Is Venomoth Good in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Playthrough?
Venomoth appears wild in Hoenn with AbilityTinted Lens cutting the damage penalty on resisted hits in half. Useful against Tate and Liza's Psychic gym and Phoebe's Ghost E4, but the power falls short of Steven's team.
Venonat resists most of Roxanne's coverage and hits back hard.
Venonat has the type edge here and should clean up Brawly's team.
Venonat trades roughly evenly with Wattson's team.
Flannery's team hits Venonat's weaknesses hard.
Venonat trades roughly evenly with Norman's team.
Winona's Pokemon outpace and outclass Venonat here.
Venonat trades roughly evenly with Tate & Liza's team.
Venonat trades roughly evenly with Wallace's team.
Venomoth resists most of Sidney's coverage and hits back hard.
Venomoth trades roughly evenly with Phoebe's team.
Venomoth trades roughly evenly with Glacia's team.
Venomoth trades roughly evenly with Drake's team.
Venomoth trades roughly evenly with Steven's team.
Catch Venomoth on Mirage Spots (walking, Lv 36-38, common).
How to Get Venomoth in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Venomoth starts showing up in late-game routes at high spawn rates across 8 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Venomoth in ORAS
Venonat is your first catch on the way to Venomoth. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 36-38 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Obtain Venonat
Step 2Venomoth ✓Mirage SpotsLv.36-38GrassRate 50%Mirage Spots - Area 11Lv.36-38GrassRate 30%Mirage Spots - Area 9Lv.36-38GrassRate 30%Mirage Spots - Area 12Lv.36-38GrassRate 10%or evolve from Venonat (Step 1)
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 |
What is Venomoth Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Venomoth
 Beautifly Bug | C | |
 Chatot Normal | C | |
 Taillow Normal | C | |
 Torchic Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Torchic builds →Ember 2x36-45% Rock Tomb 2x36-43% Peck 2x21-26% | ||
 Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Tepig builds →Rock Tomb 2x36-43% Ember 2x26-32% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Aerodactyl builds →Wing Attack 2x71-84% Rock Tomb 2x71-84% Fire Fang 2x52-61% | ||
 Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x77-92% Rock Tomb 2x77-92% | ||
 Kadabra Psychic | A | |
 Anorith RockBug | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Chatot Normal | C | |
 Combusken FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Combusken builds →Overheat 2x113-133%KO Aerial Ace 2x42-50% Rock Tomb 2x42-50% | ||
 Monferno FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Monferno builds →Overheat 2x103-123%KO Aerial Ace 2x40-48% Rock Tomb 2x40-48% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Aerodactyl builds →Wing Attack 2x75-89% Rock Tomb 2x75-89% Fire Fang 2x53-64% | ||
 Flareon Fire | C | |
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Skarmory builds →Aerial Ace 2x60-72% Rock Tomb 2x40-48% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Combusken FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Combusken builds →Overheat 2x111-131%KO Aerial Ace 2x43-51% Rock Tomb 2x43-51% | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 2x109-128%KO Flamethrower 2x43-51% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Aerodactyl builds →Wing Attack 2x76-89% Rock Tomb 2x76-89% Fire Fang 2x54-64% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Skarmory builds →Aerial Ace 2x62-73% Rock Tomb 2x41-49% | ||
 Latios DragonPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodSouthern Island Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Latios builds →Psychic 2x113-133%KO Fly 2x67-79% | ||
 Latias DragonPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodSouthern Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Latias builds →Psychic 2x97-115%KO Fly 2x62-73% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x113-133%KO Rock Tomb 2x77-91% Fire Fang 2x55-65% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x92-109%KO Rock Tomb 2x40-48% | ||
 Camerupt FireGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Camerupt builds →Overheat 2x136-161%KO Rock Slide 2x60-71% | ||
Latios DragonPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodSouthern Island Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Latios builds →Psychic 2x112-133%KO Fly 2x66-78% | ||
Latias DragonPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodSouthern Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Latias builds →Psychic 2x97-115%KO Fly 2x60-72% | ||
 Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Archeops builds →Fly 2x144-169%KO Stone Edge 2x160-188%KO | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Gardevoir builds →Future Sight 2x146-172%KO | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x112-133%KO Stone Edge 2x124-147%KO Fire Fang 2x54-64% | ||
Latios DragonPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodSouthern Island Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Latios builds →Psychic 2x110-130%KO Fly 2x64-76% | ||
Latias DragonPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodSouthern Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Latias builds →Psychic 2x97-114%KO Fly 2x58-69% | ||
Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Archeops builds →Fly 2x140-166%KO Stone Edge 2x156-184%KO | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Gardevoir builds →Future Sight 2x143-168%KO | ||
 Cranidos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Cranidos builds →Head Smash 2x209-246%KO Zen Headbutt 2x75-88% Fire Blast 2x31-37% | ||
Latios DragonPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodSouthern Island Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Latios builds →Dream Eater 2x124-146%KO Fly 2x65-76% | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Obtain MethodScorched Slab Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Heatran builds →Overheat 2x160-188%KO Ancient Power 2x50-58% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x272-320%KO Zen Headbutt 2x97-114%KO Fire Blast 2x51-60% | ||
 Deoxys Psychic | A | |
Obtain MethodSky Pillar Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Deoxys builds →Psycho Boost 2x195-230%KO Rock Slide 2x83-98% Aerial Ace 2x67-79% | ||
 Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x188-222%KO Stone Edge 2x104-123%KO Psychic 2x25-29% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Staraptor can KO Venomoth with Double-Edge (110-129%). Gardevoir threatens a KO with Psychic (130-153%). Rhyperior's Stone Edge also KOs at 205-241%.
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Staraptor builds →Close Combat18-21% Double Edge110-129%KO U Turn21-25% | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTrace ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast34-40% Psychic 2x130-153%KO Shadow Ball38-45% | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake102-121%KO Stone Edge 2x205-241%KO | ||
Venomoth Evolutions
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 68 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Agility, Baton Pass, Bug Bite and 8 more.
ORAS Venomoth Best Moveset
AbilityTinted Lens makes resisted moves deal neutral damage, and MoveQuiver Dance boosts Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed simultaneously. 90 Sp. Atk at 90 Speed fires Bug/Poison TermStab that nothing resists thanks to Tinted Lens. The moveset earns its slot through setup that ignores the usual type chart limitations.
Best Build
Venomoth best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Quiver Dance
- Bug Buzz
- Sleep Powder
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
Venomoth is nocturnal—it is a Pokémon that only becomes active at night. Its favorite prey are small insects that gather around streetlights, attracted by the light in the darkness.
Venomoth Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Tinted Lens changes the entire equation for Venomoth. The 450 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier. Quiver Dance with Sitrus Berry 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 a special attacker with base 90 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, run Quiver Dance, Bugbuzz, Sleep Powder, and Sludge Bomb on Venomoth. Quiver Dance is the most common pick at 0% 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves