TL;DR. Crobat is a poison/flying-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 535. Having four wings allows it to fly more quickly and quietly so it can sneak up on prey without its noticing.
Having four wings allows it to fly more quickly and quietly so it can sneak up on prey without its noticing.
Stat spread.
Total of 535. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Crobat in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Crobat reaches 2,646 CP at level 40 and 3,027 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Zubat family appeared on July 25, 2019.
- Zubat
- Shadow
- Golbat and Crobat by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Apr 18 to Apr 25, 2024, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 18 to Apr 25, 2024 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
Crobat in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Crobat across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #393 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Crobat.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Crobat, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Crobat?
Crobat is a Poison/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Crobat weak to?
Crobat takes 2× damage from Electric, Ice, Psychic, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Crobat resistant to?
Crobat is immune to Ground. It also resists Poison, Fairy, Grass, Fighting, Bug.
How does Crobat evolve?
Crobat evolves from Golbat (Friendship). Crobat is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Crobat from?
Crobat was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0169.
What are Crobat's base stats?
Crobat has HP 85, Attack 90, Defense 80, Special Attack 70, Special Defense 80, and Speed 130. Total base stat total: 535.
What are Crobat's abilities?
Crobat can have the ability Inner Focus, plus the Hidden Ability Infiltrator.
Is Crobat legendary or mythical?
No. Crobat is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Crobat's best stat?
Crobat's highest base stat is Speed at 130, which ranks 2nd of 189 Poison-type Pokémon.
Is Crobat good?
Crobat has a base stat total of 535, the 146th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 27th among Poison-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Through the generations.
Crobat as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Crobat is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Crobat vs. the average Poison-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 189 Poison-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Crobat | Poison avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 85 | 69 | +16 |
| Attack | 90 | 75 | +15 |
| Defense | 80 | 66 | +14 |
| Special Attack | 70 | 72 | -2 |
| Special Defense | 80 | 69 | +11 |
| Speed | 130 | 76 | +54 |
| Total | 535 | 427 | +108 |
Crobat appears in 31 games.
Every mainline release where Crobat is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Crobat.
Every main-series game Crobat is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletNot in the game
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Poison-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainable
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- RaidFrostpoint Field, Dyna Tree Hill, Giant's Bed, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveGolbat (Level up with high friendship)
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildObsidian Fieldlands: massive mass outbreaks
- WildCoronet Highlands: Wayward Cave (Alpha)
- WildAlabaster Icelands: Icebound Falls (Flying)
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- WildResolution Cave (SOS Battle)
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildResolution Cave, Lush Jungle (Cave) (SOS Battle)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveGolbat (Level up with high friendship)
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildRoute 13, Giant Chasm (rustling grass)
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildDreamyard (rustling grass)
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveGolbat (Level up with high friendship)
Generation IIIObtainable
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- EvolveGolbat (Level up with high friendship)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Legends: Z-A, FireRed and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Crobat appears in 22 episodes.
From EP198 (2001-05-03) through JN079 (2021-09-03).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Crobat partners with 4 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Crobat partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Crobat in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Crobat
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.