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Shadow Crobat

Shadow Crobat (Shadow)Poison Flying
  • cloudy
  • windy
Shadow Crobat is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Shadow Crobat is a Poison and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,646 CP and is weak to Electric, Ice, Psychic, and Rock-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Gust / Sludge Bomb. It is boosted by Cloudy and Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Crobat Stats and Max CP

194 ATK
178 DEF
198 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2992 CP
Lvl 40
2646 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1890 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
1512 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1134 CP

Shadow Crobat's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Shadow Crobat PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Shadow Crobat is a Poison and Flying-type Shadow Pokémon and the final form of Zubat. Shadow Crobat does not perform particularly well as a Flying-type raid attacker. However, it can actually be a fairly solid Poison-type raid attacker despite lacking a reliable Poison-type fast attack. Sludge Bomb with the Shadow Bonus is powerful enough where Crobat can be viable in a pinch and right now, you basically have Air Slash as your only usable fast attack to generate the energy for Sludge Bomb.

Shadow Crobat PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

For various reasons, including its frailty, lack of a solid fast attack (Air Slash is the very definition of "just okay"), and reliance on baiting to succeed, Shadow Crobat, while being viable for all three main leagues, is good at none.

🔵 Great League

Not Recommended. Even its pre-evolution, Golbat, outperforms it. Its stats are quite low in the Great League, and the Shadow Bonus makes it even weaker.

🟡 Ultra League

Same case here. Shadow Crobat can only handle a handful of relevant meta Pokémon, and even then, it has to rely on baiting with Poison Fang before dishing out real damage with Shadow Ball.

🟣 Master League

Definitely not in this league. Shadow Crobat cannot even hope to stand up against the very powerful, dominant meta Pokémon in the Master League.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
PoisonPoison-type
#21
FlyingFlying-type
#62
Great LeagueGreat League
#448
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#253
Master LeagueMaster League
#329

Shadow Crobat Type Chart

Shadow Crobat takes increased damage from:Shadow Crobat takes increased damage from:

ElectricElectric160.0%
IceIce160.0%
PsychicPsychic160.0%
RockRock160.0%

Shadow Crobat takes reduced damage from:Shadow Crobat takes reduced damage from:

BugBug39.1%
FightingFighting39.1%
GrassGrass39.1%
FairyFairy62.5%
GroundGround62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%

Shadow Crobat best moveset

Moves

Gust + Sludge Bomb

Poison
FlyingGust
PoisonSludge Bomb
Shadow Crobat's best Poison-type moveset is Gust / Sludge Bomb, with 14.35 DPS and 257.6 TDO. These moves are boosted by Windy and Cloudy weather. Shadow Crobat ranks #21 (A Tier) as a Poison attacker with that moveset.
1.FlyingGustPoisonSludge Bomb12.6314.35257.6
2.FlyingAir SlashPoisonSludge Bomb12.1213.77247.2
3.FlyingGustGhostShadow Ball11.6813.27238.1
4.DarkBitePoisonSludge Bomb11.6313.21237.2
5.FlyingAir SlashGhostShadow Ball11.2912.82230.2
6.FlyingGustPoisonCross Poison11.0012.50224.5
7.DarkBiteGhostShadow Ball10.8212.30220.8
8.FlyingAir SlashPoisonCross Poison10.6612.11217.4
1–8 of 18

Fast Attacks

  • DarkBite640.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bite
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage6
    Energy4
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage2
    Energy4

    Effects
    Bite has no special effects.
    See Bite details page ↗
  • FlyingAir Slash1281.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Air Slash
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage12
    Energy8
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage9
    Energy9

    Effects
    Air Slash has no special effects.
    See Air Slash details page ↗
  • FlyingGust25202.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Gust
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage25
    Energy20
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window0.9s - 2.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage16
    Energy14

    Effects
    Gust has no special effects.
    See Gust details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • FlyingAir Cutter55502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Air Cutter
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage55
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.6s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage60
    Energy40

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Air Cutter has a 12.5% chance to:

    • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
    See Air Cutter details page ↗
  • GhostShadow Ball100503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Shadow Ball
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.4s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50

    Effects
    Shadow Ball has no special effects.
    See Shadow Ball details page ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
  • PoisonPoison Fang30331.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Poison Fang
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage30
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window0.7s - 1.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage50
    Energy40

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Poison Fang has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Poison Fang details page ↗
  • PoisonCross Poison40331.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Cross Poison
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage40
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window0.9s - 1.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage50
    Energy35

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Cross Poison has a 12.5% chance to:

    • Increase User's Attack by 50.0%
    See Cross Poison details page ↗
  • PoisonSludge Bomb85502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Sludge Bomb
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage85
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.3s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50

    Effects
    Sludge Bomb has no special effects.
    See Sludge Bomb details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Shadow Crobat's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Crobat's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Crobat has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Crobat CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Crobat reaches a maximum of 2,646 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,382–1,512 CP, rising to 1,728–1,890 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,079–1,134 CP.

