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{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Golbat | type=poison | type2=flying | prevnum=041 | nextnum=043 | prev=Zubat | next=Oddish }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Golbat |
pron=<sc>''goal''-''bat''</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
jname=ゴルバット |
tmname=Golbat |
art=FRLG |
size=150px |
ndex=042 |
jdex=038 |
hdex=064 |
fbrow=059 |
sdex=029 |
abrow=015 |
obrow=043 |
opbrow=065 |
typen=2 |
type1=Poison |
type2=Flying |
species=Bat |
height-ftin=5'03" |
height-m=1.6 |
weight-lbs=121.3 |
weight-kg=55.0 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Inner Focus |
ability2= |
abilityd=Infiltrator |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Flying |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=20 |
evsp=2 |
expyield=171 |
lv100exp=1,000,000 |
gendercode=127 |
color=Purple |
catchrate=90 |
body=09 |
pokefordex=golbat |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Golbat''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ゴルバット'''  ''Golbat'') is a dual-type {{2t|Poison|Flying}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Zubat}} starting at [[level]] 22, and evolves into {{p|Crobat}} when [[level]]ed up with high [[happiness]].

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Golbat has a large mouth with four fangs. It now has a small pair of eyes. Golbat has a short pair of legs that possess only one toe each, and the tails it possessed as a Zubat seem to have disappeared. Golbat's ears are much smaller compared to Zubat's, being triangular in shape and having ear insides that do not appear chambered. Golbat's wings, unlike Zubat, also only have one 'finger' instead of two.
====Gender differences====
A female has smaller fangs.

===Special abilities===
They have a nasty bite. They can also confuse foes with {{m|Supersonic|high-pitched screeches}}.

Golbat basically have the same abilities as Zubat, only stronger. Even though Golbat isn't a fully evolved Pokémon, it can use {{m|Hyper Beam}} and {{m|Giga Impact}}.

===Behavior===
Golbat tend to be gluttonous and are prone to drinking blood until they get too heavy to fly straight.

===Habitat===
[[File:Cave.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Cave Pokémon}}]]
Golbat can be found quite easily in caves, particularly in caverns with limestone, which enhances their ultrasonic radar. Much like {{p|Zubat}}, it can be found in most regions.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
It loves the blood and energy of humans and Pokémon and at night it flies around looking for victims. But when it absorbs blood its blood type changes to the same blood type as its victims.

==In the anime==
[[File:Mandi Golbat.png|220px|thumb|right|Golbat in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Brock's Crobat|Brock's Golbat]]====
{{an|Brock}} had a Golbat that he caught as a {{p|Zubat}}. It eventually evolved into a {{p|Crobat}}.

====Other====
[[Koga]] used a {{TP|Koga|Golbat}} against [[Ash's Charmander]] in his rematch against Ash.

In ''[[EP075|Round One - Begin!]]'', a Golbat was the third Pokémon that [[Mandi]] used against [[Ash Ketchum]] during the first round of the [[Indigo League]]. It was defeated by [[Ash's Kingler]].

A group of Golbat appeared in ''[[DP145|A Rivalry to Gible On!]]''.

===Minor appearances===
In the series, Golbat and its relatives were frequently employed by [[Villainous teams|criminal organizations]], such as [[Team Magma]] (''[[AG054|Fight for the Meteorite]]'' and ''[[AG119|The Ribbon Cup Caper]]'' (employed by [[Brodie]] to escape with {{m|Haze}} after stealing a golden [[Poké Ball]])), [[Team Galactic]] (''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]'', ''[[DP096|Losing Its Lustrous]]'', ''[[DP097|Double Team Turnover!]]'', ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]'', ''[[DP111|Saving the World From Ruins!]]'', ''[[DP136|Gateway to Ruin!]]'', ''[[DP150|Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!]]'', ''[[DP151|The Needs of the Three!]]'' and ''[[DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!]]''), and [[Pokémon Hunter]] [[J]]'s [[J's henchmen|evil cronies]] (''[[DP020|Mutiny in the Bounty]]'', ''[[DP045|Ill-Will Hunting!]]'', and ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part One]]'').

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP032|Golbat|Ash's Pokédex|Golbat. Attacking with its sharp fangs, this Pokémon can {{m|Leech Life|drain}} three hundred cubic centimeters of blood per bite.}}
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{|align="center" width="100%" style="background: #{{colorschemedark|Kanto}}"
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| text align="right" width="100%" style="background: #{{colorschemelight|Kanto}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 10px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 10px;" | <small>'''Original series entries continue below.'''</small>
|}
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{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP165|Golbat|Ash's Pokédex|Golbat, the Bat Pokémon. The evolved form of {{p|Zubat}}. It has four sharp fangs and emits {{m|Supersonic|supersonic waves}} more powerful than Zubat's.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP069|Golbat|Dawn's Pokédex|Golbat, the Bat Pokémon and the evolved form of Zubat. Being nocturnal, Golbat fly at night in search of prey.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===
In ''[[PPP07|Adventuring the Stone]]'', {{MPJ|Pikachu}} defeats a flock of Golbat so that he and the others can reach the legendary Stone of Adventure found deep within a cave.

