Road 14
100%- Method
- Walking in the overworld
- Level Range
- Lv. 33-38
- Conditions
- Any
PokemonLore Pokédex
#048
POKÉDEX No. #048
Venonat
Insect Pokémon
Its big eyes are actually clusters of tiny eyes. At night, its kind is drawn by light.
Weak to
Flying
Rock
Fire
Psychic
Height1.0 m
Weight30.0 kg
AbilitiesCompound Eyes
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP60230–324
- Attack55103–229
- Defense5094–218
- Sp. Atk4076–196
- Sp. Def55103–229
- Speed4585–207
Total305
/ 720
BST305
15 percentile (1025)-103 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
Humanoid
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #48 |
| Blueberry | #8 |
| Kanto | #48 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #48 |
| Original Johto | #108 |
| Paldea | #256 |
| Updated Johto | #109 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
61
EV Yield
+1 Sp. Def
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
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
Venonat's Bug / Poison typing gives it 4 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against grass, psychic, dark, fairy types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Careful
+Sp. Def−Sp. Atk
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 305, Venonat plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is HP at 60, while Special Attack (40) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Its Bug, Poison typing leaves Venonat with 4 weaknesses against 5 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 4 types for super-effective damage.
With a catch rate of 190, Venonat is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Special Defense +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
Sprite Gallery
Pokédex Data
Height
1.0 m
Weight
30.0 kg
TypeBugPoison
Abilities
Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.
Doubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves.
Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Bug
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
190
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 Venonat?
Venonat is a dual-type Bug, Poison Pokémon.
What are Venonat's weaknesses?
Venonat takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock, Fire, Psychic type moves.
How does Venonat evolve?
Venonat evolves into Venomoth at level 31. Full evolution line: Venonat → Venomoth.
What are Venonat's base stats?
Venonat has a base stat total of 305: HP 60, Attack 55, Defense 50, Sp. Atk 40, Sp. Def 55, Speed 45. Its highest stat is HP (60).
