Crobat (Pokémon)

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Crobat (Japanese: クロバット Crobat) is a dual-type introduced in Generation II.
It evolves from when leveled up with high friendship. It is the final form of .
(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Evolution data for these details.)
==Biology==
Crobat is a purple, 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 hind 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 it is typically found in or on tree branches, where it hangs upside-down by its rear wings. It is a nocturnal Pokémon.
===Evolution===
Crobat evolves from and is the final form of .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
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===Held items===
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
===Type effectiveness===
===Learnset===
Crobat is available in Version 1.3.0+, , and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
====By leveling up====
====By TM/TR====
====By ====
====By tutoring====
====By a prior Evolution====
====By transfer from another generation====
=====By transfer, only via prior Evolution=====
====Animated series-only moves====
Move	Type	Episode
 	 	Lapras of Luxury
===Side game data===
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===Evolution data===
Crobat evolves from when leveled up with high friendship. Golbat cannot evolve into Crobat in until the player obtains the National Pokédex, as its evolution will be interrupted. Golbat also cannot evolve into Crobat in , as Crobat is not present in those games.
===Sprites===
==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====Brock's Crobat=====
In Control Freak!, '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.
=====Other=====
In Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1), J's henchmen used three Crobat to battle and during the hunt for the Aura Sphere Riolu. All of them were eventually apprehended by the of an captured by Kellyn's Capture Styler.
In The Right Hero for the Right Job!, Xerosic used a Crobat to battle some of 's Pokémon, but eventually lost. It reappeared in Facing the Needs of the Many!.
In Dreams Are Made of These!, James received a from the Rocket Prize Master. It battled Ash and Goh after 's attempts to catch Pikachu, , and failed. However, it was soon defeated.
====Minor appearances====
In That's Just Swellow, a Crobat competed in the Crossgate PokéRinger.
A Crobat appeared in Less is Morrison.
In A Hurdle for Squirtle, a 's Crobat competed in the Saffron City .
In The Rise of Darkrai, hit a Crobat with .
A Crobat appeared in Malice In Wonderland!.
In A Relay in the Sky!, a 's Crobat competed in the Pokémon Sky Relay.
A Crobat appeared during a flashback in Night and Day, You are the Ones!.
====Pokédex entries====
===GOTCHA!===
A Crobat briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia===
A Crobat appeared in PRV2.
A Crobat appeared in PRV3 as one of the Pokémon controlled.
===Pokémon Adventures===
Crobat debuted in Crossing Crobat, where Janine used one to . After Suicune countered its first attack, Janine ordered Crobat to use . Suicune was able to see through this as well, however, due to the shadow cast by the real Crobat and Janine, and Crobat was frozen.
A pack of multiple Crobat and its evolutionary line attacked Misty, Brock, and Erika in the Tohjo Falls in Chinchou in Charge.
A Crobat appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
 was seen with a Crobat in Going Green.
In Swanky Showdown with Swalot, Spenser used a Crobat in his exhibition match at the opening ceremony.
A Trainer's Crobat appeared in The Final Battle.
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
Jupiter's Crobat was revealed to have evolved from her Golbat prior to A Novel Test!!.
===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
Asuka is revealed to have a Crobat, which first appeared in GDZ59.
===Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic===
A Crobat appeared in Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic.
==In the TCG==
==Other appearances==
===Super Smash Bros. Melee===
Crobat only appears as a random trophy.
====Trophy information====
A Bat Pokémon that evolves from , 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 is vital for the evolution process: if a novice Trainer has a Crobat, it shows that he or she cares for Pokémon well.
==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 Pokémon in the .
* Crobat and its pre-evolved forms share their with . They are all known as the Bat Pokémon.
* Crobat's color scheme is the reverse of 's. This also applies to its variation.
* Crobat's evolutionary line has several similarities with 's. All of the members of both lines are based on bats and reach their respective final evolved form by friendship.
* Crobat can be seen as a parallel to . Both are Pokémon based on bats that have as a possible Ability. They have the same base stat total and the same base HP, , and stats.
* Although Crobat's Pokédex entries imply that its only pair of hindlegs have developed into wings, Crobat is sometimes depicted with an additional pair of tiny legs/feet.
===Origin===
Crobat seems to be based on a , particularly s, which bite other animals to . It may also be inspired by mythological . Its extra set of wings may be based on the fact that a bat's front legs and hindlegs are connected by their , essentially incorporating all of their limbs into their wings. Its very high stat may be based on the , which purportedly has the fastest horizontal flight speed of any animal. Its type may be inspired by either the properties of vampire bat saliva or the fact that bats are infamous for spreading deadly diseases such as .
====Name origin====
Crobat may be a combination of cross and . It may also involve (referring to its agility in the air).
==In other languages==
==Related articles==
* Brock's Crobat
==External links==
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