Venomoth


Name origin

venom
poison
moth
an insect
Venomoth artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 049
Type Bug Poison
Species Poison Moth Pokémon
Height 4′11″ (1.50m)
Weight 27.6 lbs (12.5 kg)
Abilities Shield Dust
Tinted Lens
Wonder Skin (Dream World)
Local № 049 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen)
109 (Gold, Silver)
110 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese Morufon

Breeding

Egg Groups Bug
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield 1 Special Attack, 1 Speed
Catch rate 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 138
Growth Rate Medium Fast



Type defenses

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Venomoth stats

The base stats for Venomoth are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature for said stat, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

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

Pokedex descriptions

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
HeartGold		 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.
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.
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.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Black
White		 It flutters its wings to scatter dustlike scales. The scales leach toxins if they contact skin.
SoulSilver The powder on its wings is poisonous if it is dark in hue. If it is light in hue, it causes paralysis.

Evolution chart

Venonat
#048
Venonat
Bug · Poison →
(Level 31) Venomoth
#049
Venomoth
Bug · Poison

Moves learnt by level up

Venomoth learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
1 DisableNormalStatus-100
1 ForesightNormalStatus--
1 Silver WindBugSpecial60100
1 SupersonicNormalStatus-55
1 TackleNormalPhysical50100
5 SupersonicNormalStatus-55
11 ConfusionPsychicSpecial50100
13 PoisonpowderPoisonStatus-75
17 Leech LifeBugPhysical20100
23 Stun SporeGrassStatus-75
25 PsybeamPsychicSpecial65100
29 Sleep PowderGrassStatus-75
31 GustFlyingSpecial40100
37 Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
41 Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090
47 Poison FangPoisonPhysical50100
55 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
59 Bug BuzzBugSpecial90100
63 Quiver DanceBugStatus--

Venomoth learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
1 DisableNormalStatus-100
1 ForesightNormalStatus--
1 Silver WindBugSpecial60100
1 SupersonicNormalStatus-55
1 TackleNormalPhysical50100
5 SupersonicNormalStatus-55
11 ConfusionPsychicSpecial50100
13 PoisonpowderPoisonStatus-75
17 Leech LifeBugPhysical20100
23 Stun SporeGrassStatus-75
25 PsybeamPsychicSpecial65100
29 Sleep PowderGrassStatus-75
31 GustFlyingSpecial40100
37 Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
41 Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090
47 Poison FangPoisonPhysical50100
55 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
59 Bug BuzzBugSpecial90100

Other generations: I II III IV V

Egg moves

Venomoth learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Venomoth egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
AgilityPsychicStatus--
Baton PassNormalStatus--
Bug BiteBugPhysical60100
Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
Morning SunNormalStatus--
ScreechNormalStatus-85
Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
Skill SwapPsychicStatus--
Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus--
Rage PowderBugStatus--

Venomoth learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Venomoth egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
AgilityPsychicStatus--
Baton PassNormalStatus--
Bug BiteBugPhysical60100
Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
Morning SunNormalStatus--
ScreechNormalStatus-85
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus--

Other generations: II III IV V

Move Tutor moves

Venomoth can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Air CutterFlyingSpecial5595
Bug BiteBugPhysical60100
Ominous WindGhostSpecial60100
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
String ShotBugStatus-95
SwiftNormalSpecial60∞
TailwindFlyingStatus--
TwisterDragonSpecial40100
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090

Venomoth can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Air CutterFlyingSpecial5595
Ominous WindGhostSpecial60100
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
SwiftNormalSpecial60∞
TwisterDragonSpecial40100
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Venomoth is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
5 DefogFlyingStatus--

Other generations: I II III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Venomoth is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
9 VenoshockPoisonSpecial65100
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarbeamGrassSpecial120100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
36 Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60∞
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
53 Energy BallGrassSpecial80100
62 AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical55100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
76 Struggle BugBugSpecial30100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
89 U-turnBugPhysical70100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Venomoth is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
19 Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarbeamGrassSpecial120100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
36 Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60∞
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 Skill SwapPsychicStatus--
51 RoostFlyingStatus--
53 Energy BallGrassSpecial80100
58 EndureNormalStatus--
62 Silver WindBugSpecial60100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
89 U-turnBugPhysical70100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Other generations: I II III IV V


Venomoth sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
 Venomoth normal sprite SHINY
Black/White
 Venomoth shiny sprite NORMAL
HG/SS
 Venomoth normal sprite SHINY
HG/SS
 Venomoth shiny sprite

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Where to find Venomoth

Yellow Route 14, 15
Gold
Silver		 Route 24, 25
Crystal Route 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 43
LeafGreen
FireRed		 Berry Forest
Diamond
Pearl		 Route 229
Platinum Route 229
HeartGold
SoulSilver		 Route 24, 25
Black
White		 Dreamyard

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★★★ 3
Power ★★★★ 4
Skill ★★★ 3
Stamina ★★★ 3
Jump ★★★★★ 5
Total 18

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