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Shadow Venomoth

Shadow Venomoth (Shadow)Bug Poison
  • rain
  • cloudy
Shadow Venomoth is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Shadow Venomoth is a Bug and Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,082 CP and is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Bug Bite / Bug Buzz. It is boosted by Rain and Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Venomoth Stats and Max CP

179 ATK
143 DEF
172 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2354 CP
Lvl 40
2082 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1487 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
1190 CP
Lvl 15 Research
892 CP

Shadow Venomoth's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Shadow Venomoth PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Shadow Venomoth doesn't do enough damage to even find a spot against Tier 1 Raid Bosses. And with lowered bulk, Gyms are obviously a no-no.

Shadow Venomoth PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

Venomoth is already bad in the Great League and one of the chief reasons is its fragility. Shadow Venomoth is even more flimsy, thereby losing to Azumarill, Clodsire, Dewgong, and Seismitoad, but gaining Charjabug, Cradily, and Quagsire. So while they seem more like sidegrades, it should be kept in mind that both Shadow and regular Venomoth are simply bad in the Great League, and whichever you use, it is extremely risky for your GBL progression.

A max CP of only 2354 indicates that Shadow Venomoth is a terrible idea for the other PvP Leagues.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
BugBug-type
#54
PoisonPoison-type
#142
Great LeagueGreat League
#668
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#561

Shadow Venomoth Type Chart

Shadow Venomoth takes increased damage from:Shadow Venomoth takes increased damage from:

FireFire160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
PsychicPsychic160.0%
RockRock160.0%

Shadow Venomoth takes reduced damage from:Shadow Venomoth takes reduced damage from:

FightingFighting39.1%
GrassGrass39.1%
BugBug62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%

Shadow Venomoth best moveset

Moves

Bug Bite + Bug Buzz

Bug
BugBug Bite
BugBug Buzz
Shadow Venomoth's best Bug-type moveset is Bug Bite / Bug Buzz, with 12.16 DPS and 157.7 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Shadow Venomoth ranks #54 (C Tier) as a Bug attacker with that moveset.
1.BugBug BiteBugBug Buzz10.2212.16157.7
2.BugInfestationBugBug Buzz9.7911.65151.0
3.BugBug BitePsychicPsychic9.7311.59150.2
4.PsychicPsywaveBugBug Buzz9.6111.44148.3
5.PsychicConfusionBugBug Buzz9.4111.20145.2
6.BugInfestationPsychicPsychic9.2611.03142.9
7.PsychicPsywavePsychicPsychic9.0310.75139.4
8.PsychicConfusionPsychicPsychic8.9710.67138.4
1–8 of 20

Fast Attacks

  • BugBug Bite *560.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bug Bite
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage4
    Energy3

    Effects
    Bug Bite has no special effects.
    See Bug Bite details page ↗
  • BugInfestation9131.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Infestation
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage9
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy12

    Effects
    Infestation has no special effects.
    See Infestation details page ↗
  • PsychicConfusion19141.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Confusion
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage19
    Energy14
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window0.5s - 1.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage16
    Energy14

    Effects
    Confusion has no special effects.
    See Confusion details page ↗
  • PsychicPsywave470.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Psywave
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage4
    Energy7
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.6s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy4

    Effects
    Psywave has no special effects.
    See Psywave details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • BugSilver Wind65333.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Silver Wind
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window1.5s - 3.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Silver Wind has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
    • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
    See Silver Wind details page ↗
  • BugBug Buzz95503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bug Buzz
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage95
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window1.8s - 2.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage100
    Energy60

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Bug Buzz has a 30.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Bug Buzz details page ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
  • PoisonPoison Fang30331.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Poison Fang
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage30
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window0.7s - 1.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage50
    Energy40

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Poison Fang has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Poison Fang details page ↗
  • PsychicPsychic95503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Psychic
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage95
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.5s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy55

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Psychic has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Psychic details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Shadow Venomoth's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Venomoth's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Venomoth has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Venomoth CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Venomoth reaches a maximum of 2,082 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,075–1,190 CP, rising to 1,344–1,487 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 844–892 CP.

