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No. 0049

Venomoth

Poison Moth Pokémon

Venomoth
Official art
BugPoison
Height
1.5 m 4′11″
Weight
12.5 kg 27.6 lbs
Base stat total
450 Higher than 49% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen I Red & Green (JP)
Abilities
Pokédex entryLet’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.
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Base stats

HP70145–177250–344
Atk6576–128121–251
Def6072–123112–240
SpA9099–156166–306
SpD7585–139139–273
Spe9099–156166–306
Total450Higher than 49% of Pokémon
HP70Atk65Def60Spe90SpD75SpA90

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpA, 1 Spe.

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Type matchups

BugPoisonshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Fire (because of Bug)Flying (because of Bug)Psychic (because of Poison)Rock (because of Bug)

Resists

½×
Bug (because of Poison)Fairy (because of Poison)Poison (because of Poison)
¼×
Fighting (because of Bug and Poison)Grass (because of Bug and Poison)
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalGroundGhostSteelWaterElectricIceDragonDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 90); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+156Max142No SP110Min99Scarf234Tailwind312

At max Speed, Venomoth outspeeds 16 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  14. 156Venomoth · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  15. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  16. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  17. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  18. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  19. 142Venomoth · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  22. 110Venomoth · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesZUBLSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

2.59% of teams · rank #57 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability
Nature
Modest
EVs
96 HP / 4 Def / 232 SpA / 176 Spe
Tera Type
Steel
  1. Quiver Dance
  2. Bug Buzz
  3. Sludge Wave
  4. Morning Sun

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players1.2%
  • Rated 1500+1.33%
  • Rated 1630+2.59%
  • Rated 1760+0.09%

Usage by month

Oct 20252.59%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 100%
  • 0%

EV spreads

  • Modest 96 HP / 4 Def / 232 SpA / 176 Spe99.7%
  • Modest 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe0.2%
  • Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe0.1%
  • Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe0%
  • Modest 252 SpA / 252 Spe0%

Tera types

  • Steel72.1%
  • Dragon15%
  • Electric12.5%
  • Grass0.2%

Common teammates

Evolution

  1. #0048VenonatBugPoison
    1. Level 31
      #0049VenomothBugPoison

Moves

Level up 15

EvoAir Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
1DisableFor 4 turns, disables the target's last move used.NormalStatus—100%20
1Quiver DanceRaises the user's Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, Speed by 1.BugStatus——20
1SupersonicCauses the target to become confused.NormalStatus—55%20
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
11Confusion10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec50100%25
13Poison PowderPoisons the target.PoisonStatus—75%35
17Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20
23Stun SporeParalyzes the target.GrassStatus—75%30
25Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.BugSpec90100%10
29Sleep PowderCauses the target to fall asleep.GrassStatus—75%15
37Leech LifeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.BugPhys80100%10
41Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
47Poison Fang50% chance to badly poison the target.PoisonPhys50100%15
55Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM / HM / TR 44

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM13Acid Spray100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2.PoisonSpec40100%20
TM14AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15
TM15Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.BugSpec50100%20
TM16Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20
TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM21Pounce100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.BugPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM40Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.FlyingSpec6095%25
TM42Night ShadeDoes damage equal to the user's level.GhostSpec—100%15
TM45VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM60U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhys70100%20
TM65Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM91Toxic SpikesPoisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers.PoisonStatus——20
TM95Leech LifeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.BugPhys80100%10
TM98Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities.PsychicStatus——10
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM111Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10
TM119Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10
TM120Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10
TM132Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40
TM148Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM162Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.BugSpec90100%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.PoisonStatus—90%10
TM182Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.BugPhys60100%20
TM185Lunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.BugPhys80100%15
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
TM214Sludge Wave10% chance to poison adjacent Pokémon.PoisonSpec95100%10
TM219Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.BugPhys7090%10
TM228Psychic NoiseFor 2 turns, the target is prevented from healing.PsychicSpec75100%10

