Venomothin Pokémon Heart & Soul

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Pokédex Entry

Poison Moth Pokémon

Venomoth are nocturnal--they are only active at night. Their favorite prey are insects that gather around streetlights, attracted by the light in the darkness.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

BugPoison

Dex

#114 Johto Dex · #049 National

Abilities

Shield Dust(Primary)

Prevents added effects.

Tinted Lens(Secondary)

Ups “not very effective”.

Wonder Skin(Hidden)

May avoid status problems.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

bug

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball7.5%

Great Ball10.9%

Ultra Ball13.4%

Base Exp

158

EV Yield

1 Speed1 SpecialAttack

Wild Held Items

Shedshell(5%)

Weak To

fire ×2flying ×2psychic ×2rock ×2

Resists

grass ×0.25fighting ×0.25poison ×0.5bug ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Venonat

Base form

→

Venomoth

Level up Venonat to Lv. 31

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How to Obtain

Venomoth can be found in Route 10 (rare), in Route 12 (rare), and in Route 13 (rare), among four other areas. Wild ones range from level 23 to 49.

Wild Encounters (7)

Gen 7 Moves

The movepool a new game starts with.

Level Up (22)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
0	GustLevel: 0Gust	flying	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
0	GustLevel: 0Gust	Strikes the foe with a gust of wind whipped up by wings.
1	GustLevel: 1Gust	flying	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
1	GustLevel: 1Gust	Strikes the foe with a gust of wind whipped up by wings.
1	Quiver DanceLevel: 1Quiver Dance	bug	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
1	Quiver DanceLevel: 1Quiver Dance	Dances to raise Sp. Atk Sp. Def and Speed.
1	Bug BuzzLevel: 1Bug Buzz	bug	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
1	Bug BuzzLevel: 1Bug Buzz	A damaging sound wave that may lower Sp. Def.
1	Silver WindLevel: 1Silver Wind	bug	PWR60	ACC100	PP5
1	Silver WindLevel: 1Silver Wind	A powdery attack that may raise abilities.
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	PWR35	ACC0	PP35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	DisableLevel: 1Disable	normal	PWR0	ACC55	PP20
1	DisableLevel: 1Disable	For 4 turns, prevents foe For 4-7 turns, prevents foe For 2-5 turns, prevents foe from using last used move.
1	ForesightLevel: 1Foresight	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
1	ForesightLevel: 1Foresight	Negates the foe's efforts to heighten evasiveness.
1	SupersonicLevel: 1Supersonic	normal	PWR0	ACC55	PP20
1	SupersonicLevel: 1Supersonic	Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
5	SupersonicLevel: 5Supersonic	normal	PWR0	ACC55	PP20
5	SupersonicLevel: 5Supersonic	Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
11	ConfusionLevel: 11Confusion	psychic	PWR50	ACC100	PP25
11	ConfusionLevel: 11Confusion	A psychic attack that may cause confusion.
13	Poison PowderLevel: 13Poison Powder	poison	PWR0	ACC75	PP35
13	Poison PowderLevel: 13Poison Powder	Scatters a toxic powder that may poison the foe.
17	PsybeamLevel: 17Psybeam	psychic	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
17	PsybeamLevel: 17Psybeam	Fires a peculiar ray that may confuse the foe.
23	Stun SporeLevel: 23Stun Spore	grass	PWR0	ACC75	PP30
23	Stun SporeLevel: 23Stun Spore	Scatters a powder that may paralyze the foe.
25	Signal BeamLevel: 25Signal Beam	bug	PWR75	ACC100	PP15
25	Signal BeamLevel: 25Signal Beam	A strange beam attack that may confuse the foe.
29	Sleep PowderLevel: 29Sleep Powder	grass	PWR0	ACC75	PP15
29	Sleep PowderLevel: 29Sleep Powder	Scatters a powder that may cause the foe to sleep.
37	Leech LifeLevel: 37Leech Life	bug	PWR60	ACC100	PP10
37	Leech LifeLevel: 37Leech Life	Attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
41	Zen HeadbuttLevel: 41Zen Headbutt	psychic	PWR80	ACC90	PP15
41	Zen HeadbuttLevel: 41Zen Headbutt	Hits with a strong head- butt. May cause flinching.
47	Poison FangLevel: 47Poison Fang	poison	PWR50	ACC100	PP15
47	Poison FangLevel: 47Poison Fang	A sharp-fanged attack. May badly poison the foe.
55	PsychicLevel: 55Psychic	psychic	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
55	PsychicLevel: 55Psychic	A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def.
59	Bug BuzzLevel: 59Bug Buzz	bug	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
59	Bug BuzzLevel: 59Bug Buzz	A damaging sound wave that may lower Sp. Def.
63	Quiver DanceLevel: 63Quiver Dance	bug	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
63	Quiver DanceLevel: 63Quiver Dance	Dances to raise Sp. Atk Sp. Def and Speed.

