Crobat (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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Pokémon
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Crobat (disambiguation).
Crobat
Bat Pokémon
クロバット
Crobat
#0169
Crobat



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Poison Flying
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Inner Focus Cacophony
Cacophony
Infiltrator
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
90 (20.1%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Flying
Hatch time
15 cycles
Height
5'11" 1.8 m
Crobat
0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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Weight
165.3 lbs. 75.0 kg
Crobat
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0 lbs. 0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
204
Gen. II-IV
Unknown
IV
241
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 3
Crobat
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
3
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body13.png
Footprint
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Pokédex color
Purple
Base friendship
70
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Crobat (Japanese: クロバット Crobat) is a dual-type Poison/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It evolves from Golbat when leveled up with high friendship. It is the final form of Zubat.

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Evolution data for these details.)

Biology

 
Crobat hanging upside-down with their wings folded

Crobat is a purple, chiropteran Pokémon with a small, round body. It has long, pointed ears, yellow eyes with red pupils, and a small mouth that usually has its teeth bared. On its body are two pairs of wings: an upper pair that is slightly larger and a lower pair that developed from its hind legs. Both pairs have green-blue membranes, but the lower pair's membranes are only visible from the back. The upper wings have two claw-like fingers near the middle. On the bottom of its body are what appear to be a pair of stubby feet or tufts of fur.

Crobat is capable of flying long distances by alternating between its two sets of wings. The extra set of wings has also improved its flight speed without sacrificing its ability to fly silently. It can also travel through cramped caves without ever slowing. The combination of silent flight and sharp fangs allows it to bite down on prey without being noticed and drain their blood. If unable to consume blood, it becomes lethargic and unable to fly. Due to its lack of legs, it is clumsy on the ground and only able to crawl around with its wings. Crobat is rarely found in the wild, though it is typically found in caves or on tree branches, where it hangs upside-down by its rear wings. It is a nocturnal Pokémon.

Evolution

Crobat evolves from Golbat and is the final form of Zubat.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

 
Unevolved
Zubat
 Poison  Flying 

 
First evolution
Golbat
 Poison  Flying 

 
Second evolution
Crobat
 Poison  Flying 


In the anime

Main series

 
Crobat in the anime

Major appearances

Brock's Crobat

In Control Freak!, Brock's Crobat evolved from his Golbat, thus also marking the species' debut. After the Johto saga, he gave it to his younger brother Forrest but has since reclaimed it.

Other

In Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1), J's henchmen used three Crobat to battle Ash and his friends during the hunt for the Aura Sphere Riolu. All of them were eventually apprehended by the String Shot of an Ariados captured by Kellyn's Capture Styler.

In The Right Hero for the Right Job!, Xerosic used a Crobat to battle some of Clemont's Pokémon, but eventually lost. It reappeared in Facing the Needs of the Many!.

In Dreams Are Made of These!, James received a Crobat from the Rocket Prize Master. It battled Ash and Goh after Team Rocket's attempts to catch Pikachu, Raboot, and Yamper failed. However, it was soon defeated.

Minor appearances

In That's Just Swellow, a Crobat competed in the Crossgate PokéRinger.

A Crobat appeared in Less is Morrison.

In A Hurdle for Squirtle, a Coordinator's Crobat competed in the Saffron City Contest.

In The Rise of Darkrai, Darkrai hit a Crobat with Dark Void.

A Crobat appeared in Malice In Wonderland!.

In A Relay in the Sky!, a Trainer's Crobat competed in the Pokémon Sky Relay.

A Crobat appeared during a flashback in Night and Day, You are the Ones!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP196 Crobat Ash's Pokédex Crobat, the evolved form of Golbat. With its two additional wings, Crobat is able to fly much faster than Golbat.

GOTCHA!

A Crobat briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

In the manga

Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic

A Crobat appeared in Altru Inc. Mystery.

A Crobat appeared in Team Dim Sun as one of the Pokémon Heath controlled.

