Venonat


Name origin

venom
poison
gnat
an insect
Venonat artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 048
Type Bug Poison
Species Insect Pokémon
Height 3′3″ (0.99m)
Weight 66.1 lbs (30.0 kg)
Abilities Compoundeyes
Tinted Lens
Run Away (Dream World)
Local № 048 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen)
108 (Gold, Silver)
109 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese Konpan

Breeding

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

Training

EV yield 1 Special Defense
Catch rate 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 75
Growth Rate Medium Fast



Type defenses

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Venonat stats

The base stats for Venonat 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 60
230 - 324
Attack 55
103 - 229
Defense 50
94 - 218
Sp. Atk 40
76 - 196
Sp. Def 55
103 - 229
Speed 45
85 - 207
Total 305

Pokedex descriptions

Red
Blue		 Lives in the shadows of tall trees where it eats insects. It is attracted by light at night.
Yellow Its large eyes act as radars. In a bright place, you can see that they are clusters of many tiny eyes.
Gold
HeartGold		 Its eyes also function as radar units. It catches and eats small bugs that hide in darkness.
Silver
SoulSilver		 Poison oozes from all over its body. It catches and eats small bugs at night that are attracted by light.
Crystal The small bugs it eats appear only at night, so it sleeps in a hole in a tree until night falls.
Ruby
Sapphire		 VENONAT is said to have evolved with a coat of thin, stiff hair that covers its entire body for protection. It possesses large eyes that never fail to spot even miniscule prey.
Emerald Its coat of thin, stiff hair that covers its entire body is said to have evolved for protection. Its large eyes never fail to spot even miniscule prey.
FireRed Its eyes act as radar, enabling it to be active in darkness. The eyes can also shoot powerful beams.
LeafGreen Lives in the shadows of tall trees where it eats bugs. It is attracted by light at night.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Black
White		 Its big eyes are actually clusters of tiny eyes. At night, its kind is drawn by light.

Evolution chart

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

Moves learnt by level up

Venonat learns the following moves at the levels specified:

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

Other generations: I II III IV V

Egg moves

Venonat learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Venonat 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--

Venonat learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Venonat 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

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

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Bug BiteBugPhysical60100
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
String ShotBugStatus-95
SwiftNormalSpecial60∞
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090

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

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
SwiftNormalSpecial60∞
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Venonat does not learn any HM moves.

Other generations: I II III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Venonat is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
9 VenoshockPoisonSpecial65100
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarbeamGrassSpecial120100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
36 Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
76 Struggle BugBugSpecial30100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Venonat is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
19 Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarbeamGrassSpecial120100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
36 Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 Skill SwapPsychicStatus--
58 EndureNormalStatus--
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Other generations: I II III IV V


Venonat sprites

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

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Where to find Venonat

Red
Blue		 Route 12, 13, 14, 15
Yellow Route 14, 15, 24, 25
Gold
Silver		 Route 24, 25, 43, National Park
Crystal Route 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 24, 25, 43, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage
LeafGreen
FireRed		 Route 12, 13, 14, 15, Berry Forest, Bond Bridge
Diamond
Pearl		 Route 229
Platinum Route 229
HeartGold
SoulSilver		 Route 24, 25, 43, Lake of Rage, National Park

Pokeathlon stats

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

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