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 and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
12dps
33.3dps
Defense
12dps
33.3dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Zubat family. Golbat evolves from Zubat which costs 25 Candy, and evolves into Crobat which costs 100 Candy.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Golbat, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Golbat is a Poison & Flying Pokémon which evolves from Zubat. It is vulnerable to Rock, Electric, Psychic and Ice moves. Golbat's strongest 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
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Bite | 6 | 12 |
| Wing Attack | 10 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Poison Fang | 30 | 24 |
| Shadow Ball | 100 | 33.3 |
| Air Cutter | 55 | 26.4 |
| Ominous Wind Elite TM | 55 | 22 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Wing Attack
12 dps
|
Shadow Ball
33.3 dps
|
20.4 | 100% |
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Shadow Ball
33.3 dps
|
18.5 | 90% |
|
Wing Attack
12 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
17.4 | 85% |
|
Wing Attack
12 dps
|
Air Cutter
26.4 dps
|
17.1 | 84% |
|
Wing Attack
12 dps
|
Ominous Wind
Elite TM
22 dps
|
16.6 | 81% |
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
16 | 79% |
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Air Cutter
26.4 dps
|
16 | 78% |
|
Wing Attack
12 dps
|
Poison Fang
24 dps
|
16 | 78% |
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Ominous Wind
Elite TM
22 dps
|
15.8 | 77% |
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Poison Fang
24 dps
|
15.1 | 74% |
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
12 | 59% |
|
Wing Attack
12 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
12 | 59% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Golbat?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Golbat are:
- Deoxys (Attack),
- Thundurus (Therian),
- Calyrex (Shadow Rider),
- Mewtwo,
- Hoopa (Unbound).
Golbat is a Poison/Flying type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Rock, Electric, Psychic and Ice moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
161 |
| Defense |
|
150 |
| Stamina |
|
181 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 154 |
Size
| Height | 1.6 m |
| Weight | 55 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| 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 |