Pokémon Adventures

Crobat debuted in Crossing Crobat, where Janine used one to battle Suicune. After Suicune countered its first attack, Janine ordered Crobat to use Double Team. Suicune was able to see through this as well, however, due to the shadow cast by the real Crobat and Janine, and Crobat was frozen.

A pack of multiple Crobat and its evolutionary family attacked Misty, Brock, and Erika in the Tohjo Falls in Chinchou in Charge.

A Crobat appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

Giovanni was seen with a Crobat in Going Green.

In Swanky Showdown with Swalot, Spenser used a Crobat in his exhibition match at the Battle Frontier opening ceremony.

A Trainer's Crobat appeared in The Final Battle: Crushed Ambition.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Jupiter's Crobat was revealed to have evolved from her Golbat prior to A Novel Test!!.

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

Asuka is revealed to have a Crobat, which first appeared in GDZ59.

Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic

A Crobat appeared in Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic.

In the TCG

Main article: Crobat (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Crobat only appears as a random trophy.

Trophy information

A Bat Pokémon that evolves from Golbat, Crobat's hind legs have evolved into a second pair of wings, which allows it to fly at great speeds but limits its ability to rest. The affection a Golbat has for its Trainer is vital for the evolution process: if a novice Trainer has a Crobat, it shows that he or she cares for Pokémon well.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto
#039
Gold It flies so silently through the dark on its four wings that it may not be noticed even when nearby.
Silver The development of wings on its legs enables it to fly fast but also makes it tough to stop and rest.
Crystal As a result of its pursuit of faster, yet more silent flight, a new set of wings grew on its hind legs.
Stadium 2 It flies so silently through the dark on its four wings that it may not be noticed even when nearby.
Generation III Hoenn
#065
Kanto
#—
Ruby If this Pokémon is flying by fluttering only a pair of wings on either the forelegs or hind legs, it's proof that Crobat has been flying a long distance. It switches the wings it uses if it is tired.
Sapphire Crobat sneaks up on its intended prey using wings that barely make a sound. This Pokémon rests by hanging on a tree branch with its rear legs that serve as wings.
Emerald Over the course of evolution, its hind legs turned into wings. By alternately resting its front and rear wings, it can fly all day without having to stop.
FireRed The development of wings on its legs enables it to fly fast but also makes it tough to stop and rest.
LeafGreen It flies so silently through the dark on its four wings that it may not be noticed even when nearby.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#030
Johto
#039
Diamond Having four wings enables it to fly faster and more quietly. It turns active when the night comes.
Pearl A Pokémon that gained vastly enhanced flying performance by having its legs turn into wings.
Platinum The transformation of its legs into wings made it better at flying, but more clumsy at walking.
HeartGold It flies so silently through the dark on its four wings that it may not be noticed even when nearby.
SoulSilver The development of wings on its legs enables it to fly fast but also makes it tough to stop and rest.
Generation V Unova
B2W2: #063
Black The transformation of its legs into wings made it better at flying, but more clumsy at walking.
White
Black 2 Having four wings allows it to fly more quickly and quietly so it can sneak up on prey without its noticing.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Central #147
Hoenn
#067
X It flies so silently through the dark on its four wings that it may not be noticed even when nearby.
Y Having four wings allows it to fly more quickly and quietly so it can sneak up on prey without its noticing.
Omega Ruby If this Pokémon is flying by fluttering only a pair of wings on either the forelegs or hind legs, it's proof that Crobat has been flying a long distance. It switches the wings it uses if it is tired.
Alpha Sapphire Crobat sneaks up on its intended prey using wings that barely make a sound. This Pokémon rests by hanging on a tree branch with its rear legs that serve as wings.
Generation VII Alola
SM: #070
Alola
USUM: #082
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
Sun Both its legs became wings, and as a result, it can't move well on the ground. All it can do is crawl around.
Moon Silent and swift in its four-winged flight, it bites down on its prey before they realize what's happening. In a heartbeat, it drains their blood.
Ultra Sun Its fangs are so sharp, if it bites you in the dark and sucks your blood, you won't notice any pain or realize you've been bitten.
Ultra Moon It feeds on the blood of living people and Pokémon. If it can't drink any blood for even a short while, it becomes weak and unable to fly.
Generation VIII Galar
Crown Tundra #146
Sinnoh
#030
Hisui
#036
Sword Both of its legs have turned into wings. Without a sound, Crobat flies swiftly toward its prey and sinks its fangs into the nape of its target's neck.
Shield This Pokémon flaps its four wings skillfully. Crobat can fly through cramped caves without needing to slow down.
Brilliant Diamond Having four wings enables it to fly faster and more quietly. It turns active when the night comes.
Shining Pearl This Pokémon gained vastly enhanced flying capabilities after its legs became wings.
Legends: Arceus Its hind limbs have become another set of wings. Crobat expertly maneuvers its four wings to dart in exquisite fashion through even the most confined caves without losing any speed.
Generation IX Paldea
#—
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.


