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Venomoth

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Venomoth

#110 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Poison Moth Pokémon

Venomoth in the National Pokédex
Venomoth sprite

Normal

Shiny Venomoth sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

HeartGold

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

SoulSilver

The powder on its wings is poisonous if it is dark in hue. If it is light in hue, it causes paralysis.

Details

Types

BugPoison

Category

Poison Moth Pokémon

Height

1.5 m (4'11")

Weight

12.5 kg (27.6 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0049

Pokédex

#110

Venomoth in Other Games

National Dex page
Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

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.

Type-only matchups for Venomoth, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.
EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Updated Johto #110
EV yield
1 SpA, 1 Spe
Catch rate
75
Base Exp.
138
Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20 (5,355 nominal steps)

Normal-day estimate. Hatch-check timing, certain calendar dates, and Flame Body or Magma Armor can change the steps needed.

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Venonat

Venonat

#109

Level 31

Venomoth

Venomoth

#110

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
HeartGold
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 24

Walking in tall grass or a cave144%

At night

Route 24

Walking in tall grass or a cave141%

At night

Route 25

Walking in tall grass or a cave810%

Radio off, At night

Route 25

Walking in tall grass or a cave810%

Radio off, At night

SoulSilver
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 24

Walking in tall grass or a cave144%

At night

Route 24

Walking in tall grass or a cave141%

At night

Route 25

Walking in tall grass or a cave810%

Radio off, At night

Route 25

Walking in tall grass or a cave810%

Radio off, At night

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
HeartGold
5%
SoulSilver
5%
Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartTackle

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.

Normal359535
StartSupersonic

The user generates odd sound waves from its body. It may confuse the target.

Normal-5520
StartDisable

For several turns, this move prevents the foe from using the move it last used.

Normal-8020
StartForesight

Enables the user to hit a Ghost type with any type of move. It also enables the user to hit an evasive foe.

Normal--40
StartSilver Wind

The foe is attacked with powdery scales blown by wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats.

Bug601005
5Supersonic

The user generates odd sound waves from its body. It may confuse the target.

Normal-5520
11Confusion

The foe is hit by a weak telekinetic force. It may also leave the foe confused.

Psychic5010025
13Poison Powder

A cloud of poisonous dust is scattered on the foe. It may poison the target.

Poison-7535
17Leech Life

A blood-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Bug2010015
23Stun Spore

The user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may paralyze the target.

Grass-7530
25Psybeam

The foe is attacked with a peculiar ray. It may also leave the target confused.

Psychic6510020
29Sleep Powder

The user scatters a big cloud of sleep- inducing dust around the foe.

Grass-7515
31Gust

A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the foe to inflict damage.

Flying4010035
37Signal Beam

The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.

Bug7510015
41Zen Headbutt

The user focuses its willpower to its head and rams the foe. It may also make the target flinch.

Psychic809015
47Poison Fang

The user bites the foe with toxic fangs. It may also leave the foe badly poisoned.

Poison5010015
55Psychic

The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic9010010
59Bug Buzz

The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat.

Bug9010010
Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
Class
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-8510
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

Variable

30–7010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
TM15Hyper Beam

The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

Normal150905
TM17Protect

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM19Giga Drain

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Grass6010010
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM22Solar Beam

A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.

Grass12010010
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM29Psychic

The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic9010010
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM36Sludge Bomb

The user attacks by hurling filthy sludge at the foe. It may also poison the target.

Poison9010010
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

Flying60-20
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.

Normal7010020
TM43Secret Power

The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM46Thief

The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

Dark4010010
TM48Skill Swap

The user employs its psychic power to exchange abilities with the foe.

Psychic--10
TM51Roost

The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

Flying--10
TM53Energy Ball

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Grass8010010
TM58Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM62Silver Wind

The foe is attacked with powdery scales blown by wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats.

Bug601005
TM68Giga Impact

The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM70Flash

The user flashes a light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.

Normal-10020
TM78Captivate

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020
TM82Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TM83Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

Normal-10015
TM87Swagger

The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM89U-turn

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

Bug7010020
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Air Cutter

The user launches razorlike wind to slash the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

Flying559525
Bug Bite

The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Bug6010020
Ominous Wind

The user creates a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Ghost601005
Signal Beam

The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.

Bug7510015
Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.

Normal4010015
String Shot

The foe is bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. It reduces the target’s Speed stat.

Bug-9540
Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20
Tailwind

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for three turns.

Flying--30
Twister

The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the foe. It may also make the foe flinch.

Dragon4010020
Zen Headbutt

The user focuses its willpower to its head and rams the foe. It may also make the target flinch.

Psychic809015
Learn these moves before evolving. Egg, tutor and special reward origins are labeled; individual availability does not guarantee every four-move combination.
Source
Class
-Prior evolution: eggAgility

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.

Psychic--30
-Prior evolution: eggBaton Pass

The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, passing along any stat changes.

Normal--40
-Prior evolution: eggMorning Sun

The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

Normal--5
-Prior evolution: eggScreech

An earsplitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe’s Defense stat.

Normal-8540
-Prior evolution: eggToxic Spikes

The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the foe’s feet. They poison foes that switch into battle.

Poison--20
These moves come from the labeled gift, trade or historical distribution. Pokéwalker courses require the matching unlocked course and encounter; Fly and Surf Pikachu are separate rewards. Imported Defog requires Diamond, Pearl or Platinum; it is not an HGSS TM/HM.
Source
Class
-Imported from Diamond, Pearl or PlatinumDefog

It reduces the foe’s evasion stat. It also removes spikes, light screens, etc.

Flying--15
Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Shield Dust

Ability Slot 1

Blocks the added effects of attacks taken.

Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.

Tinted Lens

Ability Slot 2

Powers up “not very effective” moves.

Doubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves.

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