Venonat is technically a pre-evolution of Venomoth, but it holds its own in formats where Eviolite is allowed. Tinted Lens makes resisted hits deal full damage, adding extra value. Only weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock. Known as the Insect Pokemon.
Venonat's stats barely vary. 0 sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 Sp. Def EV, medium-fast 1M XP curve to max.
Its large eyes act as a radar. In a bright place, you can see that they are clusters of many tiny eyes.
Venonat Weakness
AvgVenonat is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock-type moves. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. 4 weaknesses is about average, nothing too hard to play around.
Venonat evolves into Venomoth. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. No compatible partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 145 stat points total.
How to Evolve
Breed Venonat easily from the Bug egg group.
Still unevolved, still relevant. Venonat's Eviolite bulk with max HP and Sp. Def EVs creates a defensive profile that punches above its stage. Compoundeyes adds passive value. Strugglebug gives it offensive presence.
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.
Venonat's movepool balances level-up moves with TM options. Consistent STAB comes from Sludge Bomb and Leech Life, and Normal and Psychic coverage keeps opponents from switching in for free. No major gaps here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 8 locations. Venonat's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations
8 spots to find Venonat at Lv. 7-38 via walking. Not all of them exist in both Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee versions, so filter by your copy below.
Venonat isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Venomoth to unlock its full potential. At 305 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Venonat's biggest threats include Charizard (Fire), Aerodactyl (Flying), and Alakazam (Psychic), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Rock-type attackers are also a problem.
Venonat evolves into Venomoth at level 31. Venonat is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Run Tinted Lens on Venonat. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Venonat also gets Compound Eyes and Run Away, but they don't compare.
Venonat fills the balanced role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 55 Attack). Base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's fragile — can't afford to take many hits.
Venonat appears in 19 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Venonat has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 19 titles across all 9 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A