woobat
Generation V · #0527 — Bat Pokémon
Woobat, known as the Bat Pokémon and catalogued as National Pokédex entry #527, is a dual-type Psychic/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation V. This diminutive creature stands just 0.4 meters (1'04") tall and weighs a mere 2.1 kilograms (4.6 lbs), making it one of the lighter Pokémon in its generation. With a base stat total of 323, Woobat prioritizes Speed with a respectable base of 72, while maintaining modest offensive and defensive capabilities. The species is not classified as Legendary or Mythical, instead serving as a charming early-game encounter that evolves into the more formidable Swoobat when trained with high friendship. Its accessibility, with a capture rate of 190, makes it an ideal companion for trainers exploring caves and dark forests across the Pokémon world.
Base Stats
Height
0.4m
Weight
2.1kg
Category
Bat Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
blue
Shape
wings
Abilities
Ignores other Pokémon's stat modifiers for damage and accuracy calculation.
Prevents the Pokémon from using its held item in battle.
Doubles the Pokémon's stat modifiers. These doubled modifiers are still capped at -6 or 6 stages.
Woobat Biology & Physical Characteristics
Woobat's most distinctive feature is its peculiar morphology, bearing a striking resemblance to the Honduran White Bat with its spherical, fuzzy blue body covered in shaggy fur. The most prominent characteristic is its oversized, pig-like nose with a notably heart-shaped nostril, which serves as the focal point of its biology and functionality. Two tufts of thick fur conceal its small eyes, while its upper jaw features a single prominent fang at its center. Despite its rotund appearance, Woobat possesses two relatively small but functional black wings positioned on either side of its body, enabling it to achieve flight despite its seemingly ungainly frame. This peculiar nose is far more than a cosmetic oddity—it is a sophisticated biological apparatus capable of emitting ultrasonic waves for echolocation, allowing Woobat to navigate its cave environments with remarkable precision and hunt for prey in complete darkness.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Woobat Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Woobat exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male to 50% female, allowing for straightforward breeding practices without gender-specific complications. The species belongs to the Flying and Field egg groups, providing breeders with substantial flexibility in constructing balanced breeding chains and producing offspring with desired natures and individual values. With a hatch counter of 15 cycles—equivalent to approximately 3,599 to 3,855 steps—Woobat eggs hatch relatively quickly compared to many Pokémon species, encouraging active breeding strategies without excessive time investment. The base happiness value of 70 indicates that Woobat eggs hatch into offspring with naturally higher friendship toward their trainers, a characteristic that becomes particularly significant given Woobat's friendship-based evolution requirement. This combination of accessible breeding parameters and innate friendliness makes Woobat an excellent choice for trainers seeking to build their perfect team through careful breeding and raising.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
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lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
x y
tm03
black 2 white 2
tm03
black white
tm03
sun moon
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
ultra sun ultra moon
tm03
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm04
emerald
tm04
firered leafgreen
tm04
ruby sapphire
tm04
diamond pearl
tm04
xd
tm04
heartgold soulsilver
tm04
black white
tm04
colosseum
tm04
platinum
tm04
sun moon
tm04
ultra sun ultra moon
tm04
x y
+726 more TMs/HMs
woobat's Evolution Chain
Woobat Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Woobat's evolutionary path is straightforward but meaningful within the context of its character arc. When a Woobat develops high friendship with its trainer—a bond measured through consistent positive interactions, affection, and battle experience—it evolves into Swoobat, maintaining its Psychic/Flying dual typing while gaining significantly improved stats. The evolution represents a maturation phase where Woobat's modest base statistics of 323 are substantially enhanced, with particular improvements to its Special Attack and Speed capabilities, transforming it into a far more competent battler. This friendship-based evolution mechanic reinforces Woobat's inherent friendly nature and creates an emotional investment for trainers seeking to develop their Woobat into a powerful ally. Unlike many Generation V Pokémon that exhibit branching evolutionary paths, Woobat has a singular, linear evolution to Swoobat, making its evolutionary destiny both clear and achievable for dedicated trainers.
