Zubat (#041)
Zubat (#041) is a Poison/Flying-type Bat Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Zubat in Mt. Moon (1F), Mt. Moon (B1F), Mt. Moon (B2F), and Rock Tunnel (1F) and more; the best odds are in Mt. Moon (1F) (78.9%, Lv 6–11). It evolves into Golbat at level 22. Its best stat is Speed (55), and its base stat total of 215 ranks #146 of 151.

Zubat gathers in colonies inside places that never see any light, navigating and tracking targets purely through ultrasonic waves.
Where to find Zubat in Pokémon Red
- Mt. Moon (1F): walking, Lv 6–11, 78.9% of encounters.
- Mt. Moon (B1F): walking, Lv 7–11, 59.8% of encounters.
- Rock Tunnel (1F): walking, Lv 15–18, 54.7% of encounters.
- Rock Tunnel (B1F): walking, Lv 16–18, 49.6% of encounters.
- Mt. Moon (B2F): walking, Lv 9–12, 49.2% of encounters.
- Victory Road (1F): walking, Lv 22, 15.2% of encounters.
- Victory Road (2F): walking, Lv 26, 15.2% of encounters.
- Victory Road (3F): walking, Lv 22, 15.2% of encounters.
- Seafoam Islands (1F): walking, Lv 21, 9.8% of encounters.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 40 | #119 of 151 | |
| Attack | 45 | #126 of 151 | |
| Defense | 35 | #135 of 151 | |
| Special | 40 | #122 of 151 | |
| Speed | 55 | #97 of 151 | |
| Total | 215 | #146 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Zubat
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Electric Ice Psychic Rock |
| ½× (resists) | Poison |
| ¼× (double resistance) | Grass Fighting |
| 0× (immune) | Ground |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Leech Life | Bug | 20 | 100% | 15 |
| 10 | Supersonic | Normal | — | 55% | 20 |
| 15 | Bite | Normal | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 21 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | — | 100% | 10 |
| 28 | Wing Attack | Flying | 35 | 100% | 35 |
| 36 | Haze | Ice | — | 100% | 30 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM02 | Razor Wind | Normal | 80 |
| TM04 | Whirlwind | Normal | — |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM21 | Mega Drain | Grass | 40 |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM39 | Swift | Normal | 60 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Zubat in Pokémon Red?
You can catch Zubat in Mt. Moon (1F), Mt. Moon (B1F), Mt. Moon (B2F), and Rock Tunnel (1F) and more; the best odds are in Mt. Moon (1F) (78.9%, Lv 6–11).
What type is Zubat?
Zubat is Poison/Flying type. It takes double damage from Electric, Ice, Psychic, and Rock and is immune to Ground.
What level does Zubat evolve?
Zubat evolves into Golbat at level 22.
What moves does Zubat learn?
Zubat starts with Leech Life and learns Supersonic (Lv 10), Bite (Lv 15), Confuse Ray (Lv 21), Wing Attack (Lv 28), and Haze (Lv 36) by leveling up. It can learn 13 TMs and HMs.
What are Zubat's base stats?
HP 40, Attack 45, Defense 35, Special 40, Speed 55, for a total of 215.
What's the catch rate of Zubat?
Zubat's catch rate is 255 out of 255, so it is easy to catch.