   
Crobat in the Alola PokédexSM Crobat in the Alola PokédexUSUM

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver
Evolve Golbat
Crystal
Evolve Golbat
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Evolve Golbat
Emerald
Evolve Golbat
FireRed LeafGreen
Evolve Golbat after acquiring the National Pokédex
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Evolve Golbat
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Evolve Golbat
Platinum
Evolve Golbat
HeartGold SoulSilver
Evolve Golbat
Pal Park
Mountain
Generation V
Black White
Route 13, Giant Chasm (rustling grass)
Black 2 White 2
Dreamyard (rustling grass)
Generation VI
X Y
Evolve Golbat
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Golbat
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Resolution Cave (SOS Battle)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Resolution Cave, Lush Jungle (Cave) (SOS Battle)
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
TradeVersion 1.3.0+
Expansion Pass
Evolve Golbat
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Evolve Golbat
Legends: Arceus
Obsidian Fieldlands: massive mass outbreaks
Coronet Highlands: Wayward Cave  
Alabaster Icelands: Icebound FallsFlying
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
Unobtainable


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Channel
Ruins of Truth
Pinball: R&S
Evolve Golbat
Trozei!
Secret Storage 4, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Evolve Golbat
Ranger
Panula Cave
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Aegis Cave (Pit B1F-B5F)
MD Sky
Aegis Cave (Pit B1-B5)
Ranger: SoA
Altru Building
Ranger: GS
Sky Fortress, Rand's House, Dark Temple, Fire Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Cave: Everspring Valley
Conquest
Evolve Golbat
Rumble U
Flower Garden: Festival on Mount Moon
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Dragon Hill: Stage 5
Rumble World
Silver Isles: Bewildering Cave (Back Boss)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Dragonite Sea, Mimikyu Sea, Rowlet Sea, Lugia Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Mimikyu SeaFinal, Rowlet SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Magma Cavern (3F-8F), Northwind Field (4F-10F)
Mystery House: Silver Trench
New Snap
Outaway Cave, Durice Island Illumina SpotLevel 2
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Marron Trail: Stage 667
Event: Pokémon Safari (Fourth release)
Event: Pokémon Safari (12th release)
Masters EX
PML Arc (Chapter 16: Ninja Kin): Koga & Crobat
BP Sync Pair Voucher: Janine & Crobat
Poké Fair sync pair scout: Emma & Crobat


In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
DPPtHGSS 2010 World Championships Crobat English United States 30 August 15, 2010
DPPtHGSS 2010 World Championships Crobat French United States 30 August 15, 2010
DPPtHGSS 2010 World Championships Crobat German United States 30 August 15, 2010
DPPtHGSS 2010 World Championships Crobat Italian United States 30 August 15, 2010
DPPtHGSS 2010 World Championships Crobat Japanese United States 30 August 15, 2010
DPPtHGSS 2010 World Championships Crobat Spanish United States 30 August 15, 2010
USUM Team Rainbow Rocket's Ambition Maxie's Crobat All Japan 64 January 20 to March 11, 2018

