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.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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Johto #039
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Gold
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It flies so silently through the dark on its four wings that it may not be noticed even when nearby.
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Silver
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The development of wings on its legs enables it to fly fast but also makes it tough to stop and rest.
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Crystal
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As a result of its pursuit of faster, yet more silent flight, a new set of wings grew on its hind legs.
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Stadium 2
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It flies so silently through the dark on its four wings that it may not be noticed even when nearby. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted) The development of wings on its legs enables it to fly fast but also makes it tough to stop and rest. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
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Generation III
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Hoenn #065
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Kanto #—
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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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.
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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The development of wings on its legs enables it to fly fast but also makes it tough to stop and rest.
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LeafGreen
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It flies so silently through the dark on its four wings that it may not be noticed even when nearby.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #030
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Johto #039
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Diamond
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Having four wings enables it to fly faster and more quietly. It turns active when the night comes.
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Pearl
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A Pokémon that gained vastly enhanced flying performance by having its legs turn into wings.
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Platinum
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The transformation of its legs into wings made it better at flying, but more clumsy at walking.
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HeartGold
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It flies so silently through the dark on its four wings that it may not be noticed even when nearby.
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SoulSilver
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The development of wings on its legs enables it to fly fast but also makes it tough to stop and rest.
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Generation V
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Unova B2 W2 : #063
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Black
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The transformation of its legs into wings made it better at flying, but more clumsy at walking.
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White
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Black 2
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Having four wings allows it to fly more quickly and quietly so it can sneak up on prey without its noticing.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Central #147
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Hoenn #067
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X
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It flies so silently through the dark on its four wings that it may not be noticed even when nearby.
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Y
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Having four wings allows it to fly more quickly and quietly so it can sneak up on prey without its noticing.
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Omega Ruby
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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.
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Alpha Sapphire
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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.
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Generation VII
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Alola S M : #070
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Alola US UM : #082
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Kanto #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
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Sun
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Both its legs became wings, and as a result, it can't move well on the ground. All it can do is crawl around.
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Moon
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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.
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Ultra Sun
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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.
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Ultra Moon
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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.
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Generation VIII
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Galar Crown Tundra #146
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Sinnoh #030
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Hisui #036
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Sword
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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.
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Shield
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This Pokémon flaps its four wings skillfully. Crobat can fly through cramped caves without needing to slow down.
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Brilliant Diamond
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Having four wings enables it to fly faster and more quietly. It turns active when the night comes.
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Shining Pearl
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This Pokémon gained vastly enhanced flying capabilities after its legs became wings.
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Legends: Arceus
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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.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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85
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145 - 192
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280 - 374
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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130
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121 - 200
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238 - 394
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Total: 535
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Crobat is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.3.0+, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
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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
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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LA
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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
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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SwSh
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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
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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BDSP
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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
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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SwSh
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- 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
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BDSP
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- 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
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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
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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LA
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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
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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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
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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- 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
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- 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
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger
Group:
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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None
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Loops: 4
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Min. exp.: 42
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Max. exp.: 49
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Browser entry R-060
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Crobat darts about quickly in the air. It looses ultrasonic attack waves.
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
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Poké Assist: (present)
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Field move: (present)
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(Cut ×1)
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Poké Assist: (past)
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Field move: (past)
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(Cut ×1)
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Browser entry R-044/N-066
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It spits poison gas and charges at high speed to attack.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.05 seconds
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Base HP: 56
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Base Attack: 80
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Base Defense: 55
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Base Speed: 80
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New Pokémon Snap
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Photodex entry #183
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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.
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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.
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In animation
Main series
Major appearances
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
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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EP196
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Crobat
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Ash's Pokédex
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Crobat, the evolved form of Golbat. With its two additional wings, Crobat is able to fly much faster than Golbat.
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GOTCHA!
A Crobat briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.
In the manga
Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia
A Crobat appeared in PRV2.
A Crobat appeared in PRV3 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 line 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.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
Jupiter's Crobat was revealed to have evolved from her Golbat prior to A Novel Test!!.
Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!
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
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.
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 line 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
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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クロバット Crobat
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From cross, bat, and possibly acrobat
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French
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Nostenfer
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From Nosferatu and enfer
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Spanish
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Crobat
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Same as English/Japanese name
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German
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Iksbat
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From Iks and bat
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Italian
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Crobat
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Same as English/Japanese name
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Korean
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크로뱃 Crobat
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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叉字蝠 Chāzìfú
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From 叉字 chāzì and 蝠 fú
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Cantonese Chinese
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叉字蝠 Chājihfūk
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From 叉字 chājih and 蝠 fūk
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More languages
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Hindi
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क्रोबैट Crobat
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Transcription of English name
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Russian
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Кробат Krobat
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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โครแบท Khrobaet
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
External links
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