Venomoth

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

Venomoth is a Bug/Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	0049
Type	Bug Poison
Species	Poison Moth Pokémon
Height	1.5 m (4′11″)
Weight	12.5 kg (27.6 lbs)
Abilities	1. Shield Dust 2. Tinted Lens Wonder Skin (hidden ability)
Local №	0049 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0109 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0049 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0110 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0049 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0257 (Scarlet/Violet) 0009 (The Indigo Disk)

Training

EV yield	1 Sp. Atk, 1 Speed
Catch rate	75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	158
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups	Bug
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP	70	250	344
Attack	65	121	251
Defense	60	112	240
Sp. Atk	90	166	306
Sp. Def	75	139	273
Speed	90	166	306
Total	450	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 Venomoth.

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

#0048
Venonat
Bug · Poison

(Level 31)

#0049
Venomoth
Bug · Poison

Venomoth changes

In Generation 3, Venomoth does not have the Tinted Lens ability.
In Generation 1, Venomoth has a base Special stat of 90.
In Generations 1-4, Venomoth has a base experience yield of 138.
In Generations 2-7, Venomoth has a base Friendship value of 70.

Pokédex entries

Red Blue	The dust-like scales covering its wings are color coded to indicate the kinds of poison it has.
Yellow	The powdery scales on its wings are hard to remove. They also contain poison that leaks out on contact.
Gold	When it attacks, it flaps its large wings violently to scatter its poisonous powder all around.
Silver	The powder on its wings is poisonous if it is dark in color. If it is light, it causes paralysis.
Crystal	The scales it scatters will paralyze anyone who touches them, making that person unable to stand.
Ruby Sapphire	VENOMOTH is nocturnal - it is a POKéMON that only becomes active at night. Its favorite prey are small insects that gather around streetlights, attracted by the light in the darkness.
FireRed	The wings are covered with dustlike scales. Every time it flaps its wings, it looses highly toxic dust.
LeafGreen	The dustlike scales covering its wings are color-coded to indicate the kinds of poison it has.
Emerald	VENOMOTH are nocturnal--they only are active at night. Their favorite prey are insects that gather around streetlights, attracted by the light in the darkness.
Diamond Pearl Platinum	It flutters its wings to scatter dustlike scales. The scales leach toxins if they contact skin.
HeartGold	When it attacks, it flaps its large wings violently to scatter its poisonous powder all around.
SoulSilver	The powder on its wings is poisonous if it is dark in hue. If it is light in hue, it causes paralysis.
Black White Black 2 White 2	It flutters its wings to scatter dustlike scales. The scales leach toxins if they contact skin.
X	The scales it scatters will paralyze anyone who touches them, making that person unable to stand.
Y	The wings are covered with dustlike scales. Every time it flaps its wings, it looses highly toxic dust.
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Venomoth is nocturnal—it is a Pokémon that only becomes active at night. Its favorite prey are small insects that gather around streetlights, attracted by the light in the darkness.
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	The powdery scales on its wings are hard to remove from skin. They also contain poison that leaks out on contact.
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl	It flutters its wings to scatter dustlike scales. The scales leach toxins if they contact skin.
Scarlet	The wings are covered with dustlike scales. Every time it flaps its wings, it looses highly toxic dust.
Violet	When it attacks, it flaps its large wings violently to scatter its poisonous powder all around.

Moves learned by Venomoth

In other generations
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Scarlet/Violet Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl

Moves learnt by level up

Venomoth learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Disable	Normal	—	100
1	Quiver Dance	Bug	—	—
1	Supersonic	Normal	—	55
1	Tackle	Normal	40	100
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
37	Leech Life	Bug	80	100
41	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	80	90
47	Poison Fang	Poison	50	100
55	Psychic	Psychic	90	100

Moves learnt on evolution

Venomoth learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Air Slash	Flying		75	95

Egg moves

Venomoth learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Venomoth gen 9 learnset page.

