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CrobatBat Pokémon クロバットCrobat #0169 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Poison Flying Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Inner Focus Cacophony Cacophony Infiltrator Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 90 (20.1%)
Breeding Egg Group Flying Hatch time 15 cycles
Height 5'11" 1.8 m Crobat 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form5}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form6}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form7}}}	Weight 165.3 lbs. 75.0 kg Crobat 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form5}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form6}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form7}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 204Gen. II-IV UnknownIV 241V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 3 Crobat 0HP 0Atk 0Def 0Sp.Atk 0Sp.Def 3Speed 0HP 0Atk 0Def 0Sp.Atk 0Sp.Def 0Speed 0HP 0Atk 0Def 0Sp.Atk 0Sp.Def 0Speed 0HP 0Atk 0Def 0Sp.Atk 0Sp.Def 0Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Purple	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Crobat (Japanese: クロバット Crobat) is a dual-type Poison/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It evolves from Golbat when leveled up with high friendship. It is the final form of Zubat.

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Evolution data for these details.)

Contents

• 1 Biology
  • 1.1 Evolution
• 2 Game data
  • 2.1 Pokédex entries
  • 2.2 Game locations
    • 2.2.1 In side games
    • 2.2.2 In events
  • 2.3 Held items
  • 2.4 Stats
    • 2.4.1 Base stats
    • 2.4.2 Pokéathlon stats
  • 2.5 Type effectiveness
  • 2.6 Learnset
    • 2.6.1 By leveling up
    • 2.6.2 By TM
    • 2.6.3 Animated series-only moves
  • 2.7 Side game data
  • 2.8 Evolution data
  • 2.9 Sprites
• 3 In animation
  • 3.1 Main series
    • 3.1.1 Major appearances
      • 3.1.1.1 Brock's Crobat
      • 3.1.1.2 Other
    • 3.1.2 Minor appearances
    • 3.1.3 Pokédex entries
  • 3.2 GOTCHA!
• 4 In the manga
  • 4.1 Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia
  • 4.2 Pokémon Adventures
  • 4.3 Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
  • 4.4 Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!
  • 4.5 Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic
• 5 In the TCG
• 6 Other appearances
  • 6.1 Super Smash Bros. Melee
    • 6.1.1 Trophy information
• 7 Trivia
  • 7.1 Origin
    • 7.1.1 Name origin
• 8 In other languages
• 9 Related articles
• 10 External links

Biology

Crobat is a purple, chiropteran Pokémon with a small, round body. It has long, pointed ears, yellow eyes with red pupils, and a small mouth that usually has its teeth bared. On its body are two pairs of wings: an upper pair that is slightly larger and a lower pair that developed from its hind legs. Both pairs have green-blue membranes, but the lower pair's membranes are only visible from the back. The upper wings have two claw-like fingers near the middle. On the bottom of its body are what appear to be a pair of stubby feet or tufts of fur.

Crobat is capable of flying long distances by alternating between its two sets of wings. The extra set of wings has also improved its flight speed without sacrificing its ability to fly silently. It can also travel through cramped caves without ever slowing. The combination of silent flight and sharp fangs allows it to bite down on prey without being noticed and drain their blood. If unable to consume blood, it becomes lethargic and unable to fly. Due to its lack of legs, it is clumsy on the ground and only able to crawl around with its wings. Crobat is rarely found in the wild, though it is typically found in caves or on tree branches, where it hangs upside-down by its rear wings. It is a nocturnal Pokémon.

Evolution

Crobat evolves from Golbat and is the final form of Zubat.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Zubat Poison  Flying