Where to Find
wellspring cave
unova
+21 more
unova victory road
unova
+97 more
trial chamber
unova
+5 more
mistralton cave
unova
+5 more
twist mountain
unova
+25 more
guidance chamber
unova
+5 more
challengers cave
unova
+3 more
reversal mountain
unova
+93 more
relic passage
unova
+17 more
clay tunnel
unova
seaside cave
unova
+13 more
underground ruins
unova
rocky mountain room
unova
glacier room
unova
iron room
unova
Woobat Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Woobat inhabits the dark forests and cave systems throughout various regions, where it has adapted to a predominantly nocturnal lifestyle. The species employs its specialized nostril apparatus to emit ultrasonic waves, effectively mapping its surroundings and locating the insect Pokémon that comprise its primary diet. One of Woobat's most endearing behaviors involves its sleeping habits—while roosting on cave walls during daylight hours, the suction generated by its nostrils creates distinctive heart-shaped marks on the stone surface. According to Pokédex lore, these heart-shaped impressions are believed to bestow good fortune upon those who witness them, making Woobat marks prized discoveries for trainers exploring caverns. This behavior has become so characteristic that finding multiple heart-shaped marks lining a cave's walls serves as definitive evidence of an active Woobat population. The species exhibits a medium growth rate and maintains a base happiness of 70, suggesting an inherently friendly disposition toward human trainers who treat them with kindness.
Pokedex Entries
Its habitat is dark forests and caves. It emits ultrasonic waves from its nose to learn about its surroundings.
The heart-shaped mark left on a body after a Woobat has been attached to it is said to bring good fortune.
Suction from its nostrils enables it to stick to cave walls during sleep. It leaves a heart-shaped mark behind.
Its habitat is dark forests and caves. It emits ultrasonic waves from its nose to learn about its surroundings.
The heart-shaped mark left on a body after a Woobat has been attached to it is said to bring good fortune.
Its habitat is dark forests and caves. It emits ultrasonic waves from its nose to learn about its surroundings.
The heart-shaped mark left on a body after a Woobat has been attached to it is said to bring good fortune.
While inside a cave, if you look up and see lots of heart-shaped marks lining the walls, it’s evidence that Woobat live there.
It emits ultrasonic waves as it flutters about, searching for its prey—bug Pokémon.
Woobat Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Woobat itself is a delightful portmanteau combining "woo," suggesting the creature's distinctive ultrasonic vocalizations, with "bat," directly referencing its nature as a flying mammalian Pokémon. The Japanese name, Koromori, combines "koro" (possibly relating to the spherical shape) with "mori" (forest), emphasizing its woodland and cave-dwelling habitat. The design philosophy clearly draws inspiration from the Honduran White Bat (Ectophylla alba), a real-world species renowned for its diminutive size and distinctive nose structure. The heart-shaped nostril is the designer's creative flourish that elevates Woobat beyond a mere realistic bat adaptation, introducing whimsical charm and cultural symbolism into its appearance. The heart motif, which appears in the marks left behind and the nostril design itself, creates a thematic connection to luck and good fortune deeply rooted in Japanese and broader Asian cultural traditions where hearts represent auspiciousness and benevolence.
