Venomoth

No. 0049

Type: Bug / Poison

The powdery scales on its wings are hard to remove from skin. They also contain poison that leaks out on contact.

Base stats

HP70
Attack65
Defense60
Sp. Attack90
Sp. Defense75
Speed90

Total 450

What to answer with

Attacking types that hit what hits it hard, and the best move of each one it learns.

  • Ground — Cover 2 weaknesses (Fire, Rock) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Rock — Cover 2 weaknesses (Fire, Flying) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Water — Cover 2 weaknesses (Fire, Rock) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Dark — Covers 1 weakness (Psychic) — Thief
  • Ghost — Covers 1 weakness (Psychic) — Night Shade
  • Grass — Covers 1 weakness (Rock) — Energy Ball

Abilities

Evolution line

Moves

What the optimizer would run

Rules: Gen 9 OU (singles)

Role
Hazard setter
Ability
Tinted Lens
Item
Black Sludge
Nature
Bold
EVs
252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Moves
Sludge Wave, Toxic Spikes, Bug Buzz, Energy Ball

Frequently asked questions

What type is Venomoth?
Venomoth is a Bug and Poison type Pokémon.
What are Venomoth's base stats?
HP 70, Attack 65, Defense 60, Sp. Attack 90, Sp. Defense 75, Speed 90. That is a base stat total of 450.
What is Venomoth weak to?
Venomoth takes extra damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic and Rock moves.
What abilities does Venomoth have?
Venomoth can have Shield Dust, Tinted Lens and Wonder Skin. Its hidden ability is Wonder Skin.
How do you get Venomoth?
Venomoth evolves from Venonat: level 31.
What moves does Venomoth learn?
Venomoth learns 15 moves by levelling up and 44 by TM.