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[Koga]] has a {{TP|Koga|Golbat}} as one of his team members. This Golbat is special in that it is able to use {{m|Supersonic}} in order to project a clear visual of the locations of others, using its gaping mouth as a screen. [[Agatha]] also possesses a Golbat.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Golbat (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
*[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]: Golbat stars in the mini-game "Gutsy Golbat." The object is to fly around and collect as many hearts as can be collected; the player with the most hearts at the end of the cave is the winner.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=poison
|type2=flying
|gen=1
|redbluedex=Once it strikes, it will not stop {{m|Leech Life|draining}} energy from the victim even if it gets too heavy to fly.
|yellowdex=It attacks in a stealthy manner, without warning. Its sharp fangs are used to bite and suck blood.
|stadiumdex=Bites its prey and feeds on the victim's energy. Its own blood type changes to that of its victim.
|golddex=However hard its victim's hide may be, it punctures with sharp fangs and gorges itself with blood.
|silverdex=It can drink more than {{tt|10 ounces|300cc}} of blood at once. If it has too much, it gets heavy and flies clumsily.
|crystaldex=When it plunges its fangs into its prey, it instantly draws and gulps down more than ten ounces of blood.
|stadium2dex=However hard its victim's hide may be, it punctures with sharp fangs and gorges itself with blood.
|rubydex=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.
|sapphiredex=Golbat bites down on prey with its four fangs and drinks the victim's blood. It becomes active on inky dark moonless nights, flying around to attack people and Pokémon.
|firereddex=It clamps down on its prey with needle-sharp fangs and drains over {{tt|10 ounces|300cc}} of blood in one gulp.
|leafgreendex=Once it strikes, it will not stop draining energy from the victim even if it gets too heavy to fly.
|emeralddex=Its fangs easily puncture even thick animal hide. It loves to feast on the blood of people and Pokémon. It flits about in darkness and strikes from behind.
|diamonddex=It loves the blood of humans and Pokémon. It flies around at night in search of neck veins.
|pearldex=Once it starts sucking blood, it does not stop until it is full. It flies at night in search of prey.
|platinumdex=Its sharp fangs puncture the toughest of hides and have small holes for greedily sucking blood.
|heartgolddex=However hard its victim's hide may be, it punctures with sharp fangs and gorges itself with blood.
|soulsilverdex=It can drink more than {{tt|10 ounces|300cc}} of blood at once. If it has too much, it gets heavy and flies clumsily.
|bwdex=Its sharp fangs puncture the toughest of hides and have small holes for greedily sucking blood.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=Poison |
type2=Flying |
gen=1 |
rbrarity=Uncommon |
rbarea= [[Seafoam Islands]], {{ka|Victory Road}}, [[Cerulean Cave]]|
yrarity=Common |
yarea=[[Seafoam Islands]], {{ka|Victory Road}}, [[Cerulean Cave]] |
gsrarity=Common |
gsarea=Any [[cave]] |
crarity=Common |
carea=Any [[cave]], [[Route]]s {{rtn|28|Kanto}} and {{rtn|42|Johto}} |
rsrarity=Uncommon |
rsarea=[[Cave of Origin]], [[Meteor Falls]], [[Seafloor Cavern]], [[Shoal Cave]], [[Sky Pillar]], and {{ho|Victory Road}} |
erarity=Uncommon |
earea=[[Cave of Origin]], [[Meteor Falls]], [[Seafloor Cavern]], [[Shoal Cave]], [[Sky Pillar]], and {{ho|Victory Road}} |
frlgrarity=Uncommon |
frlgarea= [[Cerulean Cave]], [[Icefall Cave]], [[Lost Cave]], [[Seafoam Islands]], and {{ka|Victory Road}}|
xdarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Zubat}} |
dprarity=Common |
dparea=[[Stark Mountain]], {{si|Victory Road}}, [[Ravaged Path]], [[Oreburgh Gate]], [[Mt. Coronet]], [[Iron Island]], [[Snowpoint Temple]], [[Lost Tower]], [[Turnback Cave]] (all times)<br>{{rt|227|Sinnoh}}{{Sup|Night}} |
ptrarity=Common |
ptarea=[[Stark Mountain]], {{si|Victory Road}}, [[Ravaged Path]], [[Oreburgh Gate]], [[Mt. Coronet]], [[Iron Island]], [[Snowpoint Temple]], [[Lost Tower]], [[Sendoff Spring]], [[Turnback Cave]] (all times)<br>{{rt|227|Sinnoh}}{{Sup|Night}} |
palarea=Mountain |
hgssarea=Any [[cave]]|
hgssrarity=Uncommon|
walkarea={{pw|Scary Cave}}, {{pw|Quiet Cave}} |
bwrarity=Rare |
bwarea={{rt|13|Unova}}, [[Giant Chasm]]
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=poison
|type2=flying
|channel=Inside [[Mt. Snowfall|Ruins of Truth]]
|pinball=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Zubat}}
|pinballrs=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Zubat}}
|trozei=[[Secret Storage 5]]<br>[[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Lapis Cave]] (11F-14F)<br>[[Buried Relic]] (1F-4F)<br>[[Wish Cave]] (46F-50F)<br>[[Murky Cave]] (6F-10F)
|ranger=[[Panula Cave]]
|md2=[[Aegis Cave]]<br>[[Labyrinth Cave]] (B1-B9)
|ranger2=[[Crysta Cave]]
|scramble=[[Rocky Cave]]
|ranger3=[[Old Mansion]]<br>[[Fire Temple]]
|pokepark=[[Cavern Zone]]
}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=poison|type2=flying
|rby1=Berry|rby1type=Berries (Generation II)|rby1rar=100|rby1image=no
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP=     75 |
Attack= 80 |
Defense=70 |
SpAtk=  65 |
SpDef=  75 |
Special=75 |
Speed=  90 |
type=Poison |
type2=Flying }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Poison
|type2=Flying
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=2
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=1
|TechniqueMax=3
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=5
|JumpMax=5
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=poison|
type2=flying|
Normal=  100 |
Fighting= 25 |
Flying=  100 |
Poison=   50 |
Ground=    0 |
Rock=    200 |
Bug=      25 |
Ghost=   100 |
Steel=   100 |

