Venomoth

Venomoth is a Bug/Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.

Pokédex data

National № 0049
Type Bug Poison
Species Poison Moth Pokémon
Height 1.5 m (4′11″)
Weight 12.5 kg (27.6 lbs)
Abilities 1. Shield Dust
2. Tinted Lens
Wonder Skin (hidden ability)
Local № 0049 (Red/Blue/Yellow)
0109 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
0049 (FireRed/LeafGreen)
0110 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
0049 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)
0257 (Scarlet/Violet)
0009 (The Indigo Disk)

Training

EV yield 1 Sp. Atk, 1 Speed
Catch rate 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 158
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Bug
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP 70
250 344
Attack 65
121 251
Defense 60
112 240
Sp. Atk 90
166 306
Sp. Def 75
139 273
Speed 90
166 306
Total 450 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Venomoth.

Evolution chart

Venonat#0048
Venonat
Bug · Poison
(Level 31)

Venomoth changes

Pokédex entries

Red
Blue
The dust-like scales covering its wings are color coded to indicate the kinds of poison it has.
Yellow The powdery scales on its wings are hard to remove. They also contain poison that leaks out on contact.
Gold When it attacks, it flaps its large wings violently to scatter its poisonous powder all around.
Silver The powder on its wings is poisonous if it is dark in color. If it is light, it causes paralysis.
Crystal The scales it scatters will paralyze anyone who touches them, making that person unable to stand.
Ruby
Sapphire
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.
FireRed The wings are covered with dustlike scales. Every time it flaps its wings, it looses highly toxic dust.
LeafGreen The dustlike scales covering its wings are color-coded to indicate the kinds of poison it has.
Emerald 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.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
It flutters its wings to scatter dustlike scales. The scales leach toxins if they contact skin.
HeartGold When it attacks, it flaps its large wings violently to scatter its poisonous powder all around.
SoulSilver The powder on its wings is poisonous if it is dark in hue. If it is light in hue, it causes paralysis.
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
It flutters its wings to scatter dustlike scales. The scales leach toxins if they contact skin.
X The scales it scatters will paralyze anyone who touches them, making that person unable to stand.
Y The wings are covered with dustlike scales. Every time it flaps its wings, it looses highly toxic dust.
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
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.
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
The powdery scales on its wings are hard to remove from skin. They also contain poison that leaks out on contact.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
It flutters its wings to scatter dustlike scales. The scales leach toxins if they contact skin.
Scarlet The wings are covered with dustlike scales. Every time it flaps its wings, it looses highly toxic dust.
Violet When it attacks, it flaps its large wings violently to scatter its poisonous powder all around.

Moves learned by Venomoth

Moves learnt by level up

Venomoth learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1DisableNormalStatus 100
1Quiver DanceBugStatus
1SupersonicNormalStatus 55
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
11ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
13Poison PowderPoisonStatus 75
17PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
23Stun SporeGrassStatus 75
25Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
29Sleep PowderGrassStatus 75
37Leech LifeBugPhysical 80 100
41Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
47Poison FangPoisonPhysical 50 100
55PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100

Moves learnt on evolution

Venomoth learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95

Egg moves

Venomoth learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Venomoth gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AgilityPsychicStatus
Baton PassNormalStatus
Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
Morning SunNormalStatus
Rage PowderBugStatus
ScreechNormalStatus 85
Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus
VenoshockPoisonSpecial 65 100

Moves learnt by TM

Venomoth is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

Moves learnt by level up

Venomoth learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
1DisableNormalStatus 100
1GustFlyingSpecial 40 100
1Quiver DanceBugStatus
1Struggle BugBugSpecial 50 100
1SupersonicNormalStatus 55
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
1WhirlwindNormalStatus
5SupersonicNormalStatus 55
11ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
13Poison PowderPoisonStatus 75
17PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
23Stun SporeGrassStatus 75
25Mega DrainGrassSpecial 40 100
29Sleep PowderGrassStatus 75
37Leech LifeBugPhysical 80 100
41Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
47Poison FangPoisonPhysical 50 100
55PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
59Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
63Quiver DanceBugStatus

Moves learnt on evolution

Venomoth learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
GustFlyingSpecial 40 100

Egg moves

Venomoth learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Venomoth gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AgilityPsychicStatus
Baton PassNormalStatus
Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
Morning SunNormalStatus
Rage PowderBugStatus
ScreechNormalStatus 85
Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus

Moves learnt by TM

Venomoth is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

Venomoth sprites

Type Generation 1 Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Venomoth sprite from Red & Blue Venomoth sprite from Silver Venomoth sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Venomoth sprite from Diamond & Pearl Venomoth sprite from Black & White Venomoth sprite from X & Y Venomoth sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Venomoth Shiny sprite from Silver Venomoth Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Venomoth Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Venomoth Shiny sprite from Black & White Venomoth Shiny sprite from X & Y

Where to find Venomoth

Red
Blue
Cerulean Cave, Safari Zone, Victory Road
Yellow Route 14, 15, Cerulean Cave
Gold
Silver
Route 24, 25
Crystal Route 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 43
Ruby
Sapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed
LeafGreen
Berry Forest, Safari Zone
Emerald Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Route 229
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Route 24, 25
Black
White
Dreamyard
Black 2
White 2
Trade/migrate from another game
X
Y
Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Mirage Spots
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Route 14, 15
Sword
Shield
Not available in this game
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Route 229, Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Swampy Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Tagtree Thicket, Casseroya Lake, North Province (Area One), North Province (Area Two), East Province (Area One), East Province (Area Two), The Great Crater of Paldea

Other languages

English Venomoth
Japanese モルフォン (Morphon)
German Omot
French Aéromite
Italian Venomoth
Spanish Venomoth
Korean 도나리 (donari)
Chinese (Simplified) 摩鲁蛾
Chinese (Traditional) 摩魯蛾

 

English Poison Moth Pokémon
Japanese どくがポケモン
German Giftmotten-Pokémon
French Pokémon Papipoison
Italian Pokémon Velentarma
Spanish Pokémon Polilla Venenosa
Korean 독나방포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 毒蛾宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 毒蛾寶可夢

Name origin

venom
poison
moth
a species of insect