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100%- Method
- Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness.
- Level Range
- Lv. 32
- Conditions
- Any
PokemonLore Pokédex
#049
POKÉDEX No. #049
Venomoth
Poison Moth Pokémon
The dust-like scales covering its wings are color coded to indicate the kinds of poison it has.
Weak to
Flying
Rock
Fire
Psychic
Height1.5 m
Weight12.5 kg
AbilitiesShield Dust
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP70250–344
- Attack65121–251
- Defense60112–240
- Sp. Atk90166–306
- Sp. Def75139–273
- Speed90166–306
Total450
/ 720
BST450
53 percentile (1025)+42 vs Gen 1 avg (408)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 1
Habitat
Forest
Color
Purple
Shape
Bug Wings
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Venonat#48Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #49 |
| Blueberry | #9 |
| Kanto | #49 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #49 |
| Original Johto | #109 |
| Paldea | #257 |
| Updated Johto | #110 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
158
EV Yield
+1 Sp. Atk+1 Speed
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
Silver Powder
Max rarity: 100%Versions: Firered, Leafgreen, Xd
Shed Shell
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Heartgold
Evolution Chain
→
Level 31
#049
Venomoth
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Grass
Psychic
Dark
Fairy
Offensive Coverage
Venomoth's Bug / Poison typing gives it 4 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against grass, psychic, dark, fairy types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Timid
+Speed−Attack
Modest
+Sp. Atk−Attack
In-Depth Analysis
Venomoth's 450 base stat total marks it as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Special Attack (90) carries most matchups, but a low Defense stat of 60 means careful positioning matters.
Defensively, the Bug, Poison combination gives Venomoth 5 resistances and 4 weaknesses to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 4 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
A catch rate of 75 puts Venomoth in the moderate range — a few Great Balls usually get the job done. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Special Attack +1, Speed +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
1.5 m
Weight
12.5 kg
TypeBugPoison
Abilities
Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.
Doubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves.
Lowers incoming non-damaging moves' base accuracy to exactly 50%.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Bug
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
75
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Venomoth?
Venomoth is a dual-type Bug, Poison Pokémon.
What are Venomoth's weaknesses?
Venomoth takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock, Fire, Psychic type moves.
How does Venomoth evolve?
Venomoth is the final form of the Venonat → Venomoth evolution line.
What are Venomoth's base stats?
Venomoth has a base stat total of 450: HP 70, Attack 65, Defense 60, Sp. Atk 90, Sp. Def 75, Speed 90. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk (90).
