Biology
Golbat is a large, blue bat-like Pokémon with purple wing membranes. It has small eyes with slit pupils and a massive mouth containing four fangs; females have smaller fangs than males. While its mouth seems to be otherwise empty, Golbat occasionally displays a long, purple tongue. Its pointed ears are tiny, and it has short legs with long, thin feet.
It feeds on the blood of both Pokémon and humans, and is capable of drinking over 10 ounces (300 mL) of blood in one sitting. Golbat drinks so much blood that its blood type will change to that of its victim following a feed. It is also gluttonous, occasionally gorging itself to the extent that it becomes too heavy to fly. Golbat is nocturnal, and can be found quite easily in caves .
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
Brock had a Golbat that he caught as a Zubat . It eventually evolved into a Crobat .
Koga used a Golbat against Ash's Charmander in his rematch against Ash in The Ninja Poké-Showdown .
Other
In Round One - Begin! , a Golbat was the third Pokémon that Mandi used against Ash during the first round of the Indigo Plateau Conference . It was defeated by Ash's Kingler . It reappeared in a flashback in the following episode and in another flashback in Friends to the End .
In the series, Golbat and its relatives were frequently employed by criminal organizations , such as Team Magma (Fight for the Meteorite and The Ribbon Cup Caper (employed by Brodie to escape with Haze after stealing a golden Poké Ball )), Team Galactic (Enter Galactic! , Losing Its Lustrous , Double Team Turnover! , Steeling Peace of Mind! , Saving the World From Ruins! , Gateway to Ruin! , Unlocking the Red Chain of Events! , The Needs of the Three! and The Battle Finale of Legend! ), Team Plasma (Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot! , Meowth, Colress and Team Rivalry! and Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals! ), and Pokémon Hunter J 's evil cronies (Mutiny in the Bounty , Ill-Will Hunting! , and Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part One ).
A Golbat appeared in PK15 .
Minor appearances
A group of Golbat appeared in The Whistle Stop , after Brock's Zubat accidentally lured them with supersonic waves.
Multiple Golbat also appeared in The Power of One and Destiny Deoxys .
Multiple Golbat also appeared in a cave in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate! and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness .
A Golbat belonging to Agatha appeared in The Scheme Team .
A swarm of Golbat appeared in A Stealthy Challenge! .
Pokédex entries
Episode
Pokémon
Source
Entry
EP032
Golbat
Ash's Pokédex
Golbat. Attacking with its sharp fangs, this Pokémon can drain three hundred cubic centimeters of blood per bite.
Original series entries continue below.
Episode
Pokémon
Source
Entry
EP165
Golbat
Ash's Pokédex
Golbat, the Bat Pokémon. The evolved form of Zubat . It has four sharp fangs and emits supersonic waves more powerful than Zubat's.
Episode
Pokémon
Source
Entry
DP069
Golbat
Dawn's Pokédex
Golbat, the Bat Pokémon and the evolved form of Zubat. Being nocturnal, Golbat fly at night in search of prey.
In Pokémon Generations
A Golbat made an appearance in The Lake of Rage , under the ownership of a Team Rocket Grunt .
In the manga
In the TCG
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
Generation I
Red(ENG)
Once it strikes, it will not stop draining energy from the victim even if it gets too heavy to fly.
Blue
Yellow
It attacks in a stealthy manner, without warning. Its sharp fangs are used to bite and suck blood.
Stadium
Bites its prey and feeds on the victim's energy. Its own blood type changes to that of its victim.
Generation II
Gold
However hard its victim's hide may be, it punctures with sharp fangs and gorges itself with blood.
Silver
It can drink more than 10 ounces of blood at once. If it has too much, it gets heavy and flies clumsily.
Crystal
When it plunges its fangs into its prey, it instantly draws and gulps down more than ten ounces of blood.
Stadium 2
However hard its victim's hide may be, it punctures with sharp fangs and gorges itself with blood.
Generation III
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.
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.
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.
FireRed
It clamps down on its prey with needle-sharp fangs and drains over 10 ounces of blood in one gulp.
LeafGreen
Once it strikes, it will not stop draining energy from the victim even if it gets too heavy to fly.
Generation IV
Diamond
It loves the blood of humans and Pokémon. It flies around at night in search of neck veins.
Pearl
Once it starts sucking blood, it does not stop until it is full. It flies at night in search of prey.
Platinum
Its sharp fangs puncture the toughest of hides and have small holes for greedily sucking blood.
HeartGold
However hard its victim's hide may be, it punctures with sharp fangs and gorges itself with blood.
SoulSilver
It can drink more than 10 ounces of blood at once. If it has too much, it gets heavy and flies clumsily.
Generation V
Black
Its sharp fangs puncture the toughest of hides and have small holes for greedily sucking blood.
White
Black 2
Flitting around in the dead of night, it sinks its fangs into its prey and drains a nearly fatal amount of blood.
White 2
Generation VI
X
Once it bites, it will not stop draining energy from the victim even if it gets too heavy to fly.
Y
Once it starts sucking blood, it does not stop until it is full. It flies at night in search of prey.
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.
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.
Generation VII
Sun
Its thick fangs are hollow like straws, making them unexpectedly fragile. These fangs are specialized for sucking blood.
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
Generation II
Gold
Silver
Crystal
Dark Cave * , Union Cave , Slowpoke Well , Mt. Mortar , Whirl Islands , Ice Path , Mt. Silver * , Victory Road , Rock Tunnel , and Tohjo Falls Routes 28 and 42 , Mt. Silver * Night
Generation IV
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Ravaged Path , Oreburgh Gate , Victory Road , and Mt. Coronet (surfing ; all times)Stark Mountain , Oreburgh Gate , Mt. Coronet , Victory Road , Iron Island , Snowpoint Temple , Lost Tower , and Turnback Cave (walking; all times)Route 227 (tall grass)Night
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Pal Park
Pokéwalker
In side games
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
Range
At Lv. 50
At Lv. 100
75
135 - 182
260 - 354
80
76 - 145
148 - 284
70
67 - 134
130 - 262
65
63 - 128
121 - 251
75
72 - 139
139 - 273
90
85 - 156
166 - 306
Total:
455
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 .
This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 75 .
Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Learnset
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Golbat
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Golbat
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Golbat
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Golbat
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Golbat in Generation VII
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 Golbat in that game.
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Golbat
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Golbat
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Golbat can be tutored the move in that game
A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Golbat cannot be tutored the move in that game
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Golbat
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Golbat
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Golbat
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Golbat
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
Side game data
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Poké Assist:
Field move:
(Gust ×2)
Loops: 7
Min. exp.: 32
Max. exp.: 49
Browser entry R-000
With large wings that can cloak its body, Golbat can whip up gusting winds.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Poké Assist:(present)
Field move:(present)
(Cut ×3)
Poké Assist:(past)
Field move:(past)
(Cut ×1)
Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]]
It attacks by scattering poison gas that makes Pokémon Tired.
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
Origin
Golbat is likely based on a vampire bat .
Name origin
Golbat's name may originate from the word "gollop", which means "to eat or drink quickly or greedily," and bat .
In other languages
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