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Golbat #042
It sinks its sharp fangs into other creatures and slurps up their blood. A closer look at the fangs reveals that they are hollow and akin to straws. Its feet…
- CategoryBat Pokémon
- Height1.6 m
- Weight55 kg
- Base stat total455
- GenerationI
- HabitatCave
Golbat overview
Golbat is a dual Poison and Flying type Bat Pokémon and holds number #42 in the National Pokédex.
It stands 1.6 m tall and weighs 55 kg, and it was first introduced in Generation I where it is typically found in Cave habitats.
It sinks its sharp fangs into other creatures and slurps up their blood. A closer look at the fangs reveals that they are hollow and akin to straws. Its feet are tiny, but this Pokémon walks skillfully. It sneaks up on sleeping prey before sinking in its fangs and slurping up blood. It loves to drink other creatures’ blood. It’s said that if it finds others of its kind going hungry, it sometimes shares the blood it’s gathered.
Golbat base stats
Golbat has a base stat total of 455. Its highest base stat is Speed at 90.
Its stats are fairly balanced, leaning toward physical offense.
| Stat | Base value | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 75 | |
| Attack | 80 | |
| Defense | 70 | |
| Sp. Attack | 65 | |
| Sp. Defense | 75 | |
| Speed | 90 | |
| Total | 455 | |
Golbat abilities
Golbat's standard ability is Inner Focus.
Its hidden ability, Infiltrator, is only available from special encounters and breeding.
Golbat type matchups
Defensively, Golbat takes super-effective damage from Psychic, Rock, Electric and Ice moves.
It resists Fighting, Bug, Grass, Poison and Fairy attacks and is completely immune to Ground moves.
| Attacking type | Damage taken |
|---|---|
| Psychic | ×2 |
| Rock | ×2 |
| Electric | ×2 |
| Ice | ×2 |
| Fighting | ×0.25 |
| Bug | ×0.25 |
| Grass | ×0.25 |
| Poison | ×0.5 |
| Fairy | ×0.5 |
| Ground | ×0 (immune) |
Golbat evolution
Golbat belongs to a 3-stage evolution line: Zubat → Golbat (Level 22) → Crobat (Level Up).
Golbat training and breeding
With a capture rate of 90, Golbat is moderately difficult to catch and levels on the Medium experience curve.
For breeding it belongs to the Flying egg group.
Early level-up moves include Absorb, Astonish and Bite, and it can learn 84 moves in total across all methods.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Absorb |
| 1 | Astonish |
| 1 | Bite |
| 1 | Crunch |
| 1 | Gust |
| 1 | Leech Life |
| 1 | Mean Look |
| 1 | Quick Attack |
| 1 | Screech |
| 1 | Supersonic |
| 1 | Whirlwind |
| 1 | Wing Attack |
Frequently asked questions about Golbat
What type is Golbat?
Golbat is a Poison and Flying-type Pokémon.
What is Golbat weak to?
Golbat is weak to Psychic, Rock, Electric and Ice moves.
What is Golbat's base stat total?
Golbat has a base stat total of 455.
