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Pokémon Platinum

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Use a Golbat with Mean Look to catch elusive Pokémon in Pokémon Platinum. Find them in Victory Road.

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Use a Golbat with Mean Look to catch elusive Pokémon in Pokémon Platinum. Find them in Victory Road.

  • A Golbat found in Victory Road.
  • Ensure the Golbat knows Mean Look.
  • The Golbat may need to be leveled up or given Carbos to ensure it is fast enough.
  • Recommended moveset: Fly/Defog/Mean Look/Air Cutter.
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Locate Golbat in Victory Road. These Pokémon are usually in the level 40s.
  2. 2
    Ensure your Golbat knows Mean Look to prevent wild Pokémon from fleeing.
  3. 3
    Use the Golbat to attack wild Pokémon, dealing damage without switching or using Counter moves.
  4. 4
    Repels will work on all wild Pokémon except for level 50 legendaries.
  5. 5
    Walk between Route 206 and Route 207, north of Oreburgh City, to encounter wild Pokémon.
Tips
  • Golbat's Mean Look is effective at preventing wild Pokémon from fleeing.
  • Golbat's speed is crucial; consider leveling it up or using Carbos if it's not fast enough.
  • Golbat can deal damage without needing to switch Pokémon or rely on specific moves like Counter.

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