Pokédex - Golbat (Black Version)
Basic Information
| National Number | #042 |
| Height | 1.6 m (5'3") |
| Weight | 55.0 kg (121.3 lb) |
| Type | POISON / FLYING |
| Footprint | |
| Color | Purple |
| Body Form | |
| Starting Catch Rate | 90 |
| Base Experience | 159 |
| Growth Rate | Medium (max: 1,000,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Flying |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 3840 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | No items. |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Speed: 2 |
| Abilities | Inner Focus |
| Hidden (Dream World) Abilities | Infiltrator |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Golbat
| HP | 75 |
| Attack | 80 |
| Defense | 70 |
| Speed | 90 |
| Special Attack | 65 |
| Special Defense | 75 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Golbat - Bat Pokémon
Its sharp fangs puncture the toughest of hides and have small holes for greedily sucking blood.
French
Nosferalto - Pokémon Chovsouris
German
Golbat - Fledermaus
Spanish
Golbat - Pokémon Murciélago
Italian
Golbat - Pokémon Pipistrello
Japanese
ゴルバット (GORUBATTO) - こうもりポケモン (KoumoriPOKEMON)
Evolutions (When Golbat Evolves)
- Evolves into Crobat if happy enough after leveling up and the battle ends (if any).
Evolves from Zubat at level 22.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Golbat)
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giant Chasm | 48-50 | 15% | Land |
| Giant Chasm (In Very Tall Grass) | 58-60 | 15% | Land |
| Giant Chasm | 47 | 20% | Land |
| Giant Chasm | 57 | 20% | Land |
| ROUTE 13 | 48-50 | 15% | Land |
| ROUTE 13 (In Very Tall Grass) | 58-60 | 15% | Land |
Moves Learned
Black Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Screech | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 85 | 40 | 0 | Single exc. user | bcek |
| 1 | Leech Life | BUG | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 1 | Supersonic | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 55 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | bcek |
| 1 | Astonish | GHOST | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 | 30 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 5 | Supersonic | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 55 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | bcek |
| 9 | Astonish | GHOST | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 | 30 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 13 | Bite | DARK | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | 30 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 17 | Wing Attack | FLYING | Physical | 60 | 100 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | aben |
| 21 | Confuse Ray | GHOST | Status | 0 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 27 | Air Cutter | FLYING | Special | 55 | 95 | 25 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | be |
| 33 | Mean Look | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 101 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 39 | Acrobatics | FLYING | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | aben |
| 45 | Poison Fang | POISON | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 | 30 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 51 | Haze | ICE | Status | 0 | 101 | 30 | 0 | Both sides | |
| 57 | Air Slash | FLYING | Special | 75 | 95 | 20 | 30 | Single exc. user | ben |
What moves can Golbat learn in Pokémon Black?
Golbat can learn the following moves:
Aerial Ace
- TM40
- TM40 (as Zubat)
Double Team
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32 (as Zubat)
Frustration
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21 (as Zubat)
Giga ImpactTM68
Haze
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 56
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 46 (as Zubat)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Level 45
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Level 37 (as Zubat)
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 51
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 41 (as Zubat)
Heat Wave
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor (as Zubat)
Hidden Power
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10 (as Zubat)
Hyper BeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM15
Leech Life
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1 (as Zubat)
Natural Gift
- Before Black/White: TM83
- Before Black/White: TM83 (as Zubat)
Ominous Wind
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor (as Zubat)
Poison Fang
- Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 49
- Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 41 (as Zubat)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Level 39
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Level 33 (as Zubat)
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 45
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 37 (as Zubat)
Rain Dance
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18 (as Zubat)
ScreechRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
Secret Power
- Before Black/White: TM43
- Before Black/White: TM43 (as Zubat)
Shadow Ball
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM30
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM30 (as Zubat)
Sludge Bomb
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM36
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM36 (as Zubat)
Snore
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor (as Zubat)
Supersonic
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 6 (as Zubat)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 5 (as Zubat)
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Windswept Sky (I) (with Hidden Ability) (as Zubat)
Swift
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor (as Zubat)
Twister
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor (as Zubat)
Uproar
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor (as Zubat)
![[Picture of Golbat]](../pictures/bw/front/normal/42.png)