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{{PokéBox
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|name=Zubat
{{PokéBox|
 
 
|jname=ズバット Zubatto
border={{Flying}}|
 
 
|image=041Zubat.png
backcolor={{Poison}}|
 
 
|ndex=041
name='''Zubat'''|
 
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|dexkanto = 041
jname=(ズバット ''Zubat'')|
 
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|dexjohto = 037
image=041Zubat.png|
 
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|dexhoenn = 063
ndex=041|
 
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|dexsinnoh = 028
evofrom=None|
 
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|dexcekalos = 145
evointo=[[Golbat]]|
 
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|ndexprev=Wigglytuff
gen=[[Generation I]]|
 
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|ndexnext=Golbat
pronun=<math>ZOO-Bat</math>|
 
 
|evointo=Golbat
hp=40|
 
 
|gen=Generation I
atk=45|
 
 
|species=Bat Pokémon
def=35|
 
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|egg1=Flying
satk=30|
 
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|body=09
sdef=40|
 
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|type=Poison
spd=55|
 
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|type2=Flying
total=245|
 
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|imheight = 2'07"
species=Bat Pokémon|
 
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|metheight = 0.6 m
type={{type|Poison}}/{{type|Flying}}|
 
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|imweight = 16.5 lbs.
height=<span class="explain" title="0.8 m">2'07"</span>|
 
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|metweight = 7.5 kg
weight=<span class="explain" title="7.5kg">16.5 lbs.</span>|
 
ability=[[Inner Focus]]|
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|ability=[[Inner Focus]]
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|dw=Infiltrator
color=<span style="color:purple;">'''Purple'''</span>|
 
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|color=Purple
gender=<span style="color:violet;">50% ♀</span>/<span style="color:blue;">50% ♂</span>|
 
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|male=50
}}'''Zubat''' (ズバット ''Zubat'') is a {{type|Poison}}/{{type|Flying}} Bat [[Pokémon]]. It is commonly found in caves and at night, disliking the sunlight. It evolves into [[Golbat]] starting at level 22, which evolves into [[Crobat]] via [[Happiness]]. In the games and anime, Zubat is found virtually in every cave, making it very annoying for players looking for rarer [[Pokémon]]. In [[Pokémon Black and White]], Zubat is not found within the main game, but can be obtained via [[Dream World]].
 
 
|evo=[[File:041.gif|link=]][[File:042.gif|link=Golbat]][[File:169.gif|link=Crobat]]
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}}
 
'''Zubat''' (Japanese: '''ズバット''' ''Zubatto'') is a {{type|Poison}}/{{type|Flying}}-[[Types|type]] Bat [[Pokémon]]. It is commonly found in caves and at night, disliking the sunlight. . In the games and anime, Zubat is found virtually in every cave, making it irksome for players looking for rarer [[Pokémon]]. In ''[[Pokémon Black and White]]'', Zubat is not found within the main game, but can be obtained via the [[Dream World]].
   
==Appearance==
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==Biology==
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===Physiology===
Zubat resembles a blue bat. It has a short, round body, purple wings, and slim legs missing feet. Zubat has no eyes, so it uses sound waves to navigate, like a real bat does. Strangely, it can use the move [[Mean Look]], despite not having any eyes.
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Zubat resembles a blue bat. It has a short, round body, purple wings, and slim legs missing feet. Zubat has no eyes, so it uses sound waves to navigate, like a real bat does. A female Zubat has smaller teeth than those of a male's. Strangely, it can use the move [[Mean Look]], despite not having any eyes.
   
==Special Abilities==
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===Special abilities===
 
Zubat has the ability [[Inner Focus]] and the hidden ability [[Infiltrator]]. Inner Focus prevents Zubat from flinching. Infiltrator prevents the effects of [[Reflect]], [[Magic Coat]], and [[Light Screen]] to work.
 
Zubat has the ability [[Inner Focus]] and the hidden ability [[Infiltrator]]. Inner Focus prevents Zubat from flinching. Infiltrator prevents the effects of [[Reflect]], [[Magic Coat]], and [[Light Screen]] to work.
   