→

First Evolution Golbat Poison  Flying

→

Second Evolution Crobat Poison  Flying

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto #039 Gold It flies so silently through the dark on its four wings that it may not be noticed even when nearby. Silver The development of wings on its legs enables it to fly fast but also makes it tough to stop and rest. Crystal As a result of its pursuit of faster, yet more silent flight, a new set of wings grew on its hind legs. Stadium 2 It flies so silently through the dark on its four wings that it may not be noticed even when nearby. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)The development of wings on its legs enables it to fly fast but also makes it tough to stop and rest. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
Generation III Hoenn #065 Kanto #— Ruby If this Pokémon is flying by fluttering only a pair of wings on either the forelegs or hind legs, it's proof that Crobat has been flying a long distance. It switches the wings it uses if it is tired. Sapphire Crobat sneaks up on its intended prey using wings that barely make a sound. This Pokémon rests by hanging on a tree branch with its rear legs that serve as wings. Emerald Over the course of evolution, its hind legs turned into wings. By alternately resting its front and rear wings, it can fly all day without having to stop. FireRed The development of wings on its legs enables it to fly fast but also makes it tough to stop and rest. LeafGreen It flies so silently through the dark on its four wings that it may not be noticed even when nearby.
Generation IV Sinnoh #030 Johto #039 Diamond Having four wings enables it to fly faster and more quietly. It turns active when the night comes. Pearl A Pokémon that gained vastly enhanced flying performance by having its legs turn into wings. Platinum The transformation of its legs into wings made it better at flying, but more clumsy at walking. HeartGold It flies so silently through the dark on its four wings that it may not be noticed even when nearby. SoulSilver The development of wings on its legs enables it to fly fast but also makes it tough to stop and rest.
Generation V Unova B2  W2 : #063 Black The transformation of its legs into wings made it better at flying, but more clumsy at walking. White Black 2 Having four wings allows it to fly more quickly and quietly so it can sneak up on prey without its noticing. White 2
Generation VI Central Kalos #147 Coastal Kalos #— Mountain Kalos #— Hoenn #067 X It flies so silently through the dark on its four wings that it may not be noticed even when nearby. Y Having four wings allows it to fly more quickly and quietly so it can sneak up on prey without its noticing. Omega Ruby If this Pokémon is flying by fluttering only a pair of wings on either the forelegs or hind legs, it's proof that Crobat has been flying a long distance. It switches the wings it uses if it is tired. Alpha Sapphire Crobat sneaks up on its intended prey using wings that barely make a sound. This Pokémon rests by hanging on a tree branch with its rear legs that serve as wings.
Generation VII Alola S  M : #070 Alola US  UM : #082 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. Sun Both its legs became wings, and as a result, it can't move well on the ground. All it can do is crawl around. Moon Silent and swift in its four-winged flight, it bites down on its prey before they realize what's happening. In a heartbeat, it drains their blood. Ultra Sun Its fangs are so sharp, if it bites you in the dark and sucks your blood, you won't notice any pain or realize you've been bitten. Ultra Moon It feeds on the blood of living people and Pokémon. If it can't drink any blood for even a short while, it becomes weak and unable to fly.
Generation VIII Galar #— Isle of Armor #— Crown Tundra #146 Sinnoh #030 Hisui #036 Sword Both of its legs have turned into wings. Without a sound, Crobat flies swiftly toward its prey and sinks its fangs into the nape of its target's neck. Shield This Pokémon flaps its four wings skillfully. Crobat can fly through cramped caves without needing to slow down. Brilliant Diamond Having four wings enables it to fly faster and more quietly. It turns active when the night comes. Shining Pearl This Pokémon gained vastly enhanced flying capabilities after its legs became wings. Legends: Arceus Its hind limbs have become another set of wings. Crobat expertly maneuvers its four wings to dart in exquisite fashion through even the most confined caves without losing any speed.
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— Blueberry #— Lumiose #— Hyperspace #096 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Scarlet and Violet. Legends: Z-A If it bites you in the dark and sucks your blood, you won't notice immediately-its fangs are so sharp that you won't feel any pain.

Crobat in the Alola PokédexSM	Crobat in the Alola PokédexUSUM

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Evolve Golbat Crystal Evolve Golbat
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Evolve Golbat Emerald Evolve Golbat FireRed LeafGreen Evolve Golbat after acquiring the National Pokédex Colosseum Trade XD Evolve Golbat
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Golbat Platinum Evolve Golbat HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Golbat Pal Park Mountain
Generation V Black White Route 13, Giant Chasm (rustling grass) Black 2 White 2 Dreamyard (rustling grass)
Generation VI X Y Evolve Golbat Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Golbat
Generation VII Sun Moon Resolution Cave (SOS Battle) Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Resolution Cave, Lush Jungle (Cave) (SOS Battle) Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.3.0+ Expansion Pass Frostpoint Field, Dyna Tree Hill, Giant's Bed, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Evolve Golbat Legends: Arceus Obsidian Fieldlands: massive mass outbreaksCoronet Highlands: Wayward Cave Alabaster Icelands: Icebound FallsFlying
Generation IX Scarlet Violet Unobtainable Legends: Z-A TradeVersion 2.0.0+ Mega Dimension Hyperspace Lumiose

