What does Venonat evolve into?

Venonat evolves into Venomoth at level 31. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 305 BST.

At what level does Venonat evolve?

Venonat evolves into Venomoth at level 31. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.

Should I use Venonat?

In Platinum, Venonat does the job early-game if you need a Bug/Poison type on your team. Evolve it into Venomoth before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.

Where can you catch Venonat?

Venonat is catchable in Platinum. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 18 other games across the series.

Venonat - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Utility

Balanced

DTier

45Speed · Slow

Stats & Training

Venonat's stats barely vary. None sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 Sp. Def EV, medium-fast 1M XP curve to max.

Base Stats

Avg

HP60

Attack55

Defense50

Sp. Atk40

Sp. Def55

Speed45

Total305

Details

Catch Rate

Easy190 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height1.0 m

Weight30.0 kg

Base XP61

Abilities

Compound Eyes

Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.

Tinted Lens

Doubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves.

Run AwayHANot in game

Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpD+1Spe

Special Defense training source

Pokedex Entries

Its big eyes are actually clusters of tiny eyes. At night, its kind is drawn by light.

Platinum

Venonat Weakness

Venonat is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. 4 weaknesses is about average, nothing too hard to play around.

Venonat Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock
0.5x (Resist)	Poison, Bug
0.25x (Resist)	Grass, Fighting

Type ChartAvg

4Weak

4Resist

0Immune

Score-2

Gen IV Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Fire Flying Psychic Rock

½xResist

Poison Bug

¼xResist

Grass Fighting

0xImmune

None

STAB (3)

Grass Psychic Dark

How to Beat Venonat in Platinum (Best Counters)

Bronzong SteelPsychic	A
Available Moves Moves Future SightLv. 43 Dream EaterTM85 PsychicTM29 ExtrasensoryLv. 19 Damage vs Venonat Future Sight 2x 134-158%KO Dream Eater 2x 113-133%KO Psychic 2x 101-120%KO Extrasensory 2x 90-107%KO View Bronzong builds →
Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 FlamethrowerTM35 FlyHM02 Rock SlideTM80 Damage vs Venonat Fire Blast 2x 67-79% Flamethrower 2x 55-65% Fly 2x 136-160%KO Rock Slide 2x 113-133%KO View Aerodactyl builds →
Magmar Fire	C
Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 FlamethrowerTM35 PsychicTM29 Lava PlumeLv. 36 Damage vs Venonat Fire Blast 2x 149-176%KO Flamethrower 2x 122-144%KO Psychic 2x 81-96% Lava Plume 2x 109-129%KO View Magmar builds →
Golbat PoisonFlying	D
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Wing AttackLv. 17 Air CutterLv. 27 Aerial AceTM40 Damage vs Venonat Fly 2x 109-129%KO Wing Attack 2x 73-87% Air Cutter 2x 59-69% Aerial Ace 2x 73-87% View Golbat builds →
Shieldon RockSteel	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 FlamethrowerTM35 Rock SlideTM80 Ancient PowerLv. 28 Damage vs Venonat Fire Blast 2x 53-62% Flamethrower 2x 42-50% Rock Slide 2x 59-69% Ancient Power 2x 43-51% View Shieldon builds →

Platinum Evolution

Venonat evolves into Venomoth. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 145 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms

#048Venonat

Level 31

#049Venomoth

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Venonat

BugPoison

Venomoth

BugPoison

70+10

ATK

65+10

DEF

60+10

SP.ATK

90+50

SP.DEF

75+20

SPE

90+45

BST

305D-Tier

450C-Tier+145

ROLE

Balanced

TYPE

Utility

Special

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Venonat easily with 48 breeding partners from the Bug egg group. Pass egg moves like Agility, Baton Pass, Bug Bite and 5 more to offspring.

Egg Groups

Bug

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

8moves

Breed With (best first)

Platinum Venonat Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 4.

Try selecting a different game/generation filter, or check back later.

