[[Category:Poison/-type Pokémon]][[Category:Generation I Pokémon]] [[Category:Purple Pokémon]]
Golbat (ゴルバット Golbat) is a Poison/-type Pokemon. It evolves from Zubat starting at level 22, and evolves into Crobat with a high friendship level.
Appearance
Golbat is a large blue bat with super long wings. Unlike its pre-evolved form, Golbat has eyes. 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.
Game Info
Game Locations
| Locations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
| Red and Blue | Seafoam Islands, Victory Road, Cerulean Cave, and Route 23 | Uncommon |
| Yellow | Seafoam Islands, Victory Road, and Cerulean Cave | Common |
| Gold and Silver | Caves | Common |
| Crystal | Caves, Route 28, 42 | Common |
| Ruby and 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 & basement 1 & 2 | Uncommon |
| FireRed and LeafGreen | Cerulean Cave floors 1, 2, & basement 1, Icefall Cave floors 1 & basement, Lost Cave, Seafoam Islands floor 1 & basement 1, 2, & 3, and Victory Road Floors 1, 2, & 3 | Uncommon |
| 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 & basement 1 & 2 | Uncommon |
| Diamond and Pearl | Route 227 at night, in Stark Mountain, Victory Road, Deserted Escape path, Oreburgh Gate, Mt. Coronet, Iron Island, Snowpoint Temple, Lost Tower, and Turnback Cave (all day) | Commmon |
| Platinum | Route 227 at night, in Oreburgh Gate, Lost Tower, Iron Island, Mt. Coronet, Victory Road, Stark Mountain, Snowpoint Temple, Sendoff Spring, and Turnback Cave | Common |
| HeartGold and SoulSilver | Caves | Uncommon |
| Black and White | Route 13, Giant Chasm | Rare |
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
|
 Crush 2
|
 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 | ||||
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 Pokemon Red/Blue/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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