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No. 0048

Venonat

Insect Pokémon

Venonat
Official art
BugPoison
Height
1 m 3′03″
Weight
30 kg 66.1 lbs
Base stat total
305 top 83%
Introduced
Gen I
Abilities
Pokédex entryLet’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee!
Its large eyes act as radar. In a bright place, you can see that they are clusters of many tiny eyes.
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Base stats

HP60120–167230–324
Atk5554–117103–229
Def5049–11294–218
SpA4040–10176–196
SpD5554–117103–229
Spe4545–10685–207
Total305Higher than 17% of all Pokémon
HP60Atk55Def50Spe45SpD55SpA40

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 45). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+106Max97No SP65Min58Scarf159Tailwind212

At max Speed, Venonat outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  20. 106Venonat · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  21. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  22. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  23. 97Venonat · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  31. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  32. 65Venonat · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fire2×Flying2×Psychic2×Rock2×

Resists

Fighting¼×Grass¼×Bug½×Fairy½×Poison½×
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalGroundGhostSteelWaterElectricIceDragonDark

Abilities

  • Compound Eyes

    Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.

  • Tinted Lens

    Doubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves.

  • Run AwayHidden ability

    Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

1.9% of teams · rank #37 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Eviolite
Ability
Tinted Lens
Nature
Adamant
EVs
36 HP / 236 Atk / 236 Spe
Tera Type
Bug
  1. Leech Life
  2. Agility
  3. Substitute
  4. Disable

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players1.05%
  • Rated 1500+1.29%
  • Rated 1630+1.9%
  • Rated 1760+4.52%

Usage by month

Oct 20251.9%

Moves

  • Leech Life100%
  • Agility99.9%
  • Substitute92.9%
  • Disable73%
  • Zen Headbutt14.8%
  • Sleep Powder10.6%
  • Thief7.9%
  • Facade0.7%
  • Night Shade0.1%
  • Poison Fang0%

Items

  • Eviolite99.9%
  • Oran Berry0.1%
  • Choice Specs0%
  • Focus Sash0%
  • Leftovers0%
  • Air Balloon0%

Abilities

  • 100%
  • 0%

EV spreads

  • Adamant 36 HP / 236 Atk / 236 Spe72.9%
  • Lonely 236 Atk / 36 Def / 236 Spe14.1%
  • Adamant 36 HP / 236 Atk / 36 Def / 156 Spe7.1%
  • Adamant 236 Atk / 36 Def / 236 Spe3.8%
  • Adamant 36 HP / 236 Atk / 76 SpD / 156 Spe2%

Tera types

  • Bug100%
  • Water0%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

  1. #0048VenonatBugPoison
    1. Level 31#0049VenomothBugPoison

Moves

Level up 13

1DisableDisables the target’s last used move for 1-8 turns.NormalStatus—100%20
1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
5SupersonicConfuses the target.NormalStatus—55%20
11ConfusionHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec50100%25
13Poison PowderPoisons the target.PoisonStatus—75%35
17PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20
23Stun SporeParalyzes the target.GrassStatus—75%30
25Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10
29Sleep PowderPuts the target to sleep.GrassStatus—75%15
35Leech LifeDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.BugPhys80100%10
37Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
41Poison FangHas a 50% chance to badly poison the target.PoisonPhys50100%15
47PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM / HM / TR 36

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM13Acid SprayLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.PoisonSpec40100%20
TM15Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20
TM16PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20
TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10
TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
TM21PounceThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.BugPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM42Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15
TM45VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM91Toxic SpikesScatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.PoisonStatus——20
TM95Leech LifeDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.BugPhys80100%10
TM98Skill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10
TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10
TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10
TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40
TM148Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
TM162Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10
TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10
TM182Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20
TM185LungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5
TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10
TM228Psychic NoiseThe user attacks the target with unpleasant sound waves. For two turns, the target is prevented from recovering HP through moves, Abilities, or held items.PsychicSpec75100%10

