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Crobat (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Poison/Flying Pokémon that made its first appearance in the second generation games Gold and Silver. It evolves from Golbat with enough happiness.
Physiology and Behaviour[]
Crobat is a purple, bat-like Pokémon with a small, round body. It has long, pointed ears, yellow eyes with red pupils, and a small mouth that usually has its teeth bared. On its body are two pairs of wings: an upper pair that is slightly larger and a lower pair that developed from its legs. Both pairs have green-blue membranes, but the lower pair's membranes are only visible from the back. The upper wings have two claw-like fingers near the middle. On the bottom of its body are what appear to be a pair of stubby feet or tufts of fur.
Crobat is capable of flying long distances by alternating between its two sets of wings. The extra set of wings has also improved its flight speed without sacrificing its ability to fly silently. It can also travel through cramped caves without ever slowing. The combination of silent flight and sharp fangs allows it to bite down on prey without being noticed and drain their blood. If unable to consume blood, it becomes lethargic and unable to fly. Due to its lack of legs, it is clumsy on the ground and only able to crawl around with its wings. Crobat is rarely found in the wild, though they are typically found in caves or on tree branches, where it hangs upside-down by its rear wings.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Other Pokémon games[]
Super Smash Bros. series[]
Crobat appears as a random trophy in Super Smash Bros. Melee.
Trophy descriptions[]
- A Bat Pokémon that evolves from Golbat, Crobat's hind legs have evolved into a second pair of wings, which allows it to fly at great speeds but limits its ability to rest. The affection a Golbat has for its Trainer is vital for the evolution process: if a novice Trainer has a Crobat, it shows that he or she cares for Pokémon well.
In the anime[]
In Control Freak!, Brock's Crobat evolved from his Golbat, thus also marking the species' debut. After the Johto saga, he gave it to his younger brother Forrest but has since reclaimed it.
Origin and inspiration[]
Crobat seems to be based on a bat, particularly vampire bats, which bite other animals to feed on their blood. It may also be inspired by mythological vampires. Its extra set of wings may be based on the fact that a bat's front legs and hindlegs are connected by their patagium, essentially incorporating all of their limbs into their wings. Its very high Speed stat may be based on the Mexican free-tailed bat, which purportedly has the fastest horizontal flight speed of any animal.
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
| Title | Entry |
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| Second Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Gold | It flies so silently through the dark on its four wings that it may not be noticed even when nearby. |
| Pokémon Silver | The development of wings on its legs enables it to fly fast but also makes it tough to stop and rest. |
| Pokémon Crystal | As a result of its pursuit of faster, yet more silent flight, a new set of wings grew on its hind legs. |
| Third Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Ruby | If this Pokémon is flying by fluttering only a pair of wings on either the forelegs or hind legs, it's proof that Crobat has been flying a long distance. It switches the wings it uses if it is tired. |
| Pokémon Sapphire | Crobat sneaks up on its intended prey using wings that barely make a sound. This Pokémon rests by hanging on a tree branch with its rear legs that serve as wings. |
| Pokémon Emerald | Over the course of evolution, its hind legs turned into wings. By alternately resting its front and rear wings, it can fly all day without having to stop. |
| Pokémon FireRed | The development of wings on its legs enables it to fly fast but also makes it tough to stop and rest. |
| Pokémon LeafGreen | It flies so silently through the dark on its four wings that it may not be noticed even when nearby. |
| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | Having four wings enables it to fly faster and more quietly. It turns active when the night comes. |
| Pokémon Pearl | A Pokémon that gained vastly enhanced flying performance by having its legs turn into wings. |
| Pokémon Platinum | The transformation of its legs into wings made it better at flying, but more clumsy at walking. |
| Pokémon HeartGold | It flies so silently through the dark on its four wings that it may not be noticed even when nearby. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | The development of wings on its legs enables it to fly fast but also makes it tough to stop and rest. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | The transformation of its legs into wings made it better at flying, but more clumsy at walking. |
| Pokémon White | The transformation of its legs into wings made it better at flying, but more clumsy at walking. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | Having four wings allows it to fly more quickly and quietly so it can sneak up on prey without its noticing. |
| Pokémon White 2 | Having four wings allows it to fly more quickly and quietly so it can sneak up on prey without its noticing. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | It flies so silently through the dark on its four wings that it may not be noticed even when nearby. |
| Pokémon Y | Having four wings allows it to fly more quickly and quietly so it can sneak up on prey without its noticing. |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | If this Pokémon is flying by fluttering only a pair of wings on either the forelegs or hind legs, it's proof that Crobat has been flying a long distance. It switches the wings it uses if it is tired. |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | Crobat sneaks up on its intended prey using wings that barely make a sound. This Pokémon rests by hanging on a tree branch with its rear legs that serve as wings. |
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sun | Both its legs became wings, and as a result, it can't move well on the ground. All it can do is crawl around. |
| Pokémon Moon | Silent and swift in its four-winged flight, it bites down on its prey before they realize what's happening. In a heartbeat, it drains their blood. |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | Its fangs are so sharp, if it bites you in the dark and sucks your blood, you won't notice any pain or realize you've been bitten. |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | It feeds on the blood of living people and Pokémon. If it can't drink any blood for even a short while, it becomes weak and unable to fly. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | Both of its legs have turned into wings. Without a sound, Crobat flies swiftly toward its prey and sinks its fangs into the nape of its target's neck. |
| Pokémon Shield | This Pokémon flaps its four wings skillfully. Crobat can fly through cramped caves without needing to slow down. |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | Having four wings enables it to fly faster and more quietly. It turns active when the night comes. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | This Pokémon gained vastly enhanced flying capabilities after its legs became wings. |
| Pokémon Legends: Arceus | Its hind limbs have become another set of wings. Crobat expertly maneuvers its four wings to dart in exquisite fashion through even the most confined caves without losing any speed. |
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Evolution[]
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Base Stats[]
| HP | 85 |
| Attack | 90 |
| Defense | 80 |
| Sp. Attack | 70 |
| Sp. Defense | 80 |
| Speed | 130 |
| Total | 535 |
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Trivia[]
- No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Crobat and its pre-evolved forms. They are also the only Flying-type with a unique type combination.
- Crobat and its pre-evolved forms are the only Poison-type Pokémon in the Flying Egg Group.
- Crobat and its pre-evolved forms share their category with Woobat. They are all known as the Bat Pokémon.
- Crobat's color scheme is the reverse of Golbat's. This also applies to its Shiny variation.
- Crobat's evolutionary family has several similarities with Swoobat's. All of the members of both lines are based on bats and reach their respective final evolved form by friendship.