Move	Type	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

Venomoth is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Take Down	Normal	90	85
04	Agility	Psychic	—	—
07	Protect	Normal	—	—
13	Acid Spray	Poison	40	100
14	Acrobatics	Flying	55	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	∞
40	Air Cutter	Flying	60	95
42	Night Shade	Ghost	—	100
45	Venoshock	Poison	65	100
47	Endure	Normal	—	—
49	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
59	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	80	90
60	U-turn	Bug	70	100
65	Air Slash	Flying	75	95
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
152	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
162	Bug Buzz	Bug	90	100
163	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
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
204	Double-Edge	Normal	120	100
205	Endeavor	Normal	—	100
214	Sludge Wave	Poison	95	100
219	Skitter Smack	Bug	70	90
228	Psychic Noise	Psychic	75	100

Moves learnt by level up

Venomoth learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Bug Buzz	Bug	90	100
1	Disable	Normal	—	100
1	Gust	Flying	40	100
1	Quiver Dance	Bug	—	—
1	Struggle Bug	Bug	50	100
1	Supersonic	Normal	—	55
1	Tackle	Normal	40	100
1	Whirlwind	Normal	—	—
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	Mega Drain	Grass	40	100
29	Sleep Powder	Grass	—	75
37	Leech Life	Bug	80	100
41	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	80	90
47	Poison Fang	Poison	50	100
55	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
59	Bug Buzz	Bug	90	100
63	Quiver Dance	Bug	—	—

Moves learnt on evolution

Venomoth learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Gust	Flying		40	100

Egg moves

Venomoth learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Venomoth gen 8 learnset page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Agility	Psychic	—	—
Baton Pass	Normal	—	—
Bug Bite	Bug	60	100
Morning Sun	Normal	—	—
Rage Powder	Bug	—	—
Screech	Normal	—	85
Toxic Spikes	Poison	—	—

Moves learnt by TM

Venomoth is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
19	Giga Drain	Grass	75	100
22	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100
29	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	90	100
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
46	Thief	Dark	60	100
48	Skill Swap	Psychic	—	—
51	Roost	Flying	—	—
53	Energy Ball	Grass	90	100
58	Endure	Normal	—	—
62	Bug Buzz	Bug	90	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
70	Flash	Normal	—	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
89	U-turn	Bug	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
97	Defog	Flying	—	—

In other generations
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9

Venomoth sprites

Type	Generation 1	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8	Generation 9
Normal							—	—
Shiny	—						—	—	—

See all Venomoth sprites

Where to find Venomoth

Red Blue	Cerulean Cave, Safari Zone, Victory Road
Yellow	Route 14, 15, Cerulean Cave
Gold Silver	Route 24, 25
Crystal	Route 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 43
Ruby Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed LeafGreen	Berry Forest, Safari Zone
Emerald	Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond Pearl Platinum	Route 229
HeartGold SoulSilver	Route 24, 25
Black White	Dreamyard
Black 2 White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
X Y	Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Mirage Spots
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Trade/migrate from another game
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Route 14, 15
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, Casseroya Lake, North Province (Area One), North Province (Area Two), East Province (Area One), East Province (Area Two), The Great Crater of Paldea

Answers to Venomoth questions

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Other languages

English	Venomoth
Japanese	モルフォン (Morphon)
German	Omot
French	Aéromite
Italian	Venomoth
Spanish	Venomoth
Korean	도나리 (donari)
Chinese (Simplified)	摩鲁蛾
Chinese (Traditional)	摩魯蛾

English	Poison Moth Pokémon
Japanese	どくがポケモン
German	Giftmotten-Pokémon
French	Pokémon Papipoison
Italian	Pokémon Velentarma
Spanish	Pokémon Polilla Venenosa
Korean	독나방포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified)	毒蛾宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional)	毒蛾寶可夢

Name origin

venom: poison
moth: a species of insect