Stats & Training
Sp. Atk and Speed carry most of Venomoth's stat budget. Defense's the obvious dump stat. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Sp. Atk and Speed EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
The wings are covered with dustlike scales. Every time it flaps its wings, it looses highly toxic dust.
The dustlike scales covering its wings are color-coded to indicate the kinds of poison it has.
Venomoth Weakness
Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock moves hit Venomoth for super-effective damage. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Venomoth leans toward special offense (base 90 Sp.Atk) instead of trying to wall anything.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Bug |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Charmander Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
 Pidgey Normal | D | |
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x62-74% Rock Throw 2x53-62% | ||
 Zubat Poison | D | |
 Spearow Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Spearow builds →Aerial Ace 2x53-62% Peck 2x32-40% | ||
Pidgey Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Pidgey builds →Aerial Ace 2x42-51% Gust 2x32-40% | ||
Charmander Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Charmander builds →Aerial Ace 2x32-38% Ember 2x32-40% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x62-74% Rock Throw 2x53-62% | ||
Zubat Poison | D | |
Spearow Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Spearow builds →Aerial Ace 2x53-62% Peck 2x32-40% | ||
Pidgey Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Pidgey builds →Aerial Ace 2x42-51% Gust 2x32-40% | ||
Charmander Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Charmander builds →Aerial Ace 2x32-38% Ember 2x32-40% | ||
Zubat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Zubat builds →Wing Attack 2x43-51% Aerial Ace 2x43-51% | ||
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Growlithe builds →Flamethrower 2x69-82% Aerial Ace 2x36-43% Ember 2x32-38% | ||
Charmander Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Charmander builds →Flamethrower 2x60-72% Aerial Ace 2x31-36% Ember 2x28-34% | ||
 Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Vulpix builds →Flamethrower 2x55-65% Ember 2x25-31% | ||
Spearow Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Spearow builds →Aerial Ace 2x49-58% Peck 2x32-38% | ||
 Fearow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Fearow builds →Fly 2x100-118%KO Aerial Ace 2x67-79% Peck 2x40-48% | ||
Zubat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Zubat builds →Wing Attack 2x40-48% Air Cutter 2x40-48% Aerial Ace 2x40-48% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Growlithe builds →Flamethrower 2x69-82% Flame Wheel 2x48-58% Aerial Ace 2x37-44% Ember 2x33-39% | ||
 Pidgeotto Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Pidgeotto builds →Fly 2x74-88% Wing Attack 2x52-61% Aerial Ace 2x52-61% Gust 2x35-42% | ||
 Doduo Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Doduo builds →Fly 2x95-112%KO Aerial Ace 2x64-76% Peck 2x38-45% | ||
Fearow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Fearow builds →Fly 2x100-118%KO Aerial Ace 2x67-79% Peck 2x40-48% | ||
Zubat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Zubat builds →Wing Attack 2x40-48% Air Cutter 2x40-48% Aerial Ace 2x40-48% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Growlithe builds →Flamethrower 2x69-82% Flame Wheel 2x48-58% Aerial Ace 2x37-44% Ember 2x33-39% | ||
Pidgeotto Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Pidgeotto builds →Fly 2x74-88% Wing Attack 2x52-61% Aerial Ace 2x52-61% Gust 2x35-42% | ||
Doduo Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Doduo builds →Fly 2x95-112%KO Aerial Ace 2x64-76% Peck 2x38-45% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | A | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Aerodactyl builds →Fire Blast 2x47-55% Flamethrower 2x39-47% Fly 2x107-127%KO Wing Attack 2x72-85% | ||
 Articuno Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Articuno builds →Fly 2x91-107%KO Aerial Ace 2x61-72% Gust 2x42-50% | ||
Fearow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Fearow builds →Fly 2x95-112%KO Drill Peck 2x85-101%KO Aerial Ace 2x65-77% Peck 2x39-46% | ||
 Golbat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Golbat builds →Wing Attack 2x59-70% Air Cutter 2x59-70% Aerial Ace 2x59-70% | ||
 Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift | ||
 Zapdos Electric | S | |
Obtain MethodPower Plant Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Zapdos builds →Fly 2x98-116%KO Drill Peck 2x88-103%KO Aerial Ace 2x66-79% Peck 2x40-48% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | A | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Aerodactyl builds →Fire Blast 2x49-58% Flamethrower 2x41-48% Fly 2x110-130%KO Wing Attack 2x75-89% | ||
 Moltres Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodMt Ember Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Moltres builds →Overheat 2x156-184%KO Fire Blast 2x132-155%KO Flamethrower 2x109-128%KO Fly 2x107-126%KO | ||
Articuno Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Articuno builds →Fly 2x93-110%KO Aerial Ace 2x63-74% Gust 2x43-52% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Golbat builds →Wing Attack 2x61-72% Air Cutter 2x61-72% Aerial Ace 2x61-72% | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Aerodactyl can KO Venomoth with Rock Slide (170-201%). Starmie's Surf hits Venomoth for 55-65%. Charizard's Fire Blast also KOs at 143-169%.
