Venonat
#48 in the Black and White Pokédex • Insect Pokémon
Pokémon Black
Its big eyes are actually clusters of tiny eyes. At night, its kind is drawn by light.
Pokémon White
Its big eyes are actually clusters of tiny eyes. At night, its kind is drawn by light.
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Base Experience
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Venonat #48 | Level 31 | ![]() Venomoth #49 |

Normal

Shiny
Venonat
Insect Pokémon


HP
60
Attack
55
Defense
50
Sp. Atk
40
Sp. Def
55
Speed
45
Total
305
Type Chart
Weaknesses
Takes 2× from




Resistances
Takes 0.25× from


Takes 0.5× from


| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 35 | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. |
| Start | Disable | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used. |
| Start | Foresight | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. It also enables an evasive target to be hit. |
| 5 | Supersonic | ![]() | Status | - | 55 | 20 | The user generates odd sound waves from its body. It may confuse the target. |
| 11 | Confusion | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 25 | The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. It may also leave the target confused. |
| 13 | Poison Powder | ![]() | Status | - | 75 | 35 | The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust on the target. It may poison the target. |
| 17 | Leech Life | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| 23 | Stun Spore | ![]() | Status | - | 75 | 30 | The user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may leave the target with paralysis. |
| 25 | Psybeam | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. It may also cause confusion. |
| 29 | Sleep Powder | ![]() | Status | - | 75 | 15 | The user scatters a big cloud of sleep-inducing dust around the target. |
| 35 | Signal Beam | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target. |
| 37 | Zen Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. It may also make the target flinch. |
| 41 | Poison Fang | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 | The user bites the target with toxic fangs. It may also leave the target badly poisoned. |
| 47 | Psychic | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agility | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat. |
| Baton Pass | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, passing along any stat changes. |
| Bug Bite | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| Morning Sun | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather. |
| Rage Powder | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opponents aim only at the user. |
| Screech | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 40 | An earsplitting screech harshly reduces the target’s Defense stat. |
| Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment. |
| Signal Beam | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target. |
| Skill Swap | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target. |
| Toxic Spikes | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the opponent’s feet. They poison opponents that switch into battle. |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM09 | Venoshock | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM29 | Psychic | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item. |
| TM48 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. |
| TM70 | Flash | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves. |
| TM76 | Struggle Bug | ![]() | Special | 30 | 100 | 20 | While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. The targets’ Sp. Atk stat is reduced. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
Compound Eyes
Ability Slot 1
The Pokémon’s accuracy is boosted.
Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.
Tinted Lens
Ability Slot 2
Powers up “not very effective” moves.
Doubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves.
Run Away
Hidden Ability
Enables a sure getaway from wild Pokémon.
Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.





















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