Golbat #0042



TypingPoisonFlying
Abilities
Infiltrator - Hidden
ClassificationThe Bat Pokémon
National ID#0042
Regional ID#0029

Type Effectiveness

Weak x2
RockElectricPsychicIce
Resists x½
PoisonFairy
Resists x¼
FightingBugGrass
Immune x0
Ground
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This page displays data from Shining Pearl (the most recent standard appearance of this Pokémon). To view data from other games, use the game selector in the sidebar.

Official Artwork

Golbat(golbat) official artwork

Base Stats

StatAmountStat Range
HP75
135182
Attack80
76145
Defense70
67134
Sp. Attack65
63128
Sp. Defense75
72139
Speed90
85156
Total455Calculated Stat Range
HP75Atk80Def70Spe90SpD75SpA65
Calculated stats: Lv. 50Lv. 100Nature details:

Evolutionary Family

Breeding and Species Information

Egg Group(s)
Flying
Egg Cycles15
Egg Steps
3840 - Generations II, III, and VII
3825 - Generations IV
3855 - Generations V and VI
3825 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
1920 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet
Gender Ratio
50.20%
49.80%
Height1.6 m (5'3")
Weight55.0 kg (121.3 lbs.)

Battle Information

EV Yield
2 Speed
Base Exp. Yield159
Catch Rate90
Catch Chance
Exp. Growth RateMedium Fast
Base Friendship50
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Pokédex Entries

"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."

"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 the blood of humans and Pokémon. It flies around at night in search of neck veins."

"Once it starts sucking blood, it does not stop until it is full. It flies at night in search of prey."

"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 thick fangs are hollow like straws, making them unexpectedly fragile. These fangs are specialized for sucking blood."

"Sometimes they drink so much blood, they can’t fly anymore. Then they fall to the ground and become food for other Pokémon."

"Every once in a while, you’ll see a Golbat that’s missing some fangs. This happens when hunger drives it to try biting a Steel-type Pokémon."

"They can suck down over 10 ounces of blood in one go. They have been known to drink so much blood that they can no longer fly."

"It attacks in a stealthy manner, without warning. Its sharp fangs are used to bite and to suck blood."

"Once it bites, it will not stop draining energy from the victim even if it gets too heavy to fly."

"Once it starts sucking blood, it does not stop until it is full. It flies at night in search of prey."

"Golbat bites down on prey with its four fangs and drinks the victim’s blood. It becomes active on inky dark moonless nights, flying around to attack people and Pokémon."

"Golbat loves to drink the blood of living things. It is particularly active in the pitch black of night. This Pokémon flits around in the night skies, seeking fresh blood."

"Its sharp fangs puncture the toughest of hides and have small holes for greedily sucking blood."

"Flitting around in the dead of night, it sinks its fangs into its prey and drains a nearly fatal amount of blood."

"It loves the blood of humans and Pokémon. It flies around at night in search of neck veins."

"Once it starts sucking blood, it does not stop until it is full. It flies at night in search of prey."

"Its sharp fangs puncture the toughest of hides and have small holes for greedily sucking blood."

"However hard its victim’s hide may be, it punctures with sharp fangs and gorges itself with blood."

"It can drink more than 10 ounces of blood at once. If it has too much, it gets heavy and flies clumsily."

"GOLBAT loves to drink the blood of living things. It is particularly active in the pitch black of night. This POKéMON flits around in the night skies, seeking fresh blood."

"GOLBAT bites down on prey with its four fangs and drinks the victim’s blood. It becomes active on inky dark moonless nights, flying around to attack people and POKéMON."

"It clamps down on its prey with needle- sharp fangs and drains over 10 ounces of blood in one gulp."

"Once it bites, it will not stop draining energy from the victim even if it gets too heavy to fly."

"Its fangs easily puncture even thick animal hide. It loves to feast on the blood of people and POKéMON. It flits about in darkness and strikes from behind."

"However hard its victim's hide may be, it punctures with sharp fangs and gorges itself with blood."

