Crobat (Pokémon)

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Crobat クロバット Crobat #169
Artwork from G/S/C
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— Almia R— Oblivia
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 Gender unknown
Breeding Flying group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 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 Poison/Flying-type Pokémon.

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. 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.

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

In the anime

File:Brock crobat.jpg

Brock's Crobat

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

Several Crobat appeared in DP071, employed by the followers of the malicious Hunter J.

In the manga

Pokémon Special

In Template:PSV, 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 Template:PSV, 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 hindlegs. 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 {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
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 Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Golbat Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade 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	Evolve from Golbat
Pokémon Ranger	Panula Cave
Pokémon Ranger Batonnage	Asoheru Building

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.

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

If Gravity is used, the effectiveness of Template:Type2 moves becomes 2×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation II # Move Type Previous Screech Leech Life Supersonic Bite Wing Attack Confuse Ray 42 Scary Face 55 Haze

Generation III Level Move Type Previous Screech Leech Life Supersonic Astonish Bite Wing Attack 28 Confuse Ray 35 Air Cutter 42 Mean Look 49 Poison Fang 56 Haze

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Start Cross Poison Previous Screech Leech Life Supersonic Astonish Bite Wing Attack Confuse Ray 27 Air Cutter 33 Mean Look 39 Poison Fang 45 Haze 51 Air Slash

By TM/HM

Generation II # Move Type TM03 Curse Unknown TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Snore TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM19 Giga Drain TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM27 Return TM32 Double Team TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM39 Swift TM43 Detect TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief

Generation III # Move Type TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM12 Taunt TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM19 Giga Drain TM21 Frustration TM27 Return TM30 Shadow Ball TM32 Double Team TM36 Sludge Bomb TM40 Aerial Ace TM41 Torment TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM47 Steel Wing TM49 Snatch

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM12 Taunt TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM19 Giga Drain TM21 Frustration TM27 Return TM30 Shadow Ball TM32 Double Team TM36 Sludge Bomb TM40 Aerial Ace TM41 Torment TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM47 Steel Wing TM49 Snatch TM51 Roost TM58 Endure TM66 Payback TM68 Giga Impact TM78 Captivate TM79 Dark Pulse TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM87 Swagger TM88 Pluck TM89 U-turn TM90 Substitute HM02 Fly HM05 Defog

By breeding

Move	Type	Cat.	Father
Brave Bird			Starly, Staravia, Staraptor
Curse*	Unknown		Farfetch'd
Faint Attack			Murkrow
Gust			Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot
Hypnosis			Hoothoot, Noctowl
Nasty Plot			Honchkrow
Pursuit			Spearow, Fearow Doduo, Dodrio Murkrow Taillow, Swellow Wingull
Quick Attack			Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot Taillow, Swellow Wingull
Whirlwind			Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot Taillow, Swellow Wingull
Zen Headbutt			Hoothoot, Noctowl
*Indicates moves only available through chain breeding.

By tutoring

Move	Type	Cat.	Version
Double-Edge			FR	LG	E
Mimic			FR	LG	E
Substitute			FR	LG	E
Endure					E
Sleep Talk					E
Swagger					E
Swift					E

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.
• Since its debut in Generation II, Crobat has been in all regional Pokédexes.
• 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.
• Since its debut in Generation II, its color scheme is Golbat's color scheme inverted(including its Shiny variation).

Origin

Crobat is, obviously, 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.

In other languages

• German: Iksbat
• French: Nostenfer - It seems to imply Nightly Hell, nost for nocturne, or it could just be a corruption of Nosferatu just like its previous forms.
• Korean: 크로뱃 Keurobaet

Related articles

• Brock's Crobat

External links

• Article on Wikipedia
• Akumu, the fanlisting for Crobat.

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