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Zubat ズバット

Poison Flying Generation I Bat Pokémon
Height 0.8m Weight 7.5kg
Inner Focus Infiltrator (Hidden Ability)

Pokémon Profile

Forms colonies in perpetually dark places. Uses ultrasonic waves to identify and approach targets.

Base Stats

Form Base Stats:Zubat · Total 245

HP 40
Attack 45
Defense 35
Sp. Atk 30
Sp. Def 40
Speed 55

Basic Info

Gender Ratio
♂ 50% / ♀ 50%
Catch Rate
255(33.3%)
Egg Groups
Flying
Egg Cycles
15
Base Friendship
50
EV Yield
Speed+1
Base Experience
49
Shape
Two-Winged
Color
Purple
Experience
1,000,000(Medium Fast)

Type Matchups View full type chart →

Evolution Chain

Zubat Zubat
Level 22 or higher
Level up with friendship ≥ 220 or affection ≥ 158

Learnset

Level Moves Type Category Power Accuracy PP
— Absorb Grass Special 20 100 25
— Supersonic Normal Status — 55 20
5 Astonish Ghost Physical 30 100 15
10 Mean Look Normal Status — — 5
15 Poison Fang Poison Physical 50 100 15
20 Quick Guard Fighting Status — — 15
25 Air Cutter Flying Special 60 95 25
30 Bite Dark Physical 60 100 25
35 Haze Ice Status — — 30
40 Venoshock Poison Special 65 100 10
45 Confuse Ray Ghost Status — 100 10
50 Air Slash Flying Special 75 95 15
55 Leech Life Bug Physical 80 100 10

Wild Encounters

Generation I

Blue

Kanto

Location Level Method Chance
Victory RoadLv.22-26Walking15%
Seafoam IslandsLv.21Walking10%
Rock TunnelLv.15-18Walking20%
Mt. MoonLv.6-12Walking20%

Green

Kanto

Location Level Method Chance
Victory RoadLv.22-26Walking15%
Seafoam IslandsLv.21Walking10%
Rock TunnelLv.15-18Walking20%
Mt. MoonLv.6-12Walking20%

Red

Kanto

Location Level Method Chance
Victory RoadLv.22-26Walking15%
Seafoam IslandsLv.21Walking10%
Rock TunnelLv.15-18Walking20%
Mt. MoonLv.6-12Walking20%

Yellow

Kanto

Location Level Method Chance
Victory RoadLv.39-44Walking10%
Seafoam IslandsLv.9-45Walking20%
Rock TunnelLv.15-22Walking20%
Mt. MoonLv.6-13Walking20%
Generation II

Crystal

Johto

Location Level Method Chance
Union CaveLv.5-22WalkingDay30%
Lv.5-22WalkingMorning30%
Lv.6-22WalkingNight30%
Slowpoke WellLv.5-23Walking30%
Mt. MortarLv.13-17WalkingDay30%
Lv.13-17WalkingMorning30%
Lv.13-17WalkingNight30%
Whirl IslandsLv.23-26WalkingDay30%
Lv.23-26WalkingMorning30%
Lv.23-26WalkingNight30%
Burned TowerLv.14-15Walking10%
Tohjo FallsLv.22Walking30%
Dark CaveLv.2-4WalkingSwarm: noDay30%
Lv.2-4WalkingSwarm: noMorning30%
Lv.2-4WalkingSwarm: noNight30%
Lv.23WalkingDay30%
Lv.23WalkingMorning30%
Lv.23WalkingNight30%
Lv.2WalkingSwarm: yes20%
Route 30Lv.3WalkingNight5%
Route 31Lv.4WalkingNight5%
Route 32Lv.6WalkingNight10%
Route 33Lv.6WalkingNight30%
Route 42Lv.14WalkingNight30%

Kanto

Location Level Method Chance
Rock TunnelLv.12-15WalkingNight30%
Lv.12WalkingDay10%
Lv.12WalkingMorning10%
Mt. MoonLv.6WalkingDay30%
Lv.6WalkingMorning30%
Lv.6WalkingNight30%
Route 10Lv.15WalkingNight5%
Route 3Lv.6WalkingNight10%
Route 4Lv.6WalkingNight10%
Route 9Lv.15WalkingNight5%