==Game Info==
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==Evolution==
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'''Zubat''' evolves into [[Golbat]] at level 22, which evolves into [[Crobat]] via max [[Happiness]].
===Game Locations===
 
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{{Game Locations|
 
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==Game info==
backcolor={{Poison}}|
 
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===Game locations===
pokemon=Zubat|
 
 
{{Game Locations
redblue=[[Mt. Moon]], [[Rock Tunnel]], [[Seafoam Islands]], and [[Kanto Victory Road|Victory Road]]|
 
 
|backcolor={{Poison}}
rbrarity=Common|
 
 
|border={{Flying}}
yellow=[[Mt. Moon]], [[Rock Tunnel]], [[Seafoam Islands]], and [[Kanto Victory Road|Victory Road]]|
 
 
|redblue=[[Mt. Moon]], [[Rock Tunnel]], [[Seafoam Islands]], and [[Kanto Victory Road|Victory Road]]
yrarity=Common|
 
 
|rbrarity=Common
goldsilver=Routes 3, 4, 10, 30, 31, 32, 33, and 42, [[Rock Tunnel]], [[Whirl Islands]], [[Ilex Forest]], [[Mt. Moon]], [[Dark Cave]], [[Ice Path]], [[Mt. Mortar]], [[Union Cave]], [[Tohjo Falls]], [[Burned Tower]], [[Slowpoke Well]]|
 
 
|yellow=[[Mt. Moon]], [[Rock Tunnel]], [[Seafoam Islands]], and [[Kanto Victory Road|Victory Road]]
gsrarity=Common|
 
 
|yrarity=Common
crystal=Routes 3, 4, 9, 10, 30, 31, 32, 33, and 42, [[Rock Tunnel]], [[Whirl Islands]], [[Ilex Forest]], [[Mt. Moon]], [[Dark Cave]], [[Ice Path]], [[Mt. Mortar]], [[Union Cave]], [[Tohjo Falls]], [[Burned Tower]], [[Slowpoke Well]]|
 
 
|goldsilver=Routes 3, 4, 10, 30, 31, 32, 33, and 42, [[Rock Tunnel]], [[Whirl Islands]], [[Ilex Forest]], [[Mt. Moon]], [[Dark Cave]], [[Ice Path]], [[Mt. Mortar]], [[Union Cave]], [[Tohjo Falls]], [[Burned Tower]], [[Slowpoke Well]]
crarity=Common|
 
 
|gsrarity=Common
rubysapphire=[[Cave of Origin]], [[Granite Cave]], [[Meteor Falls]], [[Seafloor Cavern]], [[Shoal Cave]], [[Hoenn Victory Road|Victory Road]]|
 
 
|crystal=Routes 3, 4, 9, 10, 30, 31, 32, 33, and 42, [[Rock Tunnel]], [[Whirl Islands]], [[Ilex Forest]], [[Mt. Moon]], [[Dark Cave]], [[Ice Path]], [[Mt. Mortar]], [[Union Cave]], [[Tohjo Falls]], [[Burned Tower]], [[Slowpoke Well]]
rsrarity=Common|
 
 
|crarity=Common
emerald=[[Altering Cave]], [[Cave of Origin]], [[Granite Cave]], [[Meteor Falls]], [[Seafloor Cavern]], [[Shoal Cave]], [[Hoenn Victory Road|Victory Road]]|
 
 
|rubysapphire=[[Cave of Origin]], [[Granite Cave]], [[Meteor Falls]], [[Seafloor Cavern]], [[Shoal Cave]], [[Hoenn Victory Road|Victory Road]]
erarity=Common|
 
 
|rsrarity=Common
fireredleafgreen=[[Mt. Moon]], [[Rock Tunnel]], [[Seafoam Islands]], [[Kanto Victory Road|Victory Road]], [[Icefall Cave]], [[Lost Cave]]|
 
