With the introduction of Rock Tunnel, Pokémon’s adventures have taken a turn. When you walk through the dark caves with a number of rooms with only one exit, you will most definitely be welcomed by bat-like creatures, the Bat Pokemon.
Wondering how?
Well, these Bat Pokémon use ultrasonic waves that help them bounce off the walls and move around.
You will meet these bat Pokémon more frequently as you enter each room. They surely have the coolest design and can be a great partner in battle too. So if you are someone who is a fan of a ruthless edgy Pokémon, bats are your best option.
However, with a number of bat Pokémon now, it can be a little confusing to choose in different instances. From dark types to poison, flying, and legendary types, you have a lot of options.
In this article, we will be discussing the top 10 best bat Pokémon.
Zubat
We begin with one of the most hated Pokémon, but does that make it the worst too? Not in this case. Zubat truly deserves the top spot.
Meme after meme – This bat Pokémon is truly the best of all. Zubat is a first-generation bat Pokémon who not only took the game but also the internet by storm.
The reason for Zubait’s witty appearance in terms of no eyes comes from Noibat’s design of echolocation.
From the neighbor’s fridge in the garage to your own table, and even under your bed, Zubat leaves no space empty in the cave, especially in regions of Johto and Kanto.
Lastly, sunlight is extremely unhealthy for this bat Pokémon, hence this is why you would only find them outside as the Tainer’s team. So next time, do not walk into a cave without any repel as this bat Pokémon has a catch rate of 50%.
Golbat
Belonging to the first generation this bat Pokémon, Golbat, is the most intimidating bat Pokémon. It is blue in color and has dark purple wings that are supported by strong muscles capable of giving out sonic booms.
What is amusing about Golbat is that it has weirdly smaller eyes with slit pupils that don’t compliment its strong exterior. However, not everything is in the appearance – these eyes are capable of seeing even the tiniest of prey in dark areas.
Golbat’s signature move is poison fang which refers to biting the opponent and inducing it with the poison which inflicts damage. Another signature move is aerial ace where Golbat flies towards the opponent using all force of the membrane which results in a hard hit.
However, this bat Pokémon is comparatively weaker and this is why it is rarely used. So better try staying away from it.
Crobat
A generation II bat Pokémon, Crobat belongs to the Zubat’s evolution chart. It wasn’t introduced as a standalone Pokémon. You can find Crobat slithering through the sky using its majestic upper and lower wings – which by the way, helps him fly long distances.
They stand out because of their powerful ears and a mouth full of teeth that together, helps them find their prey from a great distance. Crobat’s signature move is pluck where they steal a berry from the opponent. This bat Pokémon is great at learning and can pick up taunting that helps them stress out the opposing Pokémon which weakens their defense.
Moreover, it can also use the super fang which allows this bat Pokémon to hit his opponents through the help of fangs – the damage from this hard hit is equal to ½ of total HP of foe.
Gligar
Gligar is a generation II bat Pokémon which has a similar outlook as that of a typical bat.
Large two teeth in the upper jaw and an unconcerned look on the face makes this bat Pokémon intimidating. Gligar has triangular eyes, small bat-like pupils, thin legs with claw-like ankles, pointy ears, and a unique tail that resembles the tail stinger of a scorpion.
What makes this bat Pokémon unique is the hyper cutter ability that helps Gligar protect itself against an opponent Pokémon by decreasing the attack stat. This helps them overcome their low base attack stat.
This bat’s signature move is steel wing which allows it to raise a defense against hard-hitting opponent attacks.
Gliscor
A generation IV bat Pokémon, Gliscor is an evolution of Gligar. So once you have fought off enough battles, your Gligar will upgrade to a Gliscor.
This vampire-looking bat Pokémon has large blue wings coming out of his arms and a stinger on the tail, which has only gotten larger and stronger than that of Gligar, this bat Pokémon is one strong opponent. This stinger helps him dig in the earth to look for food and also to use it as a weapon in battle.
It is a ground/flying bat Pokémon that doesn’t have much difficulty against Pokémon that are electric-type.
Gliscor can learn Golbat’s signature move, the poison fang that leads to poison damage. It can also use tailwind the g-fire moves, however, it lacks in other Pokémonives. Moreover, this bat Pokemon can inflict the opponent with status conditions, thanks to the extra temporary speed boost.
Woobat
Who said being a bat pokemon can’t be cute? Say hello to Woobat!
A fluffy bat Pokémon with a heart-shaped nose, Woobat, is a generation V bat Pokémon. This heart-shaped nose allows it to leave imprints on cave walls where they sleep along with using it as an echolocation device that gives off ultrasonic waves helping them to see more clearly.