Gold

Johto

Location Level Method Chance
Union CaveLv.5-22Walking30%
Ice PathLv.22-24WalkingDay20%
Lv.22-24WalkingMorning20%
Lv.22-24WalkingNight20%
Slowpoke WellLv.5-23Walking30%
Mt. MortarLv.13-15WalkingSwarm: no30%
Lv.14-17Walking30%
Lv.15WalkingSwarm: yes30%
Ilex ForestLv.5-6WalkingNight20%
Lv.5WalkingDay5%
Lv.5WalkingMorning5%
Whirl IslandsLv.23-25Walking30%
Burned TowerLv.14Walking10%
Lv.15WalkingDay5%
Lv.15WalkingMorning5%
Lv.15WalkingNight5%
Tohjo FallsLv.22Walking30%
Dark CaveLv.2-4WalkingSwarm: no30%
Lv.23Walking30%
Lv.2WalkingSwarm: yes20%
Route 32Lv.8WalkingNight4%
Lv.4WalkingMorning1%
Route 33Lv.6-8WalkingNight30%
Lv.4WalkingMorning4%
Route 42Lv.14-16WalkingNight20%

Kanto

Location Level Method Chance
Rock TunnelLv.8-10Walking10%
Mt. MoonLv.6Walking30%
Route 3Lv.5WalkingNight30%
Route 4Lv.5WalkingNight30%

Silver

Johto

Location Level Method Chance
Union CaveLv.5-22Walking30%
Ice PathLv.22-24WalkingMorning5%
Lv.22-24WalkingNight5%
Slowpoke WellLv.5-23Walking30%
Mt. MortarLv.13-15WalkingSwarm: no30%
Lv.14-17Walking30%
Lv.15WalkingSwarm: yes30%
Ilex ForestLv.5-6WalkingNight20%
Lv.5WalkingDay5%
Lv.5WalkingMorning5%
Whirl IslandsLv.23-25Walking30%
Burned TowerLv.14Walking10%
Lv.15WalkingDay5%
Lv.15WalkingMorning5%
Lv.15WalkingNight5%
Tohjo FallsLv.22Walking30%
Dark CaveLv.2-4WalkingSwarm: no30%
Lv.23Walking30%
Lv.2WalkingSwarm: yes20%
Route 32Lv.8WalkingNight4%
Lv.4WalkingMorning1%
Route 33Lv.6-8WalkingNight30%
Lv.4WalkingMorning4%
Route 42Lv.14-16WalkingNight30%

Kanto

Location Level Method Chance
Rock TunnelLv.8-10Walking10%
Mt. MoonLv.6-8Walking30%
Route 3Lv.5WalkingNight30%
Route 4Lv.5WalkingNight30%
Generation III

Emerald

Hoenn

Location Level Method Chance
Victory RoadLv.36Walking10%
Altering CaveLv.6-16Walking20%
Meteor FallsLv.5-35Surfing60%
Lv.14-20Walking20%
Shoal CaveLv.5-35Surfing30%
Lv.26-32Walking20%
Seafloor CavernLv.5-35Surfing30%
Lv.28-35Walking20%
Granite CaveLv.7-11Walking20%
Cave of OriginLv.28-35Walking20%

FireRed

Kanto

Location Level Method Chance
Lost CaveLv.37Walking20%
Victory RoadLv.32-34Walking10%
Icefall CaveLv.40Walking10%
Seafoam IslandsLv.22-26Walking10%
Altering CaveLv.6-16Walking20%
Rock TunnelLv.15-16Walking20%
Mt. MoonLv.7-11Walking20%

LeafGreen

Kanto

Location Level Method Chance
Lost CaveLv.37Walking20%
Victory RoadLv.32-34Walking10%
Icefall CaveLv.40Walking10%
Seafoam IslandsLv.22-26Walking10%
Altering CaveLv.6-16Walking20%
Rock TunnelLv.15-16Walking20%
Mt. MoonLv.7-11Walking20%

