- Contents
- Type defenses
- Base stats
- Pokedex entries
- Evolution chart
- Moves learned
- Sprites
- Locations
- Q&A
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, Crystal) 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 |
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, 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 Black 2 White 2 |
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
Moves learnt by level up
Venomoth learns the following moves at the levels specified:
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 50 | 100 |
| 1 | Supersonic | Normal | Status | - | 55 |
| 1 | Disable | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 1 | Foresight | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 1 | Silver Wind | Bug | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 5 | Supersonic | Normal | Status | - | 55 |
| 11 | Confusion | Psychic | Special | 50 | 100 |
| 13 | PoisonPowder | Poison | Status | - | 75 |
| 17 | Leech Life | Bug | Physical | 20 | 100 |
| 23 | Stun Spore | Grass | Status | - | 75 |
| 25 | Psybeam | Psychic | Special | 65 | 100 |
| 29 | Sleep Powder | Grass | Status | - | 75 |
| 31 | Gust | Flying | Special | 40 | 100 |
| 37 | Signal Beam | Bug | Special | 75 | 100 |
| 41 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 |
| 47 | Poison Fang | Poison | Physical | 50 | 100 |
| 55 | Psychic | Psychic | Special | 90 | 100 |
| 59 | Bug Buzz | Bug | Special | 90 | 100 |
| 63 | Quiver Dance | Bug | Status | - | - |
Venomoth learns the following moves at the levels specified:
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 50 | 100 |
| 1 | Supersonic | Normal | Status | - | 55 |
| 1 | Disable | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 1 | Foresight | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 1 | Silver Wind | Bug | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 5 | Supersonic | Normal | Status | - | 55 |
| 11 | Confusion | Psychic | Special | 50 | 100 |
| 13 | PoisonPowder | Poison | Status | - | 75 |
| 17 | Leech Life | Bug | Physical | 20 | 100 |
| 23 | Stun Spore | Grass | Status | - | 75 |
| 25 | Psybeam | Psychic | Special | 65 | 100 |
| 29 | Sleep Powder | Grass | Status | - | 75 |
| 31 | Gust | Flying | Special | 40 | 100 |
| 37 | Signal Beam | Bug | Special | 75 | 100 |
| 41 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 |
| 47 | Poison Fang | Poison | Physical | 50 | 100 |
| 55 | Psychic | Psychic | Special | 90 | 100 |
| 59 | Bug Buzz | Bug | Special | 90 | 100 |
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agility | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Screech | Normal | Status | - | 85 |
| Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 |
| Baton Pass | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Morning Sun | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Skill Swap | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| Signal Beam | Bug | Special | 75 | 100 |
| Toxic Spikes | Poison | Status | - | - |
| Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 |
| Rage Powder | Bug | Status | - | - |
Venomoth learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Venomoth egg moves page for details and compatible parents.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agility | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Screech | Normal | Status | - | 85 |
| Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 |
| Baton Pass | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Morning Sun | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Signal Beam | Bug | Special | 75 | 100 |
| Toxic Spikes | Poison | Status | - | - |
| Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 |
Other generations: II III IV V
Move Tutor moves
Venomoth can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100 |
| Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Skill Swap | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Signal Beam | Bug | Special | 75 | 100 |
| Roost | Flying | Status | - | - |
| Tailwind | Flying | Status | - | - |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 |
| Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 |
Venomoth can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| String Shot | Bug | Status | - | 95 |
| Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | ∞ |
| Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100 |
| Twister | Dragon | Special | 40 | 100 |
| Air Cutter | Flying | Special | 55 | 95 |
| Signal Beam | Bug | Special | 75 | 100 |
| Tailwind | Flying | Status | - | - |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 |
| Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 |
| Ominous Wind | Ghost | Special | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by HM
Venomoth does not learn any HM moves.
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 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 90 |
| 9 | Venoshock | Poison | Special | 65 | 100 |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | - | 100 |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | - | - |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | 150 | 90 |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 22 | SolarBeam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100 |
| 27 | Return | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 29 | Psychic | Psychic | Special | 90 | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | Special | 90 | 100 |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | ∞ |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 46 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 53 | Energy Ball | Grass | Special | 80 | 100 |
| 62 | Acrobatics | Flying | Physical | 55 | 100 |
| 68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 |
| 70 | Flash | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 76 | Struggle Bug | Bug | Special | 30 | 100 |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| 89 | U-turn | Bug | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - |
Venomoth is compatible with these Technical Machines:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 90 |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | - | 100 |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | - | - |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | 150 | 90 |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 19 | Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 22 | SolarBeam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100 |
| 27 | Return | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 29 | Psychic | Psychic | Special | 90 | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | Special | 90 | 100 |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | ∞ |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 43 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 46 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 48 | Skill Swap | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 51 | Roost | Flying | Status | - | - |
| 53 | Energy Ball | Grass | Special | 80 | 100 |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 62 | Silver Wind | Bug | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 |
| 70 | Flash | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 78 | Captivate | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 83 | Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| 89 | U-turn | Bug | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - |
Venomoth sprites
NORMAL
Black/White
SHINY
Black/White
NORMAL
HG/SS
SHINY
HG/SS
Black/White
SHINYBlack/White
NORMALHG/SS
SHINYHG/SS
Where to find Venomoth
| Yellow | Route 14, 15 |
|---|---|
| Gold Silver |
Route 24, 25 |
| Crystal | Route 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 43 |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Berry Forest |
| Pearl Diamond |
Route 229 |
| Platinum | Route 229 |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Route 24, 25 |
| White Black |
Dreamyard |
Pokeathlon stats
| Speed | ★ ★ ★ |
|---|---|
| Power | ★ ★ ★ ★ |
| Skill | ★ ★ ★ |
| Stamina | ★ ★ ★ |
| Jump | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ |
★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum
Answers to Venomoth questions
- What is a good moveset for Venomoth?
- Wonder Skin or Tinted Lens for Venomoth?
- Who do I need to breed my venomoth with to teach it baton pass?
- Why are Kyurem and Venomoth in the BorderLine tier?
- Venomoth of venagance?
- Which of the five butterflies is the strongest?
- Masquerain or Venomoth?
- Arbok, Wigglytuff, Venomoth, Quagsire, Magcargo, Skarmory, Medicham, Ataria, or Magnezone
- Was the Caterpie/Venonat evolution really switched?
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