Moves

Breeding opens up real options for Venonat. Agility and Baton Pass come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Sludge Bomb and Leech Life and Normal and Psychic coverage and more.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Disable

——8020Normal

Lv 1

Foresight

D——40Normal

Lv 1

Tackle

—3510035Normal

Lv 5

Supersonic

——5520Normal

Lv 11

Confusion

D5010025Psychic

Lv 13

Poison Powder

——7535Poison

Lv 17

Leech Life

—2010010Bug

Lv 23

Stun Spore

C—7530Grass

Lv 25

Psybeam

D6510020Psychic

Lv 29

Sleep Powder

C—7515Grass

Lv 35

Signal Beam

D7510015Bug

Lv 37

Zen Headbutt

D809015Psychic

Lv 41

Poison Fang

D5010015Poison

Lv 47

Psychic

D9010010Psychic

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

——10015Normal

TM78

Captivate

——10020Normal

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM58

Endure+4

———10Normal

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM70

Flash

D—10020Normal

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM19

Giga Drain

D6010010Grass

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM83

Natural Gift

D—10015Normal

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM29

Psychic

D9010010Psychic

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM43

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

TM48

Skill Swap

———10Psychic

TM82

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM36

Sludge Bomb

D9010010Poison

TM22

Solar Beam

D12010010Grass

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM46

Thief

—6010025Dark

TM06

Toxic

C—8510Poison

Egg Moves

Egg

Agility

C——30Psychic

Egg

Baton Pass

D——40Normal

Egg

Bug Bite

D6010020Bug

Egg

Giga Drain

D6010010Grass

Egg

Morning Sun

D——5Normal

Egg

Screech

——8540Normal

Egg

Signal Beam

D7510015Bug

Egg

Toxic Spikes

C——20Poison

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Signal Beam

D7510015Bug

Tutor

Snore

D4010015Normal

Tutor

Swift

—60—20Normal

Tutor

Zen Headbutt

D809015Psychic

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 3

Double-Edge

C12010015Normal

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

Platinum Venonat Locations

Venonat requires the PokeRadar to encounter, and that means specific conditions at 1 spots across the map. These become available in endgame encounter areas. Check the list below for exact locations and how to trigger each one.

Best Locations to Catch Venonat in Platinum

Route 229

Using PokeRadar Lv.48 Route

2%Post

Venonat Guide

Venonat evolves into Venomoth at level 31. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 305 BST.
Venonat evolves into Venomoth at level 31. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
In Platinum, Venonat does the job early-game if you need a Bug/Poison type on your team. Evolve it into Venomoth before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Venonat is catchable in Platinum. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 18 other games across the series.

Game Availability

Venonat has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 19 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 Fire FangLv. 1 Wing AttackLv. 1 Damage vs Venonat Fire Blast 2x 67-80% Fire Fang 2x 62-76% Wing Attack 2x 84-100%KO View Aerodactyl builds →
Lunatone RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves ConfusionLv. 1 Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Venonat Confusion 2x 67-80% Rock Throw 2x 49-60% View Lunatone builds →
Shieldon RockSteel	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift TM Move Moves Fire BlastTM38 Damage vs Venonat Fire Blast 2x 56-67% View Shieldon builds →
Growlithe Fire	D
Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 EmberLv. 6 Damage vs Venonat Fire Blast 2x 107-127%KO Ember 2x 44-53% View Growlithe builds →
Doduo NormalFlying	D
Available Move Moves PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Venonat Peck 2x 49-60% View Doduo builds →

Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 Fire FangLv. 1 Wing AttackLv. 1 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Venonat Fire Blast 2x 70-83% Fire Fang 2x 67-80% Wing Attack 2x 93-110%KO Rock Tomb 2x 93-110%KO View Aerodactyl builds →
Lunatone RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 ConfusionLv. 1 Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Venonat Rock Tomb 2x 58-70% Confusion 2x 67-80% Rock Throw 2x 50-60% View Lunatone builds →
Golbat PoisonFlying	D
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves Wing AttackLv. 17 PluckTM88 Damage vs Venonat Wing Attack 2x 75-90% Pluck 2x 75-90% View Golbat builds →
Shieldon RockSteel	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Venonat Fire Blast 2x 57-67% Rock Tomb 2x 50-60% View Shieldon builds →
Drifloon GhostFlying	D
Obtain MethodValley Windworks Interact Encounter Available Move Moves GustLv. 11 Damage vs Venonat Gust 2x 42-50% View Drifloon builds →

