Golbat

🎯 Best Counters Against Golbat

Top Pokémon to use when battling Golbat in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Deoxys	Psychic	345	115	137	3,615
2	Xurkitree	Electric	330	144	195	4,504
3	Mewtwo	Psychic	300	182	214	4,780
4	Rampardos	Rock	295	109	219	3,773
5	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
6	Zekrom	Dragon Electric	275	211	205	4,620
7	Alakazam	Psychic	271	167	146	3,498
8	Azelf	Psychic	270	151	181	3,673
9	Latios	Dragon Psychic	268	212	190	4,362
10	Espeon	Psychic	261	175	163	3,626

📖 Complete Golbat Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Golbat (#042) is a Poison/Flying-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,261 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Golbat can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Golbat in 2026.

📊 Golbat Stats Analysis

Golbat's Attack stat is 161 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Golbat to contribute meaningful damage.

With 150 Defense (Good) and 181 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 492. This gives Golbat reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Poison-type Pokémon, Golbat's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Golbat Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Golbat depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Wing Attack (Fast) with Shadow Ball (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Golbat has 2 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Golbat has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.

🏆 Golbat PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Golbat can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Poison/Flying typing provides useful matchups against Fighting, Bug, Grass-type threats while being weak to Psychic, Electric, Ice types.

Master League

In Master League, Golbat faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Golbat Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Golbat's effectiveness depends on its typing and 161 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Golbat use Psychic, Electric-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Golbat in Pokémon GO

Golbat can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 1km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Golbat Evolution Guide

Golbat is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

• Zubat (#041)
• Golbat (#042) ← current — 25 Candy
• Crobat (#169) — 100 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Golbat

Shadow Golbat is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Golbat's effective Attack becomes ~193. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Golbat in Pokémon GO

Shiny Golbat is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Golbat gets a weather boost in Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,333 - 1,412 CP). The buddy distance is 1km per candy. Very efficient for candy farming.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 10K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Golbat

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.