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Venomoth

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Venomoth

Paldea #257 in the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex • Poison Moth Pokémon

Venomoth sprite

Normal

Shiny Venomoth sprite

Shiny

Details

Types

BugPoison

Category

Poison Moth Pokémon

Height

1.5 m (4'11")

Weight

12.5 kg (27.6 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0049

Pokédex

Paldea #257

Stats

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.

It's Super Effective

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

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Paldea #257Blueberry #9
EV yield
1 SpA, 1 Spe
Catch rate
75
Base Exp.
158

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20

Evolution

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

Venonat

Paldea #256

Level 31

Venomoth

Venomoth

Paldea #257

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
Evo.Air SlashFlyingSpecial759515

The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch.

StartTackleNormalPhysical4010035

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

StartSupersonicNormalStatus-5520

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

StartDisableNormalStatus-10020

For four turns, the target will be unable to use whichever move it last used.

StartQuiver DanceBugStatus--20

The user lightly performs a beautiful, mystic dance. This boosts the user's Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats.

11ConfusionPsychicSpecial5010025

The target is hit with a weak telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also confuse the target.

13Poison PowderPoisonStatus-7535

The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust that poisons the target.

17PsybeamPsychicSpecial6510020

The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also confuse the target.

23Stun SporeGrassStatus-7530

The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target.

25Bug BuzzBugSpecial9010010

The user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

29Sleep PowderGrassStatus-7515

The user scatters a cloud of soporific dust that puts the target to sleep.

37Leech LifeBugPhysical8010010

The user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

41Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

47Poison FangPoisonPhysical5010015

The user bites the target with toxic fangs. This may also leave the target badly poisoned.

55PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

The target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
Class
Description
TM001Take DownNormalPhysical908520

A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

TM004AgilityPsychicStatus--30

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

TM007ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM013Acid SprayPoisonSpecial4010020

The user attacks by spitting fluid that works to melt the target. This also harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.

TM014AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical5510015

The user nimbly strikes the target. This attack does massive damage if the user isn't holding an item.

TM015Struggle BugBugSpecial5010020

The user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats.

TM016PsybeamPsychicSpecial6510020

The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also confuse the target.

TM017Confuse RayGhostStatus-10010

The target is exposed to a sinister ray that causes confusion.

TM018ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.

TM021PounceBugPhysical5010020

The user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.

TM025FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM032SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

TM040Air CutterFlyingSpecial609525

The user launches razor-like wind to slash opposing Pokémon. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

TM042Night ShadeGhostSpecial-10015

The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level.

TM045VenoshockPoisonSpecial6510010

The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move's power is doubled if the target is poisoned.

TM047EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.

TM049Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.

TM059Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

TM060U-turnBugPhysical7010020

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

TM065Air SlashFlyingSpecial759515

The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch.

TM070Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.

TM085RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.

TM091Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus--20

The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

TM095Leech LifeBugPhysical8010010

The user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

TM098Skill SwapPsychicStatus--10

The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.

TM103SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.

TM111Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

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

TM119Energy BallGrassSpecial9010010

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

TM120PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

The target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM132Baton PassNormalStatus--40

The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.

TM148Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010

The user hurls unsanitary sludge at the target to inflict damage. This may also poison the target.

TM152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.

TM162Bug BuzzBugSpecial9010010

The user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

TM163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.

TM168Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

The user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

TM171Tera BlastNormalSpecial8010010

If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.

TM175ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

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

TM182Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020

The user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

TM185LungeBugPhysical8010015

The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.

TM204Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.

TM205EndeavorNormalPhysical-1005

The user inflicts damage by cutting down the target's HP to roughly equal the user's HP.

TM214Sludge WavePoisonSpecial9510010

The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those it hits.

TM219Skitter SmackBugPhysical709010

The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.

TM228Psychic NoisePsychicSpecial7510010

The user attacks the target with unpleasant sound waves. For two turns, the target is prevented from recovering HP through moves, Abilities, or held items.