Held items

Games Held items
Legends: Arceus
  Normal
Grit items by level
  Alpha
Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
85
145 - 192 280 - 374
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
130
121 - 200 238 - 394
Total:
535
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
5/5 ★★★★★
Power
1/3 ☆☆
Skill
3/3 ★★★
Stamina
2/2 ★★
Jump
5/5 ★★★★★
Total
16/18 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting ¼×
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ¼×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ¼×
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ¼×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ¼×
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ¼×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ¼×
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ¼×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Notes:

Learnset

Crobat is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.3.0+, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

By leveling up

SwShBDSP

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Cross Poison Poison Physical 07070 100100% 20
011 Tailwind Flying Status 0000 00——% 15
011 Toxic Poison Status 0000 09090% 10
011 Screech Normal Status 0000 08585% 40
011 Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25
011 Supersonic Normal Status 0000 05555% 20
011 Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15
011 Mean Look Normal Status 0000 00——% 5
Evo.Evo. Cross Poison Poison Physical 07070 100100% 20
1515 Poison Fang Poison Physical 05050 100100% 15
2020 Quick Guard Fighting Status 0000 00——% 15
2727 Air Cutter Flying Special 06060 09595% 25
3434 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25
4141 Haze Ice Status 0000 00——% 30
4848 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100100% 10
5555 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000 100100% 10
6262 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 15
6969 Leech Life Bug Physical 08080 100100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Crobat
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Crobat
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

LA

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
Learn Mastery  Move   Type   Cat.   Power   Accuracy   PP
Base  St.   Ag.  Base  St. 
1 10 Gust Flying Special 40 50 30 100% 100% 25
6 15 Hypnosis Psychic Status 70% 90% 20
11 20 Bite Dark Physical 60 75 45 100% 100% 20
18 28 Air Cutter Flying Special 60 75 45 95% 100% 15
25 35 Cross Poison Poison Physical 70 85 55 100% 100% 15
34 45 Air Slash Flying Special 75 90 60 95% 100% 10
43 54 Leech Life Bug Physical 75 90 60 100% 100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Crobat
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Crobat
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

SwSh

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM06 TM06 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15
TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM16 TM16 Screech Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 40
TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM23 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15
TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM28 TM28 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10
TM30 TM30 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25
TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM40 TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM56 TM56 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM57 TM57 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10
TM58 TM58 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
TM73 TM73 Cross Poison Poison Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM74 TM74 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100}}100% 10
TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM77 TM77 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100}}100% 10
TM78 TM78 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15
TM95 TM95 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15
TR12 TR12 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TR18 TR18 Leech Life Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR22 TR22 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR32 TR32 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TR33 TR33 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TR35 TR35 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR36 TR36 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 090}}90% 10
TR37 TR37 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TR58 TR58 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TR60 TR60 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TR66 TR66 Brave Bird Flying Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TR68 TR68 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TR69 TR69 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15
TR89 TR89 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TR91 TR91 Venom Drench Poison Status 0000 100}}100% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Crobat
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Crobat
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

BDSP

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM12 TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM19 TM19 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10
TM30 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TM36 TM36 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM41 TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM47 TM47 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25
TM51 TM51 Roost Flying Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM58 TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM63 TM63 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM66 TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10
TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM79 TM79 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM81 TM81 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM82 TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM88 TM88 Pluck Flying Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM89 TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM94 TM94 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15
TM97 TM97 Defog Flying Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Crobat
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Crobat
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

SwSh

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Curse* Ghost Status —% 10
Defog Flying Status —% 15
Gust Flying Special 40 100% 35
Hypnosis Psychic Status 60% 20
Quick Attack Normal Physical 40 100% 30
Whirlwind Normal Status —% 20
Wing Attack Flying Physical 60 100% 35
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Crobat in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Crobat in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Crobat
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Crobat
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

