Shadow Golbat is a Tier 3 Shadow Raid Boss in Pokémon Go. Shadow Raids allow players to fight against Shadow Pokémon and then also present them with a chance to catch them. It looks similar to a large bat which is blue and has very long wings. It has eyes which gives it a distinction from its pre-evolved form. As it is a Shadow Raid Boss, it can’t be taken lightly at all. So in this guide, we will talk about the best ways and counters to defeat Shadow Golbat in the best way possible.
Shadow Golbat in Pokémon Go
Shadow Golbat is a dual Poison and Flying-type Pokémon with a maximum CP of 2234 at level 50. It is vulnerable to Electric, Ice, Psychic, and Rock-type attacks. Shadow Shards and Purified Gems are a must-have while fighting against Shadow Pokémon. If you are a high-level player and have the ideal counters, you can fight against Shadow Golbat all by yourself. But if you don’t have ideal counters or are not that experienced, you should bring two or more friends into the battle along with yourself.
Shadow Golbat Movesets
The best moves from the moveset of Shadow Golbat are Wing Attack and Shadow Ball. Both of them have a combined DPS of 45.3 and it is also the best combination of moves that can be used in both Pokémon Gyms and PvP battles. Other decent attacks from its move pool include Bite, Air Cutter, and Poison Fang.
Best counters against Shadow Golbat in Pokémon Go
Here’s the list of the best counters that you can use against Shadow Golbat and guarantee a win for yourself.
- Alakazam (Mega): Confusion/Confusion
- Tyranitar (Mega): Smack Down/Stone Edge
- Diancie (Mega): Rock Throw/Rock Slide
- Mewtwo: Shadow Claw/Shadow Ball
- Latios (Mega): Zen Headbutt/Psychic
- Gardevoir (Mega): Confusion/Psychic
- Hoopa (Unbound): Confusion/Psychic
- Rayquaza (Mega): Dragon Tail/Dragon Ascent
- Xurkitree: Thunder Shock/Discharge
- Manectric (Mega): Thunder Fang/Wild Charge
- Zekrom: Charge Beam/Fusion Bolt
- Aerodactyl (Mega): Rock Throw/Rock Slide
- Latias (Mega): Zen Headbutt/Psychic
- Thundurus (Therian): Volt Switch/Thunderbolt
- Rampardos: Smack Down/Rock Slide
- Ampharos (Mega): Volt Switch/Zap Cannon
- Rhyperior: Smack Down/Rock Wrecker
- Lunala: Confusion/Psychic
- Raikou: Thunder Shock/Wild Charge
- Gengar (Mega): Lick/Psychic
- Tyrantrum: Snarl/Meteor Beam
- Baxcalibur: Ice Fang/Avalanche
- Darmanitan (Galarian): Ice Fang/Ice Fang
- Latios: Zen Headbutt/Psychic
- Terrakion: Smack Down/Rock Slide
- Magnezone: Spark/Wild Charge
- Tyranitar: Bite/Brutal Swing
- Zapdos: Thunder Shock/Thunderbolt
- Electivire: Thunder Shock/Wild Charge
- Kyogre (Primal): Waterfall/Blizzard
- Mamoswine: Powder Snow/Avalanche
- Gigalith: SmackDown/Meteor Beam
- Glalie (Mega): Frost Breath/Avalanche
- Alakazam: Confusion/Psychic
- Espeon: Confusion/Psychic
While fighting against Shadow Golbat, you should try to avoid Cloudy and Windy weather as they boost its attacks even further. You should try to use your strongest Mega Pokémon such as the likes of Mega Rayquaza, Mega Aerodactyl, and so on to have the best chances of winning.