Venonat

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

Venonat

Venonat artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 048
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 № 048 (Red/Blue/Yellow)
108 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
048 (FireRed/LeafGreen)
109 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
048 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)

Training

EV yield 1 Special Defense
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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Venonat.

NorFirWatEleGraIceFigPoiGro
2¼¼½
FlyPsyBugRocGhoDraDarSteFai
22½2½

Evolution chart

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

Venonat changes

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.
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.

Moves learned by Venonat

Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon

Moves learnt by level up

Venonat learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
4DisableNormalStatus — 100
8SupersonicNormalStatus — 55
12ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
14Poison PowderPoisonStatus — 75
16Stun SporeGrassStatus — 75
20PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
24Sleep PowderGrassStatus — 75
28Leech LifeBugPhysical 80 100
32PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100

Moves learnt by TM

Venonat is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
05RestPsychicStatus — —
07ProtectNormalStatus — —
08SubstituteNormalStatus — —
09ReflectPsychicStatus — —
12FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
27ToxicPoisonStatus — 90
40PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
45Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
52Sludge BombPoisonSpecial 90 100
53Mega DrainGrassSpecial 40 100

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1DisableNormalStatus — 100
1ForesightNormalStatus — —
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
5SupersonicNormalStatus — 55
11ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
13Poison PowderPoisonStatus — 75
17PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
23Stun SporeGrassStatus — 75
25Signal BeamBugSpecial 75 100
29Sleep PowderGrassStatus — 75
35Leech LifeBugPhysical 80 100
37Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
41Poison FangPoisonPhysical 50 100
47PsychicPsychicSpecial 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
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AgilityPsychicStatus — —
Baton PassNormalStatus — —
Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
Morning SunNormalStatus — —
Rage PowderBugStatus — —
ScreechNormalStatus — 85
Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100
Signal BeamBugSpecial 75 100
Skill SwapPsychicStatus — —
Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus — —

Move Tutor moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
Signal BeamBugSpecial 75 100
Skill SwapPsychicStatus — —
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90

Moves learnt by TM

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

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
06ToxicPoisonStatus — 90
09VenoshockPoisonSpecial 65 100
10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial 60 100
11Sunny DayFireStatus — —
17ProtectNormalStatus — —
21FrustrationNormalPhysical — 100
22Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
27ReturnNormalPhysical — 100
28Leech LifeBugPhysical 80 100
29PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus — —
36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial 90 100
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus — —
45AttractNormalStatus — 100
46ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
48RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
83InfestationBugSpecial 20 100
87SwaggerNormalStatus — 85
88Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
90SubstituteNormalStatus — —
100ConfideNormalStatus — —

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
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
BideNormalPhysical — — Generation 1 — TM
Mega DrainGrassSpecial 40 100 Generation 1 — TM
PsywavePsychicSpecial — 100 Generation 1 — TM
RageNormalPhysical 20 100 Generation 1 — TM
ReflectPsychicStatus — — Generation 1 — TM
Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85 Generation 1 — TM
CurseGhostStatus — — Generation 2 — TM
Sweet ScentNormalStatus — 100 Generation 2 — TM
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus — — Generation 3 — Move tutor
CaptivateNormalStatus — 100 Generation 4 — TM
EndureNormalStatus — — Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical — 100 Generation 4 — TM
String ShotBugStatus — 95 Generation 4 — Move tutor
SwiftNormalSpecial 60 ∞ Generation 4 — Move tutor
FlashNormalStatus — 100 Generation 6 — TM
Struggle BugBugSpecial 50 100 Generation 6 — TM

Venonat sprites

Type Generation 1 Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8
Normal Venonat sprite from Red & Blue Venonat sprite from Silver Venonat sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Venonat sprite from Diamond & Pearl Venonat sprite from Black & White Venonat sprite from X & Y — —
Shiny — Venonat Shiny sprite from Silver Venonat Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Venonat Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Venonat Shiny sprite from Black & White Venonat Shiny sprite from X & Y — —

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
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee		 Route 14, 15, 24, 25
Sword
Shield		 Not available in this game

Answers to Venonat questions

Other languages

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

Name origin

venom
poison
gnat
a species of insect