Venomothin Pokémon Orange
Pokédex Entry
Poison Moth Pokémon
The scales it scatters will paralyze anyone who touches them, making that person unable to stand.
Venomoth in Pokémon Pokémon Orange
Venomoth is #49 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Pokémon Orange. This page covers its bug/poison typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 4 encounter locations.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Wild Encounters (4)
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: 1Supersonic | normal | PWR0 | ACC55 | PP20 | ||
| Sound waves that cause confusion. | ||||||
| SupersonicLevel: 9Supersonic | normal | PWR0 | ACC55 | PP20 | ||
| Sound waves that cause confusion. | ||||||
| ConfusionLevel: 17Confusion | psychic | PWR50 | ACC100 | PP25 | ||
| An attack that may confuse the foe. | ||||||
| PoisonpowderLevel: 20Poisonpowder | poison | PWR0 | ACC75 | PP35 | ||
| A move that may poison the foe. | ||||||
| Leech LifeLevel: 25Leech Life | bug | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| Stun SporeLevel: 28Stun Spore | grass | PWR0 | ACC75 | PP30 | ||
| A move that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| GustLevel: 31Gust | flying | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP35 | ||
| Whips up a strong gust of wind. | ||||||
| PsybeamLevel: 36Psybeam | psychic | PWR65 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| An attack that may confuse the foe. | ||||||
| Sleep PowderLevel: 42Sleep Powder | grass | PWR0 | ACC75 | PP15 | ||
| May cause the foe to fall asleep. | ||||||
| PsychicLevel: 48Psychic | psychic | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF. | ||||||
| Leech LifeLevel: 52Leech Life | bug | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted. | ||||||
TM/HM Moves (16)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VenoshockVenoshock | poison | PWR65 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM05TM05 | |
| Damage doubles if foe is poisoned. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP10 | TM06TM06 | |
| A poison move with increasing damage. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM15TM15 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Heightens evasiveness. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM34TM34 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | ||||||
| Sludge BombSludge Bomb | poison | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM36TM36 | |
| An attack that may poison the foe. | ||||||
| Aerial AceAerial Ace | flying | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM40TM40 | |
| An attack that never misses. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Double damage with PSN, BRN, or PRZ. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM44TM44 | |
| Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP25 | TM46TM46 | |
| An attack that may steal a held item. | ||||||
| FlashFlash | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM50TM50 | |
| Blinds the foe to reduce accuracy. | ||||||
Move Tutor Moves (3)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zen Headbutt(Route 69 North)Zen Headbutt | psychic | PWR80 | ACC90 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| An attack that may cause flinching. | |||||||
| Attract(Kumquat House3)Attract | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| Makes the opposite gender infatuated. | |||||||
| Bug Bite(Route 49)Bug Bite | bug | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | TutorTutor | ||
| Bites the foe and eats a held BERRY. | |||||||
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Venomoth. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Venomoth resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Venomoth, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
Also in
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venomoth in Polished CrystalbugpoisonSp. Atk 115 +25
venomoth in 3 gamesbugpoisonSame typing and stats as this game
venomoth in Johto Legendsbugpsychicdifferent typingHP 75 +5Attack 70 +5Defense 65 +5Sp. Atk 100 +10Sp. Def 80 +5Speed 100 +10
venomoth in Emerald LegacybugpoisonAttack 75 +10Sp. Atk 95 +5Speed 100 +10
venomoth in Red++bugpoisonSp. Def 90 +15