch 2x59-70% | ||
 Elekid Electric | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 34 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Elekid builds →Thunder 2x88-105%KO Ice Punch 2x38-45% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Goldenrod City Gift) | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Lapras builds →Blizzard 2x105-124%KO Thunder 2x70-83% | ||
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x114-135%KO Rollout 2x13-15% | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Throw 2x54-64% Ice Punch 2x23-28% Thunder Punch 2x23-28% | ||
Kadabra Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Kadabra builds →Psybeam 2x76-90% Ice Punch 2x56-68% Thunder Punch 2x56-68% | ||
 Magneton ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Magneton builds →Thunder 2x134-158%KO Rollout 2x15-19% | ||
Kadabra Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x134-158%KO Ice Punch 2x56-66% Thunder Punch 2x56-66% | ||
 Celebi PsychicGrass | C | |
Obtain MethodIlex Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Celebi builds →Future Sight 2x112-133%KO Ancient Power 2x41-49% | ||
Jolteon Electric | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Goldenrod City Gift) | ||
 Jynx IcePsychic | B | |
Magneton ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Magneton builds →Thunder 2x131-155%KO Rollout 2x15-18% | ||
Kadabra Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x131-155%KO Ice Punch 2x55-65% Thunder Punch 2x55-65% | ||
Celebi PsychicGrass | C | |
Obtain MethodIlex Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Celebi builds →Future Sight 2x113-133%KO Ancient Power 2x40-48% | ||
Jolteon Electric | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Goldenrod City Gift) | ||
Jynx IcePsychic | B | |
Magneton ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Magneton builds →Thunder 2x131-155%KO Rollout 2x15-18% | ||
Kadabra Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x131-155%KO Ice Punch 2x55-65% Thunder Punch 2x55-65% | ||
Celebi PsychicGrass | C | |
Obtain MethodIlex Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Celebi builds →Future Sight 2x113-133%KO Ancient Power 2x40-48% | ||
Jolteon Electric | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Goldenrod City Gift) | ||
Jynx IcePsychic | B | |
Magneton ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Magneton builds →Thunder 2x131-155%KO Rollout 2x15-18% | ||
Kadabra Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x131-155%KO Ice Punch 2x55-65% Thunder Punch 2x55-65% | ||
Celebi PsychicGrass | C | |
Obtain MethodIlex Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Celebi builds →Future Sight 2x113-133%KO Ancient Power 2x40-48% | ||
Jolteon Electric | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Goldenrod City Gift) | ||
Jynx IcePsychic | B | |
Magneton ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Magneton builds →Thunder 2x134-158%KO Rollout 2x14-17% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | S | |
Kadabra Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x134-158%KO Thunder Punch 2x56-66% Ice Punch 2x56-66% | ||
 Lugia Psychic | S | |
Obtain MethodWhirl Islands Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Lugia builds →Dream Eater 2x89-104%KO Thunder 2x70-83% Blizzard 2x70-83% | ||
Celebi PsychicGrass | C | |
Obtain MethodIlex Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Celebi builds →Future Sight 2x115-135%KO Ancient Power 2x41-48% | ||
In Crystal, Tyranitar can KO Golbat with Rock Slide (96-113%). Alakazam threatens a KO with Psychic (110-130%).
Tyranitar RockDark | S | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Tyranitar builds →Rock Slide 2x96-113%KO Fire Blast33-39% | ||
 Alakazam Psychic | B | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Alakazam builds →Psychic 2x110-130%KO | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build ItemNothing Moves
Damage vs Golbat View Hitmontop builds →High Jump Kick10-12% Rapid Spin16-19% | ||
Golbat Evolutions
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 19 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Feint Attack, Gust, Pursuit and 2 more.
C Golbat Best Moveset
Evolves into Crobat through friendship, where the Speed and MoveSludge Bomb create a real competitive role. MoveConfuse Ray provides minor disruption at this stage. Stats below competitive thresholds otherwise.
Best Build
Support Moveset
- Wing Attack
- Whirlwind
- Toxic
- Giga Drain
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
The egg pool carries weight here. Feint Attack and Gust aren't available any other way for Golbat, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Wing Attack and Gust for solid options.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
When it plunges its fangs into its prey, it instantly draws and gulps down more than ten ounces of blood.
Golbat Crystal Guide
In Crystal, 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 Crystal, Golbat fills the pivot 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.
In Crystal, Golbat does the job early-game if you need a Poison/Flying type on your team. Evolve it into Crobat before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
For Crystal, the core moveset is Wingattack, Whirlwind, Toxic, and Giga Drain. Wingattack leads at 0% usage. This set covers the pivot role with a mix of damage and utility.
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 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves