Cerulean Cave (1F)
100%- Method
- Walking in the overworld
- Level Range
- Lv. 51-56
- Conditions
- Any
PokemonLore Pokédex
#042
POKÉDEX No. #042
Golbat
Bat Pokémon
Once it strikes, it will not stop draining energy from the victim even if it gets too heavy to fly.
Weak to
Rock
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Height1.6 m
Weight55.0 kg
AbilitiesInner Focus
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP75260–354
- Attack80148–284
- Defense70130–262
- Sp. Atk65121–251
- Sp. Def75139–273
- Speed90166–306
Total455
/ 720
BST455
54 percentile (1025)+47 vs Gen 1 avg (408)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Weak toRockElectricPsychicIce
Resists
Fighting
Bug
GrassPoison
Fairy
Immune
Ground
Full Type Defense Chart ↓Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 1
Habitat
Cave
Color
Purple
Shape
Winged
Gender Difference
Yes
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Zubat#41Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #42 |
| Conquest Gallery | #24 |
| Crown Tundra | #145 |
| Extended Sinnoh | #29 |
| Hisui | #35 |
| Hoenn | #64 |
| Hyperspace | #95 |
| Kalos Central | #146 |
| Kanto | #42 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #42 |
| Original Akala | #27 |
| Original Alola | #69 |
| Original Johto | #38 |
| Original Melemele | #69 |
| Original Poni | #20 |
| Original Sinnoh | #29 |
| Original Ulaula | #36 |
| Updated Akala | #27 |
| Updated Alola | #81 |
| Updated Hoenn | #66 |
| Updated Johto | #38 |
| Updated Melemele | #81 |
| Updated Poni | #27 |
| Updated Ulaula | #36 |
| Updated Unova | #62 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
159
EV Yield
+2 Speed
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Resistances
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Grass
Fairy
Fighting
Bug
Offensive Coverage
Golbat's Poison / Flying typing gives it 4 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against grass, fairy, fighting, bug types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Hasty
+Speed−Defense
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 455, Golbat plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is Speed at 90, while Special Attack (65) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Its Poison, Flying typing leaves Golbat with 4 weaknesses against 5 resistances and 1 full immunity. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 4 types for super-effective damage.
A catch rate of 90 puts Golbat in the moderate range — a few Great Balls usually get the job done. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Speed +2 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
Sprite Gallery
Pokédex Data
Height
1.6 m
Weight
55.0 kg
TypePoisonFlying
Abilities
Prevents flinching.
Bypasses Light Screen, Reflect, and Safeguard.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Flying
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
3,825
Hatch Counter: 15
⚪
Capture Rate
90
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Golbat?
Golbat is a dual-type Poison, Flying Pokémon.
What are Golbat's weaknesses?
Golbat takes 2× damage from Rock, Electric, Psychic, Ice type moves. It is immune to Ground type moves.
How does Golbat evolve?
Golbat evolves into Crobat with high friendship. Full evolution line: Zubat → Golbat → Crobat.
What are Golbat's base stats?
Golbat has a base stat total of 455: HP 75, Attack 80, Defense 70, Sp. Atk 65, Sp. Def 75, Speed 90. Its highest stat is Speed (90).
