#0042

"Golbat is a bat Pokémon, mostly residing in caves. They are nocturnal, and thus become active at night."

"Golbat has fangs with hollow tubes lining the insides, which it uses to suck blood from its prey. Though strong enough to latch on, the teeth are also very brittle, and shatter upon contact with Rock- or Steel type Pokémon. When this happens, a Golbat can no longer feed on blood, since it cannot create puncture wounds. Though not to worry: wild Golbat without fangs have adapted to a diet of mushy, ripened fruit they gather outside the caves that make their home. Since the skin of the fruit is so soft, they are able to suck the juices right out of it without the use of fangs."

"Since this feeding pattern has proved itself sustainable, it is very recommendable for tainers wanting to put their Golbat on a non-predatory diet. Is your Golbat still hungry for blood? Ask your local Pokémon Center if you could donate some blood of your own in exchange for artificial plasma, it will be enough to satisfy Golbat's need, and you'll be helping a good cause."

Some Golbat also enjoy regular Pokémon food

"Speaking of blood donation, did you know Golbat is essential in hospitals for emergency blood transfusions? Whenever Golbat drinks blood, its own blood becomes the same type as its victim's blood. Hospitals use this to their advantage, by having multiple Golbat that are on a diet of one particular blood type. Since Golbat are quite sociable, contrary to popular belief, they are happy to share their own blood to help transfusions."

Golbat greedily indulge, but also willingly share their food with other members of its flock that are hungry

"I hope to have informed you enough about Golbat's eating habits. One last word of caution: I implore you, as a caretaker of Golbat, to watch its greedy nature. Golbat are known to overindulge, which leaves them unable to fly and thus vulnerable."

-Professor Oak