Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bite Shadow Ball
Shadow Ball costs 50 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Golbat takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 492
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,129 CP
Golbat moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite Best | Dark | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Wing Attack STAB | Flying | 10 | 11 | 1.0s | 10 | 11 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Cutter STAB | Flying | 55 | 50 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.10 |
| Poison Fang STAB | Poison | 30 | 33 | 1.5s | 20 | 0.91 |
| Shadow Ball Best | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 3.0s | 33.3 | 2.00 |
| Ominous Wind Elite | Ghost | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | Dark | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Wing Attack | Flying | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Cutter | Flying | 45 | 35 | 1.29 | Buff / debuff |
| Poison Fang | Poison | 45 | 40 | 1.13 | Buff / debuff |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 2.00 | — |
| Ominous Wind | Ghost | 45 | 45 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bite (12 DPS); Wing Attack builds energy fastest (11 EPS). Ominous Wind is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Golbat is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Golbat
How to get Golbat
- Evolve from
- Zubat · 25 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Golbat knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 48 | 1,708 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 48 | 1,849 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,093 | 1,157 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,360 | 1,440 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,093 | 1,157 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 826 | 875 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,093 | 1,157 |
Is Golbat good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Golbat has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (150 Defense / 181 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Golbat deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 27 |
| Lv 2 | 87 |
| Lv 3 | 147 |
| Lv 4 | 206 |
| Lv 5 | 266 |
| Lv 6 | 326 |
| Lv 7 | 385 |
| Lv 8 | 445 |
| Lv 9 | 505 |
| Lv 10 | 564 |
| Lv 11 | 621 |
| Lv 12 | 677 |
| Lv 13 | 734 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 790 |
| Lv 15 | 847 |
| Lv 16 | 903 |
| Lv 17 | 960 |
| Lv 18 | 1,016 |
| Lv 19 | 1,073 |
| Lv 20 | 1,129 |
| Lv 21 | 1,186 |
| Lv 22 | 1,242 |
| Lv 23 | 1,299 |
| Lv 24 | 1,355 |
| Lv 25 | 1,412 |
| Lv 26 | 1,468 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,525 |
| Lv 28 | 1,581 |
| Lv 29 | 1,638 |
| Lv 30 | 1,694 |
| Lv 31 | 1,722 |
| Lv 32 | 1,750 |
| Lv 33 | 1,779 |
| Lv 34 | 1,807 |
| Lv 35 | 1,835 |
| Lv 36 | 1,863 |
| Lv 37 | 1,892 |
| Lv 38 | 1,920 |
| Lv 39 | 1,948 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,976 |
| Lv 41 | 2,001 |
| Lv 42 | 2,027 |
| Lv 43 | 2,052 |
| Lv 44 | 2,078 |
| Lv 45 | 2,103 |
| Lv 46 | 2,129 |
| Lv 47 | 2,155 |
| Lv 48 | 2,181 |
| Lv 49 | 2,208 |
| Lv 50 | 2,234 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0042
- Height
- 1.60 m
- Weight
- 55.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0042_POKEMON_GOLBAT
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Golbat in Pokemon GO?
Golbat's best moveset is Bite (fast) with Shadow Ball (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Golbat's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Golbat takes super effective damage from Electric, Ice, Psychic, Rock-type moves. It resists Bug, Fighting, Grass, Fairy, Ground, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Golbat's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Golbat reaches 2,234 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,976 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Golbat?
A perfect 15/15/15 Golbat shows 1,129 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,412 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Golbat better than regular Golbat?
Shadow Golbat deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Golbat in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Zubat (25 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Golbat be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Golbat depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.