Stats & Training
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 powdery scales on its wings are hard to remove from skin. They also contain poison that leaks out on contact.
The powdery scales on its wings are hard to remove from skin. They also contain poison that leaks out on contact.
Venomoth Weakness
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 |
 Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Golbat builds →Air Slash 2x54-64% Wing Attack 2x61-72% | ||
 Articuno Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter | ||
 Arcanine Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodVermilion City Gift | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Charizard builds →Heat Wave 2x101-120%KO Flamethrower 2x97-114%KO Wing Attack 2x63-74% Ember 2x43-52% | ||
 Rapidash Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Rapidash builds →Fire Blast 2x91-108%KO Ember 2x35-41% Fire Spin 2x31-37% | ||
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Volcanion can KO Venomoth with Fire Blast (242-285%). Togekiss threatens a KO with Air Slash (105-124%). Tapu Lele's Psychic also KOs at 199-234%.
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb33-39% Fire Blast 2x242-285%KO | ||
 Togekiss Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Togekiss builds →Air Slash 2x105-124%KO | ||
 Tapu Lele PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPsychic Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Tapu Lele builds →Moonblast52-62% Psyshock 2x177-208%KO Psychic 2x199-234%KO | ||
 Staraptor Normal | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemChoice Scarf NatureHardy Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Staraptor builds →U Turn19-23% Close Combat16-20% | ||
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Evolution
Evolved from Venonat. Venomoth is the final form in this two-stage line. A small partner pool 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
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Venomoth Best Moveset
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 Psychic coverage to back it up.
Best Build
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Venomoth in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
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 Guide
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Tinted Lens changes the entire equation for Venomoth. The 450 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier. Quiver Dance with Focus Sash is the standard set.
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 leaning toward the special side (base 90 Sp. Atk). Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, run Quiver Dance, Sleep Powder, Bugbuzz, and Psychic on Venomoth. Quiver Dance is the most common pick at 25% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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
Winds & Waves