 
|emerald=[[Altering Cave]], [[Cave of Origin]], [[Granite Cave]], [[Meteor Falls]], [[Seafloor Cavern]], [[Shoal Cave]], [[Hoenn Victory Road|Victory Road]]
frlgrarity=Common|
 
 
|erarity=Common
diamondpearl=[[Iron Island]], [[Ravaged Path]], [[Oreburgh Gate]], [[Oreburgh Mine]], [[Wayward Cave]], [[Mt. Coronet]], [[Lost Tower]] (all times), Routes 203, 204, 206, 207, 208, 209, 211, 216, 217, and [[Acuity Lakefront]] (night)|
 
 
|fireredleafgreen=[[Mt. Moon]], [[Rock Tunnel]], [[Seafoam Islands]], [[Kanto Victory Road|Victory Road]], [[Icefall Cave]], [[Lost Cave]]
dprarity=Common|
 
 
|frlgrarity=Common
platinum=[[Iron Island]], [[Ravaged Path]], [[Oreburgh Gate]], [[Oreburgh Mine]], [[Wayward Cave]], [[Mt. Coronet]], [[Lost Tower]] (all times), Routes 203, 204, 206, 207, 208, 209, 211, 214, 216, and [[Acuity Lakefront]] (night)|
 
 
|diamondpearl=[[Iron Island]], [[Ravaged Path]], [[Oreburgh Gate]], [[Oreburgh Mine]], [[Wayward Cave]], [[Mt. Coronet]], [[Lost Tower]] (all times), Routes 203, 204, 206, 207, 208, 209, 211, 216, 217, and [[Acuity Lakefront]] (night)
ptrarity=Common|
 
 
|dprarity=Common
heartgoldsoulsilver=[[Dark Cave]], [[Union Cave]], [[Slowpoke Well]], [[Ilex Forest]], [[Burned Tower]], [[Mt. Mortar]], [[Ice Path]], [[Whirl Islands]] (all times), Routes 32 and 33 (night)|
 
 
|platinum=[[Iron Island]], [[Ravaged Path]], [[Oreburgh Gate]], [[Oreburgh Mine]], [[Wayward Cave]], [[Mt. Coronet]], [[Lost Tower]] (all times), Routes 203, 204, 206, 207, 208, 209, 211, 214, 216, and [[Acuity Lakefront]] (night)
hgssrarity=Common|
 
 
|ptrarity=Common
blackwhite=[[Trade]]|
 
 
|heartgoldsoulsilver=[[Dark Cave]], [[Union Cave]], [[Slowpoke Well]], [[Ilex Forest]], [[Burned Tower]], [[Mt. Mortar]], [[Ice Path]], [[Whirl Islands]] (all times), Routes 32 and 33 (night)
bwrarity=None|
 
 
|hgssrarity=Common
 
|blackwhite=[[Trade]]
 
|bwrarity=None
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|xy=[[Connecting Cave]]
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|xyrarity=Common
 
}}
 
}}
   
====Side Game Locations====
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====Side game locations====
 
{{Side Game Locations
 
{{Side Game Locations
 
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===Pokédex Entries===
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=== Pokédex entries===
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{{Pokédexentries
{{GenIPokédex|
 
backcolor={{Poison}}|
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|backcolor={{Poison}}
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|border={{Flying}}
redblue=Forms colonies in perpetually dark places. Uses ultrasonic waves to identify and approach targets.|
 
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|gen=I
yellow=Emits ultrasonic cries while it flies. They act as a sonar used to check for objects in its way.|
 
gold=While flying, it constantly emits ultrasonic waves from its mouth to check its surroundings.|
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|redblue=Forms colonies in perpetually dark places. Uses ultrasonic waves to identify and approach targets.
silver=Capable of flying safely in dark places, it emits ultrasonic cries to check for any obstacles.|
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|yellow=Emits ultrasonic cries while it flies. They act as a sonar used to check for objects in its way.
 