Egg Moves (11)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Baton PassBaton Pass	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
Baton PassBaton Pass	Switches out the user while keeping effects in play.
ScreechScreech	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP40
ScreechScreech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP25
Giga DrainGiga Drain	Attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Signal BeamSignal Beam	bug	PWR75	ACC100	PP15
Signal BeamSignal Beam	A strange beam attack that may confuse the foe.
AgilityAgility	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
AgilityAgility	Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
Morning SunMorning Sun	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
Morning SunMorning Sun	Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather.
Toxic SpikesToxic Spikes	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
Toxic SpikesToxic Spikes	Sets spikes that poison a foe switching in.
Bug BiteBug Bite	bug	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
Bug BiteBug Bite	Eats the foe's held Berry gaining its effect.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Skill SwapSkill Swap	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
Skill SwapSkill Swap	The user swaps special abilities with the target.
Rage PowderRage Powder	bug	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
Rage PowderRage Powder	Scatters powder to make foes attack only the user.

Gen 3 Moves

Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.

Level Up (14)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Silver WindLevel: 1Silver Wind	bug	PWR60	ACC100	PP5
1	Silver WindLevel: 1Silver Wind	A powdery attack that may raise abilities.
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	PWR35	ACC0	PP35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	DisableLevel: 1Disable	normal	PWR0	ACC55	PP20
1	DisableLevel: 1Disable	For 4 turns, prevents foe For 4-7 turns, prevents foe For 2-5 turns, prevents foe from using last used move.
1	ForesightLevel: 1Foresight	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
1	ForesightLevel: 1Foresight	Negates the foe's efforts to heighten evasiveness.
1	SupersonicLevel: 1Supersonic	normal	PWR0	ACC55	PP20
1	SupersonicLevel: 1Supersonic	Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
9	SupersonicLevel: 9Supersonic	normal	PWR0	ACC55	PP20
9	SupersonicLevel: 9Supersonic	Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
17	ConfusionLevel: 17Confusion	psychic	PWR50	ACC100	PP25
17	ConfusionLevel: 17Confusion	A psychic attack that may cause confusion.
20	Poison PowderLevel: 20Poison Powder	poison	PWR0	ACC75	PP35
20	Poison PowderLevel: 20Poison Powder	Scatters a toxic powder that may poison the foe.
25	Leech LifeLevel: 25Leech Life	bug	PWR60	ACC100	PP10
25	Leech LifeLevel: 25Leech Life	Attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
28	Stun SporeLevel: 28Stun Spore	grass	PWR0	ACC75	PP30
28	Stun SporeLevel: 28Stun Spore	Scatters a powder that may paralyze the foe.
31	GustLevel: 31Gust	flying	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
31	GustLevel: 31Gust	Strikes the foe with a gust of wind whipped up by wings.
36	PsybeamLevel: 36Psybeam	psychic	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
36	PsybeamLevel: 36Psybeam	Fires a peculiar ray that may confuse the foe.
42	Sleep PowderLevel: 42Sleep Powder	grass	PWR0	ACC75	PP15
42	Sleep PowderLevel: 42Sleep Powder	Scatters a powder that may cause the foe to sleep.
52	PsychicLevel: 52Psychic	psychic	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
52	PsychicLevel: 52Psychic	A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def.

Egg Moves (4)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Baton PassBaton Pass	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
Baton PassBaton Pass	Switches out the user while keeping effects in play.
ScreechScreech	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP40
ScreechScreech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP25
Giga DrainGiga Drain	Attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Signal BeamSignal Beam	bug	PWR75	ACC100	PP15
Signal BeamSignal Beam	A strange beam attack that may confuse the foe.

Pre-evolution-only Moves (1)

These moves must be learned before evolving; Venomoth cannot learn them through its own level-up, TM/HM, tutor, egg, wild, or evolution moves.

Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP	Learned from
3	Poison StingLevel: 3(Venonat · Level 3)Poison Sting	poison		PWR30	ACC100	PP35	Venonat · Level 3
3	Poison StingLevel: 3(Venonat · Level 3)Poison Sting	A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.

TM/HM Moves (34)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
FlyFly	flying	PWR0	ACC95	PP15	HM02HM02
FlyFly	Flies up on the first turn, then strikes the next turn.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Dream EaterDream Eater	psychic	PWR100	ACC100	PP15	TM85TM85
Dream EaterDream Eater	Takes one half the damage inflicted on a sleeping foe.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Energy BallEnergy Ball	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM53TM53
Energy BallEnergy Ball	Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlashFlash	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP25	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	Attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def.
ReflectReflect	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
RoostRoost	flying	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM51TM51
RoostRoost	Restores the user's HP by half of its max HP.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Silver WindSilver Wind	bug	PWR60	ACC100	PP5	TM62TM62
Silver WindSilver Wind	A powdery attack that may raise abilities.
Skill SwapSkill Swap	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM48TM48
Skill SwapSkill Swap	The user swaps special abilities with the target.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
U TurnU Turn	bug	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM89TM89
U TurnU Turn	Does damage then switches out the user.