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National No. 49

Venomoth

Poison Moth Pokémon

Insect
Poison
Generation I
1.5 m Size
12.5 kg Weight
3 Abilities
#0049
Venomoth

Description

When it attacks, it flaps its large wings violently to scatter its poisonous powder all around.

Abilities

Ability 1

Shield Dust

Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.

Ability 2

Tinted Lens

Doubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves.

Hidden Ability

Wonder Skin

Lowers incoming non-damaging moves' base accuracy to exactly 50%.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 1.5 m / 4'92"
Weight 12.5 kg / 27.56 lbs
Color Purple
Body
Bug wings Pokémon with two or more pairs of wings
Habitat
forest
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 158
Maximum Experience 1.000.000
Experience Rated as medium
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Bug
Base Egg Cycle 20
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 5120 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 75
Catch Chances
Poké Ball Poké Ball

has a 17.5% capture chance

Great Ball Great Ball

has a 23.7% capture chance

Ultra Ball Ultra Ball

has a 29.5% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation I / Kanto
Available since Red / Green (Japan) · Generation I
Form Venomoth
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Venomoth
French Aéromite
German Omot
Spanish Venomoth
Italian Venomoth
Japanese モルフォン Morphon
Korean 도나리 Donari
Chinese 摩魯蛾 / 摩鲁蛾 Mōlóuhfūng · Mòrù'é

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

When it attacks, it flaps its large wings violently to scatter its poisonous powder all around.

28 descriptions 3 historical periods Classic game data

Held Items (Wild Drops)

These items have a chance of being found with this Pokémon in the wild:

Silver Powder
Silver Powder
5% · FireRed, LeafGreen, XD
Shed Shell
Shed Shell
5% · Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Evolutionary Chain

Venonat
Venonat
Nº048
Venomoth
Venomoth
Nº049 Venonat · Lv. 31

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Venomoth

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
70
-
130 - 177
250 - 344
Attack
65
-
63 - 128
121 - 251
Defense
60
-
58 - 123
112 - 240
Sp Attack.
90
+1 EV
85 - 156
166 - 306
Defense Esp.
75
-
72 - 139
139 - 273
Speed
90
+1 EV
85 - 156
166 - 306
Total
450
+2 EV
-
-
Life
70
Lv 50: 130 - 177 Lv 100: 250 - 344
At.
65
Lv 50: 63 - 128 Lv 100: 121 - 251
Df.
60
Lv 50: 58 - 123 Lv 100: 112 - 240
At. Esp. +1 EV
90
Lv 50: 85 - 156 Lv 100: 166 - 306
Df. Esp.
75
Lv 50: 72 - 139 Lv 100: 139 - 273
Vel. +1 EV
90
Lv 50: 85 - 156 Lv 100: 166 - 306
Total +2 EV
450

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Tackle No.33 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 35
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Disable No.50 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit 100%
Poison Powder No.77 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 13
Latest record
PP 35
Attack -
Hit 75%
Leech Life No.141 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 37
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Stun Spore No.78 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 23
Latest record
PP 30
Attack -
Hit 75%
Psybeam No.60 · Level up
Type Psychic
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 17
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 65
Hit 100%
Sleep Powder No.79 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 29
Latest record
PP 15
Attack -
Hit 75%
Psychic No.94 · Level up
Type Psychic
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 55
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 90
Hit 100%
Supersonic No.48 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit 55%
Confusion No.93 · Level up
Type Psychic
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 11
Latest record
PP 25
Attack 50
Hit 100%
Foresight No.193 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 40
Attack -
Hit -
Gust No.16 · Level up
Type Flying
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level up
Latest record
PP 35
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Silver Wind No.318 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 5
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Signal Beam No.324 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 25
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 75
Hit 100%
Zen Headbutt No.428 · Level up
Type Psychic
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 41
PP 15
Attack 80
Hit 90%
Poison Fang No.305 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 47
PP 15
Attack 50
Hit 100%
Bug Buzz No.405 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 25
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 90
Hit 100%
Quiver Dance No.483 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Agility No.97 · Level up
Type Psychic
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -
Screech No.103 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 40
Attack -
Hit 85%
Struggle Bug No.522 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 20
Attack 50
Hit 100%
Whirlwind No.18 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Mega Drain No.72 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 25
PP 15
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Air Slash No.403 · Level up
Type Flying
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level up
PP 15
Attack 75
Hit 95%