Golbat (Pokémon)
Golbat
#042
Pokédex Data
| National No. | #042 |
|---|---|
| Type | Poison Flying |
| Species | Bat Pokémon |
| Height | 1.6 m (5' 0.2") |
| Weight | 55 kg (121.3 lbs) |
| Abilities |
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| Color | Purple |
| Introduced in | Generation 1 |
| Habitat | Cave |
| Shape | Wings |
Golbat Weakness
This shows the effectiveness of each type on Golbat. Golbat is the defender and each type is the attacker. The effectiveness is measured by the damage multiplier.
Key
| Key | Effect | Damage multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No effect | 0% |
| ¼ (0.25) | Not very effective | 25% |
| ½ (0.5) | Not very effective | 50% |
| 1 | Normal | 100% |
| 2 | Very effective | 200% |
| 4 | Super effective | 400% |
Type effectiveness against Golbat
1× damage
Normal Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Golbat.
0.25× damage
Fighting Pokémon are not very effective against against Golbat.
1× damage
Flying Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Golbat.
0.5× damage
Poison Pokémon are not very effective against against Golbat.
0× damage
Ground Pokémon have no effect against Golbat.
2× damage
Rock Pokémon are very effective against against Golbat.
0.25× damage
Bug Pokémon are not very effective against against Golbat.
1× damage
Ghost Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Golbat.
1× damage
Steel Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Golbat.
1× damage
Fire Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Golbat.
1× damage
Water Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Golbat.
0.25× damage
Grass Pokémon are not very effective against against Golbat.
2× damage
Electric Pokémon are very effective against against Golbat.
2× damage
Psychic Pokémon are very effective against against Golbat.
2× damage
Ice Pokémon are very effective against against Golbat.
1× damage
Dragon Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Golbat.
1× damage
Dark Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Golbat.
0.5× damage
Fairy Pokémon are not very effective against against Golbat.
Pokédex Entries
Generation 1
| RedBlue | Once it strikes, it will not stop draining energy from the victim even if it gets too heavy to fly. |
|---|---|
| Yellow | It attacks in a stealthy manner, without warning. Its sharp fangs are used to bite and suck blood. |
Generation 2
| 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. |
Generation 3
| RubySapphireEmerald | 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. |
|---|---|
| FireRedLeafGreen | It clamps down on its prey with needle- sharp fangs and drains over 10 ounces of blood in one gulp. |
Generation 4
| DiamondPearlPlatinum | It loves the blood of humans and Pokémon. It flies around at night in search of neck veins. |
|---|---|
| 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 5
| BlackWhite | Its sharp fangs puncture the toughest of hides and have small holes for greedily sucking blood. |
|---|---|
| Black 2White 2 | Flitting around in the dead of night, it sinks its fangs into its prey and drains a nearly fatal amount of blood. |
Generation 6
| 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 RubyAlpha Sapphire | 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. |
Generation 7
| 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. |
| Ultra Sun | Every once in a while, you’ll see a Golbat that’s missing some fangs. This happens when hunger drives it to try biting a Steel-type Pokémon. |
| Ultra Moon | They can suck down over 10 ounces of blood in one go. They have been known to drink so much blood that they can no longer fly. |
| Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee | It attacks in a stealthy manner, without warning. Its sharp fangs are used to bite and to suck blood. |
Generation 8
| Sword | It loves to drink other creatures’ blood. It’s said that if it finds others of its kind going hungry, it sometimes shares the blood it’s gathered. |
|---|---|
| Shield | Its feet are tiny, but this Pokémon walks skillfully. It sneaks up on sleeping prey before sinking in its fangs and slurping up blood. |
Golbat Locations
| Version | Location | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Red Blue | Kanto Victory Road 2 | 41 |
| Yellow | Seafoam Islands | 27 |
| Gold Silver | Dark Cave | 23 |
| Crystal | Dark Cave | 23 |
| Ruby Sapphire | Meteor Falls | 30 - 35 |
| Emerald | Hoenn Victory Road | 40 |
| FireRed LeafGreen | Kanto Victory Road 2 | 44 |
| Diamond Pearl | Mt Coronet | 30 - 40 |
| Platinum | Mt Coronet | 20 - 40 |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | Union Cave | 22 |
| Black White | Giant Chasm | 58 |
| Black 2 White 2 | Dreamyard | 65 |