Ruby

Hoenn

Location Level Method Chance
Victory RoadLv.36Walking10%
Meteor FallsLv.5-35Surfing60%
Lv.14-20Walking20%
Shoal CaveLv.5-35Surfing30%
Lv.26-32Walking20%
Seafloor CavernLv.5-35Surfing30%
Lv.28-35Walking20%
Granite CaveLv.7-11Walking20%
Cave of OriginLv.28-35Walking20%

Sapphire

Hoenn

Location Level Method Chance
Victory RoadLv.36Walking10%
Meteor FallsLv.5-35Surfing60%
Lv.14-20Walking20%
Shoal CaveLv.5-35Surfing30%
Lv.26-32Walking20%
Seafloor CavernLv.5-35Surfing30%
Lv.28-35Walking20%
Granite CaveLv.7-11Walking20%
Cave of OriginLv.28-35Walking20%

XD: Gale of Darkness

Location Level Method Chance
Pokespot CaveLv.10-21PokéSpot50%
Generation IV

Diamond

Sinnoh

Location Level Method Chance
Mt. CoronetLv.20-40Surfing60%
Lv.12-14WalkingDay10%
Lv.12-14WalkingNight10%
Lv.13-15Walking10%
Acuity LakefrontLv.35WalkingNight10%
Ravaged PathLv.20-30Surfing60%
Lv.4-6Walking20%
Lost TowerLv.16-21Walking20%
Lv.17-21WalkingMorning10%
Lv.17-21WalkingDay10%
Wayward CaveLv.14-17Walking20%
Lv.16-17WalkingSlot 2: none4%
Lv.16-17WalkingSlot 2: Ruby4%
Lv.16-17WalkingSlot 2: Sapphire4%
Lv.16-17WalkingSlot 2: Emerald4%
Lv.16-17WalkingSlot 2: FireRed4%
Iron IslandLv.30Walking10%
Oreburgh MineLv.7-8Walking10%
Oreburgh GateLv.20-30Surfing60%
Lv.6-10Walking20%
Route 203Lv.5WalkingNight10%
Route 204Lv.4-6WalkingNight10%
Route 206Lv.15WalkingNight10%
Route 207Lv.6WalkingNight10%
Route 208Lv.16WalkingNight10%
Route 209Lv.16WalkingNight10%
Route 211Lv.12-26WalkingNight10%
Route 216Lv.33WalkingNight10%
Route 217Lv.35WalkingNight10%

HeartGold

Johto

Location Level Method Chance
Union CaveLv.7-22Walking20%
Lv.5-22WalkingRadio: off10%
Ice PathLv.22-23WalkingRadio: off10%
Lv.22-23WalkingMorning4%
Lv.22-23WalkingNight4%
Slowpoke WellLv.5-23Walking20%
Lv.5-23WalkingRadio: off10%
Mt. MortarLv.13-15WalkingSwarm: no20%
Lv.14-17Walking20%
Lv.13-17WalkingRadio: off10%
Ilex ForestLv.6WalkingRadio: offNight10%
Lv.5Walking4%
Whirl IslandsLv.23-24Walking20%
Lv.23-24WalkingRadio: off10%
Burned TowerLv.14-15Walking5%
Johto Safari ZoneLv.15-17WalkingNight10%
Tohjo FallsLv.22Walking20%
Lv.22WalkingRadio: off10%
Dark CaveLv.2WalkingSwarm: no20%
Lv.3-23Walking20%
Lv.2-23WalkingRadio: off10%
Route 32Lv.4WalkingMorning4%
Lv.4WalkingNight4%
Route 33Lv.4-8WalkingNight20%
Lv.6WalkingRadio: offNight10%
Lv.4WalkingMorning4%
Route 42Lv.14WalkingRadio: offNight10%
Lv.16WalkingNight5%
Route 47Lv.18WalkingNight5%

Kanto

Location Level Method Chance
Seafoam IslandsLv.26-32Walking20%
Rock TunnelLv.8-10Walking5%
Mt. MoonLv.6Walking20%
Lv.6WalkingRadio: off10%
Route 3Lv.5WalkingSwarm: noNight20%
Lv.5WalkingRadio: offNight10%
Route 4Lv.5WalkingNight20%
Lv.5WalkingRadio: offNight10%