Learnable Moves
Woobat can learn 89 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acrobatics | flying | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 |
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| after you | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| air cutter | flying | Special | 60 | 95 | 25 |
| air slash | flying | Special | 75 | 95 | 15 |
| ally switch | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| amnesia | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| assurance | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| baton pass | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| captivate | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| charge beam | electric | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| confusion | psychic | Special | 50 | 100 | 25 |
| defog | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| dual wingbeat | flying | Physical | 40 | 90 | 10 |
| embargo | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| endeavor | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| energy ball | grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| expanding force | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fake tears | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| flatter | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| fly | flying | Physical | 90 | 95 | 15 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| future sight | psychic | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| giga drain | grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| gust | flying | Special | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| gyro ball | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| heart stamp | psychic | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| heat wave | fire | Special | 95 | 90 | 10 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| imprison | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| magic coat | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| nasty plot | dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
| odor sleuth | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| pluck | flying | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| psycho cut | psychic | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| psycho shift | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| psyshock | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| roost | flying | Status | — | — | 5 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| signal beam | bug | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| simple beam | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| skill swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| speed swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| steel wing | steel | Physical | 70 | 90 | 25 |
| stored power | psychic | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| super fang | normal | Physical | — | 90 | 10 |
| supersonic | normal | Status | — | 55 | 20 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| synchronoise | psychic | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| tailwind | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| telekinesis | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| torment | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trick | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| trick room | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| u turn | bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| venom drench | poison | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Woobat Competitive Battle Guide
While Woobat's base stat total of 323 relegates it to modest competitive viability compared to more specialized battlers, its ability options provide interesting strategic possibilities. The standard ability Unaware is particularly notable, as it allows Woobat to ignore opponent stat modifications—a property that can prove surprisingly valuable in disrupting setup sweepers that rely on Attack or Special Attack boosts. Alternatively, the Klutz ability prevents Woobat from using held items, a seemingly detrimental trait that paradoxically becomes advantageous in specific metagames where item denial strategies prove effective. The hidden ability Simple is theoretically powerful, doubling all stat modifiers though still capped at ±6, transforming even modest stat adjustments into significant advantages. Woobat's movepool, featuring moves like Confusion, Air Cutter, Gust, and Attract, provides reasonable coverage options, though its Special Attack base of 55 limits the damage output of special moves. For competitive trainers, Woobat functions better as a breeding base for Swoobat, which features significantly improved stats and greater viability in competitive environments.
Commonly Asked Questions About Woobat
What type is Woobat?
Woobat is a psychic and flying type Pokemon.
What does Woobat evolve into?
Woobat evolves into swoobat.
What are Woobat's weaknesses?
Woobat is weak to rock, ghost, electric, ice and dark type moves.
Where can I find Woobat?
Woobat can be found in wellspring cave (unova), unova victory road (unova) and trial chamber (unova) and 12 other locations.
Woobat Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Woobat achieved notable cultural prominence through its appearance in the Pokémon anime series, particularly through Jessie's Woobat, which became a recurring character with substantial character development throughout multiple seasons. The heart-shaped nostril and the benevolent mark-leaving behavior resonated strongly with audiences, making Woobat an internet-beloved Pokémon despite its modest in-game statistics. The species has inspired considerable fan art and merchandise, capitalizing on its adorable appearance and the universal appeal of heart symbolism. Woobat's presence in competitive tournaments, while limited, has generated memorable moments when trainers employ it strategically, earning appreciation from the community for daring to use unconventional team compositions. The Pokédex lore regarding the good fortune granted by Woobat marks has spawned player superstitions and fan interpretations, with many trainers deliberately seeking out Woobat encounters in games as good-luck charms. This combination of anime presence, aesthetic appeal, and cultural symbolism has secured Woobat a place in Generation V's legacy as a charming, universally appreciated creature.
Where to Find Woobat in Every Pokémon Game
Woobat's availability varies significantly across the Pokémon games depending on the generation and region. In Black and White, Woobat appears as entry #033 in the Unova Pokédex and can be encountered in caves and dark forest locations throughout the region. Black 2 and White 2 reorganize it as entry #066 in the expanded Unova Pokédex, with similarly accessible cave-based availability. In Generation VI, Woobat appears in the Coastal Kalos region as entry #055, maintaining its status as a readily obtainable Pokémon. The species reappears in Generation VII games and continues its availability through subsequent generations including Sword and Shield (entry #174 in the National Pokédex, #151 in the Isle of Armor) and later titles. This consistent availability across generations ensures that trainers seeking Woobat can reliably obtain one relatively early in their adventure, though specific locations and encounter rates vary by game. The relatively high capture rate of 190 makes actually catching Woobat once encountered a straightforward affair, requiring minimal specialized Poké Balls or strategies.