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Venomoth is a Bug- and Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Venomoth has a maximum CP of 2,354. It is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Venomoth is Bug Bite and Bug Buzz.
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Venomoth takes increased damage from:
Fire160.0%
Flying160.0%
Psychic160.0%
Rock160.0%
Venomoth takes reduced damage from:
Fighting39.1%
Grass39.1%
Bug62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug Bite *
5
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0.5s
| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 3 |
Infestation9131.0s| Damage | 9 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 13 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.8s - 0.9s |
| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 12 |
Confusion19141.5s| Damage | 19 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 14 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 0.5s - 1.5s |
| Damage | 16 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 14 |
Psywave470.5s| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 7 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.6s |
| Damage | 3 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
Silver Wind65333.5s| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.5s |
| Damage window | 1.5s - 3.3s |
| Damage | 75 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
SpecialSilver Wind has a 10.0% chance to:
Bug Buzz95503.5s| Damage | 95 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.5s |
| Damage window | 1.8s - 2.9s |
| Damage | 100 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 60 |
SpecialBug Buzz has a 30.0% chance to:
Poison Fang30331.5s| Damage | 30 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 0.7s - 1.2s |
| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
SpecialPoison Fang has a 100.0% chance to:
Psychic95503.0s| Damage | 95 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.5s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 75 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 55 |
SpecialPsychic has a 10.0% chance to:
DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Venomoth can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.
Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Venomoth can learn, with its DPS and TDO.
At Level 50, Venomoth maxes out at 2,354 CP. Raid catches are 1,125 to 1,190 CP, or 1,407 to 1,487 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 844 to 892 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.
 Max CP | 2354 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 844 CP - 892 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1125 CP - 1190 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1125 CP - 1190 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1407 CP - 1487 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Venomoth’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 CP | 2 | 92 CP | 3 | 155 CP |
| 4 | 218 CP | 5 | 280 CP | 6 | 343 CP |
| 7 | 406 CP | 8 | 469 CP | 9 | 532 CP |
| 10 | 595 CP | 11 | 654 CP | 12 | 714 CP |
| 13 | 773 CP | 14 | 833 CP | 15 | 892 CP |
| 16 | 952 CP | 17 | 1011 CP | 18 | 1071 CP |
| 19 | 1130 CP | 20 | 1190 CP | 21 | 1249 CP |
| 22 | 1309 CP | 23 | 1368 CP | 24 | 1428 CP |
| 25 | 1487 CP | 26 | 1547 CP | 27 | 1606 CP |
| 28 | 1666 CP | 29 | 1725 CP | 30 | 1785 CP |
| 31 | 1815 CP | 32 | 1844 CP | 33 | 1874 CP |
| 34 | 1904 CP | 35 | 1934 CP | 36 | 1963 CP |
| 37 | 1993 CP | 38 | 2023 CP | 39 | 2052 CP |
| 40 | 2082 CP | 41 | 2109 CP | 42 | 2135 CP |
| 43 | 2162 CP | 44 | 2189 CP | 45 | 2216 CP |
| 46 | 2243 CP | 47 | 2271 CP | 48 | 2298 CP |
| 49 | 2326 CP | 50 | 2354 CP |
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Mega Pokémon that boost Venomoth’s Bug and Poison-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Venomoth.
Bug PoisonMega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #49 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Weight | 12.5 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Gender | ♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  5 300 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
Venomoth’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.
Venonat
Venomoth
Shadow Venonat
Shadow VenomothThe illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| |  |  | |
| 0.74 m | 0.75 m | 1.5 m | 2.25 m | 2.33 m |
Venomoth's height ranges from 0.735 m to 2.325 m, with the average being 1.5 m.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.735 m2′05″ | 0.75 m2′06″ |
| XS | 0.75 m2′06″ | 1.125 m3′08″ |
| M | 1.125 m3′08″ | 1.875 m6′02″ |
| XL | 1.875 m6′02″ | 2.25 m7′05″ |
| XXL | 2.25 m7′05″ | 2.325 m7′08″ |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Venomoth from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy and 296 Candy XL.
High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Venomoth. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue | The dust-like scales covering its wings are color coded to indicate the kinds of poison it has. |
| Yellow | The powdery scales on its wings are hard to remove. They also contain poison that leaks out on contact. |
| Gold | When it attacks, it flaps its large wings violently to scatter its poi sonous 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. |
| Ruby, Sapphire | 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. |
| 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. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | It flutters its wings to scatter dustlike scales. The scales leach toxins if they contact skin. |
| 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. |
| 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, Alpha Sapphire | 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. |
| Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee! | The powdery scales on its wings are hard to remove from skin. They also contain poison that leaks out on contact. |
Venomoth’s best moves are Bug Bite and Bug Buzz, for 10.43 DPS and 162.3 TDO.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Bug and Poison-type Pokémon are weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Fairy, Poison, Fighting, and Grass-type moves.
Venomoth tops out at 2,082 CP at Level 40 and 2,354 CP at Level 50.
Venomoth can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Venomoth cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Venomoth: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Primal Kyogre, Mega Venusaur, Mega Victreebel, and Mega Gengar.
Regular Venomoth
Shiny Venomoth