|gold=While flying, it constantly emits ultrasonic waves from its mouth to check its surroundings.
crystal=During the day, it gathers with others and hangs from the ceilings.|
 
 
|silver=Capable of flying safely in dark places, it emits ultrasonic cries to check for any obstacles.
of old buildings and caves.|
 
 
|crystal=During the day, it gathers with others and hangs from the ceilings.|
ruby=Zubat remains quietly unmoving in a dark spot during the bright daylight hours. It does so because prolonged exposure to the sun causes its body to become slightly burned.|
 
 
of old buildings and caves.
sapphire=Zubat avoids sunlight because exposure causes it to become unhealthy. During the daytime, it stays in caves or under the eaves of old houses, sleeping while hanging upside down.|
 
 
|ruby=Zubat remains quietly unmoving in a dark spot during the bright daylight hours. It does so because prolonged exposure to the sun causes its body to become slightly burned.
emerald=While living in pitch-black caverns, their eyes gradually grew shut and deprived them of vision. They use ultrasonic waves to detect obstacles.|
 
 
|sapphire=Zubat avoids sunlight because exposure causes it to become unhealthy. During the daytime, it stays in caves or under the eaves of old houses, sleeping while hanging upside down.
firered=It has no eyes. Instead, it relies on its ultrasonic cries for echo location to flit about in darkness.|
 
leafgreen=It forms colonies in perpetually dark places and uses ultrasonic waves to identify and approach targets.|
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|emerald=While living in pitch-black caverns, their eyes gradually grew shut and deprived them of vision. They use ultrasonic waves to detect obstacles.
diamond=Even though it has no eyes, it can sense obstacles using ultrasonic waves it emits from it mouth.|
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|firered=It has no eyes. Instead, it relies on its ultrasonic cries for echo location to flit about in darkness.
 
|leafgreen=It forms colonies in perpetually dark places and uses ultrasonic waves to identify and approach targets.
pearl=Disliking sunlight, it sleeps deep in forests and caves until sundown.|
 
platinum=It checks its surroundings and location using reflections of the ultrasonic waves from its mouth.|
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|diamond=Even though it has no eyes, it can sense obstacles using ultrasonic waves it emits from it mouth.
 
|pearl=Disliking sunlight, it sleeps deep in forests and caves until sundown.
heartgold=While flying, it constantly emits ultrasonic waves from its mouth to check its surroundings.|
 
 
|platinum=It checks its surroundings and location using reflections of the ultrasonic waves from its mouth.
soulsilver=Capable of flying safely in dark places, it emits ultrasonic cries to check for any obstacles.|
 
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|heartgold=While flying, it constantly emits ultrasonic waves from its mouth to check its surroundings.
black=It checks its surroundings and location using reflections of the ultrasonic waves from its mouth.|
 
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|soulsilver=Capable of flying safely in dark places, it emits ultrasonic cries to check for any obstacles.
white=It checks its surroundings and location using reflections of the ultrasonic waves from its mouth.|
 
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|black=It checks its surroundings and location using reflections of the ultrasonic waves from its mouth.
 
|white=It checks its surroundings and location using reflections of the ultrasonic waves from its mouth.
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|black 2 = It does not need eyes, because it emits ultrasonic waves to check its surroundings while it flies.
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|white 2 = It does not need eyes, because it emits ultrasonic waves to check its surroundings while it flies.
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|x = Even though it has no eyes, it can sense obstacles using ultrasonic waves it emits from its mouth.
 
|y = It has no eyes. Instead, it relies on its ultrasonic cries for echolocation to flit about in darkness.
 
