Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
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Weakness Chart for Poison/Flying-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
Grass
0.25x
2x
0.25x
0.25x
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
0x
2x
0.5x
2x
2x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Zubat? These builds are optimized for Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unveil the power of Zubat, a phenomenal Pokémon known for its Poison and Flying typing! Zubat is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. The LC tier (Little Cup) is where it shines. It is weak to Electric, Ice, Psychic, and Rock-typed attacks. Uncover the best movesets for Zubat below and optimize your gameplay!
Zubat is a spectacular Physical Sweeper. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Zubat from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Zubat's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Inner Focus, Zubat cannot be made to flinch. U-turn or Bite are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Brave Bird is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Flying-type move (has 1/3 recoil). ♦ Pluck is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (Zubat steals and eats the target's berry). ♦ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Zubat switches out after damaging the target). ♦ Bite is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to flinch the target). ♦ Poison Fang is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to badly poison the target). ♦ Zen Headbutt is a physical 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Zubat? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Diamond/Pearl Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Diamond/Pearl metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Zubat is a marvelous Physical Sweeper. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Zubat from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Zubat's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Inner Focus, Zubat cannot be made to flinch. U-turn or Bite are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Brave Bird is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Flying-type move (has 1/3 recoil). ♦ Pluck is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (Zubat steals and eats the target's berry). ♦ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Zubat switches out after damaging the target). ♦ Bite is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to flinch the target). ♦ Poison Fang is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to badly poison the target). ♦ Zen Headbutt is a physical 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Zubat can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Zubat.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Zubat can perform in Diamond/Pearl. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive DP Move and Ability Combos for Zubat
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Snatch, Quick Attack
Moves that Break Screens: Defog
Moves that inflict status: Hypnosis, Toxic
Moves that boost Zubat's stats
Curse
Nasty Plot
Ominous Wind
Steel Wing
Most notable and possible best moves for Zubat
Protect
Rest
Roost
Taunt
Toxic
U-turn
Common Effort Values for Zubat in Diamond and Pearl
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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