Golbat (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Golbat (disambiguation).

Golbat ゴルバット Golbat #042
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Poison Flying Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Bat Pokémon
Abilities Inner Focus Blue-Striped ----- Infiltrator Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #042 Johto #038 Hoenn #064 Sinnoh #029 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-059 Almia R-015 Oblivia R-043 N-065
Height 5'03" Imperial 1.6 m Metric 5'03"/1.6 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 121.3 lbs. Imperial 55.0 kg Metric 121.3 lbs./55.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Purple	Catch rate 90 (11.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Flying group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 2 Base Exp.: 171 Battle Exp.: 1711*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Golbat (Japanese: ゴルバット Golbat) is a dual-type Poison/Flying Pokémon.

It evolves from Zubat starting at level 22, and evolves into Crobat when leveled 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 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 Hyper Beam and 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

Cave Pokémon

Golbat can be found quite easily in caves, particularly in caverns with limestone, which enhances their ultrasonic radar. Much like Zubat, it can be found in most regions.

Diet

Main article: 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

Golbat in the anime

Major appearances

Brock's Golbat

Brock had a Golbat that he caught as a Zubat. It eventually evolved into a Crobat.

Other

Koga used a Golbat against Ash's Charmander in his rematch against Ash.

In 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 A Rivalry to Gible On!.

Minor appearances

In the series, Golbat and its relatives were frequently employed by criminal organizations, such as Team Magma (Fight for the Meteorite and The Ribbon Cup Caper (employed by Brodie to escape with Haze after stealing a golden Poké Ball)), Team Galactic (Enter Galactic!, Losing Its Lustrous, Double Team Turnover!, Steeling Peace of Mind!, Saving the World From Ruins!, Gateway to Ruin!, Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!, The Needs of the Three! and The Battle Finale of Legend!), and Pokémon Hunter J's evil cronies (Mutiny in the Bounty, Ill-Will Hunting!, and Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part One).

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP032 Golbat Ash's Pokédex Golbat. Attacking with its sharp fangs, this Pokémon can drain three hundred cubic centimeters of blood per bite. Original series entries continue below.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP165 Golbat Ash's Pokédex Golbat, the Bat Pokémon. The evolved form of Zubat. It has four sharp fangs and emits supersonic waves more powerful than Zubat's.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry 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.

In the manga

In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga

In Adventuring the Stone, 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 Golbat as one of his team members. This Golbat is special in that it is able to use 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 article: 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

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Once it strikes, it will not stop draining energy from the victim even if it gets too heavy to fly. Blue Yellow It attacks in a stealthy manner, without warning. Its sharp fangs are used to bite and suck blood. Stadium Bites its prey and feeds on the victim's energy. Its own blood type changes to that of its victim.
Generation II Gold However hard its victim's hide may be, it punctures with sharp fangs and gorges itself with blood. Silver It can drink more than 10 ounces of blood at once. If it has too much, it gets heavy and flies clumsily. Crystal When it plunges its fangs into its prey, it instantly draws and gulps down more than ten ounces of blood. Stadium 2 However hard its victim's hide may be, it punctures with sharp fangs and gorges itself with blood.
Generation III Ruby 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. Sapphire 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. Emerald 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. FireRed It clamps down on its prey with needle-sharp fangs and drains over 10 ounces of blood in one gulp. LeafGreen Once it strikes, it will not stop draining energy from the victim even if it gets too heavy to fly.
Generation IV Diamond It loves the blood of humans and Pokémon. It flies around at night in search of neck veins. Pearl Once it starts sucking blood, it does not stop until it is full. It flies at night in search of prey. Platinum Its sharp fangs puncture the toughest of hides and have small holes for greedily sucking blood. HeartGold However hard its victim's hide may be, it punctures with sharp fangs and gorges itself with blood. SoulSilver It can drink more than 10 ounces of blood at once. If it has too much, it gets heavy and flies clumsily.
Generation V Black Its sharp fangs puncture the toughest of hides and have small holes for greedily sucking blood. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Uncommon Seafoam Islands, Victory Road, Cerulean Cave Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Common Seafoam Islands, Victory Road, Cerulean Cave
Generation II Gold Silver Common Any cave Crystal Common Any cave, Routes 28 and 42
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Uncommon Cave of Origin, Meteor Falls, Seafloor Cavern, Shoal Cave, Sky Pillar, and Victory Road Emerald Uncommon Cave of Origin, Meteor Falls, Seafloor Cavern, Shoal Cave, Sky Pillar, and Victory Road FireRed LeafGreen Uncommon Cerulean Cave, Icefall Cave, Lost Cave, Seafoam Islands, and Victory Road Colosseum None Trade XD None Evolve Zubat
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Common Stark Mountain, Victory Road, Ravaged Path, Oreburgh Gate, Mt. Coronet, Iron Island, Snowpoint Temple, Lost Tower, Turnback Cave (all times) Route 227Wrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. Platinum Common Stark Mountain, Victory Road, Ravaged Path, Oreburgh Gate, Mt. Coronet, Iron Island, Snowpoint Temple, Lost Tower, Sendoff Spring, Turnback Cave (all times) Route 227Wrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. HeartGold SoulSilver Uncommon Any cave Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker Scary Cave, Quiet Cave
Generation V Black White Rare Route 13, Giant Chasm Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Channel	Inside Ruins of Truth
Pokémon Pinball	Evolve Zubat
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve Zubat
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 5 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Lapis Cave (11F-14F) Buried Relic (1F-4F) Wish Cave (46F-50F) Murky Cave (6F-10F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Aegis Cave Labyrinth Cave (B1-B9)
Pokémon Ranger	Panula Cave
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Crysta Cave
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Old Mansion Fire Temple
Pokémon Rumble	Rocky Cave
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Cavern Zone