Biology

Venomoth's wings have scales that leak venom when in contact with its opponent's skin: lighter scales can cause paralysis, and darker ones are poisonous. A nocturnal Pokémon, it goes out at night to hunt for prey. It is attracted to bright lights.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation I Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Poison Moth Pokémon
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Purple
Forest
Pal Park area
Forest
Kanto#049Original Johto#109Updated Johto#110Let’s Go Kanto#049Paldea#257Blueberry#009

  1. The powdery scales on its wings are hard to remove from skin. They also contain poison that leaks out on contact.

    Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!

  2. The powder on its wings is poisonous if it is dark in hue. If it is light in hue, it causes paralysis.

    SoulSilver

  3. It flutters its wings to scatter dustlike scales. The scales leach toxins if they contact skin.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

  4. The wings are covered with dustlike scales. Every time it flaps its wings, it looses highly toxic dust.

    FireRed · Y

  5. 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.

    Emerald

  6. 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.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

  7. The scales it scatters will paralyze anyone who touches them, making that person unable to stand.

    Crystal · X

  8. The powder on its wings is poisonous if it is dark in color. If it is light, it causes paralysis.

    Silver

  9. When it attacks, it flaps its large wings violently to scatter its poisonous powder all around.

    Gold · HeartGold

  10. The powdery scales on its wings are hard to remove. They also contain poison that leaks out on contact.

    Yellow

  11. The dust-like scales covering its wings are color coded to indicate the kinds of poison it has.

    Red · Blue · LeafGreen

Names around the world

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

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Generation I

Training

1 SpA, 1 Spe
75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
158
Medium

Breeding

Bug
♂ 50%♀ 50%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Venonat: Level 31.

Green 5 areas
  • Cerulean Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49
  • Cerulean Cave (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 51
  • Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31
  • Victory Road 2 (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
Red 5 areas
  • Cerulean Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49
  • Cerulean Cave (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 51
  • Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31
  • Victory Road 2 (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
Let’s Go, Eevee! 2 areas
  • Road 14Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
  • Road 15Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 2 areas
  • Road 14Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
  • Road 15Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
Alpha Sapphire 4 areas
  • Mirage Island (Route 124)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
  • Mirage Island (South of Route 134)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
  • Mirage Island (West Of Dewford Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
  • Mirage Island (West Of Route 104)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Omega Ruby 4 areas
  • Mirage Island (Route 124)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
  • Mirage Island (South of Route 134)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
  • Mirage Island (West Of Dewford Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
  • Mirage Island (West Of Route 104)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Y 2 areas
  • Friend Safari (Bug)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Friend Safari (Poison)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
X 2 areas
  • Friend Safari (Bug)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Friend Safari (Poison)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
XD 1 area
  • Cipher Key Lair RoofSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 32
White 1 area
  • DreamyardWalking in dark grass · Lv 48–50
Black 1 area
  • DreamyardWalking in dark grass · Lv 48–50
SoulSilver 2 areas
  • Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
  • Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
HeartGold 2 areas
  • Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
  • Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
Platinum 1 area
  • Road 229Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49
Pearl 1 area
  • Road 229Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50
Diamond 1 area
  • Road 229Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50
LeafGreen 3 areas
  • Berry ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
  • Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32
FireRed 3 areas
  • Berry ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
  • Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32
Crystal 6 areas
  • Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
  • Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
  • Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
  • Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
  • Road 43Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17
  • Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
Silver 2 areas
  • Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
  • Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
Gold 2 areas
  • Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
  • Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
Yellow 3 areas
  • Cerulean Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54
  • Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Blue 5 areas
  • Cerulean Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49
  • Cerulean Cave (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 51
  • Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31
  • Victory Road 2 (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
Red 5 areas
  • Cerulean Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49
  • Cerulean Cave (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 51
  • Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31
  • Victory Road 2 (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.