Shadow Golbat

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

Shadow Golbat's maximum Combat Power stat is 2234 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Wing Attack / Air Cutter. Shadow Golbat encounters are boosted during Cloudy and Windy weather. Shiny Shadow Golbat is available! ✨

Shadow Golbat Stats and Max CP

161 ATK
150 DEF
181 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2234 CP
Lvl 40
1976 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1412 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
1129 CP
Lvl 15 Research
847 CP

Shadow Golbat's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
PoisonPoison-type
FlyingFlying-type
Great LeagueGreat League
Ultra LeagueUltra League

Shadow Golbat Type Chart

Shadow Golbat takes increased damage from:Shadow Golbat takes increased damage from:

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

Shadow Golbat takes reduced damage from:Shadow Golbat takes reduced damage from:

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

Moves Analysis

Moves

Wing Attack + Air Cutter

Shadow Golbat's best Flying-type moveset is Wing Attack / Air Cutter, with 8.22 DPS and 103.2 TDO. These moves are boosted by Windy weather. Shadow Golbat ranks #131 (F Tier) as a Flying attacker with that moveset.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.FlyingWing Attack GhostShadow Ball 9.68121.68.07
      2.DarkBite GhostShadow Ball 9.41118.27.85
      3.FlyingWing Attack FlyingAir Cutter 8.22103.26.85
      4.DarkBite FlyingAir Cutter 8.19102.96.83
      5.DarkBite GhostOminous Wind *8.09101.66.75
      6.FlyingWing Attack GhostOminous Wind *8.06101.26.72
      7.DarkBite PoisonPoison Fang 7.9499.76.62
      8.FlyingWing Attack PoisonPoison Fang 7.8999.16.58
      1 of 2

      Fast Attacks

      • DarkBiteDamage6Energy4Duration0.5s
        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
        Damage4
        Energy2

        Effects
        Bite has no special effects.
        See Bite details page ↗
      • FlyingWing AttackDamage10Energy11Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Wing Attack
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage10
        Energy11
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage5
        Energy8

        Effects
        Wing Attack has no special effects.
        See Wing Attack details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • FlyingAir CutterDamage55Energy50Duration2.5s
        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
        Damage45
        Energy35

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Air Cutter has a 30.0% chance to:

        • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
        See Air Cutter details page ↗
      • GhostOminous Wind *Damage55Energy33Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Ominous Wind
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • DarkDark
        • 39.1%
          • NormalNormal
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage55
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window2.0s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage45
        Energy45

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Ominous Wind has a 10.0% chance to:

        • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
        • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
        See Ominous Wind details page ↗
      • GhostShadow BallDamage100Energy50Duration3.0s
        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
        Damage100
        Energy50

        Effects
        Shadow Ball has no special effects.
        See Shadow Ball details page ↗
      • NormalFrustrationDamage10Energy33Duration2.0s
        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 FangDamage30Energy33Duration1.5s
        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
        Damage45
        Energy40

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Poison Fang has a 100.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
        See Poison Fang details page ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

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

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

      Shadow Golbat in the meta

      Shadow Golbat in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Recommended moves

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      Pokédex information

      Kanto
      Pokédex Number#42
      Height1.6 m
      Weight55 kg
      RegionGeneration 1
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance1 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate7.000000000000001%
      Catch rewards
      Candy5
      Stardust300
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy25
      Stardust10000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Shadow Golbat family

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

      Zubat Pokémon GOZubat
      Golbat Pokémon GOGolbat
      Crobat Pokémon GOCrobat
      Shadow Zubat Pokémon GOShadow Zubat
      Shadow Golbat Pokémon GOShadow Golbat
      Shadow Crobat Pokémon GOShadow Crobat
      Size information

      No size information available for this Pokémon

      Encounter data

      No encounter data available

      How to purify Shadow Golbat
      Purification cost1 Candy
      1000 Stardust
      Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
      Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

