Venomoth
Poison Moth Pokémon |
モルフォン
Morphon |
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#049 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Shield Dust or Tinted Lens |
Wonder Skin
Hidden Ability |
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 2 |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation I
- Generation II
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Venomoth (Japanese: モルフォン Morphon) is a dual-type Bug/Poison Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves from Venonat starting at level 31.
Biology
Venomoth is an insectoid Pokémon whose body is varying shades of purple. Its head and thorax are light purple, and it has bulbous, round light blue eyes, a small mandible, and a three-point crest on its head. Tucked close to its thorax are three pairs of tiny, whitish legs. Its abdomen is paler with several black, zigzagging stripes encircling it. It has two pairs of pale purple moth-like wings with thin black venation. These wings are covered in dust-like scales that vary in color depending on their toxic capability. Dark scales are poisonous, while lighter scales can cause paralysis. These scales are released when Venomoth flutters its wings and leak out poison once they make contact with the skin.
Venomoth lives in dense temperate forests with thick undergrowth and little light. As a nocturnal Pokémon, Venomoth comes out at night to hunt for its favorite prey. It prefers to feed on insects that gather around light, and Venomoth is attracted to bright lights itself. As stated in the manga, Venomoth has a short lifespan.
In the anime
Major appearances
In The Ninja Poké-Showdown, after it evolved from Venonat, Koga used his Venomoth in a Gym battle against Ash, during which it battled Pidgeotto before the match was interrupted by Team Rocket.
In All Things Bright and Beautifly!, Chaz used a Venomoth during the Rustboro City Pokémon Contest. During the Contest, it was able to advance to the Battle Stage and reach the final round, where it went up against Janet's Beautifly. Although both Coordinators gave it everything they had, Janet managed to defeat Chaz and won herself the Rustboro Ribbon.
In Shocks and Bonds, Katie used a Venomoth during her battle with Ash during the Ever Grande Conference. Venomoth's Disable caused Torkoal to be unable to use Iron Defense, so that her Golduck could knock out the Coal Pokémon with Hydro Pump. In the following episode, it used Disable once again to prohibit Swellow from using Peck. Despite this, it was eventually defeated by Swellow.
Minor appearances
A Venomoth appeared at the beginning of Mewtwo Strikes Back and its remake Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, under the ownership of Raymond. Alongside two of his other Pokémon, it fought Ash's Pikachu, only for all of them to be defeated with Thunderbolt.
A Venomoth appeared in The Kangaskhan Kid.
In Round One - Begin!, a Trainer's Venomoth competed in the Indigo Plateau Conference.
In Friends to the End, Assunta used a Venomoth to battle Ritchie's Butterfree, nicknamed Happy.
In Tracey Gets Bugged, a Venomoth was on Murcott Island.
In Misty Meets Her Match, Rudy's Venomoth was at the Trovita Gym.
In The Power of One, multiple Venomoth sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
A Venomoth appeared in a fantasy in The Rivalry Revival.
In Illusion Confusion!, a group of Haunter and Gengar made the illusion of a Venomoth.
In The Bug Stops Here, a Venomoth was prompted to use Stun Spore after being scared by Jessie, who was dressed as a Venomoth in order to attract Bug-type Pokémon.
A Venomoth appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest.
Multiple Venomoth appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.
A Venomoth appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
A Coordinator's Venomoth appeared in What I Did for Love!.
A Venomoth appeared in The Ole' Berate and Switch!, under the ownership of a Team Rocket Grunt.
In Staging a Heroes' Welcome!, a Coordinator's Venomoth competed in the Performance Stage of the Wallace Cup.
A Venomoth appeared in a flashback in A Trainer and Child Reunion!.
A Venomoth made a cameo appearance in Arceus and the Jewel of Life.
In I Choose You!, a Venomoth fell under the control of Marshadow.
In Working My Way Back to Mew!, Goh caught a Venomoth. It has since made further appearances in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.
