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#42

161

ATK

150

DEF

181

STA

Lvl 50Max CP

2234

Lvl 40

1976

Lvl 25Weather Boost

1412

Lvl 20Raids/Eggs

1129

Lvl 15Research

847

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Moves

Fast

Bite

Wing Attack

Charge

PvE Analysis

Golbat is nothing more than a stepping stone to Crobat in PVE, but consider holding onto one for the Great League in PVP if you happen to find one with a good IV distribution.

PvP Analysis

Wing Attack + Shadow Ball and Poison Fang or Ominous Wind*
Wing Attack is the preferred fast move, featuring above average energy generation while also getting STAB from Golbat. 
Shadow Ball is the most powerful charge move available to Golbat, and is almost mandatory if Golbat is to ever threaten its opponents at all. The rest of Golbat's charge moves are all lackluster in performance and deal poor damage, but Poison Fang and legacy Ominous Wind cost less energy and can be used for shield baiting. Air Cutter sucks for its high energy cost even with STAB. 
Great League
Golbat is more of a niche pick in Great League. Well-rounded stats don't result in extraordinary bulk, and weaknesses to common typings risks Golbat's survivability. Golbat also has issues with its somewhat poor moveset, as its charge moves deal little damage for their cost (low DPE) with the exception of Shadow Ball. Regardless, Golbat still makes short work of its specific prey in the form of Grass, Bug, and Fighting-types. Easy wins over the popular Medicham and Venusaur are definitely appreciated, while demanding two shields to beat Azumarill is risky. Unfortunately more losses than wins often keeps Golbat from being picked over other options. 
Ultra League
Golbat's max CP of 2234 limits its use to mostly Great League. It can still dominate Grass-types and some other off-meta Pokemon, but a long list of losses against meta picks discourages its use. 
Master League
Consider Golbat's next evolution at least. 

Great League
Golbat is more of a niche pick in Great League. Well-rounded stats don't result in extraordinary bulk, and weaknesses to common typings risks Golbat's survivability. Golbat also has issues with its somewhat poor moveset, as its charge moves deal little damage for their cost (low DPE) with the exception of Shadow Ball. Regardless, Golbat still makes short work of its specific prey in the form of Grass, Bug, and Fighting-types. Easy wins over the popular Medicham and Venusaur are definitely appreciated, while demanding two shields to beat Azumarill is risky. Unfortunately more losses than wins often keeps Golbat from being picked over other options.
Ultra League
Golbat's max CP of 2234 limits its use to mostly Great League. It can still dominate Grass-types and some other off-meta Pokemon, but a long list of losses against meta picks discourages its use.
Master League
Consider Golbat's next evolution at least.