Aerodactyl Rock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRockhead ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Aerodactyl builds →Earthquake76-89% Rock Slide 2x170-201%KO Double Edge91-107%KO | ||
 Starmie WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin14-16% Ice Beam37-43% Thunderbolt37-43% Surf55-65% | ||
 Charizard Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLeftovers NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Charizard builds →Fire Blast 2x143-169%KO | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Gyarados builds →Earthquake63-74% | ||
FireRed & LeafGreen Evolution
Evolved from Venonat. Venomoth is the final form in this two-stage line. A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Sp.Atk grew the most through evolution (+50 over Venonat), and Venomoth peaks at 450 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Venomoth to get Venonat eggs easily using 37 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Baton Pass, Giga Drain, Screech and 1 more.
FireRed & LeafGreen Venomoth Best Moveset
The build revolves around Baton Pass for safe pivoting. Shielddust and Leftovers support Venomoth's hit-and-run approach, with max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs making sure each pivot actually threatens. Utility options adds versatility.
Best Build
Venomoth best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Attacker Moveset
- Sleep Powder
- Substitute
- Baton Pass
- Stun Spore
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Venomoth picks up Baton Pass and Giga Drain only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Sludge Bomb and Leech Life while Normal and Psychic coverage and more adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Venomoth in FireRed & LeafGreen
You'll want late-game access before hunting Venomoth. Moderate rates across 6 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Where To Catch Venomoth in FireRed & LeafGreen
The path to Venomoth starts with Venonat at Lv. 22-40 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch VenonatRoute 12LeafGreenGrass Lv.24-26 RouteCommonMidRoute 12FireRedGrass Lv.24-26 RouteCommonMidRoute 13LeafGreenGrass Lv.24-26 RouteCommonMidRoute 13FireRedGrass Lv.24-26 RouteCommonMidRoute 14FireRedGrass Lv.24-26 RouteCommonMidRoute 14LeafGreenGrass Lv.24-26 RouteCommonMidRoute 15FireRedGrass Lv.24-26 RouteCommonMidRoute 15LeafGreenGrass Lv.24-26 RouteCommonMidSafari Zone - CenterFireRedGrass Lv.22 FacilityUncommonMidSafari Zone - CenterLeafGreenGrass Lv.22 FacilityUncommonMidSafari Zone - WestFireRedGrass Lv.23 FacilityUncommonMidSafari Zone - WestLeafGreenGrass Lv.23 FacilityUncommonMidBerry ForestFireRedGrass Lv.34 ForestUncommonLateBerry ForestLeafGreenGrass Lv.34 ForestUncommonLateBond BridgeFireRedGrass Lv.34RareLateBond BridgeLeafGreenGrass Lv.34RareLate
Step 2Venomoth ✓Safari Zone - NorthFireRedGrass Lv.32 FacilityRareLateSafari Zone - NorthLeafGreenGrass Lv.32 FacilityRareLateSafari Zone - WestLeafGreenGrass Lv.32 FacilityRareLateSafari Zone - WestFireRedGrass Lv.32 FacilityRareLateBerry ForestFireRedGrass Lv.37-40 ForestRareLateBerry ForestLeafGreenGrass Lv.37-40 ForestRareLateor evolve from Venonat (Step 1)
Venomoth Guide
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Tinted Lens changes the entire equation for Venomoth. The 450 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a pivot. Sleep Powder with Leftovers is the standard set.
Tinted Lens is what you want on Venomoth. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Shield Dust, Wonder Skin) work on paper but Tinted Lens is what makes Venomoth worth using.
Base 90 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Venomoth is a physical attacker with base 65 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a pivot.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, run Sleep Powder, Substitute, Baton Pass, and Stun Spore on Venomoth. Sleep Powder is the most common pick at 22% usage. This set covers the pivot role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
One of the original 151, Venomoth has appeared in 19 games — most mainline games. From Red & Blue through the latest titles, it's rarely been left out of a regional Pokedex.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves