Pokemon Guide
Zubat is a Poison and Flying-type Pokemon known for appearing in caves, using sound to navigate and evolving into Golbat at Level 22. This guide covers Zubat’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and related Pokemon coverage.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Zubat guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| FAQ | Related Guides |
Zubat is a Poison and Flying-type Pokemon introduced in the original generation. It has no eyes, relies on ultrasonic waves to navigate and evolves into Golbat at Level 22.
Competitive Overview
Zubat is usually not a major competitive Pokemon in standard formats, but it can have value in early-game play, lower-power formats and evolution-focused progression. Its typing gives it useful resistances and a Ground immunity.
Zubat’s biggest strengths are its Speed, Flying utility, Poison typing and access to disruptive moves. Its biggest weaknesses are low bulk, limited offensive stats and weaknesses to Electric, Ice, Psychic and Rock-type attacks.
Here are the key facts to know about Zubat, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Zubat
National Dex
#0041
Type
Poison / Flying
Species
Bat Pokemon
Height
2’07” / 0.8 m
80 cm
Weight
16.5 lbs / 7.5 kg
7.5 kg
Abilities
Inner Focus, Infiltrator
Zubat has low overall stats, but its Speed and useful typing help it function early in a playthrough. It is generally used as the first stage of the Zubat, Golbat and Crobat evolution line.
Zubat commonly uses Poison, Flying, Bug and Dark utility moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Zubat’s most useful and recognizable moves.
A Poison-type bite move that can badly poison the target in many games.
A simple and reliable Flying-type attack for early and mid-game battles.
A Flying-type attack that fits Zubat’s fast airborne style.
A recovery-based attack that became much stronger in later games.
Useful early coverage against Psychic and Ghost-type Pokemon.
A disruptive status move that can make opponents less reliable.
A pivoting move that lets Zubat deal damage and switch out.
A classic poison status move when available.
Use the section below to view Zubat’s move list by learn method.
Move data is not available for this version group yet.
Zubat is a Poison and Flying-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances and a Ground immunity, but it also creates weaknesses to Electric, Ice, Psychic and Rock-type moves.
Type
Poison / Flying
Weaknesses
Electric, Ice, Psychic, Rock
Resistances
Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy, Grass
Immunities
Ground
Zubat’s abilities help define how it handles contact moves, disruption or defensive utility depending on the game and format.
Prevents Zubat from flinching. In later games, it can also block Intimidate.
Allows Zubat to bypass protective effects such as Substitute, Reflect and Light Screen when attacking.
Zubat evolves into Golbat at Level 22. Golbat can then evolve into Crobat through high friendship.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Zubat at Level 22
Stage 3
Evolves from Golbat with high friendship
Zubat availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. It is commonly found in caves, tunnels and dark areas across many regions.
| Game | Where to Find Zubat |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Commonly found in caves such as Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel, Seafoam Islands and Victory Road. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Commonly found in caves such as Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel, Seafoam Islands and Victory Road. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Commonly found in caves such as Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel, Seafoam Islands and Victory Road. |
| Game | Where to Find Zubat |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Found in many caves and dark areas throughout Johto and Kanto. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Found in many caves and dark areas throughout Johto and Kanto. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Found in many caves and dark areas throughout Johto and Kanto. |
| Game | Where to Find Zubat |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Found in caves such as Granite Cave, Meteor Falls and other Hoenn cave areas. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Found in caves such as Granite Cave, Meteor Falls and other Hoenn cave areas. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Found in caves such as Granite Cave, Meteor Falls and other Hoenn cave areas. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Found in caves such as Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel, Seafoam Islands and Victory Road. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Found in caves such as Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel, Seafoam Islands and Victory Road. |
| Game | Where to Find Zubat |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Found in caves and routes across Sinnoh, including Oreburgh Gate, Oreburgh Mine, Ravaged Path, Wayward Cave and Mt. Coronet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Found in caves and routes across Sinnoh, including Oreburgh Gate, Oreburgh Mine, Ravaged Path, Wayward Cave and Mt. Coronet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Found in caves and routes across Sinnoh, including Oreburgh Gate, Oreburgh Mine, Ravaged Path, Wayward Cave and Mt. Coronet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Found in many caves and dark areas throughout Johto and Kanto. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Found in many caves and dark areas throughout Johto and Kanto. |
| Game | Where to Find Zubat |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon White |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Castelia Sewers. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Castelia Sewers. |
| Game | Where to Find Zubat |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Connecting Cave. |
 Pokemon Y |
Connecting Cave. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Found in Hoenn cave areas such as Granite Cave, Meteor Falls, Seafloor Cavern and Victory Road. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Found in Hoenn cave areas such as Granite Cave, Meteor Falls, Seafloor Cavern and Victory Road. |
| Game | Where to Find Zubat |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Found in areas such as Diglett’s Tunnel, Hau’oli Cemetery, Memorial Hill and Verdant Cavern. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Found in areas such as Diglett’s Tunnel, Hau’oli Cemetery, Memorial Hill and Verdant Cavern. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Found in areas such as Diglett’s Tunnel, Hau’oli Cemetery, Memorial Hill, Sandy Cave and Verdant Cavern. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Found in areas such as Diglett’s Tunnel, Hau’oli Cemetery, Memorial Hill, Sandy Cave and Verdant Cavern. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Trade or transfer when supported. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Trade or transfer when supported. |
| Game | Where to Find Zubat |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Crown Tundra areas such as Ballimere Lake, Giant’s Bed, Lakeside Cave, Roaring-Sea Caves and Tunnel to the Top. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Crown Tundra areas such as Ballimere Lake, Giant’s Bed, Lakeside Cave, Roaring-Sea Caves and Tunnel to the Top. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Found in caves and routes across Sinnoh, including Oreburgh Gate, Oreburgh Mine, Ravaged Path, Wayward Cave and Grand Underground caves. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Found in caves and routes across Sinnoh, including Oreburgh Gate, Oreburgh Mine, Ravaged Path, Wayward Cave and Grand Underground caves. |
 Pokemon Legends Arceus |
Oreburrow Tunnel, Wayward Cave and other Hisui cave areas. |
| Game | Where to Find Zubat |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Zubat |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Zubat. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Zubat is a Poison and Flying-type Pokemon.
Zubat is weak to Electric, Ice, Psychic and Rock-type moves.
Zubat evolves into Golbat at Level 22. Golbat can evolve into Crobat with high friendship.
Zubat’s abilities are Inner Focus and Infiltrator.
Zubat’s useful moves often include Poison Fang, Wing Attack, Air Cutter, Leech Life, Bite, Confuse Ray, U-turn and Toxic.
Zubat is useful early in many playthroughs and becomes stronger after evolving into Golbat and Crobat.
Zubat is commonly found in caves and dark areas in many Pokemon games.
Zubat is currently listed as not available in Pokemon Legends Z-A based on checked current Pokedex sources.
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