#0049 · Gen 1 · 450 BST
Venomoth
A Bug/Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with solid 90 base Special Attack. Common ability: Shield Dust.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
145/76/72/99/85/99
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
177/128/123/156/139/156
Abilities
The Pokémon can use énot very effectiveé moves to deal regular damage.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes ¼× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Venomoth
Venomoth is a Bug/Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with a Base Stat Total of 450. A Bug/Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with solid 90 base Special Attack. Common ability: Shield Dust.
Best stat: Special Attack (90 base)
Venomoth's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 90 base Special Attack and 90 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed.
Abilities
- Shield Dust
- Tinted Lens
- Wonder Skin
How to use Venomoth competitively
Open the damage calculator with Venomoth selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Venomoth appears in the species dropdown. Drop Venomoth into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0049 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 1 |
| Type | Bug / Poison |
| Abilities | Shield Dust, Tinted Lens, Wonder Skin |
| Base Stat Total | 450 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 70 / 65 / 60 / 90 / 75 / 90 |