Pearl

Sinnoh

Location Level Method Chance
Mt. CoronetLv.20-40Surfing60%
Lv.12-14WalkingDay10%
Lv.12-14WalkingNight10%
Lv.13-15Walking10%
Acuity LakefrontLv.35WalkingNight10%
Ravaged PathLv.20-30Surfing60%
Lv.4-6Walking20%
Lost TowerLv.16-21Walking20%
Lv.17-21WalkingMorning10%
Lv.17-21WalkingDay10%
Wayward CaveLv.14-17Walking20%
Lv.16-17WalkingSlot 2: none4%
Lv.16-17WalkingSlot 2: Ruby4%
Lv.16-17WalkingSlot 2: Sapphire4%
Lv.16-17WalkingSlot 2: Emerald4%
Lv.16-17WalkingSlot 2: FireRed4%
Iron IslandLv.30Walking10%
Oreburgh MineLv.7-8Walking10%
Oreburgh GateLv.20-30Surfing60%
Lv.6-10Walking20%
Route 203Lv.5WalkingNight10%
Route 204Lv.4-6WalkingNight10%
Route 206Lv.15WalkingNight10%
Route 207Lv.6WalkingNight10%
Route 208Lv.16WalkingNight10%
Route 209Lv.16WalkingNight10%
Route 211Lv.12-26WalkingNight10%
Route 216Lv.33WalkingNight10%
Route 217Lv.35WalkingNight10%

Platinum

Sinnoh

Location Level Method Chance
Mt. CoronetLv.20-30Surfing60%
Lv.14-18WalkingNight10%
Lv.15-19Walking4%
Ravaged PathLv.20-30Surfing30%
Lv.3-6Walking20%
Lost TowerLv.17-21Walking20%
Wayward CaveLv.19Walking10%
Lv.17WalkingSlot 2: none4%
Lv.17WalkingPoké Radar: off1%
Iron IslandLv.30Walking10%
Oreburgh MineLv.5-7Walking10%
Lv.7-8WalkingSlot 2: none4%
Lv.7-8WalkingPoké Radar: off1%
Oreburgh GateLv.20-30Surfing30%
Lv.5-9Walking20%
Route 203Lv.4WalkingNight10%
Route 204Lv.3-8WalkingNight10%
Route 206Lv.17WalkingNight10%
Route 207Lv.5WalkingNight10%
Route 208Lv.19WalkingNight10%
Route 209Lv.19WalkingNight10%
Route 211Lv.14-28WalkingNight10%
Route 214Lv.22WalkingNight10%
Route 216Lv.32WalkingNight10%

SoulSilver

Johto

Location Level Method Chance
Union CaveLv.7-22Walking20%
Lv.5-22WalkingRadio: off10%
Ice PathLv.22-23WalkingMorning4%
Lv.22-23WalkingNight4%
Slowpoke WellLv.5-23Walking20%
Lv.5-23WalkingRadio: off10%
Mt. MortarLv.13-15WalkingSwarm: no20%
Lv.14-17Walking20%
Lv.13-17WalkingRadio: off10%
Ilex ForestLv.6WalkingRadio: offNight10%
Lv.5Walking4%
Whirl IslandsLv.23-24Walking20%
Lv.23-24WalkingRadio: off10%
Burned TowerLv.14-15Walking5%
Johto Safari ZoneLv.15-17WalkingNight10%
Tohjo FallsLv.22Walking20%
Lv.22WalkingRadio: off10%
Dark CaveLv.2WalkingSwarm: no20%
Lv.3-23Walking20%
Lv.2-23WalkingRadio: off10%
Route 32Lv.4WalkingMorning4%
Lv.4WalkingNight4%
Route 33Lv.4-8WalkingNight20%
Lv.6WalkingRadio: offNight10%
Lv.4WalkingMorning4%
Route 42Lv.14-16WalkingNight20%
Lv.14WalkingRadio: offNight10%
Route 47Lv.18WalkingNight5%