These are individual move choices, not proof of complete four-move legality. HOME uses destination-specific movesets; older-game moves are not unrestricted imports.
Class
Description
Agility

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

PsychicStatus--30

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

Baton Pass

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

NormalStatus--40

The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.

Bug Bite

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

BugPhysical6010020

The user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Morning Sun

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

NormalStatus--5

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

Rage Powder

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

BugStatus--20

The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opposing Pokémon aim only at the user.

Screech

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

NormalStatus-8540

An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat.

Toxic Spikes

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

PoisonStatus--20

The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Venoshock

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

PoisonSpecial6510010

The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move's power is doubled if the target is poisoned.

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Supported publisher/reference locations. Selection rates are unknown; some precise form, level and time details lack independent corroboration.

Scarlet
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Area Zero

Main area

Overworld encounter52-59Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

North Province (Area Two)

Main area

Overworld encounter49-50Unknown

Base game: Paldea., Time windows: night.

Tagtree Thicket

Main area

Overworld encounter31-32Unknown

Base game: Paldea., Time windows: night.

Tagtree Thicket

Main area

Overworld encounter31-32Unknown

Base game: Paldea., Time windows: night.

Savanna Biome

Main area

Overworld encounter55-67Unknown

The Indigo Disk Expansion Pass content: Terarium.

Paldea Tera Raids

Main area

Permanent Tera Raid35Unknown

Base game: Paldea., Battle and capture level 35., Joining another version’s host raid can provide its version-exclusive raid Pokémon., Three-star native access after three Gym Badges., 3-star permanent raid; selected region, host version and star rank. Overall selection rate unknown.

Paldea Mass Outbreaks

Main area

Mass Outbreak-Unknown

Biome: Grass., Base game: Paldea., Possible ordinary outbreak; actual location and level vary. Selection percentage is unknown.

Terarium Mass Outbreaks

Main area

Mass Outbreak-Unknown

Biome: Prairie, Bamboo, Chargestone., The Indigo Disk Expansion Pass content: Terarium., Possible ordinary outbreak; actual location and level vary. Selection percentage is unknown.

Violet
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Area Zero

Main area

Overworld encounter52-59Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

North Province (Area Two)

Main area

Overworld encounter49-50Unknown

Base game: Paldea., Time windows: night.

Tagtree Thicket

Main area

Overworld encounter31-32Unknown

Base game: Paldea., Time windows: night.

Tagtree Thicket

Main area

Overworld encounter31-32Unknown

Base game: Paldea., Time windows: night.

Savanna Biome

Main area

Overworld encounter55-67Unknown

The Indigo Disk Expansion Pass content: Terarium.

Paldea Tera Raids

Main area

Permanent Tera Raid35Unknown

Base game: Paldea., Battle and capture level 35., Joining another version’s host raid can provide its version-exclusive raid Pokémon., Three-star native access after three Gym Badges., 3-star permanent raid; selected region, host version and star rank. Overall selection rate unknown.

Paldea Mass Outbreaks

Main area

Mass Outbreak-Unknown

Biome: Grass., Base game: Paldea., Possible ordinary outbreak; actual location and level vary. Selection percentage is unknown.

Terarium Mass Outbreaks

Main area

Mass Outbreak-Unknown

Biome: Prairie, Bamboo, Chargestone., The Indigo Disk Expansion Pass content: Terarium., Possible ordinary outbreak; actual location and level vary. Selection percentage is unknown.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Shield Dust

Ability Slot 1

Protective dust shields the Pokémon from the additional effects of moves.

Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.

Tinted Lens

Ability Slot 2

The Pokémon can use “not very effective” moves to deal regular damage.

Doubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves.

Wonder Skin(Hidden Ability)

Makes status moves more likely to miss the Pokémon.

Caps accuracy-checked opposing status moves at 50% base accuracy.

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