Their signature move is stored power which helps them to raise the attack temporarily which makes it a special attack. It can also learn swift (a normal type move) and air cutter(a flying type move) move which works by using the nose.
This bat Pokémon likes eating bugs and fruits, unlike its counterparts who like sucking on blood. This makes them harmless to humans.
Swoobat
An upgraded form of Woobat, Swoobat is a mature bat Pokemon. If you have encountered the cuddly Woobat, you will soon meet Swoobat.
Unlike the baby-looking Woobat, Swoobat has an elegant fur line, large wings, fangs coming out of his mouth, a red gem on the forehead, and small ears. Some of its amazing moves include heat wave which is a fire-type move that helps damage the non-fire Pokémon. Moreover, it also has a decent speed and attacks stat which makes them the fastest Pokémon.
You would mostly find this bat Pokémon in caves, dark spaces, or on tree hollows. It has the ability to create ultrasonic waves through its nose which helps them destroy concrete floors by shaking. Moreover, the tail of this bat Pokémon produces sound waves that are pretty loud but has no bad effects on opponent Pokémon or humans.
Noibat
A generation VI bat Pokémon, Noibat is the Sound Wave Pokémon. It is a pre-evolved Noivern. Followed by Gligar’s style, Noibat too has a cool exterior – the dark purple bat makes it look amazingly cool.
This bat Pokémon has a number of unique moves including dragon pulse and air cutter. These moves help them gain a higher chance of inflicting damage on opponent Pokémon.
Moreover, they also have decent speed stats making them an effective Pokémon when it comes to beating other Pokémon speeds. The idea of Noibat also comes from echolocation, like Zubat. This technique helps it to find a way in dark areas through sound – this pretty much explains the big ears.
Noivern
Also known as the Darkness Dragon, Noivern is famously known for its explosive temper. Belonging to the generation VI bat-dragon, Noivern is an evolution of Noibat.
Its nature varies- for instance, if you come closer to Noivern with his favorite fruit, you can make him docile. It has a great taste for flesh, with a formidable force. This bat Pokémon has two ears that are capable of producing ultrasonic waves that can shatter boulders. Moreover, it has a great sight which is why it is mostly used in areas with no light or dark exploration travels.
It has access to a lot of moves including Draco meteor which is a powerful dragon-type move that helps damage other Pokémon on the battlefield.
Lunala
A generation VII bat Pokémon, Lunana is a legendary Pokémon.
How?
Well, this bat Pokémon is obtained through trade in Pokémon Ultra Sun whereas it can only be used once in the Ultra Moon game.
Lunana is one of the most recent entries in the Pokémon series, making it the final form of Cosmog. It’s a dual-type ghost Pokémon which is evolved from Cosmoem in Ultra Sun or Moon at each level up. This is why it is also known as the beast that calls the moon.
It channels the light of the moon which makes it easier for this bat Pokémon to achieve feats of power. Due to this, it has been honored as the emissary of Moongiant Pokémon – this could actually bring forward an evolutionary line.
Moreover, Lunala is the only Pokémon that has access to Moongeist Beam(psychic type) which can cause a great lot of damage on non-psychic Pokémon.
Bat Pokemon Common FAQs
There are a number of bat Pokémon. However, the most famous bat Pokémon is Zubat. Other than this the list includes Noctowl, Swoobat, Lunala, and Crobat. You can find bat Pokémon throughout the Pokémon world but some of these are rare such as Swoobat or Lunala and others are common such as Zubat.
From the total till Generation VIII, there are 10 bat Pokémon in total. Lunala is a newly introduced bat Pokémon in Sun and Moon, Generation VII.
Since Lunala is the only legendary bat Pokémon, it is also counted as the best bat Pokémon too.
This choice may differ from person to person, some might like the other bat Pokémon better.
Gilgar is a prior form of Gliscor and is in fact, a bat-like Pokémon.
Noivern is a flying dual-type dragon Pokémon. It was introduced in Generation VI. Once you reach level 48, Noibat evolves into a Noivern.
Yes, Zubat is a blue bat Pokémon. Its type is flying poison.
Golbat is a bat Pokémon that is based on the evolved form of Zubat. It is capable of emitting supersonic waves from his sharp fangs which are far more powerful than that Zubat’s.
People often mistake Zubat as birds since all members of this line consist of wings and can fly, however, NO these are not birds.
Zubat is a bat Pokémon that is a mammal and belongs to the Chiroptera order.
Crobat is an evolved form of Golbat, a bat Pokémon whose evolution is done by transforming hind legs into the second pair of wings. This is what helps Crobat fly at higher speed and rest. It is based on Lasiurus bats. It gets the poison from secreting substance from their saliva since it is a vampire bat – this helps in preventing blood clots.
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