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Venonat #048
Its large eyes act as radar. In a bright place, you can see that they are clusters of many tiny eyes. Venonat is said to have evolved with a coat of thin…
- CategoryInsect Pokémon
- Height1 m
- Weight30 kg
- Base stat total305
- GenerationI
- HabitatForest
Venonat overview
Venonat is a dual Bug and Poison type Insect Pokémon and holds number #48 in the National Pokédex.
It stands 1 m tall and weighs 30 kg, and it was first introduced in Generation I where it is typically found in Forest habitats.
Its large eyes act as radar. In a bright place, you can see that they are clusters of many tiny eyes. 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. Lives in the shadows of tall trees where it eats bugs. It is attracted by light at night.
Venonat base stats
Across six base stats Venonat totals 305 points, led by HP at 60.
Low Speed means it usually moves second, so it relies on bulk and physical power rather than outpacing opponents.
| Stat | Base value | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | |
| Attack | 55 | |
| Defense | 50 | |
| Sp. Attack | 40 | |
| Sp. Defense | 55 | |
| Speed | 45 | |
| Total | 305 | |
Venonat abilities
Venonat can have one of two standard abilities: Compound Eyes and Tinted Lens.
Its hidden ability, Run Away, is only available from special encounters and breeding.
Venonat type matchups
Defensively, Venonat 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 |
Venonat evolution
Venonat belongs to a 2-stage evolution line: Venonat → Venomoth (Level 31).
Venonat training and breeding
With a capture rate of 190, Venonat is easy to catch and levels on the Medium experience curve.
For breeding it belongs to the Bug egg group.
Early level-up moves include Disable, Foresight and Struggle Bug, and it can learn 74 moves in total across all methods.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Disable |
| 1 | Foresight |
| 1 | Struggle Bug |
| 1 | Tackle |
| 5 | Supersonic |
| 11 | Confusion |
| 13 | Poison Powder |
| 16 | Stun Spore |
| 17 | Leech Life |
| 17 | Psybeam |
| 24 | Sleep Powder |
| 25 | Bug Buzz |
Frequently asked questions about Venonat
What type is Venonat?
Venonat is a Bug and Poison-type Pokémon.
What is Venonat weak to?
Venonat is weak to Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves.
What is Venonat's base stat total?
Venonat has a base stat total of 305.
