Golbat • Generation IV Pokédex
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Golbat

Golbat's Type
Golbat's Pokédex #s
- National #
- 42
- Galar #
- --
- Armor #
- --
- Crown #
- 145
- Sinnoh #
- 29
Golbat's Base Stats
- HP:
- 75
- Attack:
- 80
- Defense:
- 70
- Sp. Atk:
- 65
- Sp. Def:
- 75
- Speed:
- 90
- Total:
- 455
Misc. Info
- Height:
- 5'3" (1.6m)
- Weight:
- 121.3 lbs. (55 kg)
- Gender Ratio:
- Egg Groups:
- Flying
- EXP At Lv. 100:
- 1,000,000
- EV Yield:
- 2 Speed
- Base EXP:
- 159
- Catch Rate:
- 90
- Base Happiness:
- 70
Golbat's Abilities
Here are what abilities Golbat can possibly have, along with their effects.
- Inner Focus
- Golbat cannot flinch.
- Infiltrator
- Golbat's moves ignore Light Screen, Reflect, and Safeguard on the target.
Weaknesses & Resistances
Below is a list of what Golbat's weakness and resistance is to various types.
- 2×
- ½
- ¼
- immune
Golbat's Evolution Line
Below you'll find a list of all Pokémon Golbat evolves from or into, along with its evolution method.
Golbat's Alternate Forms
Gender Differences
Male ♂

Female ♀

Golbat's Moves
Below is a list of all of the moves that Golbat can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.
Golbat's Detailed Stats
Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Golbat's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Golbat's Nature.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Golbat is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Golbat is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
Stats at level 100 |
0 EVs | 252+ EVs | Base Stat | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Min | Max | Min | Max | ||
HP | 260 | 291 | 323 | 354 | 75 |
Attack | 165 | 196 | 228 | 259 | 80 |
Defense | 145 | 176 | 208 | 239 | 70 |
Sp. Atk | 135 | 166 | 198 | 229 | 65 |
Sp. Def | 155 | 186 | 218 | 249 | 75 |
Speed | 185 | 216 | 248 | 279 | 90 |
Total | 455 |
Where to Find Golbat
If you're looking for where to find Golbat, you'll find the various methods listed down below, along with any notes or special locations. This should help you figure out how to get Golbat in Pokémon Sword & Shield. (Currently this does not show most "strong" static encounters or Max Raid Battles.)
Special Ways to Get Golbat
Can be found as a wandering Pokémon in several spots in caves located in the Crown Tundra (DLC).
Getting Golbat By Evolution
Evolves from Zubat at level 22.
Pokédex Entries for Golbat
Generation 4 Pokédex Entries
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 3 Pokédex Entries
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 bites, it will not stop draining energy from the victim even if it gets too heavy to fly.
Generation 2 Pokédex Entries
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.
Generation 1 Pokédex Entries
Red
Blue
Once it strikes, it will not stop draining energy from the victim even if it gets too heavy to fly.
Yellow
It attacks in a stealthy manner, without warning. Its sharp fangs are used to bite and suck blood.