Venomoth
#49 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Venomoth
The best moves for Venomoth are Infestation and Bug Buzz when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Venonat family. Venomoth evolves from Venonat which costs 50 Candy.
Venomoth Raid Guide
Venomoth has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 2 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Venomoth, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Venomoth is a Bug & Poison Pokémon which evolves from Venonat. It is vulnerable to Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves. Venomoth's strongest moveset is Infestation & Bug Buzz and it has a Max CP of 2,082.
About
"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."
Base stats
| Attack | 179 | |
| Defense | 143 | |
| Stamina | 172 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
892 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,190 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,785 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 2,082 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,487 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,934 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 147 |
Size
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Weight | 12.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Best moveset for Venomoth
The best moves for Venomoth are Infestation and Bug Buzz when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion | 20 | 9.4 | 12.5 |
| Infestation | 10 | 12.7 | 10.9 |
| Bug Bite Elite TM | 5 | 12 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Buzz | 100 | -13.5 | 32.4 |
| Psychic | 90 | -17.9 | 32.1 |
| Silver Wind | 70 | -8.9 | 22.7 |
| Poison Fang | 35 | -19.4 | 24.7 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Venomoth?
Venomoth is a Bug/Poison type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Venomoth are:
- Calyrex (Shadow Rider),
- Mewtwo,
- Hoopa (Unbound),
- Reshiram,
- Deoxys (Attack).
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calyrex (Shadow Rider) | Confusion | Psychic | 100% |
| Mewtwo | Confusion | Psystrike | 100% |
| Hoopa (Unbound) | Confusion | Psychic | 97% |
| Mewtwo | Psycho Cut | Psystrike | 97% |
| Reshiram | Fire Fang | Fusion Flare | 95% |
| Mewtwo | Confusion | Psychic | 94% |
| Calyrex (Shadow Rider) | Confusion | Psyshock | 91% |
| Mewtwo | Psycho Cut | Psychic | 90% |
| Deoxys (Attack) | Zen Headbutt | Psycho Boost | 90% |
| Reshiram | Fire Fang | Overheat | 89% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Venomoth
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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