}}
 
}}
   
===Side Game Data===
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===Side game data===
 
{{PRSOAdata
 
{{PRSOAdata
 
|backcolour={{Poison}}
 
|backcolour={{Poison}}
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==Origins==
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===Sprites===
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{{GenIPokéSprites
Zubat appears to be based on a bat, whilst its name is a parody on the japanese name for bat.
 
 
|bgcolor = {{Poison}}
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|border = {{Flying}}
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|rbspr = Zubat RB.png
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|yspr = Zubat Y.png
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|grnspr = Zubat RG.png
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|Iback = Zubat Back I.png
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|gldspr = Zubat G.png
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|gldsprs = Zubat Shiny G.png
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|slvspr = Zubat S.png
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|slvsprs = Zubat Shiny S.png
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|cryspr = Zubat C.gif
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|rbysapspr = RSZubat.png
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|rbysapsprs = Zubat Shiny RS.png
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|emeraldspr = EmeraldZubat.gif
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|emeraldsprs = Zubat Shiny E.gif
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|frlgspr = Zubat(FRLG)Sprite.png
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|dpspr = DiamondPearlZubatMale.png
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|ptspr = PlatinumZubat(M).png
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|hgssspr = Zubat HGSS.png
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|bwspr = Zubat BW.gif
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|bwsprs = Shiny Zubat BW.gif
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|xyspr = Zubat_XY.gif
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}}
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==Appearances==
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===In the anime===
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[[File:IL006- Clefairy and the Moon Stone 11.png|thumb|Brock's Zubat]]
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{{main|Brock's Zubat}}
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Zubat first appeared in [[IL006: Clefairy and the Moon Stone|Clefairy and the Moon Stone]] under the ownership of [[Brock]]. Brock captured a Zubat when he spotted it on his way inside the cave but its capture was not seen on screen. He later sent out the Zubat to battle Team Rocket. He rarely used Zubat for direct combat, instead focusing on confusing opponents with Supersonic.
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Zubats are commonly used by criminal organizations.
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
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*No other Pokémon have the same type combination as the Zubat family.
 
*No other Pokémon have the same type combination as the Zubat family.
 
*Zubat was the final name in the alphabetical listing of Pokémon until the introduction of [[Zweilous]] in [[Generation V]].
 
*Zubat was the final name in the alphabetical listing of Pokémon until the introduction of [[Zweilous]] in [[Generation V]].
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*Zubat is used by every criminal organization.
   
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===Origins===
{{References|zubat|041}}
 
 
Zubat appears to be based on a bat, whilst its name is a parody on the Japanese name for bat.
   
 
{{References|zubat|041}}{{GenInav}}
{{Family|[[File:041.gif]][[File:042.gif]][[File:169.gif|169.gif]]}}
 
 
{{PokémonPrevNext|prev=Wigglytuff|next=Golbat}}
 
{{PokémonPrevNext|prev=Wigglytuff|next=Golbat}}
[[Category:Poison Pokémon]]
 
[[Category:Flying Pokémon]]
 
[[Category:Stage 1 Pokémon]]
 
[[Category:Body style 09 Pokémon]]
 
 
[[Category:Small Pokémon]]
 
[[Category:Small Pokémon]]
[[Category:Flying group Pokémon]]
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[[Category:Mammal Pokémon]]
[[Category:Purple Pokémon]]
 

Revision as of 14:48, 5 December 2013

Zubat (Japanese: ズバット Zubatto) is a Poison/Flying-type Bat Pokémon. It is commonly found in caves and at night, disliking the sunlight. . In the games and anime, Zubat is found virtually in every cave, making it irksome for players looking for rarer Pokémon. In Pokémon Black and White, Zubat is not found within the main game, but can be obtained via the Dream World.

Biology

Physiology

Zubat resembles a blue bat. It has a short, round body, purple wings, and slim legs missing feet. Zubat has no eyes, so it uses sound waves to navigate, like a real bat does. A female Zubat has smaller teeth than those of a male's. Strangely, it can use the move Mean Look, despite not having any eyes.

Special abilities

Zubat has the ability Inner Focus and the hidden ability Infiltrator. Inner Focus prevents Zubat from flinching. Infiltrator prevents the effects of Reflect, Magic Coat, and Light Screen to work.

