TL;DR. Venonat is a bug/poison-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 305. Its big eyes are actually clusters of tiny eyes. At night, its kind is drawn by light.
Its big eyes are actually clusters of tiny eyes. At night, its kind is drawn by light.
Stat spread.
Total of 305. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Venonat in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Venonat reaches 1,004 CP at level 40 and 1,148 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Venonat first appeared on May 1, 2020, during Throwback Challenge 2020: Kanto.
- Venonat
- Shadow
- Venomoth by encounter
Common questions about Venonat.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Venonat, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Venonat?
Venonat is a Bug/Poison-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Venonat weak to?
Venonat takes 2× damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Venonat resistant to?
Venonat resists Poison, Bug, Fairy, Grass, Fighting. It has no full immunities.
How does Venonat evolve?
Venonat evolves into Venomoth (Level 31).
What generation is Venonat from?
Venonat was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0048.
What are Venonat's base stats?
Venonat has HP 60, Attack 55, Defense 50, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 55, and Speed 45. Total base stat total: 305.
What are Venonat's abilities?
Venonat can have the abilities Compound Eyes, Tinted Lens, plus the Hidden Ability Run Away.
Is Venonat legendary or mythical?
No. Venonat is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Venonat's best stat?
Venonat's highest base stat is HP at 60, which ranks 81st of 163 Bug-type Pokémon.
Is Venonat good?
Venonat has a base stat total of 305, the 833rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 119th among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Venonat as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Venonat is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Venonat vs. the average Bug-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 163 Bug-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Venonat | Bug avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | 62 | -2 |
| Attack | 55 | 70 | -15 |
| Defense | 50 | 68 | -18 |
| Special Attack | 40 | 65 | -25 |
| Special Defense | 55 | 67 | -12 |
| Speed | 45 | 64 | -19 |
| Total | 305 | 396 | -91 |
Venonat appears in 31 games.
Every mainline release where Venonat is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Venonat.
Every main-series game Venonat is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildEast Province: Area One, Tagtree Thicket
- RaidTera Raid Battles (1★)
- WildSavanna Biome (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoute 229 (Poké Radar)
- WildGrand Underground - Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Swampy Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
Generation VIIObtainableTransfer only
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildRoutes 14, 15, 24 and 25
Generation VIObtainable
- X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- BreedVenomoth
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- BreedVenomoth
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRoute 3 (Hidden Grotto) (Across the pond)
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoute 229 (Poké Radar)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 24, 25, 43
- WildNational Park (Bug-Catching Contest) (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays)
- WildRoute 43, Lake of Rage (Headbutt trees)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- WildRoutes 12, 13, 14, 15, Berry Forest, Bond Bridge, Safari Zone
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · SilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 24, 25, 43
- WildNational Park (Bug-Catching Contest) (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays)
- CrystalObtainable
- WildRoutes 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 24, 25, 43, Ilex Forest, National Park (night)
- WildNational Park (Bug-Catching Contest) (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays)
- WildRoute 43, Lake of Rage (Headbutt trees)
Generation IObtainable
- Red · BlueObtainable
- WildRoutes 12, 13, 14, 15, Safari Zone
- YellowObtainable
- WildRoutes 14, 15, 24, 25
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Scarlet; Violet; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Venonat appears in 37 episodes.
From EP032 (1997-11-04) through HZ153 (2026-10-16).
TCG Pocket appearances
Venonat in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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