Venomoth
#49 in the Platinum Pokédex • Poison Moth Pokémon
Venomoth
#49 in the Platinum 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.

Normal

Shiny
Venomoth
Poison Moth Pokémon


Growth
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| 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 Platinum
It flutters its wings to scatter dustlike scales. The scales leach toxins if they contact skin.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Venonat #48 | Level 31 | ![]() Venomoth #49 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 229 Road 229 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 49 | 10% | Using PokéRadar |
Route 229 Road 229 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 49 | 10% | Using PokéRadar |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle | ![]() | Physical | 35 | 95 | 35 | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body. |
| Start | Supersonic | ![]() | Status | - | 55 | 20 | The user generates odd sound waves from its body. It may confuse the target. |
| Start | Disable | ![]() | Status | - | 80 | 20 | For several turns, this move prevents the foe from using the move it last used. |
| Start | Foresight | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | Enables the user to hit a Ghost type with any type of move. It also enables the user to hit an evasive foe. |
| Start | Silver Wind | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | The foe is attacked with powdery scales blown by wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats. |
| 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 foe is hit by a weak telekinetic force. It may also leave the foe confused. |
| 13 | Poison Powder | ![]() | Status | - | 75 | 35 | A cloud of poisonous dust is scattered on the foe. It may poison the target. |
| 17 | Leech Life | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | A blood-draining attack. 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 paralyze the target. |
| 25 | Psybeam | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | The foe is attacked with a peculiar ray. It may also leave the target confused. |
| 29 | Sleep Powder | ![]() | Status | - | 75 | 15 | The user scatters a big cloud of sleep- inducing dust around the foe. |
| 31 | Gust | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 35 | A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the foe to inflict damage. |
| 37 | Signal Beam | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target. |
| 41 | Zen Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | The user focuses its willpower to its head and rams the foe. It may also make the target flinch. |
| 47 | Poison Fang | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 | The user bites the foe with toxic fangs. It may also leave the foe badly poisoned. |
| 55 | Psychic | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe’s Sp. Def stat. |
| 59 | Bug Buzz | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| 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. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM19 | Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| 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 foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe’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 | The user attacks by hurling filthy sludge at the foe. It may also poison the target. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment. |
| 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 foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item. |
| TM48 | Skill Swap | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user employs its psychic power to exchange abilities with the foe. |
| TM51 | Roost | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP. |
| TM53 | Energy Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user draws power from nature and fires it at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. |
| TM58 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM62 | Silver Wind | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | The foe is attacked with powdery scales blown by wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats. |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn. |
| TM70 | Flash | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user flashes a light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves. |
| TM78 | Captivate | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat. |
| TM89 | U-turn | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| HM05 | Defog | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | Obstacles are moved, reducing the foe’s evasion stat. It can also be used to clear deep fog, etc. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Cutter | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 25 | The user launches razorlike wind to slash the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| Ominous Wind | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | The user creates a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once. |
| Signal Beam | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch. |
| Swift | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses. |
| Twister | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 | The user whips up a vicious twister to tear at the foe. It may also make the foe flinch. |
| Zen Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | The user focuses its willpower to its head and rams the foe. It may also make the target flinch. |
Traits
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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