Zubat
Poison/Flying-type, Generation 1. Evolves into Golbat for 25 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bite Sludge Bomb
Same-type attack bonus on Sludge Bomb. Sludge Bomb is an Elite TM move. Sludge Bomb costs 50 energy for 85 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Zubat takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 276
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 381 CP
Zubat moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite Best | Dark | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Quick Attack | Normal | 10 | 13 | 1.0s | 10 | 13 |
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 |
| Swift | Normal | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
| Sludge Bomb Best STAB Elite | Poison | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | Dark | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Quick Attack | Normal | 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 |
| Swift | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bite (12 DPS); Quick Attack builds energy fastest (13 EPS). Sludge Bomb is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Zubat is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Zubat
How to get Zubat
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Zubat 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 | 14 | 576 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 14 | 624 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 353 | 390 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 439 | 486 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 353 | 390 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 267 | 295 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 353 | 390 |
Is Zubat good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Zubat 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 (73 Defense / 120 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 Zubat 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 | 10 |
| Lv 2 | 29 |
| Lv 3 | 49 |
| Lv 4 | 69 |
| Lv 5 | 89 |
| Lv 6 | 110 |
| Lv 7 | 130 |
| Lv 8 | 150 |
| Lv 9 | 170 |
| Lv 10 | 190 |
| Lv 11 | 209 |
| Lv 12 | 228 |
| Lv 13 | 247 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 266 |
| Lv 15 | 285 |
| Lv 16 | 304 |
| Lv 17 | 324 |
| Lv 18 | 343 |
| Lv 19 | 362 |
| Lv 20 | 381 |
| Lv 21 | 400 |
| Lv 22 | 419 |
| Lv 23 | 438 |
| Lv 24 | 457 |
| Lv 25 | 476 |
| Lv 26 | 495 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 514 |
| Lv 28 | 533 |
| Lv 29 | 552 |
| Lv 30 | 571 |
| Lv 31 | 581 |
| Lv 32 | 590 |
| Lv 33 | 600 |
| Lv 34 | 609 |
| Lv 35 | 619 |
| Lv 36 | 629 |
| Lv 37 | 638 |
| Lv 38 | 648 |
| Lv 39 | 657 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 667 |
| Lv 41 | 675 |
| Lv 42 | 684 |
| Lv 43 | 692 |
| Lv 44 | 701 |
| Lv 45 | 710 |
| Lv 46 | 718 |
| Lv 47 | 727 |
| Lv 48 | 736 |
| Lv 49 | 745 |
| Lv 50 | 754 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0041
- Height
- 0.80 m
- Weight
- 7.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Candy to evolve
- 50
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0041_POKEMON_ZUBAT
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Zubat in Pokemon GO?
Zubat's best moveset is Bite (fast) with Sludge Bomb (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Zubat's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Zubat 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 Zubat's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Zubat reaches 754 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 667 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 Zubat?
A perfect 15/15/15 Zubat shows 381 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 476 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 Zubat better than regular Zubat?
Shadow Zubat 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 Zubat in Pokemon GO?
Zubat spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Zubat be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Zubat 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.