Crobat (Pokémon)

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Crobat クロバット Crobat #169
Art by Ken Sugimori from HeartGold and SoulSilver
Type Poison Flying Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Bat Pokémon
Ability Inner Focus Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #039 Hoenn #065 Sinnoh #030 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-060 Almia R-016 Oblivia R-044 N-066
Height 5'11″ Imperial 1.8 m Metric 5'11″/1.8 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 165.3 lbs. Imperial 75.0 kg Metric 165.3 lbs./75.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Purple	Catch rate 90 (11.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Flying group 16 cycles (4080 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 3 Base Exp.: 204 Battle Exp.: 2041*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Crobat (Japanese: クロバット Crobat) is a dual-type Poison/Flying Pokémon.

It evolves from Golbat via happiness. It is the final form of Zubat.

Biology

Physiology

Crobat has a purple body as opposed to being blue, like its pre-evolutions. Crobat has a stubby pair of feet, and has developed a second pair of wings with greenish-blue undersides and two stubby ‘fingers’. Crobat’s pointed ears are longer than Golbat’s, and, unlike its pre-evolutions, appear to lack ear insides. Crobat’s mouth is smaller in comparison to Golbat’s, and appears to constantly have its teeth bared. Crobat's eyes are yellow with red pupils.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Crobat's extra pair of wings allow it to fly much faster than its predecessors. Crobat's wings have also developed a more powerful cutting edge for using Cross Poison and X-Scissor.

Like most fully evolved Pokémon, Crobat can learn Hyper Beam and Giga Impact.

Behavior

Like its pre-evolutions, Crobat becomes active at night. If Crobat 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. By alternately resting its front and rear wings, it can fly all day without having to stop. Crobat rests by hanging on a tree branch with its rear legs that serve as wings.

Habitat

File:Cave.gif

Cave Pokémon

Crobat is a cave-dwelling Pokémon, however it is likely that they flutter outside during the night.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Crobat sneaks up on its intended prey.

In the anime

File:Brock crobat.jpg

Crobat in the anime

Major appearances

Brock's Crobat

Brock had a Crobat that he originally caught as a Zubat. He eventually gave it to his brother Forrest.

Minor appearances

Several Crobat appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part One, employed by the followers of Hunter J.

Crobat made a small appearance in The Rise of Darkrai as one of the Pokémon Darkrai hit with a Dark Void attack as the other trainers were attacking him.

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.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

In Volume 11, Janine uses a Crobat to fight Suicune, but even her best ninja-based skills fail to defeat the legendary Water-type.

Giovanni is later seen with a Crobat in Volume 24, presumably picked up during his solo training journey.

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 I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II 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 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 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 Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Evolve Golbat Crystal None Evolve Golbat
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Evolve Golbat Emerald None Evolve Golbat FireRed LeafGreen None Evolve Golbat Colosseum None Trade XD None Evolve Golbat
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Golbat Platinum None Evolve Golbat HeartGold SoulSilver None Evolve Golbat Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Channel	Ruins of Truth
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve from Golbat
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 4 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve from Golbat
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Aegis Cave
Pokémon Ranger	Panula Cave
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Altru Building

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 85		145 - 192	280 - 374
Attack: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Defense: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Atk: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Def: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Speed: 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 V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 2× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 2× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 2× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 2× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Notes: If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 2×.

Learnset

By leveling up

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By tutoring

|- style="background:#B884DD" | colspan="13" | Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an Evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
while a colored background indicates that the move is available. |} |}

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 169.png 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! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. 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 Ranger Group:  Poison  Poké Assist: ( Poison ) Field move: None Loops: 4 Min. exp.: 42 Max. exp.: 49 Browser entry   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   It spits poison and lets loose supersonic waves to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Poison  ( Poison ) Past ( Normal ) (Cut ×3) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Zubat  Poison  Flying

Level 22 →

First Evolution Golbat  Poison  Flying

Friendship →

Second Evolution Crobat  Poison  Flying

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Crobat images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Despite the fact that the Pokédex information says that Crobat's rear legs and rear wings are the same body part, Crobat clearly has a set of feet and legs distinct from its hind wings depicted in the rear sprites in Generation III, as well as in the anime, TCG, and 3D games. However, the footprint in the Pokédex for Crobat is blank.
• Crobat is in all regional Pokédexes except the Kanto Pokédex, due to the fact that it wasn't introduced until Generation II.
• To date, every villainous team in the main series of games have had at least one of their members use Crobat and/or one its evolutionary family. The head of all villainous teams aside from Team Rocket uses one in their final battle with the player.
  • This is especially interesting due to the fact that the villainous teams typically are depicted not to care about Pokémon, yet Crobat evolves with happiness.
• Since its debut in Generation II, Crobat's color scheme has been Golbat's color scheme, inverted. This also applies to its shiny variation.
• Crobat is the first Pokémon in National Pokédex order to be related to a Pokémon of a previous generation.
• In recent 3-D games, it is revealed that Crobat has teeth only in its lower jaw.
  • This is also shown in Pokémon Ranger, when it uses its attack.
  • Though, in the Generation II sprites, Crobat has its teeth on the upper jaw.
• Crobat and its pre-evolutions are the only Pokémon to have three double resistances.
• Crobat has the highest base stat total of all Template:Type2 Pokémon, excluding Arceus while holding the Toxic Plate.
• Crobat is the fastest Template:Type2 Pokémon, with a base Speed of 130.
  • Crobat is tied with Aerodactyl for being the second fastest Template:Type2 Pokémon, behind Ninjask.
• Crobat is the only Pokémon of its body type (type 13) that is not Template:Type2 or in the Bug Egg Group.
• Prior to Generation IV, Crobat was the only member of the Zubat evolutionary line that could learn Fly. This is likely reflective of its increased flight capabilities due to its extra wings.
• Crobat's HeartGold and SoulSilver sprites shows the back of its bottom left wing facing forward.
• Strangely, despite being obtained through happiness, Crobat always has a scowl on its face.

Origin

Crobat is based on a bat.

Name origin

Crobat's name is a combination of cross and bat. It may also be a combination of 黒 kuro, black, and English bat. It may also be a pun on acrobat.

In other languages

• German: Iksbat - The letter X is pronounced Iks in German, might refer to the arrangement of its wings.
• French: Nostenfer - From nocturne (nocturnal) or Nosferatu, and Enfer (Hell).
• Korean: 크로뱃 Keurobaet

Related articles

• Brock's Crobat

External links

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