Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Golbat
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Golbat is the Bat Pokémon — Poison and Flying middle stage between Zubat and Crobat. In Pokémon GO it is usually candy on the way to Crobat — not a finished raid attacker. Poison/Flying hits Fairy, Grass, and Fighting well; Electric, Ice, Psychic, and Rock punish it. Evolve Zubat up the line. Cross Poison from Zubat Community Day belongs on Crobat.
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Golbat (#042) is a Poison / Flying Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the middle evolution of Zubat. Trainers almost never power Golbat for long-term raids; the value is candy and IVs for Crobat (and Cross Poison). Against Golbat, lead with Electric, Ice, Psychic, or Rock. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Golbat is a Poison / Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0042. Use the Poison/Flying type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Do not sink serious Stardust into Golbat. Keep high-IV copies for Crobat. Shadow Golbat is the same — evolve toward Shadow Crobat.
Type matchups
- Poison moves hit Grass and Fairy hard.
- Flying moves hit Grass, Fighting, and Bug hard.
When Golbat is your opponent, Electric, Ice, Psychic, Rock hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 161
- Defense
- 150
- Stamina
- 181
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 2. Shadow Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 3. Shadow Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Xurkitree · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 5. Therian Thundurus · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 6. Mega Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 7. Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 8. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 9. Shadow Electabuzz · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunder Punch
- 10. Zapdos · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 11. Magnezone · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 12. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 2. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 3. Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Jolteon · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 5. Ampharos · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Zap Cannon
- 6. Zebstrika · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 7. Galvantula · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Discharge
- 8. Eelektross · beats Electric
Spark + Thunderbolt
- 9. Heliolisk · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 10. Stunfisk · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 11. Raichu · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 12. Magneton · beats Electric
Spark + Discharge
Recommended moves
Golbat’s Game Master pool is temporary. Real investment is Crobat — evolve before serious TMs and power-ups.
Fast
- Wing Attack · Standard
Flying energy
- Bite · Standard
Dark energy
Charged
- Poison Fang · Standard
Poison / PvP
- Shadow Ball · Standard
Ghost coverage
- Air Cutter · Standard
Flying alternate
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- wing attack
- bite
Charged
- shadow ball
- air cutter
- poison fang
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #95 of 954 · CP 1496
Wing Attack + Shadow Ball
- Ultra League · rank #224 of 747 · CP 2234
Wing Attack + Shadow Ball
- Master League · rank #383 of 1023 · CP 2234
Wing Attack + Shadow Ball
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.