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Berry (100%)
Yellow*

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 75		135 - 182	260 - 354
Attack: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Defense: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Atk: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Def: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Speed: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Total: 455	Other Pokémon with this total
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. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 75.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/5 ★★★★☆	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 1/3 ★☆☆	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 5/5 ★★★★★	Total 15/20 ★★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 2× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 2× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 2× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 2× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Notes: If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 2×. In Generation I, the effectiveness of  Bug-type  moves is 2×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Screech Normal Status 0000— 08585% 40 00Start Leech Life Bug Physical 02020 100100% 15 00Start Supersonic Normal Status 0000— 05555% 20 00Start Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15 055 Supersonic Normal Status 0000— 05555% 20 099 Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15 1313 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 1717 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35 2121 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100100% 10 2727 Air Cutter Flying Special 05555 09595% 25 3333 Mean Look Normal Status 0000— ——% 5 3939 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100100% 15 4545 Poison Fang Poison Physical 05050 100100% 15 5151 Haze Ice Status 0000— ——% 30 5757 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Golbat Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Golbat Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM09	Venoshock	Poison	Special	06565	100}}100%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM12	Taunt	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	09090	100}}100%	10
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM41	Torment	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM62	Acrobatics	Flying	Physical	05555	100}}100%	15
	TM66	Payback	Dark	Physical	05050	100}}100%	10
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM88	Pluck	Flying	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	HM02	Fly	Flying	Physical	09090	095}}95%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Golbat Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Golbat Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Brave Bird	Flying	Physical	120	100%	15
	Curse*	Ghost	Status	—	—%	10
	Defog	Flying	Status	—	—%	15
	Faint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	—%	20
	Giga Drain*	Grass	Special	75	100%	10
	Gust	Flying	Special	40	100%	35
	Hypnosis	Psychic	Status	—	60%	20
	Nasty Plot	Dark	Status	—	—%	20
	Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100%	20
	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100%	30
	Steel Wing	Steel	Physical	70	90%	25
	Whirlwind	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90%	15
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Golbat in Generation V 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 Golbat in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Golbat Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Golbat Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Golbat can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Golbat cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Golbat Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Golbat Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
‡	Super Fang	Normal	Physical	—	90%	10
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Golbat Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Golbat Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

• Dive

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Pinball RS    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 042.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -19% Friend Area: Echo Cave Phrases 51%-100% HP I don't let go when I chomp down! 26%-50% HP Bad trouble! My health is down to half. 1%-25% HP No... I feel faint... I need a transfusion... Level up I have leveled up! I demand more blood! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I have leveled up! I demand more blood!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -4.5% IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Poison  Poké Assist: ( Poison ) Field move: (Gust ×2) Loops: 7 Min. exp.: 32 Max. exp.: 49 Browser entry   With large wings that can cloak its body, Golbat can whip up gusting winds.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Flying  Poké Assist: ( Flying ) Field move: (Crush ×2) Browser entry   It lets loose supersonic waves and spits poison to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Poison  ( Poison ) Past ( Normal ) (Cut ×3) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It attacks by scattering poison gas that makes Pokémon Tired.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Golbat love the Cavern Zone. They agree that their favorite Attraction is Salamence's Air Ace.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Zubat  Poison  Flying

Level 22 →

First Evolution Golbat  Poison  Flying

Friendship →

Second Evolution Crobat  Poison  Flying

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Golbat images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Golbat, its evolution, its pre-evolution, Lucario, and Cobalion have three double resistances, second only to Heatran.
• Golbat is the first Pokémon in the National Pokédex listing to gain a new evolution in a 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 Pokédexes.
• Until Generation IV, both Golbat and Zubat could not learn 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 vampire bat.

Name origin

Golbat's name is possibly derived from the words gold or ghoul and bat. It might be a shortening of golden-capped fruit bat, the second largest bat species in existence.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Golbat French Nosferalto Comes from Nosferatu and alto. Korean 골뱃 Golbaet Chinese (Taiwan) 大嘴蝠 Dà Zuǐ Fú "Big-mouthed bat". Chinese (Hong Kong) 大口蝠 Da Kou Fu "Big mouthed bat".

Related articles

• Brock's Golbat

Notes

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