#042 Golbat
General Location Attacks Stats Egg Moves 5th Gen Dex 3rd Gen Dex Spin Off Dex DP Entry
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Male
D/P Pt HGSS
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Female
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Name Jp. Name No. Gender Ratio Type
Golbat Golbat
ゴルバット
National: #042
Sinnoh: #029
Johto: #038
Male :50%
Female :50%
Ability: Inner Focus
Inner Focus: This Pokémon will not flinch. Does not prevent flinching with Focus Punch.
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Bat Pokémon 5'03" 121.0lbs 90 3,840
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned Colour Safari Zone Flee Rate
1,000,000 Points
Medium Fast
70 2 Speed Point(s)
Purple 60
Damage Taken
*1 *1 *1 *2 *0.25 *2 *0.25 *0.5 *0 *1 *2 *0.25 *2 *1 *1 *1 *1
Wild Hold Item Egg Groups
No Hold Item
Flying
Evolutionary Chain
Flavour Text
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.

Location (In-Depth Details)
Game Location
Ruby Cave of Origin Floors 1 & Basements 1, 2 & 3, Meteor Falls, Seafloor Cavern, Shoal Cave, Sky Pillar Floors 1, 3 & 5, Victory Road Floor 1 & Basements 1 & 2
Sapphire Cave of Origin Floors 1 & Basements 1, 2 & 3, Meteor Falls, Seafloor Cavern, Shoal Cave, Sky Pillar Floors 1, 3 & 5, Victory Road Floor 1 & Basements 1 & 2
Emerald Cave of Origin Floors 1 & Basements 1, 2 & 3, Meteor Falls, Seafloor Cavern, Shoal Cave, Sky Pillar Floors 1, 3 & 5, Victory Road Floor 1 & Basements 1 & 2
FireRed Cerulean Cave Floors 1, 2 & Basement 1, Icefall Cave Floors 1 & Basement, Lost Cave, Seafoam Island Floor 1 & Basements 1, 2 & 3, Victory Road Floors 1, 2 & 3
LeafGreen Cerulean Cave Floors 1, 2 & Basement 1, Icefall Cave Floors 1 & Basement, Lost Cave, Seafoam Island Floor 1 & Basements 1, 2 & 3, Victory Road Floors 1, 2 & 3
Colosseum Trade from Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald/FireRed/LeafGreen/XD
XD Evolve Zubat
Diamond Stark Mountain, Victory Road, Deserted Escape Path, Oreburgh Gate, Mt. Coronet, Iron Mountain, Snowpoint Temple, Lost Tower, Turnback Cave (All Day)
Route 227 (Night)
Details
Pearl Stark Mountain, Victory Road, Deserted Escape Path, Oreburgh Gate, Mt. Coronet, Iron Mountain, Snowpoint Temple, Lost Tower, Turnback Cave (All Day)
Route 227 (Night)
Details
Platinum Route 227 (Night)
Oreburgh Gate, Lost Tower, Iron Island, Mt. Coronet, Victory Road, Stark Mountain, Snowpoint Temple, Sendoff Spring, Turnback Cave
Details
HeartGold Slowpoke Well, Union Cave, Mt. Mortar, Dark Cave, Whirl Islands, Mt. Silver, Ice Path, The Cliff Cave, Cerulean Cave, Seafoam Islands, Victory Road, Tohjo Falls
Safari Zone
Details
SoulSilver Slowpoke Well, Union Cave, Mt. Mortar, Dark Cave, Whirl Islands, Mt. Silver, Ice Path, The Cliff Cave, Cerulean Cave, Seafoam Islands, Victory Road, Tohjo Falls
Safari Zone
Details
PokéWalker Scary Cave, Quiet Cave Details
Trainer Locations  Details

Diamond/Pearl/Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Screech--8540--
An earsplitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe's Defense stat.
Leech Life2010015--
A blood-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Supersonic--5520--
The user generates odd sound waves from its body. It may confuse the target.
Astonish301001530
The user attacks the foe while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch.
5Supersonic--5520--
The user generates odd sound waves from its body. It may confuse the target.
9Astonish301001530
The user attacks the foe while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch.
13Bite601002530
The foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.
17Wing Attack6010035--
The foe is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage.
21Confuse Ray--10010--
The foe is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.
27Air Cutter559525--
The user launches razorlike wind to slash the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
33Mean Look----5--
The user affixes the foe with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.
39Poison Fang501001530
The user bites the foe with toxic fangs. It may also leave the foe badly poisoned.
45Haze----30--
The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
51Air Slash75952030
The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. It may also make the target flinch.

TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM06 Toxic -- 85 10 --
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10 Hidden Power ?? 100 15 --
A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11 Sunny Day -- -- 5 --
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM12 Taunt -- 100 20 --
The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four turns.
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90 5 --
The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM17 Protect -- -- 10 --
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18 Rain Dance -- -- 5 --
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
TM19 Giga Drain 60 100 10 --
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
TM21 Frustration ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM27 Return ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100 15 20
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Def stat.
TM32 Double Team -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100 10 30
The user attacks by hurling filthy sludge at the foe. It may also poison the target.
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 -- 20 --
The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM41 Torment -- 100 15 --
The user torments and enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
TM42 Facade 70 100 20 --
An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43 Secret Power 70 100 20 30
The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
TM44 Rest -- -- 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM45 Attract -- 100 15 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46 Thief 40 100 10 --
The user attacks and steals the foe's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.
TM47 Steel Wing 70 90 25 10
The foe is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user's Defense stat.
TM49 Snatch -- -- 10 --
The user steals the effects of any healing or stat- changing move the foe attempts to use.
TM51 Roost -- -- 10 --
The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP.
TM58 Endure -- -- 10 --
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM66 Payback 50 100 10 --
If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90 5 --
The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM78 Captivate -- 100 20 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM82 Sleep Talk -- -- 10 --
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83 Natural Gift ?? 100 15 --
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM87 Swagger -- 90 15 --
The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
TM88 Pluck 60 100 20 --
The user pecks the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user plucks it and gains its effect.
TM89 U-turn 70 100 20 --
After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
TM90 Substitute -- -- 10 --
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
HM02 Fly 90 95 15 --
The user soars, then strikes on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.
HM05 DPt Defog -- -- 15 --
It reduces the foe's evasion stat. It also removes spikes, light screens, etc.
Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Air Cutter 55 95 25 --
The user launches razorlike wind to slash the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Ominous Wind 60 100 5 10
The user creates a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.
Zen Headbutt 80 90 15 20
The user focuses its willpower to its head and rams the foe. It may also make the target flinch.
Snore 40 100 15 30
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Swift 60 -- 20 --
Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.
Uproar 50 100 10 --
The user attacks in an uproar for two to five turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.
Heat Wave 100 90 10 10
The user exhales a heated breath on the foe to attack. It may also leave the target with a burn.
Twister 40 100 20 20
The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the foe. It may also make the foe flinch.

HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Super Fang ?? 90 10 --
The user chomps hard on the foe with its sharp front fangs. It cuts the target's HP to half.
Tailwind -- -- 30 --
The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for three turns.

Egg Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %  
Quick Attack4010030--Details
The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
Pursuit4010020--Details
An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a foe that is switching out of battle.
Faint Attack60--20--Details
The user draws up to the foe disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.
Gust4010035--Details
A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the foe to inflict damage.
Whirlwind--10020--Details
The foe is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
Curse----10--Details
A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types.
Nasty Plot----20--Details
The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user's Sp. Atk.
Hypnosis--7020--Details
The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.
Zen Headbutt80901520Details
The user focuses its willpower to its head and rams the foe. It may also make the target flinch.
Brave Bird12010015--Details
The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. The user also takes serious damage.

Base/Max Pokéathlon Stats
SpeedPowerSkillStaminaJump

Stats
  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats 75 80 70 65 75 90
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 135 - 182 76 - 118 67 - 109 63 - 105 72 - 114 85 - 127
Lv. 100 260 - 354 148 - 233 130 - 215 121 - 206 139 - 224 166 - 251
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 135 - 182 85 - 132 75 - 122 70 - 117 80 - 127 95 - 142
Lv. 100 260 - 354 165 - 259 145 - 239 135 - 229 155 - 249 185 - 279
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 135 - 182 93 - 145 82 - 134 77 - 128 88 - 139 104 - 156
Lv. 100 260 - 354 181 - 284 159 - 262 148 - 251 170 - 273 203 - 306

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