      Shadow Golbat CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Shadow Golbat's has 2234 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Golbat obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1017 CP to 1129 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1272 CP to 1412 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Golbat can be found in the 800 CP to 847 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP2234 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch800 CP - 847 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs1066 CP - 1129 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids1017 CP - 1129 CP
      Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
      1272 CP - 1412 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 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 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 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 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 guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      127 CP287 CP3147 CP
      4206 CP5266 CP6326 CP
      7385 CP8445 CP9505 CP
      10564 CP11621 CP12677 CP
      13734 CP14790 CP15847 CP
      16903 CP17960 CP181016 CP
      191073 CP201129 CP211186 CP
      221242 CP231299 CP241355 CP
      251412 CP261468 CP271525 CP
      281581 CP291638 CP301694 CP
      311722 CP321750 CP331779 CP
      341807 CP351835 CP361863 CP
      371892 CP381920 CP391948 CP
      401976 CP412001 CP422027 CP
      432052 CP442078 CP452103 CP
      462129 CP472155 CP482181 CP
      492208 CP502234 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Golbat

      Photobomb

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

      Poison Poison

      Flying Flying

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega 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 BonusWhile 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.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Shadow Golbat Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

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

      Shadow Golbat Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Golbat 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 Golbat in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Shadow Golbat Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112402 Candy- 2402 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      1.522402 Candy- 4804 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      232402 Candy- 7206 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      2.542402 Candy- 9608 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      354802 Candy- 1,44010 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      3.564802 Candy- 1,92012 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      474802 Candy- 2,40014 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      4.584802 Candy- 2,88016 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      597202 Candy- 3,60018 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      5.5107202 Candy- 4,32020 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      6117202 Candy- 5,04022 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      6.5127202 Candy- 5,76024 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      7139602 Candy- 6,72026 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      7.5149602 Candy- 7,68028 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      8159602 Candy- 8,64030 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      8.5169602 Candy- 9,60032 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      9171,2002 Candy- 10,80034 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      9.5181,2002 Candy- 12,00036 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      10191,2002 Candy- 13,20038 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      10.5201,2002 Candy- 14,40040 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      11211,5603 Candy- 15,96043 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      11.5221,5603 Candy- 17,52046 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      12231,5603 Candy- 19,08049 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      12.5241,5603 Candy- 20,64052 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      13251,9203 Candy- 22,56055 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      13.5261,9203 Candy- 24,48058 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      14271,9203 Candy- 26,40061 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      14.5281,9203 Candy- 28,32064 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      15292,2803 Candy- 30,60067 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      15.5302,2803 Candy- 32,88070 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      16312,2803 Candy- 35,16073 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      16.5322,2803 Candy- 37,44076 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      17332,6403 Candy- 40,08079 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      17.5342,6403 Candy- 42,72082 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      18352,6403 Candy- 45,36085 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      18.5362,6403 Candy- 48,00088 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      19373,0003 Candy- 51,00091 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      19.5383,0003 Candy- 54,00094 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      20393,0003 Candy- 57,00097 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      20.5403,0003 Candy- 60,000100 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      21413,6004 Candy- 63,600104 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      21.5423,6004 Candy- 67,200108 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      22433,6004 Candy- 70,800112 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      22.5443,6004 Candy- 74,400116 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      23454,2004 Candy- 78,600120 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      23.5464,2004 Candy- 82,800124 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      24474,2004 Candy- 87,000128 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      24.5484,2004 Candy- 