Kanto

Location Level Method Chance
Seafoam IslandsLv.26-32Walking20%
Rock TunnelLv.8-10Walking5%
Mt. MoonLv.6Walking20%
Lv.6-8WalkingRadio: off10%
Route 3Lv.5WalkingSwarm: noNight20%
Lv.5WalkingRadio: offNight10%
Route 4Lv.5WalkingNight20%
Lv.5WalkingRadio: offNight10%
Generation V

Black 2

Unova

Location Level Method Chance
Castelia SewersLv.14-17Walking20%

White 2

Unova

Location Level Method Chance
Castelia SewersLv.14-17Walking20%
Generation VI

Alpha Sapphire

Hoenn

Location Level Method Chance
Victory RoadLv.20Horde encounter60%
Scorched SlabLv.14Horde encounter100%
Meteor FallsLv.9-20Horde encounter100%
Shoal CaveLv.17Horde encounter60%
Seafloor CavernLv.18Horde encounter100%
Granite CaveLv.6Horde encounter60%
Cave of OriginLv.18Horde encounter100%

Omega Ruby

Hoenn

Location Level Method Chance
Victory RoadLv.20Horde encounter60%
Scorched SlabLv.14Horde encounter100%
Meteor FallsLv.9-20Horde encounter100%
Shoal CaveLv.17Horde encounter60%
Seafloor CavernLv.18Horde encounter100%
Granite CaveLv.6Horde encounter60%
Cave of OriginLv.18Horde encounter100%

X

Kalos

Location Level Method Chance
Connecting CaveLv.8Horde encounter35%
Lv.13-15Walking10%

Y

Kalos

Location Level Method Chance
Connecting CaveLv.8Horde encounter35%
Lv.13-15Walking10%
Generation VII

Let's Go, Eevee!

Kanto

Location Level Method Chance
Victory RoadLv.41-46Overworld100%
Cerulean CaveLv.51-56Overworld100%
Seafoam IslandsLv.39-44Overworld100%
Diglett's CaveLv.13-18Overworld100%
Pokémon TowerLv.27-32Overworld100%
Rock TunnelLv.18-23Overworld100%
Mt. MoonLv.5-10Overworld100%

Let's Go, Pikachu!

Kanto

Location Level Method Chance
Victory RoadLv.41-46Overworld100%
Cerulean CaveLv.51-56Overworld100%
Seafoam IslandsLv.39-44Overworld100%
Diglett's CaveLv.13-18Overworld100%
Pokémon TowerLv.27-32Overworld100%
Rock TunnelLv.18-23Overworld100%
Mt. MoonLv.5-10Overworld100%

Moon

Alola

Location Level Method Chance
Ten Carat HillLv.10-13Walking30%
Memorial HillLv.20-23Walking20%
Diglett’s TunnelLv.19-22Walking70%
Hau’oli CemeteryLv.7-10Walking20%
Poké PelagoLv.21-55Gift6%
Lush JungleLv.18-21Walking70%
Verdant CavernLv.8-11Walking70%
Seaward CaveLv.15-18Surfing80%
Lv.9-12Walking70%

Sun

Alola

Location Level Method Chance
Ten Carat HillLv.10-13Walking30%
Memorial HillLv.20-23Walking20%
Diglett’s TunnelLv.19-22Walking70%
Hau’oli CemeteryLv.7-10Walking20%
Poké PelagoLv.21-55Gift6%
Lush JungleLv.18-21Walking70%
Verdant CavernLv.8-11Walking70%
Seaward CaveLv.15-18Surfing80%
Lv.9-12Walking70%

Ultra Moon

Alola

Location Level Method Chance
Sandy CaveLv.6-9Walking70%
Ten Carat HillLv.11-14Walking20%
Memorial HillLv.21-24Walking20%
Diglett’s TunnelLv.20-23Walking60%
Hau’oli CemeteryLv.6-9Walking20%
Poké PelagoLv.21-55Gift5%
Verdant CavernLv.8-11Walking35%
Seaward CaveLv.15-18Surfing55%
Lv.9-12Walking20%
Lv.15-18SOS battle15%

Ultra Sun

Alola

Location Level Method Chance
Sandy CaveLv.6-9Walking70%
Ten Carat HillLv.11-14Walking20%
Memorial HillLv.21-24Walking20%
Diglett’s TunnelLv.20-23Walking60%
Hau’oli CemeteryLv.6-9Walking20%
Poké PelagoLv.21-55Gift5%
Verdant CavernLv.8-11Walking35%
Seaward CaveLv.15-18Surfing55%
Lv.9-12Walking20%
Lv.15-18SOS battle15%

Zubat Competitive Movesets & Sets

Zubat movesets cover 5 generations and 6 formats with 8 sets in total, including moves, abilities, items, natures, EVs and Tera types with analysis.