Bronzong SteelPsychic	A
Available Moves Moves ExtrasensoryLv. 19 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 ConfusionLv. 1 Damage vs Venonat Extrasensory 2x 91-108%KO Rock Slide 2x 65-77% Rock Tomb 2x 52-61% Confusion 2x 57-68% View Bronzong builds →
Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 Rock SlideTM80 Fire FangLv. 1 Wing AttackLv. 1 Damage vs Venonat Fire Blast 2x 68-80% Rock Slide 2x 108-128%KO Fire Fang 2x 63-75% Wing Attack 2x 88-104%KO View Aerodactyl builds →
Golbat PoisonFlying	D
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves Wing AttackLv. 17 PluckTM88 Damage vs Venonat Wing Attack 2x 71-84% Pluck 2x 71-84% View Golbat builds →
Shieldon RockSteel	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Venonat Fire Blast 2x 52-61% Rock Slide 2x 57-68% Rock Tomb 2x 47-56% View Shieldon builds →
Drifloon GhostFlying	D
Obtain MethodValley Windworks Interact Encounter Available Move Moves GustLv. 11 Damage vs Venonat Gust 2x 40-48% View Drifloon builds →

Bronzong SteelPsychic	A
Available Moves Moves PsychicTM29 ExtrasensoryLv. 19 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Venonat Psychic 2x 101-120%KO Extrasensory 2x 93-109%KO Rock Slide 2x 66-78% Rock Tomb 2x 53-64% View Bronzong builds →
Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 FlamethrowerTM35 FlyHM02 Rock SlideTM80 Damage vs Venonat Fire Blast 2x 67-80% Flamethrower 2x 55-66% Fly 2x 138-162%KO Rock Slide 2x 113-134%KO View Aerodactyl builds →
Lunatone RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves PsychicTM29 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 ConfusionLv. 1 Damage vs Venonat Psychic 2x 120-141%KO Rock Slide 2x 72-85% Rock Tomb 2x 56-67% Confusion 2x 68-81% View Lunatone builds →
Golbat PoisonFlying	D
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Wing AttackLv. 17 Air CutterLv. 27 PluckTM88 Damage vs Venonat Fly 2x 111-131%KO Wing Attack 2x 74-88% Air Cutter 2x 60-71% Pluck 2x 74-88% View Golbat builds →
Shieldon RockSteel	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 FlamethrowerTM35 Rock SlideTM80 Ancient PowerLv. 28 Damage vs Venonat Fire Blast 2x 53-64% Flamethrower 2x 44-52% Rock Slide 2x 60-71% Ancient Power 2x 45-53% View Shieldon builds →

Bronzong SteelPsychic	A
Available Moves Moves Dream EaterTM85 PsychicTM29 ExtrasensoryLv. 19 Rock SlideTM80 Damage vs Venonat Dream Eater 2x 113-134%KO Psychic 2x 101-120%KO Extrasensory 2x 93-109%KO Rock Slide 2x 66-78% View Bronzong builds →
Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 FlamethrowerTM35 FlyHM02 Rock SlideTM80 Damage vs Venonat Fire Blast 2x 67-80% Flamethrower 2x 55-66% Fly 2x 138-162%KO Rock Slide 2x 113-134%KO View Aerodactyl builds →
Lunatone RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Dream EaterTM85 PsychicTM29 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Venonat Dream Eater 2x 132-155%KO Psychic 2x 120-141%KO Rock Slide 2x 72-85% Rock Tomb 2x 56-67% View Lunatone builds →
Golbat PoisonFlying	D
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Wing AttackLv. 17 Air CutterLv. 27 Aerial AceTM40 Damage vs Venonat Fly 2x 111-131%KO Wing Attack 2x 74-88% Air Cutter 2x 60-71% Aerial Ace 2x 74-88% View Golbat builds →
Shieldon RockSteel	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 FlamethrowerTM35 Rock SlideTM80 Ancient PowerLv. 28 Damage vs Venonat Fire Blast 2x 53-64% Flamethrower 2x 44-52% Rock Slide 2x 60-71% Ancient Power 2x 45-53% View Shieldon builds →

Gliscor GroundFlying	B
Recommended Build AbilityHypercutter ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves EarthquakeSTAB RoostRecovery TauntUtility Ice Fang Damage vs Venonat Earthquake 69-82% Ice Fang 30-36% View Gliscor builds →
Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves Earthquake Stealth Rock TauntUtility Stone Edge Damage vs Venonat Earthquake 62-74% Stone Edge 2x 187-221%KO View Aerodactyl builds →
Celebi PsychicGrass	B
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves RecoverRecovery Thunder Wave Grass Knot Hidden Power Fire View Celebi builds →
Charizard FireFlying	C
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves Air Slash FlamethrowerSTAB Solar Beam Hidden Power Grass Damage vs Venonat Air Slash 2x 175-206%KO Flamethrower 2x 211-248%KO View Charizard builds →