Venomoth Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves
Venomoth
Poison Moth Pokémon
The scales it scatters will paralyze anyone who touches them, making that person unable to stand.
Venomoth Pokédex brings together the essential information for Venomoth, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Venomoth is National Pokédex #49 and was introduced in Generation I. It is a Bug and Poison-type Pokémon.
This Venomoth Pokédex covers Venomoth across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. The scales it scatters will paralyze anyone who touches them, making that person unable to stand.
Venomoth at a glance
- Type
- BUGPOISON
- Weak to
- FIRE2×PSYCHIC2×ROCK2×
- Best base stat
- Special Attack — 90
- Abilities
- Shield Dust, Tinted Lens, Wonder Skin (Hidden)
- Evolution
- Final stage or no evolution data
Venomoth Pokédex overview
Venomoth has the Bug and Poison typing, it belongs to Generation I, its Pokédex classification is the Poison Moth Pokémon. The scales it scatters will paralyze anyone who touches them, making that person unable to stand. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Venomoth Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.
Venomoth quick facts
- Height
- 1.5 m
- Weight
- 12.5 kg
- Generation
- Generation I
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Capture rate
- 75
- Base happiness
- 70
Venomoth Pokédex type and weaknesses
Venomoth is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic and Rock. It resists Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug and Fairy. These matchups come from Venomoth's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Venomoth and which types it can resist more comfortably.
Venomoth type effectiveness
Damage taken when Venomoth is hit by each type:
Weak to
Resists
Strongly resists
Based on Bug / Poison typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Venomoth Pokédex stats
Venomoth has a base stat total of 450, with Special Attack as its highest listed base stat at 90. In the Venomoth Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Venomoth is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.
Venomoth Pokédex abilities
Venomoth can have Shield Dust, Tinted Lens and Wonder Skin as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Venomoth functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.
Venomoth abilities
Shield Dust
Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.
Tinted Lens
Doubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves.
Wonder Skin Hidden
Lowers incoming non-damaging moves' base accuracy to exactly 50%.
Venomoth Pokédex evolution
Venomoth evolves from Venonat. The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.
Venomoth evolution family
Venomoth evolution requirements
Evolves from
Venonat
Level 31
Venomoth Pokédex forms and shiny appearance
Venomoth has 1 form shown on this Venomoth Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.
Venomoth Pokédex game appearances
Venomoth appears in 29 Pokémon titles, including Alpha Sapphire, Black, Black 2, Blue, Crystal and Diamond. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Venomoth appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.
Venomoth game availability
This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.
Where can you find Venomoth?
The locations below show where Venomoth can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.
Venomoth encounter locations
| Game | Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Sapphire | Mirage Spot Island Route 124 | Walk | 36–38 | 30% | — |
| Alpha Sapphire | Mirage Spot Island South Of Route 134 | Walk | 36–38 | 30% | — |
| Alpha Sapphire | Mirage Spot Island West Of Dewford Town | Walk | 36–38 | 10% | — |
| Alpha Sapphire | Mirage Spot Island West Of Route 104 | Walk | 36–38 | 30% | — |
| Black | Dreamyard Area | Dark Grass | 48 | 5% | — |
| Black | Dreamyard Area | Dark Grass | 50 | 4% | — |
| Blue | Cerulean Cave 1f | Walk | 49 | 10% | — |
| Blue | Cerulean Cave 2f | Walk | 51 | 20% | — |
