Venomoth (#049)
Venomoth (#049) is a Bug/Poison-type Poisonmoth Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Venomoth in Victory Road (3F), Safari Zone (North), Safari Zone (West), and Cerulean Cave (2F) and more; the best odds are in Cerulean Cave (2F) (19.9%, Lv 51). It evolves from Venonat at level 31 and doesn't evolve further. Its best stat is Special (90), and its base stat total of 375 ranks #63 of 151.

The fine, dust-like scales coating VENOMOTH's wings are color-coded, each shade signaling a different kind of poison it carries.
Where to find Venomoth in Pokémon Red
- Cerulean Cave (2F): walking, Lv 51, 19.9% of encounters.
- Victory Road (3F): walking, Lv 40, 9.8% of encounters.
- Cerulean Cave (1F): walking, Lv 49, 9.8% of encounters.
- Safari Zone (North): tall grass, Lv 32, 5.1% of encounters.
- Safari Zone (West): tall grass, Lv 31, 5.1% of encounters.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 70 | #47 of 151 | |
| Attack | 65 | #82 of 151 | |
| Defense | 60 | #83 of 151 | |
| Special | 90 | #36 of 151 | |
| Speed | 90 | #32 of 151 | |
| Total | 375 | #63 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Venomoth
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Fire Flying Psychic Bug Rock |
| ½× (resists) | — |
| ¼× (double resistance) | Grass Fighting |
| 0× (immune) | — |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle | Normal | 35 | 95% | 35 |
| Start | Disable | Normal | — | 55% | 20 |
| Start | Poison Powder | Poison | — | 75% | 35 |
| Start | Leech Life | Bug | 20 | 100% | 15 |
| 24 | Poison Powder | Poison | — | 75% | 35 |
| 27 | Leech Life | Bug | 20 | 100% | 15 |
| 30 | Stun Spore | Grass | — | 75% | 30 |
| 38 | Psybeam | Psychic | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 43 | Sleep Powder | Grass | — | 75% | 15 |
| 50 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100% | 10 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM02 | Razor Wind | Normal | 80 |
| TM04 | Whirlwind | Normal | — |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM21 | Mega Drain | Grass | 40 |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 |
| TM29 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 |
| TM30 | Teleport | Psychic | — |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM39 | Swift | Normal | 60 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM46 | Psywave | Psychic | — |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Venomoth in Pokémon Red?
You can catch Venomoth in Victory Road (3F), Safari Zone (North), Safari Zone (West), and Cerulean Cave (2F) and more; the best odds are in Cerulean Cave (2F) (19.9%, Lv 51).
What type is Venomoth?
Venomoth is Bug/Poison type. It takes double damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, Bug, and Rock.
Does Venomoth evolve?
Venomoth is the final form: it evolves from Venonat at level 31.
What moves does Venomoth learn?
Venomoth starts with Tackle, Disable, Poison Powder, and Leech Life and learns Poison Powder (Lv 24), Leech Life (Lv 27), Stun Spore (Lv 30), Psybeam (Lv 38), Sleep Powder (Lv 43), and Psychic (Lv 50) by leveling up. It can learn 19 TMs and HMs.
What are Venomoth's base stats?
HP 70, Attack 65, Defense 60, Special 90, Speed 90, for a total of 375.
What's the catch rate of Venomoth?
Venomoth's catch rate is 75 out of 255.