- Contents
- Type defenses
- Base stats
- Pokedex entries
- Evolution chart
- Moves learned
- Sprites
- Locations
- Q&A
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, Crystal) 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 |
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, 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 Black 2 White 2 |
Its big eyes are actually clusters of tiny eyes. At night, its kind is drawn by light. |
Evolution chart
Moves learnt by level up
Venonat learns the following moves at the levels specified:
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 50 | 100 |
| 1 | Disable | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 1 | Foresight | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 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 |
| 35 | Signal Beam | Bug | Special | 75 | 100 |
| 37 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 |
| 41 | Poison Fang | Poison | Physical | 50 | 100 |
| 47 | Psychic | Psychic | Special | 90 | 100 |
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | - |
Venonat learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Venonat 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
Venonat 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 |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 |
| Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 |
Venonat 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 |
| Signal Beam | Bug | Special | 75 | 100 |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 |
| Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 |
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 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 90 |
| 9 | Venoshock | Poison | Special | 65 | 100 |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | - | 100 |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | - | - |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 70 | Flash | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 76 | Struggle Bug | Bug | Special | 30 | 100 |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - |
Venonat 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 | - | - |
| 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 |
| 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 | - | - |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 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 |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - |
Venonat sprites
NORMAL
Black/White
SHINY
Black/White
NORMAL
HG/SS
SHINY
HG/SS
Black/White
SHINYBlack/White
NORMALHG/SS
SHINYHG/SS
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 |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Route 12, 13, 14, 15, Berry Forest, Bond Bridge |
| Pearl Diamond |
Route 229 |
| Platinum | Route 229 |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Route 24, 25, 43, Lake of Rage, National Park |
Pokeathlon stats
| Speed | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ |
|---|---|
| Power | ★ ★ ★ |
| Skill | ★ ★ ★ |
| Stamina | ★ ★ ★ ★ |
| Jump | ★ ★ ★ |
★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum
Answers to Venonat questions
- Was the Caterpie/Venonat evolution really switched?
- I can't find venonat in diamond?
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