0048 (Red/Blue/Yellow)0108 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)0048 (FireRed/LeafGreen)0109 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)0048 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)0256 (Scarlet/Violet)0008 (The Indigo Disk)
Training
EV yield
1 Sp. Def
Catch rate
190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship
50 (normal)
Base Exp.
61
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Breeding
Egg Groups
Bug
Gender
50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles
20 (4,884–5,140 steps)
Base stats
HP
60
230
324
Attack
55
103
229
Defense
50
94
218
Sp. Atk
40
76
196
Sp. Def
55
103
229
Speed
45
85
207
Total
305
Min
Max
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
In Generation 3, Venonat does not have the Tinted Lens ability.
In Generation 1, Venonat has a base Special stat of 40.
In Generations 1-4, Venonat has a base experience yield of 75.
In Generations 2-7, Venonat has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
RedBlue
Lives in the shadows of tall trees where it eats insects. It is attracted by light at night.
Yellow
Its large eyes act as radars. In a bright place, you can see that they are clusters of many tiny eyes.
Gold
Its eyes also function as radar units. It catches and eats small bugs that hide in darkness.
Silver
Poison oozes from all over its body. It catches and eats small bugs at night that are attracted by light.
Crystal
The small bugs it eats appear only at night, so it sleeps in a hole in a tree until night falls.
RubySapphire
VENONAT is said to have evolved with a coat of thin, stiff hair that covers its entire body for protection. It possesses large eyes that never fail to spot even miniscule prey.
FireRed
Its eyes act as radar, enabling it to be active in darkness. The eyes can also shoot powerful beams.
LeafGreen
Lives in the shadows of tall trees where it eats bugs. It is attracted by light at night.
Emerald
Its coat of thin, stiff hair that covers its entire body is said to have evolved for protection. Its large eyes never fail to spot even miniscule prey.
DiamondPearlPlatinum
Its big eyes are actually clusters of tiny eyes. At night, its kind is drawn by light.
HeartGold
Its eyes also function as radar units. It catches and eats small bugs that hide in darkness.
SoulSilver
Poison oozes from all over its body. It catches and eats small bugs at night that are attracted by light.
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2
Its big eyes are actually clusters of tiny eyes. At night, its kind is drawn by light.
X
Its big eyes are actually clusters of tiny eyes. At night, its kind is drawn by light.
Y
Lives in the shadows of tall trees where it eats bugs. It is attracted by light at night.
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire
Venonat is said to have evolved with a coat of thin, stiff hair that covers its entire body for protection. It possesses large eyes that never fail to spot even minuscule prey.
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee
Its large eyes act as a radar. In a bright place, you can see that they are clusters of many tiny eyes.
Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl
Its big eyes are actually clusters of tiny eyes. At night, its kind is drawn by light.
Scarlet
Poison oozes from all over its body. It catches small bug Pokémon at night that are attracted by light.
Violet
Its eyes act as radar, enabling it to be active in darkness. The eyes can also shoot powerful beams.
Moves learned by Venonat
In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Legends: Z-A Scarlet/Violet
Moves learnt by level up
Venonat does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Venonat cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Venonat learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1
Disable
Normal
—
100
1
Tackle
Normal
40
100
5
Supersonic
Normal
—
55
11
Confusion
Psychic
50
100
13
Poison Powder
Poison
—
75
17
Psybeam
Psychic
65
100
23
Stun Spore
Grass
—
75
25
Bug Buzz
Bug
90
100
29
Sleep Powder
Grass
—
75
35
Leech Life
Bug
80
100
37
Zen Headbutt
Psychic
80
90
41
Poison Fang
Poison
50
100
47
Psychic
Psychic
90
100
Egg moves
Venonat learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Venonat gen 9 learnset page.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Agility
Psychic
—
—
Baton Pass
Normal
—
—
Bug Bite
Bug
60
100
Morning Sun
Normal
—
—
Rage Powder
Bug
—
—
Screech
Normal
—
85
Toxic Spikes
Poison
—
—
Venoshock
Poison
65
100
Moves learnt by TM
Venonat is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01
Take Down
Normal
90
85
04
Agility
Psychic
—
—
07
Protect
Normal
—
—
13
Acid Spray
Poison
40
100
15
Struggle Bug
Bug
50
100
16
Psybeam
Psychic
65
100
17
Confuse Ray
Ghost
—
100
18
Thief
Dark
60
100
21
Pounce
Bug
50
100
25
Facade
Normal
70
100
32
Swift
Normal
60
∞
42
Night Shade
Ghost
—
100
45
Venoshock
Poison
65
100
47
Endure
Normal
—
—
49
Sunny Day
Fire
—
—
59
Zen Headbutt
Psychic
80
90
70
Sleep Talk
Normal
—
—
85
Rest
Psychic
—
—
91
Toxic Spikes
Poison
—
—
95
Leech Life
Bug
80
100
98
Skill Swap
Psychic
—
—
103
Substitute
Normal
—
—
111
Giga Drain
Grass
75
100
119
Energy Ball
Grass
90
100
120
Psychic
Psychic
90
100
132
Baton Pass
Normal
—
—
148
Sludge Bomb
Poison
90
100
162
Bug Buzz
Bug
90
100
168
Solar Beam
Grass
120
100
171
Tera Blast
Normal
80
100
175
Toxic
Poison
—
90
182
Bug Bite
Bug
60
100
185
Lunge
Bug
80
100
205
Endeavor
Normal
—
100
219
Skitter Smack
Bug
70
90
228
Psychic Noise
Psychic
75
100
In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Venonat sprites
Type
Generation 1
Generation 2
Generation 3
Generation 4
Generation 5
Generation 6
Generation 7
Generation 8
Generation 9
Normal
—
—
Shiny
—
—
—
—
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Where to find Venonat
RedBlue
Route 12, 13, 14, 15, Safari Zone
Yellow
Route 14, 15, 24, 25
GoldSilver
Route 24, 25, 43, National Park
Crystal
Route 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 24, 25, 43, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage, National Park
RubySapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
FireRedLeafGreen
Route 12, 13, 14, 15, Berry Forest, Bond Bridge, Safari Zone