Fire=    100 |
Water=   100 |
Grass=    25 |
Electric=200 |
Psychic= 200 |
Ice=     200 |
Dragon=  100 |
Dark=    100 |
notes=yes|
gen1poison=yes|
oldbug=2|
oldgrass=¼|
flying=yes|
newground=2|}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Golbat|Poison|Flying|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Screech|Normal|Status|&mdash;|85|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Leech Life|Bug|Physical|20|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Supersonic|Normal|Status|&mdash;|55|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|5|Supersonic|Normal|Status|&mdash;|55|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|9|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|13|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level5|17|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|21|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|&mdash;|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|27|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|55|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|33|Mean Look|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|39|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|45|Poison Fang|Poison|Physical|50|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|51|Haze|Ice|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|57|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Golbat|Poison|Flying|5|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Golbat|Poison|Flying|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM09|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM36|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|&mdash;|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM41|Torment|Dark|Status|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM62|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM88|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM89|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM02|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Golbat|Poison|Flying|5|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Golbat|Poison|Flying|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|083|Farfetch'd}}{{MSP|396|Starly}}{{MSP|397|Staravia}}{{MSP|398|Staraptor}}{{MSP|580|Ducklett}}{{MSP|581|Swanna}}<br>{{MSP|627|Rufflet}}{{MSP|628|Braviary}}|Brave Bird|Flying|Physical|120|100|15|Cute|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|083|Farfetch'd}}{{MSP|142|Aerodactyl}}{{MSP|227|Skarmory}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Tough|0|*}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|580|Ducklett}}{{MSP|581|Swanna}}{{MSP|627|Rufflet}}{{MSP|628|Braviary}}|Defog|Flying|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|198|Murkrow}}{{MSP|430|Honchkrow}}|Faint Attack|Dark|Physical|60|&mdash;|20|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|041|Zubat}}{{MSP|042|Golbat}}{{MSP|169|Crobat}}|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10|||*}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|016|Pidgey}}{{MSP|017|Pidgeotto}}{{MSP|018|Pidgeot}}{{MSP|519|Pidove}}{{MSP|520|Tranquill}}{{MSP|521|Unfezant}}<br>{{MSP|527|Woobat}}{{MSP|528|Swoobat}}{{MSP|561|Sigilyph}}|Gust|Flying|Special|40|100|35|Smart|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|163|Hoothoot}}{{MSP|164|Noctowl}}{{MSP|561|Sigilyph}}|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|60|20|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|430|Honchkrow}}|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Cute|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|021|Spearow}}{{MSP|022|Fearow}}{{MSP|084|Doduo}}{{MSP|085|Dodrio}}{{MSP|198|Murkrow}}{{MSP|430|Honchkrow}}<br>{{MSP|278|Wingull}}{{MSP|279|Pelipper}}|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20|Smart|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|016|Pidgey}}{{MSP|017|Pidgeotto}}{{MSP|018|Pidgeot}}{{MSP|084|Doduo}}{{MSP|085|Dodrio}}{{MSP|276|Taillow}}<br>{{MSP|277|Swellow}}{{MSP|278|Wingull}}{{MSP|279|Pelipper}}{{MSP|396|Starly}}{{MSP|397|Staravia}}{{MSP|398|Staraptor}}<br>{{MSP|519|Pidove}}{{MSP|520|Tranquill}}{{MSP|521|Unfezant}}{{MSP|566|Archen}}{{MSP|567|Archeops}}|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30|Cool|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|227|Skarmory}}|Steel Wing|Steel|Physical|70|90|25|Cool|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|016|Pidgey}}{{MSP|017|Pidgeotto}}{{MSP|018|Pidgeot}}{{MSP|396|Starly}}{{MSP|397|Staravia}}{{MSP|398|Staraptor}}<br>{{MSP|561|Sigilyph}}{{MSP|627|Rufflet}}{{MSP|628|Braviary}}|Whirlwind|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20|Smart|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|163|Hoothoot}}{{MSP|164|Noctowl}}|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15|Beauty|2}}{{learnlist/breedf|Golbat|Poison|Flying|5|1}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Golbat|poison|flying|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Golbat|poison|flying|5|1}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{Learnlist/prevoh|Golbat|Poison|Flying|5|1}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|041|Zubat|d||||Super Fang|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|90|10}}
{{Learnlist/prevof|Golbat|Poison|Flying|5|1}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
*{{m|Dive}} {{ic|Normal}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=poison |
type2=flying |
ndex=042 |
pinball=Evolve |
pinballrs=Evolve |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=-19 |
area=Echo Cave |
P1=I don't let go when I chomp down! |
P2=Bad trouble! My health is down to half. |
P3=No... I feel faint... I need a transfusion... |
PL=I have leveled up! I demand more blood! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
group=Poison |
assist=Poison |
fieldpower=2 |
field=Gust |
loop=7 |
MinEXP=32 |
MaxEXP=49 |
browser=With large wings that can cloak its body, Golbat can whip up gusting winds. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=-4.5 |
iq=D |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Flying |
assist2=Flying |
field2=Crush |
field2power=2 |
browser2=It lets loose supersonic waves and spits poison to attack. |
Ranger3=yes |
group3=Poison |
assist3=Poison |
field3=Cut |
field3power=3 |
browser3=It attacks by scattering poison gas that makes Pokémon Tired. |
Pad=Golbat love the [[Cavern Zone]]. They agree that their favorite Attraction is {{p|Salamence}}'s Air Ace. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=041
|name1=Zubat
|type1-1=Poison
|type2-1=Flying
|evotype1=Level
|level1=22
|sprite2=042
|name2=Golbat
|type1-2=Poison
|type2-2=Flying
|evotype2=Happiness
|sprite3=169
|name3=Crobat
|type1-3=Poison
|type2-3=Flying}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=poison|
type2=flying|
gen=1|
gender=both|
ndex=042|
name=Golbat|
}}

