Pokemon Guide
Venomoth is a Bug and Poison-type Pokemon known for its toxic wing scales, status moves, Quiver Dance potential and evolution from Venonat. This guide covers Venomoth’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Venomoth guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Venomoth is the evolved form of Venonat and evolves at Level 31. It uses its poisonous scales, powder moves and special attacks to pressure opponents.
Competitive Overview
Venomoth can be a useful niche competitive Pokemon thanks to Quiver Dance, Sleep Powder and Tinted Lens. It can act as a setup sweeper or disruptive special attacker in formats where it has enough room to set up.
Venomoth’s biggest strengths are its special movepool, status support and ability to boost with Quiver Dance. Its biggest issues are its weaknesses to common Fire, Flying, Rock and Psychic-type attacks and its need for safe setup turns.
Here are the key facts to know about Venomoth, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Venomoth
National Dex
#0049
Type
Bug / Poison
Species
Poison Moth Pokemon
Height
4’11” / 1.5 m
150 cm
Weight
27.6 lbs / 12.5 kg
12.5 kg
Abilities
Shield Dust, Tinted Lens, Wonder Skin
Venomoth has better Speed and Special Attack than Venonat, making it more useful as a special attacker or setup Pokemon. It still needs careful positioning because of its defensive weaknesses.
Venomoth uses Bug, Poison, Psychic, Flying and status moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Venomoth’s most useful and recognizable moves.
One of Venomoth’s strongest setup moves, boosting Special Attack, Special Defense and Speed.
A powerful support move that can create setup opportunities by putting targets to sleep.
A strong Bug-type special attack and one of Venomoth’s main damage options.
A reliable Poison-type special attack that pressures Fairy and Grass-type Pokemon.
Useful coverage against Fighting and Poison-type Pokemon.
Flying-type coverage that can help against Grass, Bug and Fighting-type Pokemon when available.
Coverage that restores HP while hitting Water, Ground and Rock-type Pokemon.
A classic status option for wearing down bulky opponents when available.
Venomoth can learn a different move pool depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Venomoth’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Venomoth is a Bug / Poison-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances to Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass and Fairy-type moves, but leaves it weak to Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic-type attacks.
Type
Bug / Poison
Weaknesses
Flying, Rock, Fire, Psychic
Resistances
Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass, Fairy
Immunity
None
None
Venomoth’s abilities can block extra effects, improve damage into resisted targets or disrupt status accuracy.
Blocks additional effects from damaging moves, helping Venomoth avoid secondary problems such as flinches or added status.
Powers up moves that would normally be resisted, helping Venomoth break through defensive matchups more easily.
Makes status moves used against Venomoth less accurate when this hidden ability is available.
Venomoth evolves from Venonat at Level 31. The full Venomoth evolution line is Venonat and Venomoth.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Venonat at Level 31
Venomoth’s availability changes by game. It is sometimes found directly in late-game areas, while many games require evolving Venonat at Level 31.
| Game | Where to Find Venomoth |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Cerulean Cave, Safari Zone and Victory Road. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Cerulean Cave, Safari Zone and Victory Road. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Routes 14 and 15, and Cerulean Cave. |
| Game | Where to Find Venomoth |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Routes 24 and 25. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Routes 24 and 25. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Routes 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 and 43. |
| Game | Where to Find Venomoth |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Berry Forest and Safari Zone. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Berry Forest and Safari Zone. |
| Game | Where to Find Venomoth |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Route 229. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Route 229. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Route 229. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Routes 24 and 25. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Routes 24 and 25. |
| Game | Where to Find Venomoth |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Dreamyard. |
 Pokemon White |
Dreamyard. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Venomoth |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Mirage Spots. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Mirage Spots. |
| Game | Where to Find Venomoth |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Routes 14 and 15. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Routes 14 and 15. |
| Game | Where to Find Venomoth |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Route 229, Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Swampy Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern and Bogsunk Cavern. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Route 229, Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Swampy Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern and Bogsunk Cavern. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Venomoth |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Tagtree Thicket, Casseroya Lake, North Province Area One, North Province Area Two, East Province Area One, East Province Area Two and The Great Crater of Paldea. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Tagtree Thicket, Casseroya Lake, North Province Area One, North Province Area Two, East Province Area One, East Province Area Two and The Great Crater of Paldea. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Venomoth |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Venomoth. This FAQ is visible on-page content only.
Venomoth is a Bug and Poison-type Pokemon.
Venomoth is weak to Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic-type moves.
Venomoth evolves from Venonat at Level 31.
Venomoth’s abilities are Shield Dust, Tinted Lens and Wonder Skin.
Venomoth’s best moves often include Quiver Dance, Sleep Powder, Bug Buzz, Sludge Bomb, Psychic, Air Slash, Giga Drain and Toxic.
Venomoth can be a useful niche setup Pokemon because of Quiver Dance, Sleep Powder and Tinted Lens.
The most common way to get Venomoth is to evolve Venonat at Level 31, though some games allow Venomoth to be caught directly.
Current location data for Venomoth in Pokemon Legends Z-A is not yet available.
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