Venonatin Pokémon Johto Legends
bugpsychic
Pokédex Entry
Insect Pokémon
The small bugs it eats appear only at night, so it sleeps in a hole in a tree until night falls.
Venonat in Pokémon Johto Legends
Venonat is #48 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Johto Legends. This page covers its bug/psychic typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 1 encounter location.
Front
Normal
ShinyAnimated
Shiny Animated
Back
Normal
Shiny
Type
BugPsychic
Dex
#172 Regional Dex · #048 National
Abilities
Compound Eyes(Primary)
Increases the accuracy of moves.
Tinted Lens(Secondary)
Powers up not-very effective moves.
Run Away(Hidden)
Easier to run away from battles.
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Gender Ratio
50% Male, 50% Female
Egg Groups
bug
Hatch Rate
Medium Fast (20 cycles)
Catch Rate
190
Base Exp
75
EV Yield
None
Wild Held Items
None
Weak To
fire ×2flying ×2bug ×2rock ×2ghost ×2dark ×2
Resists
grass ×0.5fighting ×0.25ground ×0.5psychic ×0.5
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Venonat appears in Wild Area1 (rare). Expect to find it at level 15.
Wild Encounters (1)
Level Up Moves (14)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TackleLevel: 1Tackle | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP35 | ||
| A full-body charge attack. | ||||||
| DisableLevel: 1Disable | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Disables the foe's most recent move. | ||||||
| ForesightLevel: 1Foresight | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP40 | ||
| Negates accuracy reduction moves. | ||||||
| SupersonicLevel: 5Supersonic | normal | PWR0 | ACC55 | PP20 | ||
| Sound waves that cause confusion. | ||||||
| ConfusionLevel: 11Confusion | psychic | PWR50 | ACC100 | PP25 | ||
| An attack that may cause confusion. | ||||||
| PoisonpowderLevel: 13Poisonpowder | poison | PWR0 | ACC75 | PP35 | ||
| A move that may poison the foe. | ||||||
| PsybeamLevel: 17Psybeam | psychic | PWR65 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| An attack that may confuse the foe. | ||||||
| Stun SporeLevel: 23Stun Spore | grass | PWR0 | ACC75 | PP30 | ||
| A move that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| Signal BeamLevel: 25Signal Beam | bug | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| Beam that can can cause confusion. | ||||||
| Sleep PowderLevel: 29Sleep Powder | grass | PWR0 | ACC75 | PP15 | ||
| May cause the foe to fall asleep. | ||||||
| Leech LifeLevel: 35Leech Life | bug | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| Zen HeadbuttLevel: 37Zen Headbutt | psychic | PWR80 | ACC90 | PP15 | ||
| Inner peace bash, can cause flinch. | ||||||
| Poison FangLevel: 41Poison Fang | poison | PWR50 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| Fangs may badly poison the foe. | ||||||
| PsychicLevel: 47Psychic | psychic | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| An attack that may lower Spcl.Def. | ||||||
Egg Moves (5)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton PassBaton Pass | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP40 | |
| Switches while keeping effects. | |||||
| ScreechScreech | normal | PWR0 | ACC85 | PP40 | |
| Harshly reduces the foe's Defense. | |||||
| AgilityAgility | psychic | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | |
| Sharply increases the user's Speed. | |||||
| Signal BeamSignal Beam | bug | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| Beam that can can cause confusion. | |||||
| Toxic SpikesToxic Spikes | poison | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| Poisons foes when they switch out. | |||||
TM/HM Moves (26)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HexHex | ghost | PWR65 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM04TM04 | |
| 2x damage on foe with status. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP10 | TM06TM06 | |
| A poison move with increasing damage. | ||||||
| The power varies with the Pokémon. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| DazzlingleamDazzlingleam | fairy | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM12TM12 | |
| User emits a powerful flash. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Foils attack that turn. It may fail. | ||||||
| Giga DrainGiga Drain | grass | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM19TM19 | |
| Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| SolarbeamSolarbeam | grass | PWR120 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM22TM22 | |
| 1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that is based on loyalty. | ||||||
| PsychicPsychic | psychic | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM29TM29 | |
| An attack that may lower Spcl.Def. | ||||||
| Shadow BallShadow Ball | ghost | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM30TM30 | |
| An attack that may lower Spcl.Def. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Heightens evasiveness. | ||||||
| ReflectReflect | psychic | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM33TM33 | |
| Raises Defense with a barrier. | ||||||
| Sludge BombSludge Bomb | poison | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM36TM36 | |
| An attack that may poison the target. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM41TM41 | |
| Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM44TM44 | |
| Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. | ||||||
| AttractAttract | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender infatuated. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP25 | TM46TM46 | |
| An attack that may steal a held item. | ||||||
| Energy BallEnergy Ball | grass | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM52TM52 | |
| Sphere of energy, lowers Spcl.Def. | ||||||
| Calm MindCalm Mind | psychic | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM54TM54 | |
| Raises Spcl.Atk and Spcl.Def. | ||||||
| Nasty PlotNasty Plot | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM55TM55 | |
| Sharply raises the user's Spcl.Atk. | ||||||
| Dream EaterDream Eater | psychic | PWR100 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM56TM56 | |
| Steals HP from a sleeping victim. | ||||||
| Sleep TalkSleep Talk | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM57TM57 | |
| Randomly attacks while asleep. | ||||||
| X ScissorX Scissor | bug | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM60TM60 | |
| Slices foe with crossed limbs. | ||||||
| Dark PulseDark Pulse | dark | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM63TM63 | |
| Unleash dark energy, causes flinch. | ||||||
| VenoshockVenoshock | poison | PWR65 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM69TM69 | |
| Deals 2x damage on poisoned foe. | ||||||
Move Tutor Moves (2)
Type Summary
6
Weaknesses
4
Resistances
0
Immunities
8
Neutral
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Venonat. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Venonat resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Venonat, either offensively or defensively.
Arbok
poisondark
2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic
2×Good
Alolan Grimer
poisondark
2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic
2×Good
Alolan Muk
poisondark
2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic
2×Good
Galarian Moltres
darkflying
2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic
2×Good
Murkrow
darkflying
2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic
2×Good
Honchkrow
darkflying
2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic
2×Good
Overqwil
darkpoison
2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic
2×Good
Magcargo
firesteel
2× STAB damage • Resists bug
2×Good
Skarmory
steelflying
2× STAB damage • Resists bug
2×Good
Houndour
darkfire
2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic
2×Good
Houndoom
darkfire
2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic
2×Good
Sableye
darkghost
2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic
2×Good
Spiritomb
ghostdark
2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic
2×Good
Drapion
poisondark
2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic
2×Good
Charizard
fireflying
2× STAB damage • Resists bug
2×Good
Alolan Rattata
darknormal
2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic
2×Good
Alolan Raticate
darknormal
2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic
2×Good
Ninetales
fireghost
2× STAB damage • Resists bug
2×Good
Alolan Meowth
dark
2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic
2×Good
Alolan Persian
dark
2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic
2×Good
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Base Stats
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