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III Channel Ruins of Truth Pinball: R&S Evolve Golbat Trozei! Secret Storage 4, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Golbat Ranger Panula Cave
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Aegis Cave (Pit B1F-B5F) MD Sky Aegis Cave (Pit B1-B5) Ranger: SoA Altru Building Ranger: GS Sky Fortress, Rand's House, Dark Temple, Fire Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Cave: Everspring Valley Conquest Evolve Golbat Rumble U Flower Garden: Festival on Mount Moon
Generation VI Battle Trozei Dragon Hill: Stage 5 Rumble World Silver Isles: Bewildering Cave (Back Boss)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Dragonite Sea, Mimikyu Sea, Rowlet Sea, Lugia Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Mimikyu SeaFinal, Rowlet SeaFinal
Generation VIII MD DX Magma Cavern (3F-8F), Northwind Field (4F-10F)Mystery House: Silver Trench New Snap Outaway Cave, Durice Island Illumina SpotLevel 2
Cross-Generation Shuffle Marron Trail: Stage 667Event: Pokémon Safari (Fourth release)Event: Pokémon Safari (12th release) Masters EX PML arc (Chapter 16: Ninja Kin): Koga & CrobatBP Sync Pair Voucher: Janine & CrobatPoké Fair sync pair scout: Emma & CrobatTraining Ticket Exchange: Silver & Crobat

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
DPPtHGSS	2010 World Championships Crobat	English	United States	30	August 15, 2010
DPPtHGSS	2010 World Championships Crobat	French	United States	30	August 15, 2010
DPPtHGSS	2010 World Championships Crobat	German	United States	30	August 15, 2010
DPPtHGSS	2010 World Championships Crobat	Italian	United States	30	August 15, 2010
DPPtHGSS	2010 World Championships Crobat	Japanese	United States	30	August 15, 2010
DPPtHGSS	2010 World Championships Crobat	Spanish	United States	30	August 15, 2010
USUM	Team Rainbow Rocket's Ambition Maxie's Crobat	All	Japan	64	January 20 to March 11, 2018

Held items

Games		Held items
Legends: Arceus		Normal Chesto Berry (35%) Spoiled Apricorn (15%) Grit items by level Alpha Exp. Candy L (100%) Seed of Mastery (40%) Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP:85	145 - 192	280 - 374
Attack:90	85 - 156	166 - 306
Defense:80	76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Atk:70	67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Def:80	76 - 145	148 - 284
Speed:130	121 - 200	238 - 394
Total:535	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 5/5 ★★★★★	Power 1/3 ★☆☆
Skill 3/3 ★★★	Stamina 2/2 ★★
Jump 5/5 ★★★★★	Total 16/18 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damagednormally by: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 2× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 2× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 2× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 2× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Notes: If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball (in Generation IV) or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 2×. In Generation V, if this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

Crobat is available in Legends Z-A Version 2.0.0+.

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Learn Plus  Move   Type   Cat.   Power   CD  1 10 Supersonic Normal Status 0000— 6 1 10 Absorb Grass Special 02020 7 1 10 Screech Normal Status 0000— 10 5 8 Gust Flying Special 04040 6 8 11 Bite Dark Physical 06060 6 12 15 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 6 15 18 Quick Attack Normal Physical 03030 3 18 21 Whirlwind Normal Status 0000— 7 22 25 Hypnosis Psychic Status 0000— 10 26 29 Haze Ice Status 0000— 15 30 33 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 6 34 37 Poison Fang Poison Physical 05050 6 42 45 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 7 50 53 Leech Life Bug Physical 08080 9 53 56 Brave Bird Flying Physical 120120 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Crobat Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Crobat Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   CD  TM007 TM007 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 10 TM017 TM017 Protect Normal Status 0000— 15 TM022 TM022 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 9 TM025 TM025 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 8 TM027 TM027 Swift Normal Special 06060 5 TM032 TM032 Double Team Normal Status 0000— 15 TM034 TM034 Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 7 TM035 TM035 Endure Normal Status 0000— 12 TM042 TM042 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 9 TM043 TM043 Fly Flying Physical 09090 12 TM044 TM044 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 20 TM045 TM045 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 10 TM047 TM047 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 12 TM053 TM053 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 7 TM055 TM055 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 20 TM059 TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 8 TM068 TM068 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 9 TM074 TM074 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 8 TM079 TM079 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 10 TM081 TM081 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 8 TM082 TM082 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 12 TM083 TM083 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 15 TM085 TM085 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 10 TM090 TM090 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 8 TM091 TM091 Curse Ghost Status 0000— 15 TM094 TM094 Whirlwind Normal Status 0000— 7 TM095 TM095 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 12 TM109 TM109 Facade Normal Physical 07070 7 TM112 TM112 Acid Spray Poison Special 04040 7 TM119 TM119 Ominous Wind Ghost Special 06060 6 TM123 TM123 Poison Fang Poison Physical 05050 6 TM124 TM124 Psychic Fangs Psychic Physical 08585 8 TM132 TM132 Double Hit Normal Physical 05050 6 TM134 TM134 Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 04545 6 TM139 TM139 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 10 TM145 TM145 Razor Wind Normal Special 04040 12 TM153 TM153 Sky Attack Flying Physical 140140 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Crobat Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Crobat Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