| Blue | Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North | Walk | 32 | 5% | — |
| Blue | Kanto Safari Zone Area 3 West | Walk | 31 | 5% | — |
| Blue | Kanto Victory Road 2 3f | Walk | 40 | 10% | — |
| Crystal | Johto Route 43 Area | Walk | 17 | 4% | Time Night |
| Crystal | Kanto Route 10 Area | Walk | 15 | 10% | Time Night |
| Crystal | Kanto Route 13 Area | Walk | 25 | 10% | — |
| Crystal | Kanto Route 14 Area | Walk | 28 | 10% | Time Night |
| Crystal | Kanto Route 15 Area | Walk | 25 | 10% | Time Night |
| Crystal | Kanto Route 9 Area | Walk | 15 | 10% | Time Night |
| Diamond | Sinnoh Route 229 Area | Walk | 50 | 10% | Radar On |
| Firered | Berry ♀orest Area | Walk | 37 | 4% | — |
| Firered | Berry ♀orest Area | Walk | 40 | 1% | — |
| Firered | Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North | Walk | 32 | 5% | — |
| Firered | Kanto Safari Zone Area 3 West | Walk | 32 | 5% | — |
| Gold | Kanto Route 24 Area | Walk | 10 | 4% | Time Night |
| Gold | Kanto Route 25 Area | Walk | 10 | 20% | Time Night |
| Green Japan | Cerulean Cave 1f | Walk | 49 | 10% | — |
| Green Japan | Cerulean Cave 2f | Walk | 51 | 20% | — |
| Green Japan | Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North | Walk | 32 | 5% | — |
| Green Japan | Kanto Safari Zone Area 3 West | Walk | 31 | 5% | — |
| Green Japan | Kanto Victory Road 2 3f | Walk | 40 | 10% | — |
| Heartgold | Kanto Route 24 Area | Walk | 14 | 4% | Time Night |
| Heartgold | Kanto Route 25 Area | Walk | 8 | 10% | Time Night, Radio Off |
| Leafgreen | Berry ♀orest Area | Walk | 37 | 4% | — |
| Leafgreen | Berry ♀orest Area | Walk | 40 | 1% | — |
| Leafgreen | Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North | Walk | 32 | 5% | — |
| Leafgreen | Kanto Safari Zone Area 3 West | Walk | 32 | 5% | — |
| Lets Go Eevee | Kanto Route 14 Area | Overworld | 33–38 | 100% | — |
| Lets Go Eevee | Kanto Route 15 Area | Overworld | 33–38 | 100% | — |
| Lets Go Pikachu | Kanto Route 14 Area | Overworld | 33–38 | 100% | — |
| Lets Go Pikachu | Kanto Route 15 Area | Overworld | 33–38 | 100% | — |
| Omega Ruby | Mirage Spot Island Route 124 | Walk | 36–38 | 30% | — |
| Omega Ruby | Mirage Spot Island South Of Route 134 | Walk | 36–38 | 30% | — |
| Omega Ruby | Mirage Spot Island West Of Dewford Town | Walk | 36–38 | 10% | — |
| Omega Ruby | Mirage Spot Island West Of Route 104 | Walk | 36–38 | 30% | — |
| Pearl | Sinnoh Route 229 Area | Walk | 50 | 10% | Radar On |
| Platinum | Sinnoh Route 229 Area | Walk | 49 | 10% | Radar On |
| Red | Cerulean Cave 1f | Walk | 49 | 10% | — |
| Red | Cerulean Cave 2f | Walk | 51 | 20% | — |
| Red | Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North | Walk | 32 | 5% | — |
| Red | Kanto Safari Zone Area 3 West | Walk | 31 | 5% | — |
| Red | Kanto Victory Road 2 3f | Walk | 40 | 10% | — |
| Red Japan | Cerulean Cave 1f | Walk | 49 | 10% | — |
| Red Japan | Cerulean Cave 2f | Walk | 51 | 20% | — |
| Red Japan | Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North | Walk | 32 | 5% | — |
| Red Japan | Kanto Safari Zone Area 3 West | Walk | 31 | 5% | — |
| Red Japan | Kanto Victory Road 2 3f | Walk | 40 | 10% | — |
| Silver | Kanto Route 24 Area | Walk | 10 | 4% | Time Night |
| Silver | Kanto Route 25 Area | Walk | 10 | 20% | Time Night |
| Soulsilver | Kanto Route 24 Area | Walk | 14 | 4% | Time Night |
| Soulsilver | Kanto Route 25 Area | Walk | 8 | 10% | Time Night, Radio Off |
| White | Dreamyard Area | Dark Grass | 48 | 5% | — |
| White | Dreamyard Area | Dark Grass | 50 | 4% | — |
| X | Friend Safari Bug | Walk | 30 | 33% | Friend Safari Slot 3 |
| X | Friend Safari Poison | Walk | 30 | 33% | Friend Safari Slot 2 |
| Xd | Cipher Key Lair Roof | Snag | 32 | 100% | — |
| Y | Friend Safari Bug | Walk | 30 | 33% | Friend Safari Slot 3 |
| Y | Friend Safari Poison | Walk | 30 | 33% | Friend Safari Slot 2 |
| Yellow | Cerulean Cave 1f | Walk | 54 | 5% | — |
| Yellow | Kanto Route 14 Area | Walk | 30 | 1% | — |
| Yellow | Kanto Route 15 Area | Walk | 30 | 1% | — |
No encounter records match these filters.
