In Platinum, Tinted Lens changes the entire equation for Venomoth. The 450 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier. Bugbuzz with Black Sludge is the standard set.

What is Venomoth weak to?

In Platinum, watch for Arcanine (Fire), Dodrio (Flying), and Starmie (Psychic) when using Venomoth. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Rock-type attackers are also a problem.

What is the best ability for Venomoth?

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.

What role does Venomoth play in battle?

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.

What are the best moves for Venomoth?

In Platinum, run Bugbuzz, Sleep Powder, Roost, and Sludge Bomb on Venomoth. Bugbuzz is the most common pick at 21% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.

Venomoth - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Utility

Balanced

CTier

90Speed · Above Avg

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.

Base Stats

Above

HP70

Attack65

Defense60

Sp. Atk90

Sp. Def75

Speed90

Total450

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging75 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height1.5 m

Weight12.5 kg

Base XP158

Abilities

Shield DustNiche

Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.

Tinted LensTop Pick

Doubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves.

Wonder SkinHANot in game

Lowers incoming non-damaging moves' base accuracy to exactly 50%.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpA+1SpDSpe+1

Special Attack training target

Pokedex Entries

It flutters its wings to scatter dustlike scales. The scales leach toxins if they contact skin.

Platinum

Venomoth Weakness

Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock moves hit Venomoth for super-effective damage. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Venomoth leans toward special offense (base 90 Sp.Atk) instead of trying to wall anything.

Venomoth Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock
0.5x (Resist)	Poison, Bug
0.25x (Resist)	Grass, Fighting

Type ChartAvg

4Weak

4Resist

0Immune

Score-2

Gen IV Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Fire Flying Psychic Rock

½xResist

Poison Bug

¼xResist

Grass Fighting

0xImmune

None

STAB (3)

Grass Psychic Dark

How to Beat Venomoth in Platinum (Best Counters)

Bronzong SteelPsychic	A
Available Moves Moves Future SightLv. 43 Dream EaterTM85 PsychicTM29 ExtrasensoryLv. 19 Damage vs Venomoth Future Sight 2x 100-118%KO Dream Eater 2x 82-97% Psychic 2x 75-89% Extrasensory 2x 66-79% View Bronzong builds →
Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 FlamethrowerTM35 FlyHM02 Rock SlideTM80 Damage vs Venomoth Fire Blast 2x 49-58% Flamethrower 2x 41-48% Fly 2x 110-130%KO Rock Slide 2x 93-110%KO View Aerodactyl builds →
Magmar Fire	C
Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 FlamethrowerTM35 PsychicTM29 Lava PlumeLv. 36 Damage vs Venomoth Fire Blast 2x 110-130%KO Flamethrower 2x 91-108%KO Psychic 2x 61-72% Lava Plume 2x 81-95% View Magmar builds →
Golbat PoisonFlying	D
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Wing AttackLv. 17 Air CutterLv. 27 Aerial AceTM40 Damage vs Venomoth Fly 2x 90-106%KO Wing Attack 2x 61-72% Air Cutter 2x 43-52% Aerial Ace 2x 61-72% View Golbat builds →
Shieldon RockSteel	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 FlamethrowerTM35 Rock SlideTM80 Ancient PowerLv. 28 Damage vs Venomoth Fire Blast 2x 39-46% Flamethrower 2x 31-37% Rock Slide 2x 47-56% Ancient Power 2x 33-39% View Shieldon builds →

Platinum Evolution

Evolved from Venonat. Venomoth is the final form in this two-stage line. A decent 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

2 Forms

#048Venonat

Level 31

#049Venomoth

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Venonat

BugPoison

Venomoth

BugPoison

70+10

ATK

65+10

DEF

60+10

SP.ATK

90+50

SP.DEF

75+20

SPE

90+45

BST

305D-Tier

450C-Tier+145

ROLE

Balanced

TYPE

Utility

Special

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Venomoth to get Venonat eggs easily using 48 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Agility, Baton Pass, Bug Bite and 5 more.

Egg Groups

Bug

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

8moves

Breed With (best first)

Platinum Venomoth Best Moveset

Tintedlens helps Venomoth stick around while dealing real damage. Black Sludge for Poison-type passive recovery, max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs for the right balance, and Bugbuzz as the main threat. Not the fastest, but it doesn't need to be.

