Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Venomoth is a Bug and Poison Type Poison Moth Pokémon, with a 9.8% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Venomoth can be found with Shield Dust, Tinted Lens and Wonder Skin as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 1 Special Attack, 1 Speed EV Yield. We recommend the Hasty Nature, based on 450 combined Base Stats.
Venomoth Stats and Abilities
Based on Venomoth Base IVs we consider this pokemon C-Tier choice. Venomoth Highest IV Stat is Speed 90 and the Lowest being Defense 60.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
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F | HP | 70 | 250 | 344 |
E | Attack | 65 | 121 | 251 |
F | Defense | 60 | 112 | 240 |
C | Special Attack | 90 | 166 | 306 |
E | Special Defense | 75 | 139 | 273 |
D | Speed | 90 | 166 | 306 |
C | Total | 450 |
Venomoth | Detail |
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Best Held Items | |
Best Nature | Hasty
↑ +10% Speed↓ -10% Defense |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | 5% Shed Shell ![]() |
Like/Dislikes |
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EV Yield | 1 Special Attack, 1 Speed |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Catch Rate | 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Bug |
Egg Cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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Shield Dust Ability 1 | Blocks the added effects of attacks taken. |
Tinted Lens Ability 2 | Powers up “not very effective” moves. |
Wonder Skin Hidden Ability | Wonder Skin halves the accuracy of all status moves targeted at the ability-bearer. |
How To Evolve Venomoth in BDSP
Venonat requires (Level 31) to evolve into Venomoth.

Where To Find Venomoth in BDSP
Venomoth has 8 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Venonat, within the Bogsunk Cavern location using the Walking method.









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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Venomoth Weakness
Venomoth is a Bug and Poison Type pokemon. This will cause Venomoth to take More Damage from , Rock, Fire, Psychic Type Moves, and Less Damage from Poison, Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage |
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0.5x Less Damage |
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0.25x Less Damage |
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Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Venomoth Strong Against?

Best Moves Venomoth in BDSP
Best Moveset for Venomoth Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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59 |
Bug Buzz
| ![]() | Special | 135 | 100 | 10 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
55 |
Psychic
| ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
37 |
Leech Life
| ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent. |
41 |
Zen Headbutt
| ![]() | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | May cause flinching. |
Best Moveset for Venomoth TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TM68 |
Giga Impact
| ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | User must recharge next turn. |
TM15 |
Hyper Beam
| ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | User must recharge next turn. |
TM22 |
Solar Beam
| ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | Charges on first turn, attacks on second. |
TM62 |
Bug Buzz
| ![]() | Special | 135 | 100 | 10 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |


Venomoth Level Up Moves
List of Moves Venomoth can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 |
Gust
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 35
![]() Hits Pokémon using Fly/Bounce with double power.
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63 |
Quiver Dance
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Raises user's Special Attack, Special Defense and Speed.
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59 |
Bug Buzz
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Power:
135 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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1 |
Whirlwind
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
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1 |
Tackle
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 35
![]() A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
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1 |
Disable
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Opponent can't use its last attack for a few turns.
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1 |
Struggle Bug
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Power:
75 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Special Attack.
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5 |
Supersonic
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Power: —
Acc: 55
PP: 20
![]() Confuses opponent.
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11 |
Confusion
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Power: 50
Acc: 100
PP: 25
![]() May confuse opponent.
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13 |
Poison Powder
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Power: —
Acc: 75
PP: 35
![]() Poisons opponent.
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17 |
Psybeam
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Power: 65
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May confuse opponent.
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23 |
Stun Spore
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Power: —
Acc: 75
PP: 30
![]() Paralyzes opponent.
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25 |
Mega Drain
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
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29 |
Sleep Powder
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Power: —
Acc: 75
PP: 15
![]() Puts opponent to sleep.
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37 |
Leech Life
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Power:
120 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
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41 |
Zen Headbutt
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Power: 80
Acc: 90
PP: 15
![]() May cause flinching.
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47 |
Poison Fang
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Power:
75 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May badly poison opponent.
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55 |
Psychic
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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Venomoth TM Moves
List of Moves Venomoth can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM11 |
Sunny Day
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
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TM15 |
Hyper Beam
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Power: 150
Acc: 90
PP: 5
![]() User must recharge next turn.
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TM17 |
Protect
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM19 |
Giga Drain
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Power: 75
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
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TM22 |
Solar Beam
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Power: 120
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
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TM29 |
Psychic
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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TM32 |
Double Team
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Raises user's Evasiveness.
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TM36 |
Sludge Bomb
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Power:
135 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May poison opponent.
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TM40 |
Aerial Ace
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Power: 60
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
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TM42 |
Facade
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
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TM44 |
Rest
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
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TM45 |
Attract
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
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TM46 |
Thief
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 25
![]() Also steals opponent's held item.
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TM48 |
Skill Swap
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() The user swaps Abilities with the opponent.
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TM51 |
Roost
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User recovers half of its max HP and loses the Flying type temporarily.
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TM53 |
Energy Ball
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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TM58 |
Endure
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM62 |
Bug Buzz
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Power:
135 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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TM68 |
Giga Impact
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Power: 150
Acc: 90
PP: 5
![]() User must recharge next turn.
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TM70 |
Flash
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
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TM82 |
Sleep Talk
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
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TM87 |
Swagger
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Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 15
![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
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TM89 |
U-turn
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Power:
105 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() User switches out immediately after attacking.
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TM90 |
Substitute
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
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TM97 |
Defog
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Lowers opponent's Evasiveness and clears fog.
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