Venomoth
#109 in the Gold and Silver Pokédex • Poison Moth Pokémon
Venomoth
#109 in the Gold and Silver Pokédex • Poison Moth Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
70
250
344
Attack
65
121
251
Defense
60
112
240
Sp. Atk
90
166
306
Sp. Def
75
139
273
Speed
90
166
306
Total
450
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
Growth
| Pokédexes | Original Johto #109 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 SpA, 1 Spe |
| Catch rate | 75 |
| Base Exp. | 158 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 steps) |
Lore

Pokémon Gold
When it attacks, it flaps its large wings violently to scatter its poi sonous powder all around.

Pokémon Silver
The powder on its wings is poisonous if it is dark in color. If it is light, it causes paralysis.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Venonat #108 | Level 31 | ![]() Venomoth #109 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 24 Road 24 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10 | 4% | At night |
Route 24 Road 24 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10 | 1% | At night |
Route 25 Road 25 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10 | 20% | At night |
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 24 Road 24 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10 | 4% | At night |
Route 24 Road 24 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10 | 1% | At night |
Route 25 Road 25 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10 | 20% | At night |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle | ![]() | Physical | 35 | 95 | 35 | A full-body charge attack. |
| Start | Supersonic | ![]() | Status | - | 55 | 20 | Sound waves that cause confusion. |
| Start | Disable | ![]() | Status | - | 55 | 20 | Disables the foe's most recent move. |
| Start | Foresight | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | Negates accuracy reduction moves. |
| 9 | Supersonic | ![]() | Status | - | 55 | 20 | Sound waves that cause confusion. |
| 17 | Confusion | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 25 | An attack that may cause confusion. |
| 20 | Poison Powder | ![]() | Status | - | 75 | 35 | A move that may poison the foe. |
| 25 | Leech Life | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted. |
| 28 | Stun Spore | ![]() | Status | - | 75 | 30 | A move that may paralyze the foe. |
| 31 | Gust | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Whips up a strong gust of wind. |
| 36 | Psybeam | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | An attack that may confuse the foe. |
| 42 | Sleep Powder | ![]() | Status | - | 75 | 15 | May cause the foe to fall asleep. |
| 52 | Psychic | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Curse | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Works differently for ghost-types. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 10 | A poison move with increasing damage. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | The power varies with the Pokémon. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM12 | Sweet Scent | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Reduces the foe's evasiveness. |
| TM13 | Snore | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack useable only while asleep. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Foils attack that turn. It may fail. |
| TM19 | Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 5 | Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted. |
| TM20 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Always leaves at least 1HP. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack based on lack of loyalty. |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | 1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that is based on loyalty. |
| TM29 | Psychic | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | Heightens evasive ness. |
| TM34 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | Causes confusion and raises ATTACK. |
| TM35 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Randomly attacks while asleep. |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | An attack that may poison the foe. |
| TM39 | Swift | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | An attack that never misses. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Makes the opposite gender infatuated. |
| TM46 | Thief | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 10 | An attack that may steal a held item. |
| HM05 | Flash | ![]() | Status | - | 70 | 20 | Blinds the foe to reduce accuracy. |









































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