Venomoth (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
← #048: Venonat	Pokémon	#050: Diglett →

Venomoth Poison Moth Pokémon モルフォン Morphon #049 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Bug Poison Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Shield Dust or Tinted Lens Cacophony Cacophony Wonder Skin Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 75 (17.5%)
Breeding Egg Group Bug Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 4'11" 1.5 m Venomoth 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 27.6 lbs. 12.5 kg Venomoth 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 138 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 158 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Venomoth 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 1 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Purple	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Venomoth (Japanese: モルフォン Morphon) is a dual-type Bug/Poison Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Venonat starting at level 31.

Biology

Venomoth is an insectoid Pokémon whose body is varying shades of purple. Its head and thorax are light purple, and it has bulbous, round light blue eyes, a small mandible, and a three-point crest on its head. Tucked close to its thorax are three pairs of tiny, whitish legs. Its abdomen is paler with several black, zigzagging stripes encircling it. It has two pairs of pale purple moth-like wings with thin black venation. These wings are covered in dust-like scales that vary in color depending on their toxic capability. Dark scales are poisonous, while lighter scales can cause paralysis. These scales are released when Venomoth flutters its wings.

Venomoth lives in dense temperate forests with thick undergrowth and little light. As a nocturnal Pokémon, Venomoth comes out at night to hunt of its favorite prey. It prefers to feed on insects that gather around light, and Venomoth is attracted to bright lights itself.

In the anime

Venomoth in the anime

Major appearances

Venomoth debuted in The Ninja Poké-Showdown, under the ownership of Koga. After it evolved from Venonat, Koga used it in a Gym battle against Ash, during which it battled Pidgeotto before the match was interrupted by Team Rocket.

A Venomoth appeared in All Things Bright and Beautifly!, under the ownership of Chaz. It was used during the Rustboro City Pokémon Contest. During the Contest, it was able to advance to the Battle Stage and reach the final round, where it went up against Janet's Beautifly. Although both Coordinators gave it everything they had, Janet managed to defeat Chaz and won herself the Rustboro Ribbon.

A Venomoth debuted in Shocks and Bonds, under the ownership of Katie. She used it during her battle with Ash during the Ever Grande Conference. Venomoth's Disable caused Torkoal to be unable to use Iron Defense, so that her Golduck could knock out the Coal Pokémon with Hydro Pump. Venomoth reappeared in the following episode, where it used Disable once again to prohibit Swellow from using Peck. It was eventually defeated by Swellow though.

Minor appearances

A Venomoth appeared in the beginning of Mewtwo Strikes Back, under the ownership of Raymond. Alongside his Golem and Pinsir, it fought Ash's Pikachu, only for all of them to be defeated with Thunderbolt. Venomoth reappeared in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, a remake of Mewtwo Strikes Back, where it played the same role.

A Venomoth appeared in The Kangaskhan Kid.

A Venomoth appeared in Round One - Begin!, under the ownership of a Pokémon Trainer competing in the Indigo Plateau Conference.

A Trainer named Assunta used a Venomoth to battle Ritchie in Friends to the End, where it battled against Happy.

A Venomoth made a brief cameo appearance in Tracey Gets Bugged as one of the Bug-type Pokémon on Murcott Island.

A Venomoth made a cameo appearance in Misty Meets Her Match, under the ownership of Rudy. It was one of the Pokémon seen at the Trovita Gym.

Multiple Venomoth appeared in The Power of One.

A Venomoth appeared in a fantasy in The Rivalry Revival.

A Venomoth appeared in Illusion Confusion! as one of the illusions created by a group of Haunter and Gengar.

A Venomoth appeared in The Bug Stops Here, where it was prompted to use Stun Spore after being scared by Jessie, who was dressed as a Venomoth in order to attract Bug-type Pokémon.

A Venomoth appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest.

Multiple Venomoth appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.

A Venomoth appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

A Coordinator's Venomoth appeared in What I Did for Love!.

