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Venomoth #049
The powdery scales on its wings are hard to remove from skin. They also contain poison that leaks out on contact. Venomoth is nocturnal—it is a Pokémon that…
- CategoryPoison Moth Pokémon
- Height1.5 m
- Weight12.5 kg
- Base stat total450
- GenerationI
- HabitatForest
Venomoth overview
Venomoth is a dual Bug and Poison type Poison Moth Pokémon and holds number #49 in the National Pokédex.
It stands 1.5 m tall and weighs 12.5 kg, and it was first introduced in Generation I where it is typically found in Forest habitats.
The powdery scales on its wings are hard to remove from skin. They also contain poison that leaks out on contact. 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. The wings are covered with dustlike scales. Every time it flaps its wings, it looses highly toxic dust.
Venomoth base stats
Across six base stats Venomoth totals 450 points, led by Sp. Attack at 90.
Its combination of high Speed and strong special offense makes it a natural fast attacker.
| Stat | Base value | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 70 | |
| Attack | 65 | |
| Defense | 60 | |
| Sp. Attack | 90 | |
| Sp. Defense | 75 | |
| Speed | 90 | |
| Total | 450 | |
Venomoth abilities
Venomoth can have one of two standard abilities: Shield Dust and Tinted Lens.
Its hidden ability, Wonder Skin, is only available from special encounters and breeding.
Venomoth type matchups
Defensively, Venomoth takes super-effective damage from Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves.
It resists Fighting, Grass, Poison, Bug and Fairy attacks.
| Attacking type | Damage taken |
|---|---|
| Flying | ×2 |
| Rock | ×2 |
| Fire | ×2 |
| Psychic | ×2 |
| Fighting | ×0.25 |
| Grass | ×0.25 |
| Poison | ×0.5 |
| Bug | ×0.5 |
| Fairy | ×0.5 |
Venomoth evolution
Venomoth belongs to a 2-stage evolution line: Venonat → Venomoth (Level 31).
Venomoth training and breeding
With a capture rate of 75, Venomoth is moderately difficult to catch and levels on the Medium experience curve.
For breeding it belongs to the Bug egg group.
Early level-up moves include Agility, Bug Buzz and Confusion, and it can learn 93 moves in total across all methods.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Agility |
| 1 | Bug Buzz |
| 1 | Confusion |
| 1 | Disable |
| 1 | Foresight |
| 1 | Gust |
| 1 | Leech Life |
| 1 | Poison Powder |
| 1 | Quiver Dance |
| 1 | Screech |
| 1 | Silver Wind |
| 1 | Struggle Bug |
Frequently asked questions about Venomoth
What type is Venomoth?
Venomoth is a Bug and Poison-type Pokémon.
What is Venomoth weak to?
Venomoth is weak to Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves.
What is Venomoth's base stat total?
Venomoth has a base stat total of 450.
