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.

Biology
Crobat is a purple, bat-like Pokémon. This Pokémon's pointed ears are long, and appear to lack insides, while its mouth is small and usually has its teeth bared. Crobat's eyes are red with yellow scelera. It has two pairs of wings; one smaller pair is located near its stubby feet, and a second pair on its shoulders has greenish-blue undersides and two stubby 'fingers'. The hind pair of wings developed from legs, and can still function as such. This allows it to rest by hanging on a tree branch with its rear wings.

When tired, Crobat flies by alternating between its front and rear wings, which allows it to continue nonstop. Its silent flight and sharp fangs enable it to hunt for blood and remain undetected by its prey. Crobat is a nocturnal Pokémon that is typically found in.

Brock's Crobat
had a Crobat that he originally as a. It reached its final evolutionary form in Control Freak!. He eventually gave it to his brother Forrest.

Other
Three Crobat appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1), employed by J's henchmen. They battled and  while attempting to capture the Aura Sphere Riolu. All three were eventually tied by the of an  captured by Kellyn's Capture Styler.

A Crobat appeared in The Right Hero for the Right Job!, under the ownership of Xerosic. It battled against some of 's Pokémon, but eventually lost. Crobat appeared again in Facing the Needs of the Many!.

Minor appearances
A Crobat appeared in That's Just Swellow as one of the participants of the Crossgate PokéRinger competition.

A Crobat appeared in Less is Morrison.

A 's Crobat appeared in A Hurdle for Squirtle, where it participated in the Saffron City Pokémon Contest.

A Crobat made a small appearance in The Rise of Darkrai as one of the Pokémon hit with a  when a group of Trainers were attacking him.

A Crobat appeared in Malice In Wonderland!.

A 's Crobat appeared in A Relay in the Sky! as a participant of the Pokémon Sky Relay.

In the Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic manga
A Crobat appeared in PRV2.

Another one appeared in PRV3 under the ownership of Heath.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Janine used a Crobat against in Crossing Crobat. 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.

In Chinchou in Charge, a herd of Crobat, Zubat, and Golbat attacked Misty, Brock, and Erika in the Tohjo Falls.

A Crobat appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

is seen with a Crobat in Going Green.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga
A Crobat was shown under the ownership of Jupiter which evolved from her prior to A Novel Test!!.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
Asuka is shown with a Crobat.

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.''

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Trivia

 * No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Crobat and its pre-evolutions.
 * Crobat shares its with, , and . 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 the lines are based on bats and reach their respective final evolutionary form by friendship.
 * Crobat and are the only Pokémon of their body type that are not.
 * Additionally, Crobat is the only Pokémon of its that is not in the.

Origin
Crobat is based on a, specifically s which produce toxic saliva with properties that is secreted when biting prey to draw blood.

Name origin
Crobat may be a combination of cross and . Alternatively, it may be a corruption of , describing Crobat's maneuverability in the air.

Related articles

 * Brock's Crobat