Evolution

Zubat evolves into Golbat at level 22, which evolves into Crobat via max Happiness.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel, Seafoam Islands, and Victory Road Common
Yellow Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel, Seafoam Islands, and Victory Road Common
Gold and Silver Routes 3, 4, 10, 30, 31, 32, 33, and 42, Rock Tunnel, Whirl Islands, Ilex Forest, Mt. Moon, Dark Cave, Ice Path, Mt. Mortar, Union Cave, Tohjo Falls, Burned Tower, Slowpoke Well Common
Crystal Routes 3, 4, 9, 10, 30, 31, 32, 33, and 42, Rock Tunnel, Whirl Islands, Ilex Forest, Mt. Moon, Dark Cave, Ice Path, Mt. Mortar, Union Cave, Tohjo Falls, Burned Tower, Slowpoke Well Common
Ruby and Sapphire Cave of Origin, Granite Cave, Meteor Falls, Seafloor Cavern, Shoal Cave, Victory Road Common
FireRed and LeafGreen Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel, Seafoam Islands, Victory Road, Icefall Cave, Lost Cave Common
Emerald Altering Cave, Cave of Origin, Granite Cave, Meteor Falls, Seafloor Cavern, Shoal Cave, Victory Road Common
Diamond and Pearl Iron Island, Ravaged Path, Oreburgh Gate, Oreburgh Mine, Wayward Cave, Mt. Coronet, Lost Tower (all times), Routes 203, 204, 206, 207, 208, 209, 211, 216, 217, and Acuity Lakefront (night) Common
Platinum Iron Island, Ravaged Path, Oreburgh Gate, Oreburgh Mine, Wayward Cave, Mt. Coronet, Lost Tower (all times), Routes 203, 204, 206, 207, 208, 209, 211, 214, 216, and Acuity Lakefront (night) Common
HeartGold and SoulSilver Dark Cave, Union Cave, Slowpoke Well, Ilex Forest, Burned Tower, Mt. Mortar, Ice Path, Whirl Islands (all times), Routes 32 and 33 (night) Common
Black and White Trade None
X and Y Connecting Cave Common

Side game locations

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Snap Tunnel
Pokémon Channel Ruins of Truth
Pokémon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire Hatch an egg
Pokémon Trozei! Phobos Drill, Endless Level 19, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Lapis Cave (1-3F), Murky Cave (1-5F)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Aegis Cave
Pokémon Ranger Krokka Tunnel
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Ranger School, Marine Cave
Pokémon Rumble Rocky Cave
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure Cavern Zone
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Rasp Cavern, Fire Temple


Pokédex entries

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Side game data

Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
No. Pokémon Group Field Move Poké Assist
R-014 PR Zubat Sprite Zubat Flying SOA Cut 1 Cut 1 PA Flying SofA Flying
Capture Points[Notes 1] 84 On Sight[Notes 2] Chases player.
Browser Entry
It flits around and releases supersonic waves to attack.
Notes
  1. ^ The amount of points required to capture the Pokémon (excluding boss Pokémon)
  2. ^ The reaction of the Pokémon when players approach it

Sprites

Template:GenIPokéSprites

Appearances

In the anime

File:IL006- Clefairy and the Moon Stone 11.png

Brock's Zubat

Zubat first appeared in Clefairy and the Moon Stone under the ownership of Brock. Brock captured a Zubat when he spotted it on his way inside the cave but its capture was not seen on screen. He later sent out the Zubat to battle Team Rocket. He rarely used Zubat for direct combat, instead focusing on confusing opponents with Supersonic.

Zubats are commonly used by criminal organizations.

Trivia

  • Despite not being based on a bird, it can learn Brave Bird.
  • Zubat and its family, along with Woobat, are all known as the Bat Pokémon.
  • No other Pokémon have the same type combination as the Zubat family.
  • Zubat was the final name in the alphabetical listing of Pokémon until the introduction of Zweilous in Generation V.
  • Zubat is used by every criminal organization.

Origins

Zubat appears to be based on a bat, whilst its name is a parody on the Japanese name for bat.

See also

Template:GenInav