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.
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 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 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 |
 Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x74-89% Rock Tomb 2x74-89% Rock Throw 2x64-77% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Aerodactyl builds →Fire Fang 2x53-64% Wing Attack 2x74-89% Rock Tomb 2x74-89% | ||
 Chatot Normal | C | |
 Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
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 Tyrunt RockDragon | D | |
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 Aron SteelRock | C | |
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x75-91% Pluck 2x75-91% Rock Tomb 2x75-91% Rock Throw 2x66-79% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Aerodactyl builds →Fire Fang 2x53-64% Wing Attack 2x75-91% Rock Tomb 2x75-91% | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
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 Zubat Poison | D | |
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x77-92% Pluck 2x77-92% Ancient Power 2x47-56% Rock Tomb 2x77-92% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Aerodactyl builds →Fire Fang 2x52-61% Wing Attack 2x71-84% Rock Tomb 2x71-84% | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
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Zubat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Zubat builds →Wing Attack 2x40-48% Air Cutter 2x29-36% | ||
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Skarmory builds →Air Cutter 2x34-41% Sky Drop 2x60-72% Aerial Ace 2x60-72% Rock Tomb 2x40-48% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Aron builds →Rock Slide 2x66-78% Rock Tomb 2x55-65% Aerial Ace 2x36-43% | ||
 Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Golbat builds →Wing Attack 2x60-72% Air Cutter 2x43-51% Aerial Ace 2x60-72% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x77-92% Pluck 2x77-92% Ancient Power 2x49-58% Rock Tomb 2x77-92% | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Shieldon builds →Flamethrower 2x32-39% Ancient Power 2x34-41% Rock Tomb 2x40-48% Smack Down 2x34-41% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Skarmory builds →Air Cutter 2x32-38% Sky Drop 2x62-73% Aerial Ace 2x62-73% Rock Tomb 2x41-49% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Aron builds →Rock Slide 2x67-80% Rock Tomb 2x56-67% Aerial Ace 2x37-45% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Golbat builds →Wing Attack 2x62-73% Air Cutter 2x43-51% Aerial Ace 2x62-73% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x78-93% Pluck 2x78-93% Ancient Power 2x48-57% Rock Tomb 2x78-93% | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Shieldon builds →Flamethrower 2x32-38% Ancient Power 2x35-41% Rock Tomb 2x40-48% Smack Down 2x32-38% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x92-109%KO Air Cutter 2x33-39% Sky Drop 2x62-73% Aerial Ace 2x62-73% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Aron builds →Rock Slide 2x69-82% Rock Tomb 2x57-67% Aerial Ace 2x37-44% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x113-133%KO Flamethrower 2x40-48% Fire Fang 2x55-65% Wing Attack 2x77-91% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Golbat builds →Fly 2x92-109%KO Wing Attack 2x62-73% Air Cutter 2x45-55% Aerial Ace 2x62-73% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x80-94% Pluck 2x80-94% Ancient Power 2x52-61% Rock Tomb 2x80-94% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x91-108%KO Air Slash 2x39-46% Air Cutter 2x33-39% Sky Drop 2x62-73% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Aron builds →Rock Slide 2x68-80% Rock Tomb 2x56-66% Aerial Ace 2x37-44% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Golbat builds →Fly 2x91-108%KO Wing Attack 2x62-73% Air Cutter 2x44-53% Aerial Ace 2x62-73% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Archen builds →Stone Edge 2x132-156%KO Rock Slide 2x99-117%KO Wing Attack 2x79-94% Pluck 2x79-94% | ||
 Bronzor SteelPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Bronzor builds →Future Sight 2x47-55% Psychic 2x34-41% Extrasensory 2x31-37% Rock Tomb 2x19-23% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x87-103%KO Air Slash 2x40-47% Air Cutter 2x32-38% Sky Drop 2x59-69% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Aron builds →Rock Slide 2x66-78% Rock Tomb 2x53-63% Aerial Ace 2x35-42% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Golbat builds →Fly 2x87-103%KO Wing Attack 2x59-69% Air Cutter 2x43-51% Aerial Ace 2x59-69% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Archen builds →Stone Edge 2x127-150%KO Rock Slide 2x97-114%KO Wing Attack 2x78-92% Pluck 2x78-92% | ||
Bronzor SteelPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Bronzor builds →Future Sight 2x46-54% Psychic 2x34-40% Extrasensory 2x30-36% Rock Tomb 2x19-22% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Zapdos's Heat Wave hits Venomoth for 75-88%. Tyranitar's Stone Edge also KOs at 224-264%.
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave 2x75-88% Thunderbolt53-62% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 2x224-264%KO Pursuit45-53% Crunch90-106%KO Superpower22-26% | ||
 Latios DragonPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Venomoth View Latios builds →Draco Meteor124-146%KO Psyshock 2x154-181%KO | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Evolution
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.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 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
- Sleep Powder
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Psychic
- Sleep Powder
- Sludge Bomb
- Energy Ball
Recommended Teammates
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 coverage across 7 types adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
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 Spots - Area 10Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.36-3850%LateMirage Spots - Area 10Omega RubyGrass Lv.36-3850%LateMirage Spots - Area 11Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.36-3850%LateMirage Spots - Area 11Omega RubyGrass Lv.36-3850%LateMirage Spots - Area 12Omega RubyGrass Lv.36-3850%LateMirage Spots - Area 12Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.36-3850%LateMirage Spots - Area 9Omega RubyGrass Lv.36-3850%LateMirage Spots - Area 9Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.36-3850%Lateor evolve from Venonat (Step 1)
Venomoth 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.
For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Venomoth has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Fire, Flying, and Psychic-type attackers hit hardest.
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 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