A Venomoth appeared in The Ole' Berate and Switch!, under the ownership of a Team Rocket Grunt.

A Coordinator's Venomoth appeared in Staging a Heroes' Welcome!, where it was seen participating in the Performance Stage of the Wallace Cup.

A Venomoth appeared in a flashback in A Trainer and Child Reunion!.

A Venomoth made a cameo in Arceus and the Jewel of Life.

A Venomoth appeared in I Choose You!, where it was among the Pokémon that were under the control of Marshadow.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP032 Venomoth Ash's Pokédex Venomoth, an evolved form of Venonat. Tiny scales on its wings disperse various spores when they are flapped.

In the manga

Venomoth in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Venomoth debuts in The Secret of Kangaskhan, where Blue defeats a wild one but doesn't catch it because he already has one. This was the first Pokémon to be shown with a Pokédex entry.

A Venomoth appears in Wake Up—You're Snorlax! when Red participates in the bike race held in Route 11.

In Valiant Venomoth!, Sabrina uses a Venomoth in a battle against Lorelei.

The Battle Factory rented a Venomoth, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in Skirting Around Surskit I.

In Interrupting Ivysaur, a Venomoth under the ownership of a Veteran named Beck appeared during Platinum's challenge at the Battle Arcade.

A Venomoth appeared in Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down, under the ownership of a Double Team at the Safari Zone.

Two Venomoth were used by Team Flare in Zygarde Agitated.

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry Pokémon Adventures PS003 The dust-like scales covering its wings are color coded to indicate the kinds of poison it has. It has a short life span, and appears to be the evolved form of a Venonat.

In the Pokémon Get da ze! manga

Tomio caught a Venomoth but released it as it was a Practice Zone for catching Pokémon.

In the TCG

Main article: Venomoth (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto #049 Red(ENG) The dust-like scales covering its wings are color coded to indicate the kinds of poison it has. Blue Yellow The powdery scales on its wings are hard to remove. They also contain poison that leaks out on contact. Stadium The powder on its wings is poisonous. It scatters the powder with every flap, so you may be poisoned if you are downwind.

Generation II Johto #109 Gold When it attacks, it flaps its large wings violently to scatter its poisonous powder all around. Silver The powder on its wings is poisonous if it is dark in color. If it is light, it causes paralysis. Crystal The scales it scatters will paralyze anyone who touches them, making that person unable to stand. Stadium 2 When it attacks, it flaps its large wings violently to scatter its poisonous powder all around.

Generation III Hoenn #— Kanto #049 Ruby 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. Sapphire Emerald Venomoth are nocturnal — they only are active at night. Their favorite prey are insects that gather around streetlights, attracted by the light in the darkness. FireRed The wings are covered with dustlike scales. Every time it flaps its wings, it looses highly toxic dust. LeafGreen The dustlike scales covering its wings are color-coded to indicate the kinds of poison it has.

Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #110 Diamond It flutters its wings to scatter dustlike scales. The scales leach toxins if they contact skin. Pearl Platinum HeartGold When it attacks, it flaps its large wings violently to scatter its poisonous powder all around. SoulSilver The powder on its wings is poisonous if it is dark in hue. If it is light in hue, it causes paralysis.

Generation V Unova #— Black It flutters its wings to scatter dustlike scales. The scales leach toxins if they contact skin. White Black 2 It flutters its wings to scatter dustlike scales. The scales leach toxins if they contact skin. White 2

Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— X The scales it scatters will paralyze anyone who touches them, making that person unable to stand. Y The wings are covered with dustlike scales. Every time it flaps its wings, it looses highly toxic dust. Omega Ruby 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. Alpha Sapphire

Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #049 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. Let's Go Pikachu The powdery scales on its wings are hard to remove from skin. They also contain poison that leaks out on contact. Let's Go Eevee

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Safari Zone, Victory Road, Cerulean Cave Blue (Japan) Safari Zone, Victory Road, Cerulean Cave Yellow Routes 14 and 15, Cerulean Cave