Animated series-only moves

Move	Type	Episode
Sonic Boom	Normal	Lapras of Luxury

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS Acquisition: Evolve			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery DungeonRed Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Echo Cave Phrases 51%-100% HP I'll give you a demonstration of silent and quick precision flying! 26%-50% HP I've lost around half my HP. 1%-25% HP It's grim... I don't have the energy to flap my wings... Level up Yeah! I've leveled up! Let me handle things!
Pokémon Mystery DungeonExplorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: D
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Introduced by Noivern Connected to: Noivern Connection Orb Set: 9 Phrases Normal I can fly very quietly with my four wings. Low HP (< 50%) This is…too much…
Pokémon Ranger Group: Poison Poké Assist: Poison Field move: None Loops: 4 Min. exp.: 42 Max. exp.: 49 Browser entry R-060 Crobat darts about quickly in the air. It looses ultrasonic attack waves.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Flying Poké Assist: Flying Field move: (Crush ×3) Browser entry R-016 It spits poison and lets loose supersonic waves to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poison Poké Assist:(present) Poison Field move:(present) (Cut ×1) Poké Assist:(past) Poison Field move:(past) (Cut ×1) Browser entry R-044/N-066 It spits poison gas and charges at high speed to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.05 seconds Base HP: 56 Base Attack: 80 Base Defense: 55 Base Speed: 80
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★★ Move: Cross Poison Attack: ★★★ Ability 1: Shadow DashAbility 2: Inner FocusAbility 3: Sponge Defense: ★★★ Speed: ★★★★★ Evolves from Golbat when it has a link of 65% or higher Range: 4 Perfect Links: Nene, Sandayū, and Yoshi
Pokémon Battle Trozei Poison Attack Power: ★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle Poison Attack Power: 70 - 110 5 #319 Poisonous Mist Damage varies depending on the opponent's remaining HP.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 198 Base Attack: 194 Base Defense: 178 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Air Slash, Bite Charged Attacks: Shadow Ball, Air Cutter, Sludge Bomb, Poison Fang*, Cross Poison*, Frustration, Return
New Pokémon Snap Photodex entry #183 Sure, Crobat’s a speedy flier, but I hope you also noticed how quiet its four wings are! It sometimes lands to rest, but it’s not very good at walking.

Evolution data

Crobat evolves from Golbat when leveled up with high friendship. Golbat cannot evolve into Crobat in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen until the player obtains the National Pokédex, as its Evolution will be interrupted. Golbat also cannot evolve into Crobat in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, as Crobat is not present in those games.

Unevolved Zubat Poison  Flying

Level 22→

First Evolution Golbat Poison  Flying

+ Level up withhigh friendship→

Second Evolution Crobat Poison  Flying

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Sword Shield Legends: Arceus
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Crobat images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In animation

Main series

Major appearances

Brock's Crobat

In Control Freak!, Brock's Crobat evolved from his Golbat, thus also marking the species' debut. After the Johto saga, he gave it to his younger brother Forrest but has since reclaimed it.

Other

In Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1), J's henchmen used three Crobat to battle Ash and his friends during the hunt for the Aura Sphere Riolu. All of them were eventually apprehended by the String Shot of an Ariados captured by Kellyn's Capture Styler.

In The Right Hero for the Right Job!, Xerosic used a Crobat to battle some of Clemont's Pokémon, but eventually lost. It reappeared in Facing the Needs of the Many!.

In Dreams Are Made of These!, James received a Crobat from the Rocket Prize Master. It battled Ash and Goh after Team Rocket's attempts to catch Pikachu, Raboot, and Yamper failed. However, it was soon defeated.

Minor appearances

In That's Just Swellow, a Crobat competed in the Crossgate PokéRinger.

