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Venomoth in Pokémon Red & Blue

#49 in the Red and Blue Pokédex • Poison Moth Pokémon

Venomoth in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Red

The dust-like scales covering its wings are color coded to indicate the kinds of poison it has.

Pokémon Blue

The dust-like scales covering its wings are color coded to indicate the kinds of poison it has.

Pokémon details

Types

BugPoison

Category

Poison Moth Pokémon

Height

1.5 m (4'11")

Weight

12.5 kg (27.6 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0049

Venomoth in Other Games

National Dex page

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

Min

Max

HP

70

250

343

Attack

65

135

228

Defense

60

125

218

Special

90

185

278

Speed

90

185

278

Total

375

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes 15 DVs and maxed Stat Experience; min assumes 0 DVs and no Stat Experience.

Type-only matchups for Venomoth, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Catch rate and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Kanto #49
Catch rate
75
Base Exp.
138

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

Venonat

#48

Level 31

Venomoth

Venomoth

#49

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

Cerulean Cave

Cerulean Cave (1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave4910%

-

Cerulean Cave

Cerulean Cave (2F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave5120%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (3F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave4010%

-

Safari Zone

Safari Zone (Area 2, north)

Walking in tall grass or a cave325%

-

Safari Zone

Safari Zone (Area 3, west)

Walking in tall grass or a cave315%

-

Red
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Cerulean Cave

Cerulean Cave (1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave4910%

-

Cerulean Cave

Cerulean Cave (2F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave5120%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (3F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave4010%

-

Safari Zone

Safari Zone (Area 2, north)

Walking in tall grass or a cave325%

-

Safari Zone

Safari Zone (Area 3, west)

Walking in tall grass or a cave315%

-

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartTackle

Normal359535
StartDisable

Normal-5520
StartPoison Powder

Poison-7535
StartLeech Life

Bug2010015
24Poison Powder

Poison-7535
27Leech Life

Bug2010015
30Stun Spore

Grass-7530
38Psybeam

Psychic6510020
43Sleep Powder

Grass-7515
50Psychic

Psychic9010010

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Red and Blue.

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