Generation II Gold Silver Routes 24 and 25Night Crystal Routes 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, and 43Night

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed LeafGreen Safari Zone, Berry Forest Colosseum Trade XD Cipher Key Lair (Shadow)

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Route 229 (Poké Radar) Platinum Route 229 (Poké Radar) HeartGold SoulSilver Routes 24 and 25Night Pal Park Forest

Generation V Black White Dreamyard (dark grass) Black 2 White 2 Evolve Venonat

Generation VI X Y Friend Safari (Bug and Poison) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Mirage Islands (west of Route 104, west of Dewford Town, north of Route 124, south of Route 134)

Generation VII Sun Moon Pokémon Bank Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Pokémon Bank Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Routes 14 and 15

In side games

Generation I Pinball Evolve Venonat

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Trozei! Secret Storage 1, Huge Storage 4, Endless Level 57, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Venonat

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Mt. Horn (8F-14F), Landslide Cave (B1F-B12F), Mt. Mistral (1F-19F), Midnight Forest (B1F-B21F) MD Sky Mt. Horn (8F-14F), Landslide Cave (B1F-B12F), Mt. Mistral (1F-19F), Midnight Forest (B1F-B21F) Rumble Silent Forest (Normal Mode B & S)

Generation V Rumble Blast Treetops: Shimmering Lake (post-ending) Rumble U Model Train Room: All Aboard!

Generation VI Battle Trozei Infinite Ruins: Stage 3 Shuffle Event: Pokémon Safari (20th release) Rumble World Black Realm: Obsidian Shrine (All Areas), Distortion Land: Breezy Grasslands (All Areas)

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Gold Leaf (100%)
Yellow*
Pokémon XD		SilverPowder (100%)
FireRed	LeafGreen	SilverPowder (5%)
Diamond	Pearl	Shed Shell (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Shed Shell (5%)
Black	White	Shed Shell (5%)
Omega Ruby	Alpha Sapphire	Silver Powder (50%)	Shed Shell (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 70		130 - 177	250 - 344
Attack: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Defense: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Atk: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Sp. Def: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Speed: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Total: 450	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 90.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/3 ★★★	Power 2/4 ★★☆☆
Skill 3/3 ★★★	Stamina 1/3 ★☆☆
Jump 5/5 ★★★★★	Total 14/18 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 2× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 2× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 2× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 2× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Notes: In Generation I, the effectiveness of  Bug-type  moves is 2×. In Generation I, the effectiveness of  Poison-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

By leveling up

Generation VII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP Evo.Evo. Gust Flying Special 04040 100100% 35 011 Gust Flying Special 04040 100100% 35 011 Agility Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 011 Screech Normal Status 0000— 08585% 40 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Disable Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 011 Supersonic Normal Status 0000— 05555% 20 011 Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25 044 Disable Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 088 Supersonic Normal Status 0000— 05555% 20 1212 Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25 1414 Poison Powder Poison Status 0000— 07575% 35 1616 Stun Spore Grass Status 0000— 07575% 30 2020 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100100% 20 2424 Sleep Powder Grass Status 0000— 07575% 15 2828 Leech Life Bug Physical 08080 100100% 10 3737 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10 4646 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100100% 10 5555 Quiver Dance Bug Status 0000— ——% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Venomoth Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Venomoth Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM01 TM01 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM04 TM04 Teleport Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM05 TM05 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM07 TM07 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM08 TM08 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM09 TM09 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM12 TM12 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM18 TM18 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM27 TM27 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM40 TM40 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM45 TM45 Solar Beam Grass Special 200200 100}}100% 10 TM48 TM48 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM50 TM50 Roost Flying Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM52 TM52 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM53 TM53 Mega Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10 TM59 TM59 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Venomoth Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Venomoth Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Venomoth Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Venomoth Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

By leveling up

Generation VII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP Evo.Evo. Gust Flying Special 04040 100100% 35 011 Gust Flying Special 04040 100100% 35 011 Quiver Dance Bug Status 0000— ——% 20 011 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100100% 10 011 Silver Wind Bug Special 06060 100100% 5 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Disable Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 011 Foresight Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 011 Supersonic Normal Status 0000— 05555% 20 055 Supersonic Normal Status 0000— 05555% 20 1111 Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25 1313 Poison Powder Poison Status 0000— 07575% 35 1717 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100100% 20 2323 Stun Spore Grass Status 0000— 07575% 30 2525 Signal Beam Bug Special 07575 100100% 15 2929 Sleep Powder Grass Status 0000— 07575% 15 3737 Leech Life Bug Physical 08080 100100% 10 4141 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 09090% 15 4747 Poison Fang Poison Physical 05050 100100% 15 5555 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10 5959 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100100% 10 6363 Quiver Dance Bug Status 0000— ——% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Venomoth Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Venomoth Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM09 TM09 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM19 TM19 Roost Flying Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM22 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM28 TM28 Leech Life Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM29 TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM36 TM36 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM53 TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM62 TM62 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM83 TM83 Infestation Bug Special 02020 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM89 TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Venomoth Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Venomoth Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Agility Psychic Status — —% 30 Baton Pass Normal Status — —% 40 Bug Bite Bug Physical 60 100% 20 Giga Drain Grass Special 75 100% 10 Morning Sun Normal Status — —% 5 Rage Powder Bug Status — —% 20 Screech Normal Status — 85% 40 Secret Power‡ Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15 Skill Swap* Psychic Status — —% 10 Toxic Spikes Poison Status — —% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Venomoth in Generation VII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Venomoth in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Venomoth Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Venomoth Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM Bug Bite Bug Physical 60 100% 20 S M US UM Defog Flying Status — —% 15 S M US UM Giga Drain Grass Special 75 100% 10 S M US UM Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15 S M US UM Skill Swap Psychic Status — —% 10 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 S M US UM Tailwind Flying Status — —% 15 S M US UM Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Venomoth can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Venomoth cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Venomoth Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Venomoth Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Venomoth Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Venomoth Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball Acquisition: Evolve			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Secretive Forest Phrases 51%-100% HP I'll dump venomous powder on foes with every flap of my wings! 26%-50% HP My health is half gone. 1%-25% HP I'm about to crash... I can barely flap my wings... Level up Yes! I leveled! My toxins powered up, too!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -4.5% IQ group: A
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei Bug Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Bug Attack Power: 60 - 125 15 #751 Sleep Combo Increases damage done by combos if the foe is asleep.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 140 Base Attack: 179 Base Defense: 150 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Bug Bite*, Infestation*, Confusion Charged Attacks: Poison Fang*, Silver Wind*, Psychic, Bug Buzz

Evolution

Unevolved Venonat  Bug  Poison

Level 31 →

First Evolution Venomoth  Bug  Poison

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Venomoth images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Ken Sugimori artwork of Venomoth from Pokémon Red and Blue

• In early official art of Venomoth, it was shown having yellow spots on the back of its wings. This was removed when later official artwork was released.
• Venomoth shares its category name with Dustox. They are both known as the Poison Moth Pokémon.

Origin

Venomoth seems to combine the idea of toxic tiger moths with the appearance of toxic swallowtail butterflies.

Name origin

Venomoth is likely a combination of venom and moth.

Morphon may be derived from metamorphosis or the butterfly genus, Morpho.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese モルフォン Morphon May refer to the butterfly genus, Morpho French Aéromite From the prefix aero- and mite Spanish Venomoth Same as English name German Omot Shortened version of English name Italian Venomoth Same as English name Korean 도나리 Donari From 독 dok, 날다 nalda, and 이 i Mandarin Chinese 末入蛾 Mòrù'é From 末入 mòrù and 蛾 é. May also be from 粉末 fěnmò Cantonese Chinese 魔魯風 Mōlóuhfūng Transliteration of Japanese name; the last character means wind

More languages Hindi वेनॉमोठ Venomoth Transcription of English name Lithuanian Venomotas From English name Russian Веномот Venomot Transcription of English name

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