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Golbat(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Poison/Flying Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. It evolves from Zubat at level 22 and into Crobat with happiness.

Physiology and Behavior[]

Golbat is a large, blue, chiropteran Pokémon with purple wing membranes. It has small eyes with slit-like pupils, along with tiny triangular ears with purple insides, and a massive mouth with two fangs in each jaw. The fangs are smaller on a female Golbat. While its mouth seems to be otherwise empty, Golbat occasionally displays a long, purple tongue. It has short legs with long, tiny feet. Despite this, Golbat can walk skillfully on the ground.

Golbat's fangs have hollow tubes (similar to straws) specialized for sucking blood. While they are strong enough to pierce thick hide, they are also unexpectedly fragile. There are some Golbat that have missing fangs as a result of their hunger-fueled attempt to try drinking blood from Steel-type Pokémon. Golbat feeds on the blood of both Pokémon and humans and is capable of drinking over 10 ounces (300 milliliters) of blood in one sitting. It is gluttonous, and drinks so much blood that its blood type will change to that of its victim following a feed. It occasionally gorges itself to the extent that it becomes too heavy to fly, leaving itself vulnerable in turn. However, it is also willing to share gathered blood with other members of its kind that are hungry. Golbat is nocturnal and can be found quite easily in caves.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

In the anime[]

Origin and inspiration[]

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue Once it strikes, it will not stop draining energy from the victim even if it gets too heavy to fly.
Pokémon Yellow It attacks in a stealthy manner, without warning. Its sharp fangs are used to bite and suck blood.
Pokémon Stadium Bites its prey and feeds on the victim's energy. Its own blood type changes to that of its victim.
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold However hard its victim's hide may be, it punctures with sharp fangs and gorges itself with blood.
Pokémon Silver It can drink more than 10 ounces of blood at once. If it has too much, it gets heavy and flies clumsily.
Pokémon Crystal When it plunges its fangs into its prey, it instantly draws and gulps down more than ten ounces of blood.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby 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.
Pokémon Sapphire 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.
Pokémon Emerald 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.
Pokémon FireRed It clamps down on its prey with needle-sharp fangs and drains over 10 ounces of blood in one gulp.
Pokémon LeafGreen Once it strikes, it will not stop draining energy from the victim even if it gets too heavy to fly.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond It loves the blood of humans and Pokémon. It flies around at night in search of neck veins.
Pokémon Pearl Once it starts sucking blood, it does not stop until it is full. It flies at night in search of prey.
Pokémon Platinum Its sharp fangs puncture the toughest of hides and have small holes for greedily sucking blood.
Pokémon HeartGold However hard its victim's hide may be, it punctures with sharp fangs and gorges itself with blood.
Pokémon SoulSilver It can drink more than 10 ounces of blood at once. If it has too much, it gets heavy and flies clumsily.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black Its sharp fangs puncture the toughest of hides and have small holes for greedily sucking blood.
Pokémon White Its sharp fangs puncture the toughest of hides and have small holes for greedily sucking blood.
Pokémon Black 2 Flitting around in the dead of night, it sinks its fangs into its prey and drains a nearly fatal amount of blood.
Pokémon White 2 Flitting around in the dead of night, it sinks its fangs into its prey and drains a nearly fatal amount of blood.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X Once it bites, it will not stop draining energy from the victim even if it gets too heavy to fly.
Pokémon Y Once it starts sucking blood, it does not stop until it is full. It flies at night in search of prey.
Pokémon Omega Ruby 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.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 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.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun Its thick fangs are hollow like straws, making them unexpectedly fragile. These fangs are specialized for sucking blood.
Pokémon Moon Sometimes they drink so much blood, they can't fly anymore. Then they fall to the ground and become food for other Pokémon.


Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue
Seafoam Islands, Victory Road, and Cerulean Cave
Pokémon Yellow
Seafoam Islands, Victory Road, and Cerulean Cave
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold
Union Cave, Slowpoke Well, Mt. Mortar, Whirl Islands, Ice Path, Dark Cave, Tohjo Falls, Victory Road, and Mt. Silver
Pokémon Silver
Union Cave, Slowpoke Well, Mt. Mortar, Whirl Islands, Ice Path, Dark Cave, Tohjo Falls, Victory Road, and Mt. Silver
Pokémon Crystal
Union Cave, Slowpoke Well, Mt. Mortar, Whirl Islands, Ice Path, Dark Cave, Tohjo Falls, Victory Road, Mt. Silver and Rock Tunnel
Routes 28 and 42, Mt. Silver Night
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Meteor Falls, Shoal Cave, Seafloor Cavern, Cave of Origin, Victory Road and Sky Pillar
Meteor Falls, Seafloor Cavern, and Victory Road (surfing)
Pokémon Sapphire
Meteor Falls, Shoal Cave, Seafloor Cavern, Cave of Origin, Victory Road and Sky Pillar
Meteor Falls, Seafloor Cavern, and Victory Road (surfing)
Pokémon Emerald
Meteor Falls, Shoal Cave, Seafloor Cavern, Cave of Origin, Victory Road and Sky Pillar
Meteor Falls, Seafloor Cavern, and Victory Road (surfing)
Pokémon FireRed
Seafoam Islands, Victory Road, Cerulean Cave, Icefall Cave and Lost Cave
Pokémon LeafGreen
Seafoam Islands, Victory Road, Cerulean Cave, Icefall Cave and Lost Cave
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Stark Mountain, Mt. Coronet, Victory Road, Iron Island, Snowpoint Temple, Lost Tower, and Turnback Cave

Route 227 Night

Ravaged Path, Oreburgh Gate, Victory Road, and Mt. Coronet (Surfing)
Pokémon Pearl
Stark Mountain, Mt. Coronet, Victory Road, Iron Island, Snowpoint Temple, Lost Tower, and Turnback Cave

Route 227 Night

Ravaged Path, Oreburgh Gate, Victory Road, and Mt. Coronet (Surfing)
Pokémon Platinum
Stark Mountain, Oreburgh Gate, Mt. Coronet, Victory Road, Iron Island, Snowpoint Temple, Lost Tower, and Turnback Cave
Route 227 Night
Ravaged Path, Oreburgh Gate, Victory Road, and Mt. Coronet (Surfing)
Pokémon HeartGold
Union Cave, Slowpoke Well, Mt. Mortar, Ice Path, Dark Cave, Tohjo Falls, Victory Road, Seafoam Islands, Cerulean Cave, Mt. Silver and Cliff Cave
Safari ZoneNight
Pokémon SoulSilver
Union Cave, Slowpoke Well, Mt. Mortar, Ice Path, Dark Cave, Tohjo Falls, Victory Road, Seafoam Islands, Cerulean Cave, Mt. Silver and Cliff Cave
Safari ZoneNight
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Route 13, Giant Chasm
Pokémon White
Route 13, Giant Chasm
Pokémon Black 2
Dreamyard, Celestial Tower, and Strange House
Pokémon White 2
Dreamyard, Celestial Tower, and Strange House
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Evolve Zubat
Pokémon Y
Evolve Zubat
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Meteor Falls, Cave of Origin, Seafloor Cavern, Shoal Cave, Scorched Slab, Victory Road, Sky Pillar, Sealed Chamber
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Meteor Falls, Cave of Origin, Seafloor Cavern, Shoal Cave, Scorched Slab, Victory Road, Sky Pillar, Sealed Chamber
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun
Mount Lanakila, Resolution Cave, Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site), Vast Poni Canyon
Pokémon Moon
Mount Lanakila, Resolution Cave, Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site), Vast Poni Canyon


Evolution[]

Zubat
Reach level 22.
Golbat
Happiness.
Crobat
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Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 75
Attack 80
Defense 70
Sp. Attack 65
Sp. Defense 75
Speed 90
Total 455

Moveset[]

Main article: Golbat/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

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