[[Category:Poison/-type Pokémon]][[Category:Generation I Pokémon]] [[Category:Purple Pokémon]] Golbat (Japanese: ゴルバット Gorubatto) is a Poison/-type Pokémon.
Appearance
Golbat is a large blue bat with super long wings. Unlike its pre-evolved form, Golbat has eyes. A female Golbat has smaller teeth than those of a male. It also has two long skinny feet. The most distinct feature of Golbat is its large mouth with four teeth.
Special abilities
All Golbat have the ability Inner Focus. Inner Focus allows Golbat to never flinch. Golbat can easily suck blood with its sharp fangs. Blood seems to be Golbat's only food source.
Evolution
Golbat evolves from Zubat at level 22, and evolves into Crobat with max Happiness.
In Anime
Golbat's first appearance in anime was under the appearance of Brock when his Zubat evolved into Golbat in Hassle in the Castle.
Game info
Game locations
Side game locations
| Locations | |
|---|---|
| Game(s) | Area(s) |
| Pokémon Channel | Ruins of Truth |
| Pokémon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire | Evolve Zubat |
| Pokémon Trozei! | Secret Storage 5, Mr. Who's Den |
| Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team | Lapis Cave (11-14F), Buried Relic (1-4F), Wish Cave (46-50F), Murky Cave (6-10F) |
| Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness | Aegis Cave, Labyrinth Cave (1-9BF) |
| Pokémon Ranger | Panula Cave |
| Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia | Crysta Cave |
| Pokémon Rumble | Rocky Cave |
| PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure | Cavern Zone |
| Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs | Old Mansion, Fire Temple |
Pokédex entries
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Side game data
| No. | Pokémon | Group | Field Move | Poké Assist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-015 |  Golbat
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 Crush 2
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 Flying
| |
| Capture Points[Notes 1] | 1240 | On Sight[Notes 2] | Chases player. | |
| Browser Entry | ||||
| It lets loose supersonic waves and spits poison to attack. | ||||
| Notes | ||||
Sprites
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Origins
Golbat appears to be based off a bat whilst its name comes from ghoul and bat.
Trivia
- Until Generation IV, Golbat and Zubat were unable to know Fly, despite possessing wings.
- Golbat is the first Pokémon in National Pokédex to evolve into a Pokémon from a later Generation.
- After Pokémon Yellow, Golbat's long tongue was removed.
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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