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.
Poison oozes from all over its body. It catches small bug Pokémon at night that are attracted by light.
Its eyes act as radar, enabling it to be active in darkness. The eyes can also shoot powerful beams.
Venonat Weakness
Venonat is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. 4 weaknesses is about average, nothing too hard to play around.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Bug, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting |
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Fire is super effective against VenonatView Volcarona → | ||
Gliscor Ground | B | |
Flying is super effective against VenonatView Gliscor → | ||
Starmie WaterPsychic | B | |
Psychic is super effective against VenonatView Starmie → | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Rock is super effective against VenonatView Terrakion → | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Flying is super effective against VenonatView Salamence → | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Gliscor's Earthquake hits Venonat for 36-43%. Starmie deals 42-49% with Hydro Pump.
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Venonat View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain4-5% | ||
Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Venonat View Gliscor builds →Earthquake36-43% | ||
Starmie WaterPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Venonat View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin12-14% Ice Beam23-27% Thunderbolt23-27% Hydro Pump42-49% | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Venonat View Terrakion builds →Close Combat26-30% Stone Edge 2x172-203%KO Earthquake57-68% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemFlyiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Venonat View Salamence builds →Earthquake40-47% Outrage71-84% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Evolution
Venonat evolves into Venomoth. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. Plenty of partners 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
Breeding
Breed Venonat easily with 77 breeding partners from the Bug egg group. Pass egg moves like Agility, Baton Pass, Bug Bite and 8 more to offspring.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Venonat Best Moveset
Still unevolved, still relevant. Venonat's Eviolite bulk with max HP and Sp. Def EVs creates a defensive profile that punches above its stage. Compoundeyes adds passive value. Strugglebug gives it offensive presence.
Best Build
Venonat best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Struggle Bug
- Sleep Powder
- Toxic
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
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
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Venonat in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. 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
- 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