Best Build

Experimental

Support

Ability

Tinted Lens

Item

Black SludgeSUSTAIN

Best Nature for Venomoth

Timid+SPE

Venomoth best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed

EVs

SpA

SpD

Spe

Support Moveset

Bug BuzzSTAB
Sleep Powder
RoostRecovery
Sludge BombSTAB

Recommended Teammates

HeatranDecent

ScizorDecent

RaticateDecent

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

Lv 1

Disable

——8020Normal

Lv 1

Foresight

D——40Normal

Lv 1

Silver Wind

C601005Bug

Lv 1

Supersonic

——5520Normal

Lv 1

Tackle

—3510035Normal

Lv 5

Supersonic

——5520Normal

Lv 11

Confusion

D5010025Psychic

Lv 13

Poison Powder

——7535Poison

Lv 17

Leech Life

—2010010Bug

Lv 23

Stun Spore

A—7530Grass

Lv 25

Psybeam

D6510020Psychic

Lv 29

Sleep Powder

S—7515Grass

Lv 31

Gust

D4010035Flying

Lv 37

Signal Beam

C7510015Bug

Lv 41

Zen Headbutt

D809015Psychic

Lv 47

Poison Fang

D5010015Poison

Lv 55

Psychic

C9010010Psychic

Lv 59

Bug Buzz

S9010010Bug

TM Moves

TM40

Aerial Ace

D60—20Flying

TM45

Attract

——10015Normal

TM78

Captivate

——10020Normal

HM05

Defog

———15Flying

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM58

Endure+4

———10Normal

TM53

Energy Ball

C8010010Grass

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM70

Flash

D—10020Normal

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM19

Giga Drain

C6010010Grass

TM68

Giga Impact

C150905Normal

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM15

Hyper Beam

B150905Normal

TM83

Natural Gift

D—10015Normal

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM29

Psychic

C9010010Psychic

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM51

Roost

A——10Flying

TM43

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

TM62

Silver Wind

C601005Bug

TM48

Skill Swap

———10Psychic

TM82

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM36

Sludge Bomb

A9010010Poison

TM22

Solar Beam

C12010010Grass

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM46

Thief

—6010025Dark

TM06

Toxic

C—8510Poison

TM89

U-turn

B7010020Bug

Egg Moves

Egg

Agility

C——30Psychic

Egg

Baton Pass

D——40Normal

Egg

Bug Bite

D6010020Bug

Egg

Giga Drain

C6010010Grass

Egg

Morning Sun

D——5Normal

Egg

Screech

——8540Normal

Egg

Signal Beam

C7510015Bug

Egg

Toxic Spikes

A——20Poison

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Air Cutter

D559525Flying

Tutor

Ominous Wind

B601005Ghost

Tutor

Signal Beam

C7510015Bug

Tutor

Snore

D4010015Normal

Tutor

Swift

—60—20Normal

Tutor

Twister

—4010020Dragon

Tutor

Zen Headbutt

D809015Psychic

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 3

Double-Edge

C12010015Normal

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

How to Get Venomoth in Platinum

Standard wild encounters won't get you Venomoth. You'll need the PokeRadar, available at 1 different locations. These become available in endgame encounter areas. The list below breaks down where and how each encounter works.

Where To Catch Venomoth in Platinum

Step 1Catch Venonat
Route 229
Using PokeRadar Lv.48 Route
2%Post
Train until Level 31
Step 2Venomoth ✓
Route 229
Using PokeRadar Lv.47-50 Route
20%Post
or evolve from Venonat (Step 1)

Venomoth Guide

In Platinum, Tinted Lens changes the entire equation for Venomoth. The 450 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier. Bugbuzz with Black Sludge is the standard set.
In Platinum, watch for Arcanine (Fire), Dodrio (Flying), and Starmie (Psychic) when using Venomoth. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Rock-type attackers are also a problem.
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 Platinum, run Bugbuzz, Sleep Powder, Roost, and Sludge Bomb on Venomoth. Bugbuzz is the most common pick at 21% 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

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Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 Fire FangLv. 1 Wing AttackLv. 1 Damage vs Venomoth Fire Blast 2x 53-64% Fire Fang 2x 53-64% Wing Attack 2x 74-89% View Aerodactyl builds →
Lunatone RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves ConfusionLv. 1 Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Venomoth Confusion 2x 53-64% Rock Throw 2x 43-51% View Lunatone builds →
Shieldon RockSteel	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift TM Move Moves Fire BlastTM38 Damage vs Venomoth Fire Blast 2x 43-51% View Shieldon builds →
Growlithe Fire	D
Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 EmberLv. 6 Damage vs Venomoth Fire Blast 2x 85-102%KO Ember 2x 36-45% View Growlithe builds →
Doduo NormalFlying	D
Available Move Moves PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Venomoth Peck 2x 43-51% View Doduo builds →

Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 Fire FangLv. 1 Wing AttackLv. 1 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Venomoth Fire Blast 2x 53-63% Fire Fang 2x 55-66% Wing Attack 2x 80-94% Rock Tomb 2x 80-94% View Aerodactyl builds →
Lunatone RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 ConfusionLv. 1 Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Venomoth Rock Tomb 2x 52-61% Confusion 2x 52-61% Rock Throw 2x 44-52% View Lunatone builds →
Golbat PoisonFlying	D
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves Wing AttackLv. 17 PluckTM88 Damage vs Venomoth Wing Attack 2x 63-75% Pluck 2x 63-75% View Golbat builds →
Shieldon RockSteel	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Venomoth Fire Blast 2x 44-53% Rock Tomb 2x 44-52% View Shieldon builds →
Drifloon GhostFlying	D
Obtain MethodValley Windworks Interact Encounter Available Move Moves GustLv. 11 Damage vs Venomoth Gust 2x 31-38% View Drifloon builds →