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Pokédex Entries

Generation I
Red:
Forms colonies in perpetually dark places. Uses ultrasonic waves to identify and approach targets.
Yellow:
Emits ultrasonic cries while it flies. They act as a sonar used to check for ob­ jects in its way.
Generation II
Gold:
While flying, it constantly emits ultrasonic waves from its mouth to check its sur­ roundings.
Silver:
Capable of flying safely in dark places, it emits ultrasonic cries to check for any obstacles.
Crystal:
During the day, it gathers with others and hangs from the ceilings of old buildings and caves.
Generation III
Ruby:
ZUBAT remains quietly unmoving in a dark spot during the bright daylight hours. It does so because prolonged exposure to the sun causes its body to become slightly burned.
Sapphire:
ZUBAT avoids sunlight because exposure causes it to become unhealthy. During the daytime, it stays in caves or under the eaves of old houses, sleeping while hanging upside down.
Emerald:
While living in pitch-black caverns, their eyes gradually grew shut and deprived them of vision. They use ultrasonic waves to detect obstacles.
FireRed:
It has no eyes. Instead, it relies on its ultrasonic cries for echo location to flit about in darkness.
LeafGreen:
It forms colonies in perpetually dark places and uses ultrasonic waves to identify and approach targets.
Generation IV
Diamond:
Even though it has no eyes, it can sense obstacles using ultrasonic waves it emits from its mouth.
Pearl:
Disliking sunlight, it sleeps deep in forests and caves until sundown.
Platinum:
It checks its surroundings and location using reflections of the ultrasonic waves from its mouth.
HeartGold:
While flying, it constantly emits ultrasonic waves from its mouth to check its surroundings.
SoulSilver:
Capable of flying safely in dark places, it emits ultrasonic cries to check for any obstacles.
Generation V
Black:
It checks its surroundings and location using reflections of the ultrasonic waves from its mouth.
Black 2:
It does not need eyes, because it emits ultrasonic waves to check its surroundings while it flies.
Generation VI
X:
Even though it has no eyes, it can sense obstacles using ultrasonic waves it emits from its mouth.
Y:
It has no eyes. Instead, it relies on its ultrasonic cries for echolocation to flit about in darkness.
Omega Ruby:
Zubat remains quietly unmoving in a dark spot during the bright daylight hours. It does so because prolonged exposure to the sun causes its body to become slightly burned.
Alpha Sapphire:
Zubat avoids sunlight because exposure causes it to become unhealthy. During the daytime, it stays in caves or under the eaves of old houses, sleeping while hanging upside down.
Generation VII
Sun:
It sleeps in caves during the day. It has no eyes, so to check its surroundings while flying, it emits ultrasonic waves.
Moon:
When exposed to sunlight, they suffer burns. The frequency of their ultrasonic waves can differ slightly from colony to colony.
Ultra Sun:
It has no eyeballs, so it can’t see. It checks its surroundings via the ultrasonic waves it emits from its mouth.
Ultra Moon:
Their skin is so thin that they’ll be burned if sunlight hits them. When it gets cold out, they gather together to warm one another’s bodies.
Let's Go Pikachu:
Emits ultrasonic cries while it flies. They act as a sonar used to check for objects in its way.
Generation VIII
Sword:
It emits ultrasonic waves from its mouth to check its surroundings. Even in tight caves, Zubat flies around with skill.
Shield:
Zubat live in caves, down where the sun’s light won’t reach. In the morning, they gather together to keep each other warm as they sleep.
Legends: Arceus:
Makes its home in gloomy caves. Atrophied eyes have left this Pokémon blind, so it scans its surroundings via sound waves that it emits from its mouth as it flies.