Venonat
Venonat is a Bug/Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0048 |
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| Type | Bug Poison |
| Species | Insect Pokémon |
| Height | 1.0 m (3′03″) |
| Weight | 30.0 kg (66.1 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Compound Eyes 2. Tinted Lens Run Away (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0048 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0108 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0048 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0109 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0048 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0256 (Scarlet/Violet) 0008 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Sp. Def |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 61 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Bug |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 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.
Evolution chart
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.
- In Generations 2-7, Venonat has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Red Blue |
Lives in the shadows of tall trees where it eats insects. It is attracted by light at night. |
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| 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. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Its large eyes act as a radar. In a bright place, you can see that they are clusters of many tiny eyes. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Its big eyes are actually clusters of tiny eyes. At night, its kind is drawn by light. |
| Scarlet | Poison oozes from all over its body. It catches small bug Pokémon at night that are attracted by light. |
| Violet | Its eyes act as radar, enabling it to be active in darkness. The eyes can also shoot powerful beams. |
Moves learned by Venonat
Moves learnt by level up
Venonat does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Venonat does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Venonat cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Venonat learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Disable | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 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 | Bug Buzz | Bug | 90 | 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 or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Venonat gen 9 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| Baton Pass | Normal | — | — | |
| Bug Bite | Bug | 60 | 100 | |
| Morning Sun | Normal | — | — | |
| Rage Powder | Bug | — | — | |
| Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
| Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — | |
| Venoshock | Poison | 65 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Venonat is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 04 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 13 | Acid Spray | Poison | 40 | 100 | |
| 15 | Struggle Bug | Bug | 50 | 100 | |
| 16 | Psybeam | Psychic | 65 | 100 | |
| 17 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 18 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 21 | Pounce | Bug | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 32 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 42 | Night Shade | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 45 | Venoshock | Poison | 65 | 100 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 49 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 59 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 91 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — | |
| 95 | Leech Life | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 98 | Skill Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 111 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| 119 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 120 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 132 | Baton Pass | Normal | — | — | |
| 148 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 162 | Bug Buzz | Bug | 90 | 100 | |
| 168 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 175 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
| 182 | Bug Bite | Bug | 60 | 100 | |
| 185 | Lunge | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 205 | Endeavor | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 219 | Skitter Smack | Bug | 70 | 90 | |
| 228 | Psychic Noise | Psychic | 75 | 100 |
Venonat sprites
| Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Venonat
| Red Blue |
Route 12, 13, 14, 15, Safari Zone |
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| 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 |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Route 14, 15, 24, 25 |
| Sword Shield |
Not available in this game |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Route 229, Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Swampy Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet |
Tagtree Thicket, North Province (Area One), North Province (Area Two), East Province (Area One), East Province (Area Two) |
| Legends: Z-A | Location data not yet available |
Answers to Venonat questions
Other languages
| English | Venonat |
|---|---|
| Japanese | コンパン (Kongpang) |
| German | Bluzuk |
| French | Mimitoss |
| Italian | Venonat |
| Spanish | Venonat |
| Korean | 콘팡 (konpang) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 毛球 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 毛球 |
| English |
Insect Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | こんちゅうポケモン |
| German | Insekten-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Vermine |
| Italian | Pokémon Insetto |
| Spanish | Pokémon Insecto |
| Korean | 곤충포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 昆虫宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 昆蟲寶可夢 |
Name origin
- venom
- poison
- gnat
- a species of insect