"It can drink more than 10 ounces of blood at once. If it has too much, it gets heavy and flies clumsily."

"When it plunges its fangs into its prey, it instantly draws and gulps down more than ten ounces of blood."

"Once it strikes, it will not stop draining energy from the victim even if it gets too heavy to fly."

"It attacks in a stealthy manner, without warning. Its sharp fangs are used to bite and suck blood."

Learnset

Learnset via Level-up

The following moves are learned by Golbat via level-up in Pokémon Shining Pearl:
Level
Name
Power
Acc.
Type
Cat.
120100GrassSpec.
130100GhostPhys.
1NormalStat.
185NormalStat.
155NormalStat.
1550100PoisonPhys.
20FightingStat.
276095FlyingSpec.
3460100DarkPhys.
41IceStat.
4865100PoisonSpec.
55100GhostStat.
627595FlyingSpec.
6980100BugPhys.

Egg Moves

The following moves are learned by Golbat as Egg Moves in Pokémon Shining Pearl:
Name
Power
Acc.
Type
Cat.
120100FlyingPhys.
GhostStat.
40100FlyingSpec.
60PsychicStat.
40100NormalPhys.
100PoisonStat.
NormalStat.
60100FlyingPhys.
8090PsychicPhys.

Learnset via TM

The following moves are learned by Golbat via TM in Pokémon Shining Pearl:
TM
Name
Power
Acc.
Type
Cat.
TM011FireStat.
TM012100DarkStat.
TM01515090NormalSpec.
TM017NormalStat.
TM018WaterStat.
TM01975100GrassSpec.
TM03080100GhostSpec.
TM032NormalStat.
TM03690100PoisonSpec.
TM04060FlyingPhys.
TM041100DarkStat.
TM04270100NormalPhys.
TM044PsychicStat.
TM045100NormalStat.
TM04660100DarkPhys.
TM0477090SteelPhys.
TM051FlyingStat.
TM058NormalStat.
TM063DarkStat.
TM06650100DarkPhys.
TM06815090NormalPhys.
TM082NormalStat.
TM08785NormalStat.
TM08860100FlyingPhys.
TM08970100BugPhys.
TM090NormalStat.
TM0949095FlyingPhys.
TM097FlyingStat.

How to Obtain

Available In

Generation I

Red

PokeballCatchable

Blue

PokeballCatchable

Yellow

PokeballCatchable

Generation II

Gold

PokeballCatchable

Silver

PokeballCatchable

Crystal

PokeballCatchable

Generation III

Ruby

PokeballCatchable

Sapphire

PokeballCatchable

FireRed

PokeballCatchable

LeafGreen

PokeballCatchable

Emerald

PokeballCatchable

Generation IV

Diamond

PokeballCatchable

Pearl

PokeballCatchable

Platinum

PokeballCatchable

HeartGold

PokeballCatchable

SoulSilver

PokeballCatchable

Generation V

Black

PokeballCatchable

White

PokeballCatchable

Black 2

PokeballCatchable

White 2

PokeballCatchable

Generation VI

X

Evolve

Y

Evolve

Alpha Sapphire

PokeballCatchable

Omega Ruby

PokeballCatchable

Generation VII

Sun

PokeballCatchable

Moon

PokeballCatchable

Ultra Sun

PokeballCatchable

Ultra Moon

PokeballCatchable

Let's Go, Pikachu!

PokeballCatchable

Let's Go, Eevee!

PokeballCatchable

Generation VIII

Sword

Transfer

Shield

Transfer

The Crown Tundra (Sword)

PokeballCatchable

The Crown Tundra (Shield)

PokeballCatchable

Brilliant Diamond

PokeballCatchable

Shining Pearl

PokeballCatchable

Legends: Arceus

PokeballCatchable

Generation IX

Legends: Z-A

Transfer

Mega Dimension

PokeballCatchable
What does each category mean?

Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.

Obtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.

Evolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.

Event Only available through some sort of event or distribution.

Transfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.

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