Venomoth Pokédex moves
The Venomoth Pokédex lists 123 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.
Venomoth move explorer
123 moves shown
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Air Slash | Special | 75 | 95 | 15 | Level Up | |
| — | Gust | Special | 40 | 100 | 35 | Level Up | |
| 1 | Agility | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 30 | Level Up |
| 1 | Bug Buzz | BUG | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Level Up |
| 1 | Confusion | PSYCHIC | Special | 50 | 100 | 25 | Level Up |
| 1 | Disable | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Level Up |
| 1 | Foresight | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 40 | Level Up |
| 1 | Leech Life | BUG | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Level Up |
| 1 | Poison Powder | POISON | Status | — | 75 | 35 | Level Up |
| 1 | Quiver Dance | BUG | Status | — | — | 20 | Level Up |
| 1 | Screech | NORMAL | Status | — | 85 | 40 | Level Up |
| 1 | Silver Wind | BUG | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | Level Up |
| 1 | Struggle Bug | BUG | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 | Level Up |
| 1 | Supersonic | NORMAL | Status | — | 55 | 20 | Level Up |
| 1 | Tackle | NORMAL | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Level Up |
| 1 | Whirlwind | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Level Up |
| 16 | Stun Spore | GRASS | Status | — | 75 | 30 | Level Up |
| 17 | Psybeam | PSYCHIC | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | Level Up |
| 24 | Sleep Powder | GRASS | Status | — | 75 | 15 | Level Up |
| 25 | Mega Drain | GRASS | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | Level Up |
| 25 | Signal Beam | BUG | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 | Level Up |
| 37 | Psychic | PSYCHIC | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Level Up |
| 41 | Zen Headbutt | PSYCHIC | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | Level Up |
| 47 | Poison ♀ang | POISON | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 | Level Up |
| — | Acid Spray | POISON | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Acrobatics | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 | Machine | |
| — | Aerial Ace | Physical | 60 | — | 20 | Machine | |
| — | Agility | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 30 | Machine |
| — | Air Cutter | Special | 60 | 95 | 25 | Machine | |
| — | Air Slash | Special | 75 | 95 | 15 | Machine | |
| — | Attract | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Baton Pass | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 40 | Machine |
| — | Bide | NORMAL | Physical | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Bug Bite | BUG | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Bug Buzz | BUG | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Captivate | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Confide | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Confuse Ray | GHOST | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Curse | GHOST | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Defog | Status | — | — | 15 | Machine | |
| — | Double Edge | NORMAL | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Double Team | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 15 | Machine |
| — | Dream Eater | PSYCHIC | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Endeavor | NORMAL | Physical | — | 100 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Endure | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Energy Ball | GRASS | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Facade | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Flash | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Frustration | NORMAL | Physical | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Giga Drain | GRASS | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Giga Impact | NORMAL | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Headbutt | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Hidden Power | NORMAL | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Hyper Beam | NORMAL | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Infestation | BUG | Special | 20 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Leech Life | BUG | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Lunge | BUG | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Mega Drain | GRASS | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Mimic | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Natural Gift | NORMAL | Physical | — | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Night Shade | GHOST | Special | — | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Pounce | BUG | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Protect | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Psybeam | PSYCHIC | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Psychic | PSYCHIC | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Psychic Noise | PSYCHIC | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Psywave | PSYCHIC | Special | — | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Rage | NORMAL | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Razor Wind | NORMAL | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Reflect | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Rest | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 5 | Machine |
| — | Return | NORMAL | Physical | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Roost | Status | — | — | 5 | Machine | |
| — | Round | NORMAL | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Secret Power | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Silver Wind | BUG | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Skill Swap | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Skitter Smack | BUG | Physical | 70 | 90 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Sleep Talk | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Sludge Bomb | POISON | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Sludge Wave | POISON | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Snore | NORMAL | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Solar Beam | GRASS | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Struggle Bug | BUG | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Substitute | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Sunny Day | FIRE | Status | — | — | 5 | Machine |
