Crobat (Japanese: クロバット Crobat) is a dual-type Poison/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
It evolves from Golbat when leveled up with high friendship. It is the final form of Zubat.
Biology
Crobat is a purple, bat-like Pokémon. This Pokémon's pointed ears are long, and appear to lack insides, while its mouth is small and usually has its teeth bared. Crobat's eyes are red with yellow scelera. It has two pairs of wings; one smaller pair is located near its stubby feet, and a second pair on its shoulders has greenish-blue undersides and two stubby 'fingers'. The hind pair of wings developed from legs, and can still function as such. This allows it to rest by hanging on a tree branch with its rear wings.
When tired, Crobat flies by alternating between its front and rear wings, which allows it to continue nonstop. Its silent flight and sharp fangs enable it to hunt for blood and remain undetected by its prey. Crobat is a nocturnal Pokémon that is typically found in caves.
In the anime
Major appearances
Brock had a Crobat that he originally caught as a Zubat. It reached its final evolutionary form in Control Freak!. He eventually gave it to his brother Forrest.
Other
Three Crobat appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1), employed by J's henchmen. They battled Ash and his friends while attempting to capture the Aura Sphere Riolu. All three were eventually tied by the String Shot of an Ariados captured by Kellyn's Capture Styler.
A Crobat appeared in The Right Hero for the Right Job!, under the ownership of Xerosic. It battled against some of Clemont's Pokémon, but eventually lost. Crobat appeared again in Facing the Needs of the Many!.
Minor appearances
A Crobat appeared in That's Just Swellow as one of the participants of the Crossgate PokéRinger competition.
A Crobat appeared in Less is Morrison.
A Coordinator's Crobat appeared in A Hurdle for Squirtle, where it participated in the Saffron City Pokémon Contest.
A Crobat made a small appearance in The Rise of Darkrai as one of the Pokémon Darkrai hit with a Dark Void when a group of Trainers were attacking him.
A Crobat appeared in Malice In Wonderland!.
A Trainer's Crobat appeared in A Relay in the Sky! as a participant of the Pokémon Sky Relay.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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EP196
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Crobat
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Ash's Pokédex
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Crobat, the evolved form of Golbat. With its two additional wings, Crobat is able to fly much faster than Golbat.
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In the manga
In the Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic manga
A Crobat appeared in PRV2.
Another one appeared in PRV3 under the ownership of Heath.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Janine used a Crobat against Suicune in Crossing Crobat. After Suicune countered its first attack, Janine ordered Crobat to use Double Team. Suicune was able to see through this as well, however, due to the shadow cast by the real Crobat and Janine, and Crobat was frozen.
In Chinchou in Charge, a herd of Crobat, Zubat, and Golbat attacked Misty, Brock, and Erika in the Tohjo Falls.
A Crobat appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
Giovanni is seen with a Crobat in Going Green.
In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga
A Crobat was shown under the ownership of Jupiter which evolved from her Golbat prior to A Novel Test!!.
In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
Asuka is shown with a Crobat.
In the TCG
- Main article: Crobat (TCG)
Other appearances
Crobat only appears as a random trophy.
Trophy information
A Bat Pokémon that evolves from Golbat, Crobat's hind legs have evolved into a second pair of wings, which allows it to fly at great speeds but limits its ability to rest. The affection a Golbat has for its Trainer is vital for the evolution process: if a novice Trainer has a Crobat, it shows that he or she cares for Pokémon well.
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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Johto #039
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Gold
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It flies so silently through the dark on its four wings that it may not be noticed even when nearby.
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Silver
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The development of wings on its legs enables it to fly fast but also makes it tough to stop and rest.
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Crystal
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As a result of its pursuit of faster, yet more silent flight, a new set of wings grew on its hind legs.
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Stadium 2
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It flies so silently through the dark on its four wings that it may not be noticed even when nearby.
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Generation III
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Hoenn #065
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Ruby
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If this Pokémon is flying by fluttering only a pair of wings on either the forelegs or hind legs, it's proof that Crobat has been flying a long distance. It switches the wings it uses if it is tired.
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Sapphire
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Crobat sneaks up on its intended prey using wings that barely make a sound. This Pokémon rests by hanging on a tree branch with its rear legs that serve as wings.
