#0041 PoisonFlying

Zubat

Poison/Flying-type, Generation 1. Evolves into Golbat for 25 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.

Gen 1 · Kanto Boosted in Cloudy, Windy
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Max CP
754
Lv 50 · Lv 40: 667
Attack
83
Defense
73
Stamina
120
Zubat Pokemon GO sprite

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

Attack 83
Defense 73
Stamina 120
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

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSEPS
Bite Best Dark 6 4 0.5s 12 8
Quick Attack Normal 10 13 1.0s 10 13

Charged moves

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSDPE
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
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

Zubat
Zubat 25 Candy
Golbat
Golbat 100 Candy
Crobat
Crobat

Family

Zubat
Zubat This page
Golbat
Golbat
Crobat
Crobat
Shadow forms Shadow Zubat Shadow Golbat Shadow Crobat

Raids

Not in raids
Status
Zubat is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Zubat

1
Shadow Thundurus (Therian)
Shadow Thundurus (Therian)Shadow Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 100.4DPS 3,204TDO 2
Shadow Mewtwo
Shadow MewtwoShadow ConfusionPsystrike 95.3DPS 3,925TDO 3
Mega Alakazam
Mega AlakazamMega ConfusionPsychic 91.9DPS 3,515TDO 4
Regieleki
Regieleki Lock OnThunder Cage 89.9DPS 2,708TDO 5
Deoxys (Attack)
Deoxys (Attack) Zen HeadbuttZap Cannon 87.5DPS 698TDO 6
Thundurus (Therian)
Thundurus (Therian) Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 83.8DPS 3,209TDO
Counters carrying Electric, Ice, Psychic, Rock moves deal the most damage.

How to get Zubat

Team GO Rocket
Shadow Zubat arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
Purification
1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return

Catch CP

SourceLevelMin CPMax 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

Zubat in events

Most recent first

All events
EventDateRoleShiny
Zubat Spotlight Hour 16 Jul 2026 Wild spawn Yes

Is Zubat good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick
Power upStardustCandyXL Candy
Lv 20 → 40 135,000 15 —

Zubat has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 50-Candy step towards its evolution.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

LevelMax 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
LevelMax 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
LevelMax 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
LevelMax 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 with Sludge Bomb. Sludge Bomb is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.

What are Zubat's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Zubat takes super effective damage from Electric, Ice, Psychic, Rock. It resists Fairy, Ground, Poison. Bug, Fighting, Grass damage is double resisted (0.39×).

What is Zubat's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Zubat reaches 754 CP at level 50 and 667 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Zubat?

A 15/15/15 Zubat shows 381 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 476 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 285 CP.

How do you get Zubat in Pokemon GO?

Its most recent event was Zubat Spotlight Hour (July 2026).

Can Zubat be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Zubat is in the game. It could be shiny in Zubat Spotlight Hour (July 2026).

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