91,200132 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      25494,8004 Candy- 96,000136 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      25.5504,8004 Candy- 100,800140 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      26514,8005 Candy- 105,600145 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      26.5524,8005 Candy- 110,400150 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      27535,4005 Candy- 115,800155 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      27.5545,4005 Candy- 121,200160 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      28555,4005 Candy- 126,600165 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      28.5565,4005 Candy- 132,000170 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      29576,0005 Candy- 138,000175 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      29.5586,0005 Candy- 144,000180 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      30596,0005 Candy- 150,000185 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      30.5606,0005 Candy- 156,000190 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      31617,2008 Candy- 163,200198 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      31.5627,2008 Candy- 170,400206 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      32637,2008 Candy- 177,600214 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      32.5647,2008 Candy- 184,800222 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      33658,40010 Candy- 193,200232 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      33.5668,40010 Candy- 201,600242 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      34678,40010 Candy- 210,000252 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      34.5688,40010 Candy- 218,400262 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      35699,60012 Candy- 228,000274 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      35.5709,60012 Candy- 237,600286 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      36719,60012 Candy- 247,200298 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      36.5729,60012 Candy- 256,800310 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      377310,80015 Candy- 267,600325 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      37.57410,80015 Candy- 278,400340 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      387510,80015 Candy- 289,200355 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      38.57610,80015 Candy- 300,000370 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      397712,00018 Candy- 312,000388 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      39.57812,00018 Candy- 324,000406 Shadow Golbat Candy-
      407912,000- 12 Shadow Golbat Candy XL336,000406 Shadow Golbat Candy12 Shadow Golbat Candy XL
      40.58012,000- 12 Shadow Golbat Candy XL348,000406 Shadow Golbat Candy24 Shadow Golbat Candy XL
      418113,200- 12 Shadow Golbat Candy XL361,200406 Shadow Golbat Candy36 Shadow Golbat Candy XL
      41.58213,200- 12 Shadow Golbat Candy XL374,400406 Shadow Golbat Candy48 Shadow Golbat Candy XL
      428313,200- 15 Shadow Golbat Candy XL387,600406 Shadow Golbat Candy63 Shadow Golbat Candy XL
      42.58413,200- 15 Shadow Golbat Candy XL400,800406 Shadow Golbat Candy78 Shadow Golbat Candy XL
      438514,400- 15 Shadow Golbat Candy XL415,200406 Shadow Golbat Candy93 Shadow Golbat Candy XL
      43.58614,400- 15 Shadow Golbat Candy XL429,600406 Shadow Golbat Candy108 Shadow Golbat Candy XL
      448714,400- 18 Shadow Golbat Candy XL444,000406 Shadow Golbat Candy126 Shadow Golbat Candy XL
      44.58814,400- 18 Shadow Golbat Candy XL458,400406 Shadow Golbat Candy144 Shadow Golbat Candy XL
      458915,600- 18 Shadow Golbat Candy XL474,000406 Shadow Golbat Candy162 Shadow Golbat Candy XL
      45.59015,600- 18 Shadow Golbat Candy XL489,600406 Shadow Golbat Candy180 Shadow Golbat Candy XL
      469115,600- 21 Shadow Golbat Candy XL505,200406 Shadow Golbat Candy201 Shadow Golbat Candy XL
      46.59215,600- 21 Shadow Golbat Candy XL520,800406 Shadow Golbat Candy222 Shadow Golbat Candy XL
      479316,800- 21 Shadow Golbat Candy XL537,600406 Shadow Golbat Candy243 Shadow Golbat Candy XL
      47.59416,800- 21 Shadow Golbat Candy XL554,400406 Shadow Golbat Candy264 Shadow Golbat Candy XL
      489516,800- 24 Shadow Golbat Candy XL571,200406 Shadow Golbat Candy288 Shadow Golbat Candy XL
      48.59616,800- 24 Shadow Golbat Candy XL588,000406 Shadow Golbat Candy312 Shadow Golbat Candy XL
      499718,000- 24 Shadow Golbat Candy XL606,000406 Shadow Golbat Candy336 Shadow Golbat Candy XL
      49.59818,000- 24 Shadow Golbat Candy XL624,000406 Shadow Golbat Candy360 Shadow Golbat Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Shadow Golbat

      Shadow Golbat high resolution sprites

      Shadow Golbat Pokédex entries

      Kanto

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Shadow Golbat’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

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

      The best moves for Shadow Golbat in Pokémon GO are Wing Attack and Shadow Ball. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.678 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 121.572.

      How does Shadow Golbat perform in Raids?

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

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

      Shadow Golbat is an F-Tier Poison-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

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

      Shadow Golbat is an F-Tier Flying-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Golbat?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Golbat: Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, Mega Victreebel, Mega Gengar, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Pinsir, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Dragonite, Mega Salamence, and Mega Rayquaza.

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

      Shadow Golbat’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1976 CP and 2234 CP at Level 50.

      Can Shadow Golbat be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Shadow Golbat can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Shadow Golbat Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Shadow Golbat cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.