Pokémon type
Poison
Boosted in Cloudy and Windy weather
Golbat weaknesses
Golbat is weak to Rock, Electric, Psychic and Ice-type moves.
Golbat
#42 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Golbat
The best moves for Golbat are Wing Attack and Shadow Ball when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Wing Attack and Return deal the most damage per turn.
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Zubat family. Golbat evolves from Zubat for 25 Candy, and into Crobat for 100 Candy.
- Purified Pokémon cost less to evolve: Zubat for 22 Candy, Golbat for 90 Candy.
Game images
Golbat, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Golbat is a Poison & Flying Pokémon which evolves from Zubat. It is weak to Rock, Electric, Psychic and Ice moves. Golbat's best moveset is Wing Attack & Shadow Ball and it has a Max CP of 2,234. Golbat evolves into Crobat.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Bite | 6 | 12 |
| Wing Attack | 10 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Ball | 100 | 2 | 2 |
| Ominous Wind Elite TM | 55 | 3 | 1.67 |
| Air Cutter | 55 | 2 | 1.32 |
| Poison Fang | 30 | 3 | 1.09 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Wing Attack
12 DPS
|
Shadow Ball
33.3 DPS
|
8.3 | 100% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Shadow Ball
33.3 DPS
|
8 | 97% |
|
Wing Attack
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
7.3 | 88% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
7.2 | 87% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Air Cutter
26.4 DPS
|
7 | 85% |
|
Wing Attack
12 DPS
|
Air Cutter
26.4 DPS
|
7 | 85% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Ominous Wind
Elite TM
22 DPS
|
6.8 | 82% |
|
Wing Attack
12 DPS
|
Ominous Wind
Elite TM
22 DPS
|
6.8 | 82% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Poison Fang
24 DPS
|
6.7 | 81% |
|
Wing Attack
12 DPS
|
Poison Fang
24 DPS
|
6.6 | 80% |
|
Bite
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
5.6 | 68% |
|
Wing Attack
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
5.1 | 62% |
Counters & Raids
Top Golbat counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Golbat Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.42
- 2 0.46
- 3 0.47
- 4 0.48
- 5 0.5
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Mewtwo Y with Psycho Cut and Future Sight+.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
161 |
| Defense |
|
150 |
| Stamina |
|
181 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 154 |
| Level 50 | 164 |
Average size
| Height | 1.6 m |
| Weight | 55 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 10,000 |
| Candy | 25 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 1,000 |
| Candy | 1 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
847 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,129 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,694 |
|
Level 40 |
1,976 |
|
Level 50 |
2,234 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,412 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,835 |
Costumes