==Trivia==
* Golbat, {{p|Crobat|its evolution}}, {{p|Zubat|its pre-evolution}}, {{p|Lucario}}, and {{p|Cobalion}} have three double resistances, second only to {{p|Heatran}}.
* Golbat is the first Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|National Pokédex]] listing to gain {{p|Crobat|a new evolution}} in a [[Generation II|later generation]].
* [[Team Plasma]] is the only [[villainous team]] in the main series of games that have not had at least one of their members use Golbat or one of its evolutionary family.
* Zubat and Golbat have been in all Japan-centric regional [[Pokédex]]es.
* Until [[Generation IV]], both Golbat and Zubat could not learn {{m|Fly}}.
* Golbat does not have a layer of skin on the back of its wings, despite Zubat and Crobat both having skin present.

===Origin===
Golbat is likely based on a {{wp|vampire bat}}.
====Name origin====
Golbat's name is possibly derived from the words ''gold'' or ''ghoul'' and ''{{wp|bat}}''. It might be a shortening of {{wp|golden-capped fruit bat}}, the second largest bat species in existence.

==In other languages==
{| align="left" class="roundy"  style="background: #{{poison color}}; border: 3px solid #{{flying color dark}}"
|-
|
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{poison color light}};"
|- align=center
! class="roundytl" | Language
! Name
! class="roundytr" | Name Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]
| Golbat
| 
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]
| Nosferalto
| Comes from ''{{wp|Nosferatu}}'' and ''{{tt|alto|high}}''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]
| 골뱃 ''Golbaet''
| 
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]
| 大嘴蝠 ''Dà Zuǐ Fú''
| "Big-mouthed bat".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Hong Kong)]]
| 大口蝠 ''Da Kou Fu''
| "Big mouthed bat".
|}
|-
|}
<br clear="left">

==Related articles==
* [[Brock's Golbat]]

==External links==

==Notes==
<references />

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