BDSP

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Brave Bird Flying Physical 120 100% 15
Curse* Ghost Status —% 10
Gust Flying Special 40 100% 35
Hypnosis Psychic Status 60% 20
Quick Attack Normal Physical 40 100% 30
Venom Drench^ Poison Status 100% 20
Whirlwind Normal Status —% 20
Wing Attack Flying Physical 60 100% 35
Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Crobat in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Crobat in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Crobat
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Crobat
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

SwShBDSP

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Sw Sh EP BD SP Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 40 90% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Crobat
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Crobat
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

LA

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Power   Accuracy   PP 
Base  St.   Ag.  Base  St. 
LA Aerial Ace Flying Physical 60 75 45 —% —% 20
LA Dark Pulse Dark Special 80 100 60 —% —% 10
LA Giga Impact Normal Physical 120 150 100 90% 95% 5
LA Hyper Beam Normal Special 120 150 100 90% 95% 5
LA Leech Life Bug Physical 75 90 60 100% 100% 10
LA Ominous Wind Ghost Special 60 75 45 100% 100% 15
LA Rest Psychic Status —% —% 10
LA Shadow Ball Ghost Special 80 100 60 100% 100% 10
LA Sludge Bomb Poison Special 80 100 60 100% 100% 10
LA Swift Normal Special 60 75 45 —% —% 20
LA X-Scissor Bug Physical 80 100 60 100% 100% 10
LA Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 100 60 90% 100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Crobat
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Crobat
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Crobat
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Crobat
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
II III IV V VI VII Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
II III IV V VI VII Captivate × Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
II III IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
II III IV V VI VII Detect Fighting Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
II III IV V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
II III IV V VI VII Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
II III IV V VI VII Feint Attack × Dark Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
II III IV V VI VII Flail Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 15
II III IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
II III IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
II III IV V VI VII Mimic Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
II III IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 15
II III IV V VI VII Ominous Wind × Ghost Special 06060 100}}100% 5
II III IV V VI VII Pluck Flying Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
II III IV V VI VII Pursuit × Dark Physical 04040 100}}100% 20
II III IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
II III IV V VI VII Roost Flying Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
II III IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
II III IV V VI VII Sky Attack Flying Physical 140140 090}}90% 5
II III IV V VI VII Snatch × Dark Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
II III IV V VI VII Super Fang Normal Physical 0000 090}}90% 10
II III IV V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
II III IV V VI VII Torment Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15
II III IV V VI VII Twister Dragon Special 04040 100}}100% 20
  • Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
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  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Crobat
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Crobat
  • × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
By transfer, only via prior evolution
Generation VIII
Prior evolution:
→Golbat
 Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
I II III IV V VI VII Bide × Normal Physical 0000 00—}}—% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Mega Drain Grass Special 04040 100}}100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Rage × Normal Physical 02020 100}}100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Razor Wind × Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
  • Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
  • A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Crobat
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Crobat
  • × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Anime-only moves

Move Type Episode
Sonic Boom  Normal  Lapras of Luxury

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS
 
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
 
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: Evolve
Friend Area: Echo Cave
Phrases
51%-100% HP I'll give you a demonstration of silent and quick precision flying!
26%-50% HP I've lost around half my HP.
1%-25% HP It's grim... I don't have the energy to flap my wings...
Level up Yeah! I've leveled up! Let me handle things!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -12%
IQ group: D
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
 

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Introduced by Noivern
Connected to: Noivern
Connection Orb Set: 9

Phrases
Normal I can fly very quietly with my four wings.
Low HP (< 50%) This is…too much…
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Poison
Poké Assist:  
Poison
Field move: None
Loops: 4 Min. exp.: 42 Max. exp.: 49
Browser entry R-060
Crobat darts about quickly in the air. It looses ultrasonic attack waves.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Flying
Poké Assist:  
Flying
Field move:  
(Crush ×3)
Browser entry R-016
It spits poison and lets loose supersonic waves to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Poison
Poké Assist:
(present)
 
Poison
Field move:
(present)
 
(Cut ×1)
Poké Assist:
(past)
 
