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Venomoth (Pokémon)

Venomoth

#049
Poison Moth Pokémon

Pokédex Data

National No.#049
Type Bug Poison
SpeciesPoison Moth Pokémon
Height1.5 m (5' 0.9")
Weight12.5 kg (27.6 lbs)
Abilities
  1. Shield-dust
  2. Tinted-lens
  3. Wonder-skin(hidden ability)
ColorPurple
Introduced inGeneration 1
HabitatForest
ShapeBug-wings

Training

Catch Rate75
Base Exp.158
Growth RateMedium

Breeding

Egg Group Bug

Base Stats

HP7016%
Attack6514%
Defense6013%
Special Attack9020%
Special Defense7517%
Speed9020%
Total450

Venomoth Evolution Chart

Type Effectiveness

Defense

Not very effective against Venomoth Fighting Poison Bug Grass Fairy
Normal effect against Venomoth Normal Ground Ghost Steel Water Electric Ice Dragon Dark
Super effective against Venomoth Flying Rock Fire Psychic

Venomoth Weakness

This shows the effectiveness of each type on Venomoth. Venomoth is the defender and each type is the attacker. The effectiveness is measured by the damage multiplier.

Key

KeyEffectDamage multiplier
0No effect0%
¼ (0.25)Not very effective25%
½ (0.5)Not very effective50%
1Normal100%
2Very effective200%
4Super effective400%

Type effectiveness against Venomoth

1× damage
Normal Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Venomoth.
0.25× damage
Fighting Pokémon are not very effective against against Venomoth.
2× damage
Flying Pokémon are very effective against against Venomoth.
0.5× damage
Poison Pokémon are not very effective against against Venomoth.
1× damage
Ground Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Venomoth.
2× damage
Rock Pokémon are very effective against against Venomoth.
0.5× damage
Bug Pokémon are not very effective against against Venomoth.
1× damage
Ghost Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Venomoth.
1× damage
Steel Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Venomoth.
2× damage
Fire Pokémon are very effective against against Venomoth.
1× damage
Water Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Venomoth.
0.25× damage
Grass Pokémon are not very effective against against Venomoth.
1× damage
Electric Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Venomoth.
2× damage
Psychic Pokémon are very effective against against Venomoth.
1× damage
Ice Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Venomoth.
1× damage
Dragon Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Venomoth.
1× damage
Dark Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Venomoth.
0.5× damage
Fairy Pokémon are not very effective against against Venomoth.

Pokédex Entries

Generation 1
RedBlueThe dust-like scales covering its wings are color coded to indicate the kinds of poison it has.
YellowThe powdery scales on its wings are hard to remove. They also contain poison that leaks out on contact.
Generation 2
GoldWhen it attacks, it flaps its large wings violently to scatter its poi­ sonous powder all around.
SilverThe powder on its wings is poisonous if it is dark in color. If it is light, it causes paralysis.
CrystalThe scales it scatters will paralyze anyone who touches them, making that person unable to stand.
Generation 3
RubySapphireEmeraldVENOMOTH 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.
FireRedLeafGreenThe wings are covered with dustlike scales. Every time it flaps its wings, it looses highly toxic dust.
Generation 4
DiamondPearlPlatinumIt flutters its wings to scatter dustlike scales. The scales leach toxins if they contact skin.
HeartGoldWhen it attacks, it flaps its large wings violently to scatter its poisonous powder all around.
SoulSilverThe powder on its wings is poisonous if it is dark in hue. If it is light in hue, it causes paralysis.
Generation 5
BlackWhiteIt flutters its wings to scatter dustlike scales. The scales leach toxins if they contact skin.
Black 2White 2It flutters its wings to scatter dustlike scales. The scales leach toxins if they contact skin.
Generation 6
XThe scales it scatters will paralyze anyone who touches them, making that person unable to stand.
YThe wings are covered with dustlike scales. Every time it flaps its wings, it looses highly toxic dust.
Omega RubyAlpha SapphireVenomoth 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.
Generation 7
SunVenomoth has no Pokédex entry.
MoonVenomoth has no Pokédex entry.
Ultra SunVenomoth has no Pokédex entry.
Ultra MoonVenomoth has no Pokédex entry.
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go EeveeThe powdery scales on its wings are hard to remove from skin. They also contain poison that leaks out on contact.
Generation 8
SwordVenomoth has no Pokédex entry.
ShieldVenomoth has no Pokédex entry.

Venomoth Locations

VersionLocationLevel
Red BlueKanto Victory Road 240
YellowKanto Route 1430
Gold SilverKanto Route 2410
CrystalKanto Route 915
FireRed LeafGreenKanto Safari Zone32
Diamond PearlSinnoh Route 22950
PlatinumSinnoh Route 22949
HeartGold SoulSilverKanto Route 2414
Black WhiteDreamyard48