| — | Swagger | NORMAL | Status | — | 85 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Sweet Scent | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Swift | NORMAL | Special | 60 | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Take Down | NORMAL | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Teleport | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Tera Blast | NORMAL | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Thief | DARK | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | Machine |
| — | Toxic | POISON | Status | — | 90 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Toxic Spikes | POISON | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | U Turn | BUG | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Venoshock | POISON | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Whirlwind | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Zen Headbutt | PSYCHIC | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Air Cutter | Special | 60 | 95 | 25 | Tutor | |
| — | Bug Bite | BUG | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Tutor |
| — | Defog | Status | — | — | 15 | Tutor | |
| — | Double Edge | NORMAL | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Endure | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Giga Drain | GRASS | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Mimic | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Ominous Wind | GHOST | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | Tutor |
| — | Roost | Status | — | — | 5 | Tutor | |
| — | Signal Beam | BUG | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Skill Swap | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Sleep Talk | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Snore | NORMAL | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | String Shot | BUG | Status | — | 95 | 40 | Tutor |
| — | Substitute | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Swagger | NORMAL | Status | — | 85 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Swift | NORMAL | Special | 60 | — | 20 | Tutor |
| — | Tailwind | Status | — | — | 15 | Tutor | |
| — | Twister | DRAGON | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 | Tutor |
| — | Zen Headbutt | PSYCHIC | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Psychic | PSYCHIC | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Xd Purification |
| — | Refresh | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Xd Purification |
| — | Silver Wind | BUG | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | Xd Purification |
| — | Substitute | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Xd Purification |
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Venomoth Pokédex entries
The Venomoth Pokédex entries below let you compare how Venomoth has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.
Venomoth Pokédex entries
The dust-like scales covering its wings are color coded to indicate the kinds of poison it has.
The dust-like scales covering its wings are color coded to indicate the kinds of poison it has.
The powdery scales on its wings are hard to remove. They also contain poison that leaks out on contact.
When it attacks, it flaps its large wings violently to scatter its poi sonous powder all around.
The powder on its wings is poisonous if it is dark in color. If it is light, it causes paralysis.
The scales it scatters will paralyze anyone who touches them, making that person unable to stand.
VENOMOTH is nocturnal - it is a POKéMON that only becomes active at night. Its favorite prey are small insects that gather around streetlights, attracted by the light in the darkness.
VENOMOTH is nocturnal - it is a POKéMON that only becomes active at night. Its favorite prey are small insects that gather around streetlights, attracted by the light in the darkness.
VENOMOTH are nocturnal--they only are active at night. Their favorite prey are insects that gather around streetlights, attracted by the light in the darkness.
The wings are covered with dustlike scales. Every time it flaps its wings, it looses highly toxic dust.
The dustlike scales covering its wings are color-coded to indicate the kinds of poison it has.
It flutters its wings to scatter dustlike scales. The scales leach toxins if they contact skin.
It flutters its wings to scatter dustlike scales. The scales leach toxins if they contact skin.
It flutters its wings to scatter dustlike scales. The scales leach toxins if they contact skin.
When it attacks, it flaps its large wings violently to scatter its poisonous powder all around.
The powder on its wings is poisonous if it is dark in hue. If it is light in hue, it causes paralysis.
It flutters its wings to scatter dustlike scales. The scales leach toxins if they contact skin.
It flutters its wings to scatter dustlike scales. The scales leach toxins if they contact skin.
It flutters its wings to scatter dustlike scales. The scales leach toxins if they contact skin.
It flutters its wings to scatter dustlike scales. The scales leach toxins if they contact skin.
The scales it scatters will paralyze anyone who touches them, making that person unable to stand.
The wings are covered with dustlike scales. Every time it flaps its wings, it looses highly toxic dust.
Venomoth is nocturnal—it is a Pokémon that only becomes active at night. Its favorite prey are small insects that gather around streetlights, attracted by the light in the darkness.
Venomoth is nocturnal—it is a Pokémon that only becomes active at night. Its favorite prey are small insects that gather around streetlights, attracted by the light in the darkness.
The powdery scales on its wings are hard to remove from skin. They also contain poison that leaks out on contact.
The powdery scales on its wings are hard to remove from skin. They also contain poison that leaks out on contact.
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