Poison
Field move:
(past)
 
(Cut ×1)
Browser entry R-044/N-066
It spits poison gas and charges at high speed to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
  Walking Speed: 1.05 seconds Base HP: 56
Base Attack: 80 Base Defense: 55 Base Speed: 80
Pokémon Conquest
  HP: ★★★★ Move: Cross Poison
Attack: ★★★ Ability 1: Shadow Dash
Ability 2: Inner Focus
Ability 3: Sponge
Defense: ★★★
Speed: ★★★★★
Evolves from Golbat when it has a link of 65% or higher
Range: 4 Perfect Links: Nene, Sandayū, and Yoshi
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Poison
Attack Power: ★★★★★

 

Pokémon Shuffle
 
Poison
  Attack Power: 70 - 110   5

#319
 

Poisonous Mist
Damage varies depending on the opponent's remaining HP.


Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 198 Base Attack: 194 Base Defense: 178
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Air Slash, Bite
Charged Attacks: Shadow Ball, Air Cutter, Sludge Bomb, Poison Fang*, Cross Poison*, Frustration , Return 
New Pokémon Snap
 
Photodex entry #183
Sure, Crobat’s a speedy flier, but I hope you also noticed how quiet its four wings are! It sometimes lands to rest, but it’s not very good at walking.

Evolution data

Crobat evolves from Golbat when leveled up with high friendship. Golbat cannot evolve into Crobat in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen until the player obtains the National Pokédex, as its evolution will be interrupted. Golbat also cannot evolve into Crobat in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, as Crobat is not present in those games.

 
Unevolved
Zubat
 Poison  Flying 
 
Level 22
 
First evolution
Golbat
 Poison  Flying 
  +  
Level up with
high friendship
 
Second evolution
Crobat
 Poison  Flying 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
       
       
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
Legends: Arceus
Cross-Generation
HOME
   
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Trivia

  • No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Crobat and its pre-evolved forms. They are also the only Flying-type with a unique type combination.
  • Crobat and its pre-evolved forms are the only Poison-type Pokémon in the Flying Egg Group.
  • Crobat and its pre-evolved forms share their category with Woobat. They are all known as the Bat Pokémon.
  • Crobat's color scheme is the reverse of Golbat's. This also applies to its Shiny variation.
  • Crobat's evolutionary family has several similarities with Swoobat's. All of the members of both lines are based on bats and reach their respective final evolved form by friendship.
  • Crobat can be seen as a parallel to Noivern. Both are Flying-type Pokémon based on bats that have Infiltrator as a possible Ability. They have the same base stat total and the same base HP, Defense, and Special Defense stats.
  • Although Crobat's Pokédex entries imply that its only pair of hindlegs have developed into wings, Crobat is sometimes depicted with an additional pair of tiny legs/feet.

Origin

Crobat seems to be based on a bat, particularly vampire bats, which bite other animals to feed on their blood. It may also be inspired by mythological vampires. Its extra set of wings may be based on the fact that a bat's front legs and hindlegs are connected by their patagium, essentially incorporating all of their limbs into their wings. Its very high Speed stat may be based on the Mexican free-tailed bat, which purportedly has the fastest horizontal flight speed of any animal. Its Poison type may be inspired by either the anticoagulant properties of vampire bat saliva or the fact that bats are infamous for spreading deadly diseases such as rabies.

Name origin

Crobat may be a combination of cross and bat. It may also involve acrobat (referring to its agility in the air).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese クロバット Crobat From cross, bat, and possibly acrobat
  French Nostenfer From Nosferatu and enfer
  Spanish Crobat Same as English/Japanese name
  German Iksbat From Iks and bat
  Italian Crobat Same as English/Japanese name
  Korean 크로뱃 Crobat Transcription of Japanese name
  Mandarin Chinese 叉字蝠 Chāzìfú From 叉字 chāzì and
  Cantonese Chinese 叉字蝠 Chājihfūk From 叉字 chājih and fūk


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External links

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