In Vs. Swablu, Silver uses his Golbat to battle Shane's Swablu, defeating it. He then battles Ian's Wingull, Wingull out maneuvering him and beating him.
In Vs. Swalot and Tropius, Golbat teams up with Marowak to take on Gavin's Marowak and Machamp. Golbat primarily battled Machamp, allowing Marowak to focus on its foe. Golbat and Machamp clash and knock each other out.
In Vs. Silver 1, Golbat is chosen to battle against Ian's Swalot. However, Ian swapped him out for Mawile. Mawile uses Attract on Golbat, infatuating him. Mawile defeats Golbat easily after that.
In Shadow of Oblivia, Golbat is revealed to have evolved into a Crobat. He is used to counter the Pokémon Pinchers attacking them. When the Pinchers took control of Suicune, Crobat attacked them to try and sever the connection. He and Smeargle are frozen by Blizzard. Crobat later helped to try and slow the Sky Fortress from falling from the sky.
In Crafting a Destined Past, Crobat was used to fend off Charm's Gengar when ambushed at night. He was used the next few days as a scout watching for ambushes.