Golbat
TL;DR. Golbat is a poison/flying-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 455. Once it strikes, it will not stop draining energy from the victim even if it gets too heavy to fly.
Once it strikes, it will not stop draining energy from the victim even if it gets too heavy to fly.
Stat spread.
Total of 455. 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.
Golbat 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, Golbat reaches 1,976 CP at level 40 and 2,261 CP as a best buddy.
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Golbat in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Golbat across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #277 in the Great League.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Golbat.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Golbat, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Golbat?
Golbat is a Poison/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Golbat weak to?
Golbat takes 2× damage from Electric, Ice, Psychic, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Golbat resistant to?
Golbat is immune to Ground. It also resists Poison, Fairy, Grass, Fighting, Bug.
How does Golbat evolve?
Golbat evolves from Zubat (Level 22). Golbat evolves into Crobat (Friendship).
What generation is Golbat from?
Golbat was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0042.
What are Golbat's base stats?
Golbat has HP 75, Attack 80, Defense 70, Special Attack 65, Special Defense 75, and Speed 90. Total base stat total: 455.
What are Golbat's abilities?
Golbat can have the ability Inner Focus, plus the Hidden Ability Infiltrator.
Is Golbat legendary or mythical?
No. Golbat is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Golbat's best stat?
Golbat's highest base stat is Speed at 90, which ranks 54th of 189 Poison-type Pokémon.
Is Golbat good?
Golbat has a base stat total of 455, the 494th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 88th among Poison-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Golbat 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 Golbat is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Golbat vs. the average Poison-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 189 Poison-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Golbat | Poison avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 75 | 69 | +6 |
| Attack | 80 | 75 | +5 |
| Defense | 70 | 66 | +4 |
| Special Attack | 65 | 72 | -7 |
| Special Defense | 75 | 69 | +6 |
| Speed | 90 | 76 | +14 |
| Total | 455 | 427 | +28 |
Golbat appears in 36 games.
Every mainline release where Golbat is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 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
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Golbat in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 30 games have a known habitat.
Golbat appears in 42 episodes.
From EP032 (1997-11-04) through JN102 (2022-03-18).
- EP032 The Ninja-Poké Showdown Original 1998-10-20
- EP075 Bad to the Bone! Original 1999-10-16
- EP080 A Friend in Deed Original 1999-11-20
- HZ124 Storming Explorers Headquarters! Horizons 2026-01-23
- EP128 The Chikorita Rescue Original 2000-11-25
- EP157 Forest Grumps Original 2001-06-02
- EP165 Fossil Fools Original 2001-09-15
- EP167 Hassle in the Castle Original 2001-09-29
- EP173 Power Play! Original 2001-10-20
- EP180 The Grass Route Original 2001-11-03
- EP184 From Ghost to Ghost Original 2001-11-10
- EP189 Moving Pictures Original 2002-01-26
+ 30 more episodes
- EP190 Spring Fever Original 2002-02-02
- EP191 Freeze Frame Original 2002-02-09
- EP193 The Dunsparce Deception Original 2002-02-23
- EP196 Ring Masters Original 2002-03-16
- AG054 Fight for the Meteorite Advanced Generation 2004-11-13
- AG074 Hokey PokéBalls Advanced Generation 2005-04-16
- AG080 That's Just Swellow Advanced Generation 2005-05-28
- AG119 The Ribbon Cup Caper! Advanced Generation 2006-02-18
- AG132 The Scheme Team Advanced Generation 2006-04-08
- DP020 Mutiny in the Bounty! Diamond & Pearl 2007-07-09
- DP045 Ill-Will Hunting! Diamond & Pearl 2008-01-12
- DP069 Enter Galactic! Diamond & Pearl 2008-08-09
- DP096 Losing Its Lustrous! Diamond & Pearl 2009-02-28
- DP097 Double Team Turnover! Diamond & Pearl 2009-03-07
- DP110 Steeling Peace of Mind! Diamond & Pearl 2009-06-13
- DP111 Saving the World from Ruins! Diamond & Pearl 2009-06-20
- DP136 Gateway to Ruin! Diamond & Pearl 2009-12-19
- DP150 Unlocking the Red Chain of Events! Diamond & Pearl 2010-03-27
- DP151 The Needs of the Three! Diamond & Pearl 2010-04-03
- DP152 The Battle Finale of Legend! Diamond & Pearl 2010-04-10
- BW112 Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot! Black & White 2013-05-11
- BW116 The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion! Black & White 2013-06-08
- BW119 Meowth, Colress and Team Rivalry! Black & White 2013-06-29
- BW120 Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals! Black & White 2013-07-06
- XY052 A Stealthy Challenge! XY 2015-02-28
- SM018 A Seasoned Search! Sun & Moon 2017-07-01
- SM029 Lulled to La-La Land! Sun & Moon 2017-09-02
- SM065 Turning Heads and Training Hard! Sun & Moon 2018-08-06
- SM108 Memories in the Mist! Sun & Moon 2019-06-15
- JN102 Battling in the Freezing Raid! Journeys 2022-10-21
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Golbat partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Golbat partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
8 Golbat cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Golbat
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.