Sp. Atk and Speed carry most of Venomoth's stat budget. Defense's the obvious dump stat. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Sp. Atk and Speed EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
The wings are covered with dustlike scales. Every time it flaps its wings, it looses highly toxic dust.
When it attacks, it flaps its large wings violently to scatter its poisonous powder all around.
Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock moves hit Venomoth for super-effective damage. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Venomoth leans toward special offense (base 90 Sp.Atk) instead of trying to wall anything.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Bug, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting |
Espeon can KO Venomoth with Psyshock (119-140%). Volcarona threatens a KO with Heat Wave (135-159%). Glimmora's Power Gem also KOs at 98-115%.
 Espeon Psychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Espeon builds →Psyshock 2x119-140%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave 2x135-159%KO | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x98-115%KO | ||
 Cinderace Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Cinderace builds →U Turn19-22% Sucker Punch38-45% | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Pelipper builds →Hurricane 2x131-154%KO | ||
Evolved from Venonat. Venomoth is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Sp.Atk grew the most through evolution (+50 over Venonat), and Venomoth peaks at 450 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Venomoth to get Venonat eggs easily using 91 partners from the Bug egg group.
Venomoth runs Quiver Dance to boost before sweeping. Tintedlens and Modest nature shape the build, with max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs to capitalize after one turn of setup, plus the remaining moves to back it up.
Best Build
Venomoth best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Quiver Dance
- Bug Buzz
- Sludge Wave
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Quiver Dance
- Sleep Powder
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Quiver Dance
- Bug Buzz
- Sludge Bomb
- Sleep Powder
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Quiver Dance
- Giga Drain
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
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Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Quiver Dance
- Sleep Powder
- Bug Buzz
- Psychic
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Quiver Dance
- Protect
- Bug Buzz
- Sleep Powder
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Venomoth. TMs unlock Normal and Psychic coverage and more and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Sludge Wave and Bug Buzz into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Venomoth picks up Agility and Baton Pass only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Bug Buzz and Sludge Bomb while Flying and Normal coverage and more adds range.
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Venomoth picks up Psychic and Bug Buzz along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add Psychic and Flying coverage and more, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Don't skip the egg moves. Venomoth picks up Agility and Baton Pass only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Bug Buzz and Sludge Bomb while coverage across 7 types adds range.
moderate rates across 20 locations for Venomoth in late-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Venomoth in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Venomoth starts with Venonat at Lv. 17-60 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch VenonatEast Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.17-25 Route24%MidEast Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.17-25 Route24%MidEast Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.17-25 Route24%MidEast Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.17-25 Route24%MidNorth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.17-25 Route24%MidNorth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.17-25 Route24%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.17-25 Route24%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.17-25 Route24%MidTagtree Thicket - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.17-25 Forest24%MidTagtree Thicket - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.17-25 Forest24%Mid
Step 2Venomoth ✓The Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworld Lv.31-6012%LateThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworld Lv.31-6012%LateThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworld Lv.31-6012%LateThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworld Lv.31-6012%LateCasseroya Lake - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.31-50 Water8%LateNightCasseroya Lake - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.31-50 Water8%LateNightEast Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.31-50 Route8%LateNightEast Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.31-50 Route8%LateNightEast Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.31-50 Route8%LateNightEast Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.31-50 Route8%LateNightNorth Province (Area One) - Bamboo ForestScarletOverworld Lv.31-50 Route8%LateNightNorth Province (Area One) - Bamboo ForestVioletOverworld Lv.31-50 Route8%LateNightNorth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.31-50 Route8%LateNightNorth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.31-50 Route8%LateNightNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestScarletOverworld Lv.31-50 Route8%LateNightNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestVioletOverworld Lv.31-50 Route8%LateNightNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.31-50 Route8%LateNightNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.31-50 Route8%LateNightTagtree Thicket - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.31-50 Forest8%LateNightTagtree Thicket - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.31-50 Forest8%LateNightor evolve from Venonat (Step 1)
A solid number of locations for Venomoth with decent spawn rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Venomoth in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
To get Venomoth, start by catching Venonat through walking and special encounters at Lv. 22-63. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch VenonatRoute 229Shining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.22 Route2%MidRoute 229Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.22 Route2%MidBogsunk CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameBogsunk CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGrassland CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSpacious CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSwampy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameSwampy CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-game
Step 2Venomoth ✓Route 229Shining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.50 Route20%PostRoute 229Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.50 Route20%PostBogsunk CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameBogsunk CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGrassland CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSpacious CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSwampy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameSwampy CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameor evolve from Venonat (Step 1)
4 encounter spots for Venomoth at moderate rates starting from late-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Venomoth in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
To get Venomoth, start by catching Venonat through walking encounters at Lv. 7-38. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch VenonatRoute 24Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.7-12 Route30%EarlyRoute 25Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.9-14 Route30%EarlyRoute 24Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.7-12 Route20%EarlyRoute 25Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.9-14 Route20%EarlyRoute 14Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.33-38 Route15%LateRoute 14Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.33-38 Route15%LateRoute 15Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.33-38 Route15%LateRoute 15Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.33-38 Route15%Late
Step 2Venomoth ✓Route 14Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.33-38 Route9%LateRoute 14Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.33-38 Route9%LateRoute 15Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.33-38 Route9%LateRoute 15Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.33-38 Route9%Lateor evolve from Venonat (Step 1)
Venomoth can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Venonat from Red, Yellow, or FireRed and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Tinted Lens changes the entire equation for Venomoth. The 450 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier.
Tinted Lens is what you want on Venomoth. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Shield Dust, Wonder Skin) work on paper but Tinted Lens is what makes Venomoth worth using.
Base 90 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Venomoth is a special attacker with base 90 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Run Quiver Dance, Bugbuzz, Sludgewave, and Sludge Bomb on Venomoth. Quiver Dance is the most common pick at 23% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.
One of the original 151, Venomoth has appeared in 19 games — most mainline games. From Red & Blue through the latest titles, it's rarely been left out of a regional Pokedex.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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