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Zubat #041
Makes its home in gloomy caves. Atrophied eyes have left this Pokémon blind, so it scans its surroundings via sound waves that it emits from its mouth as it…
- CategoryBat Pokémon
- Height0.8 m
- Weight7.5 kg
- Base stat total245
- GenerationI
- HabitatCave
Zubat overview
Listed as #41 in the National Pokédex, Zubat is a dual Poison and Flying type Bat Pokémon.
It stands 0.8 m tall and weighs 7.5 kg, and it was first introduced in Generation I where it is typically found in Cave habitats.
Makes its home in gloomy caves. Atrophied eyes have left this Pokémon blind, so it scans its surroundings via sound waves that it emits from its mouth as it flies. Zubat live in caves, down where the sun’s light won’t reach. In the morning, they gather together to keep each other warm as they sleep. It emits ultrasonic waves from its mouth to check its surroundings. Even in tight caves, zubat flies around with skill.
Zubat base stats
Zubat has a base stat total of 245. Its highest base stat is Speed at 55.
Its stats are fairly balanced, leaning toward physical offense.
| Stat | Base value | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 40 | |
| Attack | 45 | |
| Defense | 35 | |
| Sp. Attack | 30 | |
| Sp. Defense | 40 | |
| Speed | 55 | |
| Total | 245 | |
Zubat abilities
Zubat's standard ability is Inner Focus.
Its hidden ability, Infiltrator, is only available from special encounters and breeding.
Zubat type matchups
Defensively, Zubat 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) |
Zubat evolution
Zubat belongs to a 3-stage evolution line: Zubat → Golbat (Level 22) → Crobat (Level Up).
Zubat training and breeding
With a capture rate of 255, Zubat is easy to catch and levels on the Medium experience curve.
For breeding it belongs to the Flying egg group.
Early level-up moves include Absorb, Gust and Leech Life, and it can learn 83 moves in total across all methods.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Absorb |
| 1 | Gust |
| 1 | Leech Life |
| 1 | Supersonic |
| 4 | Wing Attack |
| 5 | Astonish |
| 6 | Hypnosis |
| 9 | Bite |
| 10 | Mean Look |
| 12 | Swift |
| 15 | Poison Fang |
| 17 | Confuse Ray |
Frequently asked questions about Zubat
What type is Zubat?
Zubat is a Poison and Flying-type Pokémon.
What is Zubat weak to?
Zubat is weak to Psychic, Rock, Electric and Ice moves.
What is Zubat's base stat total?
Zubat has a base stat total of 245.
