Venonat

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Venonat is a Bug/Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Insect Pokémon.

Pokédex data

National №	048
Type	Bug Poison
Species	Insect Pokémon
Height	3′03″ (1.0 m)
Weight	66.1 lbs (30.0 kg)
Abilities	Compound Eyes Tinted Lens Run Away (hidden ability)
Local №	048 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 108 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 048 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 109 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)

Training

EV yield	1 Special Defense
Catch rate	190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	70 (normal)
Base Exp.	61
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups	Bug
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (base 5,120 steps)

Base stats

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	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 Venonat.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	2			¼		¼	½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
2	2	½	2					½

Evolution chart

#048
Venonat
Bug · Poison

(Level 31)

#049
Venomoth
Bug · Poison

Venonat changes

In Generation 3, Venonat does not have the Tinted Lens ability.
In Generation 1, Venonat has a base Special stat of 40.
In Generations 1-4, Venonat has a base experience yield of 75.

Pokédex entries

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	Its eyes also function as radar units. It catches and eats small bugs that hide in darkness.
Silver	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.
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.
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.
Diamond Pearl Platinum	Its big eyes are actually clusters of tiny eyes. At night, its kind is drawn by light.
HeartGold	Its eyes also function as radar units. It catches and eats small bugs that hide in darkness.
SoulSilver	Poison oozes from all over its body. It catches and eats small bugs at night that are attracted by light.
Black White Black 2 White 2	Its big eyes are actually clusters of tiny eyes. At night, its kind is drawn by light.
X	Its big eyes are actually clusters of tiny eyes. At night, its kind is drawn by light.
Y	Lives in the shadows of tall trees where it eats bugs. It is attracted by light at night.
Omega Ruby Alpha 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 minuscule prey.

Moves learned by Venonat

In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6

Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Sun/Moon

Moves learnt by level up

Venonat learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Disable	Normal	—	100
1	Foresight	Normal	—	—
1	Tackle	Normal	40	100
5	Supersonic	Normal	—	55
11	Confusion	Psychic	50	100
13	Poison Powder	Poison	—	75
17	Psybeam	Psychic	65	100
23	Stun Spore	Grass	—	75
25	Signal Beam	Bug	75	100
29	Sleep Powder	Grass	—	75
35	Leech Life	Bug	80	100
37	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	80	90
41	Poison Fang	Poison	50	100
47	Psychic	Psychic	90	100

Egg moves

Venonat learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Venonat egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Agility	Psychic	—	—
Baton Pass	Normal	—	—
Bug Bite	Bug	60	100
Giga Drain	Grass	75	100
Morning Sun	Normal	—	—
Rage Powder	Bug	—	—
Screech	Normal	—	85
Secret Power	Normal	70	100
Signal Beam	Bug	75	100
Skill Swap	Psychic	—	—
Toxic Spikes	Poison	—	—

Move Tutor moves

Venonat can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Bug Bite	Bug	60	100
Giga Drain	Grass	75	100
Signal Beam	Bug	75	100
Skill Swap	Psychic	—	—
Snore	Normal	50	100
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	80	90

Moves learnt by TM

Venonat is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	—	90
9	Venoshock	Poison	65	100
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
22	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100
27	Return	Normal	—	100
28	Leech Life	Bug	80	100
29	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	90	100
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
46	Thief	Dark	60	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
83	Infestation	Bug	20	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Venonat can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Bide	Normal	—	—	Generation 1 — TM
Mega Drain	Grass	40	100	Generation 1 — TM
Psywave	Psychic	—	80	Generation 1 — TM
Rage	Normal	20	100	Generation 1 — TM
Reflect	Psychic	—	—	Generation 1 — TM
Take Down	Normal	90	85	Generation 1 — TM
Curse	Ghost	—	—	Generation 2 — TM
Sweet Scent	Normal	—	—	Generation 2 — TM
Double-Edge	Normal	120	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mimic	Normal	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Captivate	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
String Shot	Bug	—	95	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Swift	Normal	60	∞	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Flash	Normal	—	100	Generation 6 — TM
Struggle Bug	Bug	50	100	Generation 6 — TM

Moves learnt by level up

Venonat learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Disable	Normal	—	100
1	Foresight	Normal	—	—
1	Tackle	Normal	40	100
5	Supersonic	Normal	—	55
11	Confusion	Psychic	50	100
13	Poison Powder	Poison	—	75
17	Psybeam	Psychic	65	100
23	Stun Spore	Grass	—	75
25	Signal Beam	Bug	75	100
29	Sleep Powder	Grass	—	75
35	Leech Life	Bug	80	100
37	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	80	90
41	Poison Fang	Poison	50	100
47	Psychic	Psychic	90	100

Egg moves

Venonat learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sun & Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Venonat egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Agility	Psychic	—	—
Baton Pass	Normal	—	—
Bug Bite	Bug	60	100
Giga Drain	Grass	75	100
Morning Sun	Normal	—	—
Rage Powder	Bug	—	—
Screech	Normal	—	85
Secret Power	Normal	70	100
Signal Beam	Bug	75	100
Skill Swap	Psychic	—	—
Toxic Spikes	Poison	—	—

Moves learnt by TM

Venonat is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	—	90
9	Venoshock	Poison	65	100
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
22	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100
27	Return	Normal	—	100
28	Leech Life	Bug	80	100
29	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	90	100
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
46	Thief	Dark	60	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
83	Infestation	Bug	20	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Venonat can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Sun & Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Bide	Normal	—	—	Generation 1 — TM
Mega Drain	Grass	40	100	Generation 1 — TM
Psywave	Psychic	—	80	Generation 1 — TM
Rage	Normal	20	100	Generation 1 — TM
Reflect	Psychic	—	—	Generation 1 — TM
Take Down	Normal	90	85	Generation 1 — TM
Curse	Ghost	—	—	Generation 2 — TM
Sweet Scent	Normal	—	—	Generation 2 — TM
Double-Edge	Normal	120	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mimic	Normal	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Captivate	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
String Shot	Bug	—	95	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Swift	Normal	60	∞	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Flash	Normal	—	100	Generation 6 — TM
Struggle Bug	Bug	50	100	Generation 6 — TM

In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6

Venonat sprites

Type	Generation 1	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7
Normal							—
Shiny	—						—

See all Venonat sprites

Where to find Venonat

Red Blue	Route 12, 13, 14, 15, Safari Zone
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, National Park
Ruby Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed LeafGreen	Route 12, 13, 14, 15, Berry Forest, Bond Bridge, Safari Zone
Emerald	Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond Pearl Platinum	Route 229
HeartGold SoulSilver	Route 24, 25, 43, Lake of Rage, National Park
Black White	Breed Venomoth
Black 2 White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
X Y	Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Breed Venomoth
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Trade/migrate from another game

Answers to Venonat questions

Other languages

English	Venonat
Japanese	コンパン (Kongpang)
German	Bluzuk
French	Mimitoss

Name origin

venom: poison
gnat: a species of insect