Bronzong SteelPsychic	A
Available Moves Moves ExtrasensoryLv. 19 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 ConfusionLv. 1 Damage vs Venomoth Extrasensory 2x 66-79% Rock Slide 2x 55-65% Rock Tomb 2x 44-53% Confusion 2x 44-53% View Bronzong builds →
Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 Rock SlideTM80 Fire FangLv. 1 Wing AttackLv. 1 Damage vs Venomoth Fire Blast 2x 50-60% Rock Slide 2x 91-109%KO Fire Fang 2x 53-63% Wing Attack 2x 73-86% View Aerodactyl builds →
Golbat PoisonFlying	D
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves Wing AttackLv. 17 PluckTM88 Damage vs Venomoth Wing Attack 2x 60-71% Pluck 2x 60-71% View Golbat builds →
Shieldon RockSteel	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Venomoth Fire Blast 2x 40-48% Rock Slide 2x 48-56% Rock Tomb 2x 41-49% View Shieldon builds →
Drifloon GhostFlying	D
Obtain MethodValley Windworks Interact Encounter Available Move Moves GustLv. 11 Damage vs Venomoth Gust 2x 31-38% View Drifloon builds →

Bronzong SteelPsychic	A
Available Moves Moves PsychicTM29 ExtrasensoryLv. 19 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Venomoth Psychic 2x 78-92% Extrasensory 2x 69-82% Rock Slide 2x 56-66% Rock Tomb 2x 44-53% View Bronzong builds →
Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 FlamethrowerTM35 FlyHM02 Rock SlideTM80 Damage vs Venomoth Fire Blast 2x 52-62% Flamethrower 2x 43-51% Fly 2x 112-132%KO Rock Slide 2x 95-112%KO View Aerodactyl builds →
Lunatone RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves PsychicTM29 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 ConfusionLv. 1 Damage vs Venomoth Psychic 2x 89-105%KO Rock Slide 2x 58-69% Rock Tomb 2x 47-56% Confusion 2x 49-59% View Lunatone builds →
Golbat PoisonFlying	D
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Wing AttackLv. 17 Air CutterLv. 27 PluckTM88 Damage vs Venomoth Fly 2x 92-109%KO Wing Attack 2x 62-73% Air Cutter 2x 47-56% Pluck 2x 62-73% View Golbat builds →
Shieldon RockSteel	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 FlamethrowerTM35 Rock SlideTM80 Ancient PowerLv. 28 Damage vs Venomoth Fire Blast 2x 41-48% Flamethrower 2x 33-40% Rock Slide 2x 49-59% Ancient Power 2x 36-43% View Shieldon builds →

Bronzong SteelPsychic	A
Available Moves Moves Dream EaterTM85 PsychicTM29 ExtrasensoryLv. 19 Rock SlideTM80 Damage vs Venomoth Dream Eater 2x 84-99% Psychic 2x 78-92% Extrasensory 2x 69-82% Rock Slide 2x 56-66% View Bronzong builds →
Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 FlamethrowerTM35 FlyHM02 Rock SlideTM80 Damage vs Venomoth Fire Blast 2x 52-62% Flamethrower 2x 43-51% Fly 2x 112-132%KO Rock Slide 2x 95-112%KO View Aerodactyl builds →
Lunatone RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Dream EaterTM85 PsychicTM29 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Venomoth Dream Eater 2x 98-115%KO Psychic 2x 89-105%KO Rock Slide 2x 58-69% Rock Tomb 2x 47-56% View Lunatone builds →
Golbat PoisonFlying	D
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Wing AttackLv. 17 Air CutterLv. 27 Aerial AceTM40 Damage vs Venomoth Fly 2x 92-109%KO Wing Attack 2x 62-73% Air Cutter 2x 47-56% Aerial Ace 2x 62-73% View Golbat builds →
Shieldon RockSteel	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 FlamethrowerTM35 Rock SlideTM80 Ancient PowerLv. 28 Damage vs Venomoth Fire Blast 2x 41-48% Flamethrower 2x 33-40% Rock Slide 2x 49-59% Ancient Power 2x 36-43% View Shieldon builds →

Infernape FireFighting	A
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves Close Combat U Turn Grass Knot Fire Blast Damage vs Venomoth Close Combat 22-27% U Turn 17-21% Fire Blast 2x 100-117%KO View Infernape builds →
Dragonite DragonFlying	A
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves Extreme Speed OutrageSTAB Dragon Dance Fire Punch Damage vs Venomoth Extreme Speed 69-81% Outrage 154-181%KO View Dragonite builds →
Azelf Psychic	A
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves Explosion Stealth Rock TauntUtility U Turn Damage vs Venomoth Explosion 117-138%KO U Turn 16-19% View Azelf builds →
Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves Earthquake Stealth Rock TauntUtility Stone Edge Damage vs Venomoth Earthquake 51-60% Stone Edge 2x 152-179%KO View Aerodactyl builds →