Max CPMax CP2082 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch844 CP - 892 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1125 CP - 1190 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1075 CP - 1190 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1344 CP - 1487 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Venomoth Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
129 CP292 CP3155 CP
4218 CP5280 CP6343 CP
7406 CP8469 CP9532 CP
10595 CP11654 CP12714 CP
13773 CP14833 CP15892 CP
16952 CP171011 CP181071 CP
191130 CP201190 CP211249 CP
221309 CP231368 CP241428 CP
251487 CP261547 CP271606 CP
281666 CP291725 CP301785 CP
311815 CP321844 CP331874 CP
341904 CP351934 CP361963 CP
371993 CP382023 CP392052 CP
402082 CP412109 CP422135 CP
432162 CP442189 CP452216 CP
462243 CP472271 CP482298 CP
492326 CP502354 CP

Pokédex information

Kanto
Pokédex Number#49
Height1.5 m
Weight12.5 kg
RegionGeneration 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate7.000000000000001%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
VenonatVenonat
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
VenomothVenomoth
  • Venonat evolves into Venomoth which costs 50 Candy.
How to purify Shadow Venomoth
Purification cost3 Candy
3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Venomoth

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Venomoth's Bug and Poison-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Venomoth.

Bug Bug

Poison Poison

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Venomoth Candy360 Shadow Venomoth Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Venomoth Candy12 Shadow Venomoth Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Venomoth Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Venomoth Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Venomoth Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Venomoth Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Venomoth Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Venomoth Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Venomoth Candy-

Shadow Venomoth Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Venomoth from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Venomoth in Pokémon GO.

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Shadow Venomoth family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Venomoth in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

VenonatVenonat
VenomothVenomoth
Shadow Venonat (Shadow)Shadow Venonat
Shadow Venomoth (Shadow)Shadow Venomoth

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_FLYING
Movement Timer6s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer17s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Venomoth

Shadow Venomoth high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Venomoth. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Shadow Venomoth Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow Venomoth Pokédex entries

Kanto
VersionsPokédex entry
Red, BlueThe dust-like scales covering its wings are color coded to indicate the kinds of poison it has.
YellowThe powdery scales on its wings are hard to remove. They also contain poison that leaks out on contact.
GoldWhen it attacks, it flaps its large wings violently to scatter its poi­ sonous powder all around.
SilverThe powder on its wings is poisonous if it is dark in color. If it is light, it causes paralysis.
CrystalThe scales it scatters will paralyze anyone who touches them, making that person unable to stand.
Ruby, SapphireVENOMOTH 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.
EmeraldVENOMOTH are nocturnal--they only are active at night. Their favorite prey are insects that gather around streetlights, attracted by the light in the darkness.
FireRedThe wings are covered with dustlike scales. Every time it flaps its wings, it looses highly toxic dust.
LeafGreenThe dustlike scales covering its wings are color-coded to indicate the kinds of poison it has.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2It flutters its wings to scatter dustlike scales. The scales leach toxins if they contact skin.
HeartGoldWhen it attacks, it flaps its large wings violently to scatter its poisonous powder all around.
SoulSilverThe powder on its wings is poisonous if it is dark in hue. If it is light in hue, it causes paralysis.
XThe scales it scatters will paralyze anyone who touches them, making that person unable to stand.
YThe wings are covered with dustlike scales. Every time it flaps its wings, it looses highly toxic dust.
Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireVenomoth 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Venomoth’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Bug and Poison-type Pokémon, Shadow Venomoth is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock-type moves.

What are the best moves for Shadow Venomoth in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Venomoth in Pokémon GO are Bug Bite and Bug Buzz. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 12.165 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 157.692.

How does Shadow Venomoth perform in Raids?

Shadow Venomoth's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Shadow Venomoth rank as a Bug-type attacker?

Shadow Venomoth is a C-Tier Bug-type attacker, ranking at number #54. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.

How does Shadow Venomoth rank as a Poison-type attacker?

Shadow Venomoth is an E-Tier Poison-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Venomoth?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Venomoth: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Primal Kyogre, Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, Mega Victreebel, and Mega Gengar.

What is Shadow Venomoth’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Venomoth’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2082 CP and 2354 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Venomoth be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Venomoth can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Venomoth Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Venomoth cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.