Egg moves 8

EggAgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
EggBaton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40
EggBug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20
EggMorning SunHeals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.NormalStatus——5
EggRage PowderRedirects the target’s single-target effects to the user for this turn.BugStatus——20
EggScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40
EggToxic SpikesScatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.PoisonStatus——20
EggVenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

Pokédex entries

Category
Insect Pokémon
Debut
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Purple
Shape
Habitat
Forest
Pal Park area
Forest
Kanto#048Original Johto#108Updated Johto#109Let’s Go Kanto#048Paldea#256Blueberry#008

  1. Its large eyes act as radar. In a bright place, you can see that they are clusters of many tiny eyes.

    Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!

  2. 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.

    Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

  3. Its big eyes are actually clusters of tiny eyes. At night, its kind is drawn by light.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X

  4. Lives in the shadows of tall trees where it eats bugs. It is attracted by light at night.

    LeafGreen · Y

  5. Its eyes act as radar, enabling it to be active in darkness. The eyes can also shoot powerful beams.

    FireRed

  6. 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.

    Emerald

  7. 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.

    Ruby · Sapphire

  8. The small bugs it eats appear only at night, so it sleeps in a hole in a tree until night falls.

    Crystal

  9. Poison oozes from all over its body. It catches and eats small bugs at night that are attracted by light.

    Silver · SoulSilver

  10. Its eyes also function as radar units. It catches and eats small bugs that hide in darkness.

    Gold · HeartGold

  11. Its large eyes act as radars. In a bright place, you can see that they are clusters of many tiny eyes.

    Yellow

  12. Lives in the shadows of tall trees where it eats insects. It is attracted by light at night.

    Red · Blue

Names around the world

Japanese
コンパン
Japanese (romaji)
Kongpang
Korean
콘팡
Chinese (Traditional)
毛球
Chinese (Simplified)
毛球
French
Mimitoss
German
Bluzuk
Spanish
Venonat
Italian
Venonat

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
1 SpD
Catch rate
190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
61
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
Bug
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Green 6 areas
  • Road 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
  • Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Red 6 areas
  • Road 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
  • Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Let’s Go, Eevee! 4 areas
  • Road 14Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
  • Road 15Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
  • Road 24Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–12
  • Road 25Walking in the overworld · Lv 9–14
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 4 areas
  • Road 14Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
  • Road 15Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
  • Road 24Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–12
  • Road 25Walking in the overworld · Lv 9–14
White 2 1 area
  • Route 3 (Hidden Grotto – Pond)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 55–59
Black 2 1 area
  • Route 3 (Hidden Grotto – Pond)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 55–59
SoulSilver 5 areas
  • Lake of RageHeadbutting trees · Lv 17–19
  • National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–32
  • Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
  • Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
  • Road 43Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–18
HeartGold 5 areas
  • Lake of RageHeadbutting trees · Lv 17–19
  • National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–32
  • Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
  • Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
  • Road 43Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–18
Platinum 1 area
  • Road 229Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48
Pearl 1 area
  • Road 229Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Diamond 1 area
  • Road 229Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
LeafGreen 8 areas
  • Berry ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34
  • Bond BridgeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34
  • Road 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
  • Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
FireRed 8 areas
  • Berry ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34
  • Bond BridgeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34
  • Road 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
  • Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Crystal 11 areas
  • Ilex ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
  • Lake of RageHeadbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
  • National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
  • Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
  • Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
  • Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
  • Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
  • Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
  • Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
  • Road 43Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–17
  • Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
Silver 3 areas
  • Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
  • Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
  • Road 43Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Gold 3 areas
  • Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
  • Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
  • Road 43Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Yellow 4 areas
  • Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
  • Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
  • Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16
  • Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16
Blue 6 areas
  • Road 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
  • Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Red 6 areas
  • Road 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
  • Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22