Pokemon Guide
Venonat is a Bug and Poison-type Pokemon known for its large radar-like eyes, powder moves, psychic coverage and evolution into Venomoth. This guide covers Venonat’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 Venonat 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 |
Venonat is a Bug and Poison-type Pokemon with large eyes that help it stay active in darkness. It evolves into Venomoth at Level 31.
Competitive Overview
Venonat is usually not a major competitive Pokemon in standard formats, but it has useful support tools, status moves and abilities that can make it interesting in lower-level formats.
Venonat’s biggest strengths are moves like Sleep Powder, Stun Spore and Psychic-type coverage, along with abilities such as Compound Eyes and Tinted Lens. Its biggest issue is its low overall stat total before evolving into Venomoth.
Here are the key facts to know about Venonat, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Venonat
National Dex
#0048
Type
Bug / Poison
Species
Insect Pokemon
Height
3’03” / 1.0 m
100 cm
Weight
66.1 lbs / 30.0 kg
30.0 kg
Abilities
Compound Eyes, Tinted Lens, Run Away
Venonat has modest all-around stats and is usually strongest as a support Pokemon before evolving. Its movepool gives it access to useful status and special coverage.
Venonat uses Bug, Poison, Psychic and status moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Venonat’s most useful and recognizable moves.
A valuable status move that can put opposing Pokemon to sleep.
Paralyzes opponents and helps Venonat slow down faster Pokemon.
A recognizable Bug-type special attack when available.
A strong Bug-type special attack in games where Venonat can access it.
Poison-type special coverage that can pressure Fairy and Grass-type Pokemon.
Useful coverage against Fighting and Poison-type Pokemon.
Coverage that can restore HP while damaging Water, Ground and Rock-type Pokemon.
A classic status move for wearing down bulky opponents when available.
Venonat can learn a different move pool depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Venonat’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Venonat 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
Venonat’s abilities improve move accuracy, help damage resisted targets or support safer wild encounters.
Boosts Venonat’s accuracy, making status moves and lower-accuracy attacks more reliable.
Powers up moves that would normally be resisted, helping Venonat avoid being fully stopped by poor matchups.
Allows Venonat to escape from wild Pokemon battles more easily when this hidden ability is available.
Venonat evolves into Venomoth at Level 31. The full Venonat evolution line is Venonat and Venomoth.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Venonat at Level 31
Venonat’s availability changes by game. It is often found on routes, forest areas, caves or late-game zones depending on the generation.
| Game | Where to Find Venonat |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Routes 12, 13, 14 and 15, and Safari Zone. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Routes 12, 13, 14 and 15, and Safari Zone. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Routes 14, 15, 24 and 25. |
| Game | Where to Find Venonat |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Routes 24, 25 and 43, and National Park. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Routes 24, 25 and 43, and National Park. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Routes 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 24, 25 and 43, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage and National Park. |
| Game | Where to Find Venonat |
|---|---|
 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 |
Routes 12, 13, 14 and 15, Berry Forest, Bond Bridge and Safari Zone. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Routes 12, 13, 14 and 15, Berry Forest, Bond Bridge and Safari Zone. |
| Game | Where to Find Venonat |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Route 229. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Route 229. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Route 229. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Routes 24, 25 and 43, Lake of Rage and National Park. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Routes 24, 25 and 43, Lake of Rage and National Park. |
| Game | Where to Find Venonat |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Breed Venomoth. |
 Pokemon White |
Breed Venomoth. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Venonat |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Breed Venomoth. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Breed Venomoth. |
| Game | Where to Find Venonat |
|---|---|
 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, 15, 24 and 25. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Routes 14, 15, 24 and 25. |
| Game | Where to Find Venonat |
|---|---|
 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 Venonat |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Tagtree Thicket, North Province Area One, North Province Area Two, East Province Area One and East Province Area Two. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Tagtree Thicket, North Province Area One, North Province Area Two, East Province Area One and East Province Area Two. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Venonat |
|---|---|
 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 Venonat. This FAQ is visible on-page content only.
Venonat is a Bug and Poison-type Pokemon.
Venonat is weak to Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic-type moves.
Venonat evolves into Venomoth at Level 31.
Venonat’s abilities are Compound Eyes, Tinted Lens and Run Away.
Venonat’s best moves often include Sleep Powder, Stun Spore, Signal Beam, Bug Buzz, Sludge Bomb, Psychic, Giga Drain and Toxic.
Venonat is usually a support Pokemon before evolving, but its status moves and abilities can be useful in limited formats.
Venonat is commonly found on routes, forest areas or special encounter zones in games where it appears.
Current location data for Venonat in Pokemon Legends Z-A is not yet available.
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