Competitive Information for Zubat [Ruby/Sapphire]
Poison / Flying
Abilities:
This Pokemon cannot be made to flinch.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Zubat? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Zubat is here! This phenomenal Pokémon is Poison and Flying-typed and ready to shine! 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. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Zubat's strategies.
Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Inner Focus
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Air Cutter / Wing Attack
- Sludge Bomb / Poison Fang
- Double-Edge / Return
- Shadow Ball / Astonish
In single battles, Zubat's Physical Sweeper role is a stunning. This moveset was constructed to take down the opponent's team with potent physical moves. In the old days prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. 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. The Shell Bell item option is to help Zubat recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Inner Focus, Zubat cannot be made to flinch.
◆ Wing Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move that deals damage.
◆ Sludge Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Poison Fang is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to badly poison the target).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Shadow Ball is a physical 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Astonish is a physical 30-base power Ghost-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
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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 Ruby/Sapphire 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 Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Inner Focus
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Air Cutter / Wing Attack
- Sludge Bomb / Poison Fang
- Double-Edge / Return
- Shadow Ball / Astonish
Zubat makes an a superior Physical Sweeper in double battles. This technique aims to crush rivals using intense physical power. Back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. 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. The Shell Bell item option is to help Zubat recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Inner Focus, Zubat cannot be made to flinch.
◆ Wing Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move that deals damage.
◆ Sludge Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Poison Fang is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to badly poison the target).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Shadow Ball is a physical 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Astonish is a physical 30-base power Ghost-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Zubat can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire 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.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Zubat can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. 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 RS 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 inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Zubat's stats
- Curse
- Steel Wing
Most notable and possible best moves for Zubat
- Protect
- Rest
- Taunt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Zubat in Ruby and Sapphire
Usage Data
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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