A Crobat appeared in Less is Morrison.

In A Hurdle for Squirtle, a Coordinator's Crobat competed in the Saffron City Contest.

In The Rise of Darkrai, Darkrai hit a Crobat with Dark Void.

A Crobat appeared in Malice In Wonderland!.

In A Relay in the Sky!, a Trainer's Crobat competed in the Pokémon Sky Relay.

A Crobat appeared during a flashback in Night and Day, You are the Ones!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP196 Crobat Ash's Pokédex Crobat, the evolved form of Golbat. With its two additional wings, Crobat is able to fly much faster than Golbat.

GOTCHA!

A Crobat briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

In the manga

Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia

A Crobat appeared in PRV2.

A Crobat appeared in PRV3 as one of the Pokémon Heath controlled.

Pokémon Adventures

Crobat debuted in Crossing Crobat, where Janine used one to battle Suicune. After Suicune countered its first attack, Janine ordered Crobat to use Double Team. Suicune was able to see through this as well, however, due to the shadow cast by the real Crobat and Janine, and Crobat was frozen.

A pack of multiple Crobat and its evolutionary line attacked Misty, Brock, and Erika in the Tohjo Falls in Chinchou in Charge.

A Crobat appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

Giovanni was seen with a Crobat in Going Green.

In Swanky Showdown with Swalot, Spenser used a Crobat in his exhibition match at the Battle Frontier opening ceremony.

A Trainer's Crobat appeared in The Final Battle.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Jupiter's Crobat was revealed to have evolved from her Golbat prior to A Novel Test!!.

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

Asuka is revealed to have a Crobat, which first appeared in GDZ59.

Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic

A Crobat appeared in Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic.

In the TCG

Main article: Crobat (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Crobat only appears as a random trophy.

Trophy information

A Bat Pokémon that evolves from Golbat, Crobat's hind legs have evolved into a second pair of wings, which allows it to fly at great speeds but limits its ability to rest. The affection a Golbat has for its Trainer is vital for the evolution process: if a novice Trainer has a Crobat, it shows that he or she cares for Pokémon well.

Trivia

• Prior to its debut, Crobat's cry existed in Pokemon Red/Blue's files and is one of the possible cries for Missingno.
• No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Crobat and its pre-evolved forms. They are also the only Flying-type Pokémon with a unique type combination.
  • Crobat and its pre-evolved forms are the only Poison-type Pokémon in the Flying Egg Group.
• Crobat and its pre-evolved forms share their category with Woobat. They are all known as the Bat Pokémon.
• Crobat's color scheme is the reverse of Golbat's. This also applies to its Shiny variation.
• Crobat's evolutionary line has several similarities with Swoobat's. All of the members of both lines are based on bats and reach their respective final evolved form by friendship.
• Crobat can be seen as a parallel to Noivern. Both are Flying-type Pokémon based on bats that have Infiltrator as a possible Ability. They have the same base stat total and the same base HP, Defense, and Special Defense stats.
• Although Crobat's Pokédex entries imply that its only pair of hindlegs have developed into wings, Crobat is sometimes depicted with an additional pair of tiny legs/feet.

Origin

Crobat seems to be based on a bat, particularly vampire bats, which bite other animals to feed on their blood. It may also be inspired by mythological vampires. Its extra set of wings may be based on the fact that a bat's front legs and hindlegs are connected by their patagium, essentially incorporating all of their limbs into their wings. Its very high Speed stat may be based on the Mexican free-tailed bat, which purportedly has the fastest horizontal flight speed of any animal. Its Poison type may be inspired by either the anticoagulant properties of vampire bat saliva or the fact that bats are infamous for spreading deadly diseases such as rabies.

Name origin

Crobat may be a combination of cross and bat. It may also involve acrobat (referring to its agility in the air).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese クロバット Crobat From cross, bat, and possibly acrobat French Nostenfer From Nosferatu and enfer Spanish Crobat Same as English/Japanese name German Iksbat From Iks and bat Italian Crobat Same as English/Japanese name Korean 크로뱃 Crobat Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 叉字蝠 Chāzìfú From 叉字 chāzì and 蝠 fú Cantonese Chinese 叉字蝠 Chājihfūk From 叉字 chājih and 蝠 fūk

More languages Hindi क्रोबैट Crobat Transcription of English name Russian Кробат Krobat Transcription of English name Thai โครแบท Khrobaet Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Brock's Crobat

External links

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