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Emerald
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Over the course of evolution, its hind legs turned into wings. By alternately resting its front and rear wings, it can fly all day without having to stop.
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FireRed
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The development of wings on its legs enables it to fly fast but also makes it tough to stop and rest.
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LeafGreen
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It flies so silently through the dark on its four wings that it may not be noticed even when nearby.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #030
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Johto #039
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Diamond
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Having four wings enables it to fly faster and more quietly. It turns active when the night comes.
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Pearl
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A Pokémon that gained vastly enhanced flying performance by having its legs turn into wings.
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Platinum
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The transformation of its legs into wings made it better at flying, but more clumsy at walking.
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HeartGold
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It flies so silently through the dark on its four wings that it may not be noticed even when nearby.
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SoulSilver
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The development of wings on its legs enables it to fly fast but also makes it tough to stop and rest.
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Generation V
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Unova B2W2: #063
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Black
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The transformation of its legs into wings made it better at flying, but more clumsy at walking.
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White
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Black 2
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Having four wings allows it to fly more quickly and quietly so it can sneak up on prey without its noticing.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Central #147
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Hoenn #067
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X
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It flies so silently through the dark on its four wings that it may not be noticed even when nearby.
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Y
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Having four wings allows it to fly more quickly and quietly so it can sneak up on prey without its noticing.
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Omega Ruby
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If this Pokémon is flying by fluttering only a pair of wings on either the forelegs or hind legs, it's proof that Crobat has been flying a long distance. It switches the wings it uses if it is tired.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Crobat sneaks up on its intended prey using wings that barely make a sound. This Pokémon rests by hanging on a tree branch with its rear legs that serve as wings.
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Generation VII
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Alola SM: #070
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Alola USUM: #082
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Sun
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Both its legs became wings, and as a result, it can't move well on the ground. All it can do is crawl around.
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Moon
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Silent and swift in its four-winged flight, it bites down on its prey before they realize what's happening. In a heartbeat, it drains their blood.
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Ultra Sun
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Its fangs are so sharp, if it bites you in the dark and sucks your blood, you won't notice any pain or realize you've been bitten.
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Ultra Moon
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It feeds on the blood of living people and Pokémon. If it can't drink any blood for even a short while, it becomes weak and unable to fly.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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85
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145 - 192
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280 - 374
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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130
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121 - 200
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238 - 394
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Total: 535
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Crobat
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Crobat
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Crobat
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Crobat
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Crobat in Generation VII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Crobat in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Crobat
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Crobat
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Crobat can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Crobat cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Crobat
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Crobat
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Crobat
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Crobat
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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None
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Loops: 4
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Min. exp.: 42
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Max. exp.: 49
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Browser entry R-000
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Crobat darts about quickly in the air. It looses ultrasonic attack waves.
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
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Poké Assist: (present)
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Field move: (present)
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(Cut ×1)
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Poké Assist: (past)
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Field move: (past)
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(Cut ×1)
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Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]]
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It spits poison gas and charges at high speed to attack.
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Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Trivia
- No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Crobat and its pre-evolutions.
- Crobat shares its category with Zubat, Golbat, and Woobat. They are all known as the Bat Pokémon.
- Crobat's color scheme is the reverse of Golbat's. This also applies to its Shiny variation.
- Crobat's evolutionary line has several similarities with Swoobat's. All of the members of the lines are based on bats and reach their respective final evolutionary form by friendship.
- Crobat and Vibrava are the only Pokémon of their body type that are not Bug-type.
Origin
Crobat is based on a bat, specifically vampire bats which produce toxic saliva with anticoagulant properties that is secreted when biting prey to draw blood.
Name origin
Crobat may be a combination of cross and bat. Alternatively, it may be a corruption of acrobat, describing Crobat's maneuverability in the air.
In other languages
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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クロバット Crobat
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Possibly from cross, bat, and acrobat
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French
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Nostenfer
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From nocturne or Nosferatu, and Enfer
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Spanish
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Crobat
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Same as English name
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German
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Iksbat
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From Iks and bat
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Italian
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Crobat
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Same as English name
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Korean
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크로뱃 Crobat
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Transliteration of its Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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叉字蝠 Chāzìfú
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Literally "Cross-shaped bat"
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Cantonese Chinese
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More languages
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Russian
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Кробат Krobat
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Transcription of English name
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Related articles
Notes
External links
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