Max CPMax CP2646 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1079 CP - 1134 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1439 CP - 1512 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1382 CP - 1512 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1728 CP - 1890 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Crobat Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
137 CP2117 CP3197 CP
4277 CP5356 CP6436 CP
7516 CP8596 CP9676 CP
10756 CP11832 CP12907 CP
13983 CP141058 CP151134 CP
161209 CP171285 CP181361 CP
191436 CP201512 CP211587 CP
221663 CP231739 CP241814 CP
251890 CP261966 CP272041 CP
282117 CP292193 CP302268 CP
312306 CP322344 CP332382 CP
342419 CP352457 CP362495 CP
372533 CP382571 CP392608 CP
402646 CP412680 CP422714 CP
432748 CP442782 CP452816 CP
462851 CP472886 CP482921 CP
492956 CP502992 CP

Pokédex information

Johto
Pokédex Number#169
Height1.8 m
Weight75 kg
RegionGeneration 2
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance1 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate5%
Catch rewards
Candy10
Stardust500
Additional Move Cost
Candy25
Stardust10000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
ZubatZubat
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
GolbatGolbat
GolbatGolbat
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
CrobatCrobat
  • Zubat evolves into Golbat which costs 25 Candy.
  • Golbat evolves into Crobat which costs 100 Candy.
How to purify Shadow Crobat
Purification cost1 Candy
1000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Crobat

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Crobat's Poison and Flying-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Crobat.

Poison Poison

Flying Flying

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Crobat Candy360 Shadow Crobat Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Crobat Candy12 Shadow Crobat Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Crobat Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Crobat Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Crobat Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Crobat Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Crobat Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Crobat Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Crobat Candy-

Shadow Crobat Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Crobat from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Crobat in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Shadow Crobat family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Crobat in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

ZubatZubat
GolbatGolbat
CrobatCrobat
Shadow Zubat (Shadow)Shadow Zubat
Shadow Golbat (Shadow)Shadow Golbat
Shadow Crobat (Shadow)Shadow Crobat

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_FLYING
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Crobat

Shadow Crobat high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Crobat. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Shadow Crobat Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

Shadow CrobatShadow CrobatShadow CrobatShadow Crobat

Shadow Crobat Pokédex entries

Johto
VersionsPokédex entry
GoldIt flies so si­ lently through the dark on its four wings that it may not be noticed even when nearby.
SilverThe development of wings on its legs enables it to fly fast but also makes it tough to stop and rest.
CrystalAs a result of its pursuit of faster, yet more silent flight, a new set of wings grew on its hind legs.
RubyIf 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.
SapphireCROBAT 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.
EmeraldOver 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.
FireRedThe development of wings on its legs enables it to fly fast but also makes it tough to stop and rest.
LeafGreenIt flies so silently through the dark on its four wings that it may not be noticed even when nearby.
DiamondHaving four wings enables it to fly faster and more quietly. It turns active when the night comes.
PearlA Pokémon that gained vastly enhanced flying performance by having its legs turn into wings.
Platinum, Black, WhiteThe transformation of its legs into wings made it better at flying, but more clumsy at walking.
HeartGoldIt flies so silently through the dark on its four wings that it may not be noticed even when nearby.
SoulSilverThe development of wings on its legs enables it to fly fast but also makes it tough to stop and rest.
Black 2, White 2Having four wings allows it to fly more quickly and quietly so it can sneak up on prey without its noticing.
XIt flies so silently through the dark on its four wings that it may not be noticed even when nearby.
YHaving four wings allows it to fly more quickly and quietly so it can sneak up on prey without its noticing.
Omega RubyIf 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.
Alpha SapphireCrobat 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.
SunBoth its legs became wings, and as a result, it can’t move well on the ground. All it can do is crawl around.
MoonSilent 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.
Ultra SunIts 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.
Ultra MoonIt 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.
SwordBoth 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.
ShieldThis Pokémon flaps its four wings skillfully. Crobat can fly through cramped caves without needing to slow down.
Legends: ArceusIts 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Crobat’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Poison and Flying-type Pokémon, Shadow Crobat is weak to Electric, Ice, Psychic, and Rock-type moves.

What are the best moves for Shadow Crobat in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Crobat in Pokémon GO are Gust and Sludge Bomb. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 14.352 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 257.647.

How does Shadow Crobat perform in Raids?

Shadow Crobat's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Shadow Crobat rank as a Poison-type attacker?

Shadow Crobat is a solid A-Tier Poison-type attacker, ranking at number #21. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

How does Shadow Crobat rank as a Flying-type attacker?

Shadow Crobat is a D-Tier Flying-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Crobat?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Crobat: Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, Mega Victreebel, Mega Gengar, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Pinsir, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Dragonite, Mega Skarmory, Mega Salamence, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Staraptor.

What is Shadow Crobat’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Crobat’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2646 CP and 2992 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Crobat be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Crobat can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Crobat Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Crobat cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.