Pokédex entries
Entry |
EP032 |
Venomoth |
Ash's Pokédex |
Venomoth, an evolved form of Venonat. Tiny scales on its wings disperse various spores when they are flapped. |
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In the manga
Venomoth in
Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon Adventures
Venomoth debuted in The Secret of Kangaskhan, where Blue defeated a wild one but didn't catch it because he already had one. This was the first Pokémon to be shown with a Pokédex entry.
A Venomoth appeared in Wake Up—You're Snorlax! when Red participated in the bike race held in Route 11.
In Valiant Venomoth!, Sabrina used a Venomoth in a battle against Lorelei.
The Battle Factory rented a Venomoth, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in Skirting Around Surskit I.
In Interrupting Ivysaur, a Venomoth under the ownership of a Veteran named Beck appeared during Platinum's challenge at the Battle Arcade.
A Venomoth appeared in Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down, under the ownership of a Double Team at the Safari Zone.
Two Venomoth were used by Team Flare in Zygarde Agitated.
Pokédex entries
Chapter |
Entry |
Pokémon Adventures |
PS003 |
The dust-like scales covering its wings are color coded to indicate the kinds of poison it has. It has a short life span, and appears to be the evolved form of a Venonat. |
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Pokémon anime novelization series
Jet's Venomoth appeared in Race to Danger.
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
A Venomoth appeared in A Match For Pokémon.
In the TCG
- Main article: Venomoth (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
Generation I |
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Kanto
#049 |
Red |
The dust-like scales covering its wings are color coded to indicate the kinds of poison it has. |
Blue |
Yellow |
The powdery scales on its wings are hard to remove. They also contain poison that leaks out on contact. |
Stadium |
The powder on its wings is poisonous. It scatters the powder with every flap, so you may be poisoned if you are downwind. |
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Generation II |
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Johto
#109 |
Gold |
When it attacks, it flaps its large wings violently to scatter its poisonous powder all around. |
Silver |
The powder on its wings is poisonous if it is dark in color. If it is light, it causes paralysis. |
Crystal |
The scales it scatters will paralyze anyone who touches them, making that person unable to stand. |
Stadium 2 |
When it attacks, it flaps its large wings violently to scatter its poisonous powder all around. |
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Generation III |
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Hoenn
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Kanto
#049 |
Ruby |
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. |
Sapphire |
Emerald |
Venomoth are nocturnal — they only are active at night. Their favorite prey are insects that gather around streetlights, attracted by the light in the darkness. |
FireRed |
The wings are covered with dustlike scales. Every time it flaps its wings, it looses highly toxic dust. |
LeafGreen |
The dustlike scales covering its wings are color-coded to indicate the kinds of poison it has. |
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Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
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Johto
#110 |
Diamond |
It flutters its wings to scatter dustlike scales. The scales leach toxins if they contact skin. |
Pearl |
Platinum |
HeartGold |
When it attacks, it flaps its large wings violently to scatter its poisonous powder all around. |
SoulSilver |
The powder on its wings is poisonous if it is dark in hue. If it is light in hue, it causes paralysis. |
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Generation V |
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Unova
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Black |
It flutters its wings to scatter dustlike scales. The scales leach toxins if they contact skin. |
White |
Black 2 |
It flutters its wings to scatter dustlike scales. The scales leach toxins if they contact skin. |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
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Hoenn
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X |
The scales it scatters will paralyze anyone who touches them, making that person unable to stand. |
Y |
The wings are covered with dustlike scales. Every time it flaps its wings, it looses highly toxic dust. |
Omega Ruby |
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. |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
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Kanto
#049 |
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. |
Let's Go Pikachu |
The powdery scales on its wings are hard to remove from skin. They also contain poison that leaks out on contact. |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII. |
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Game locations
Generation I |
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Blue |
Safari Zone, Victory Road, Cerulean Cave |
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Blue (Japan) |
Safari Zone, Victory Road, Cerulean Cave |
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Yellow |
Routes 14 and 15, Cerulean Cave |
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Generation II |
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Gold |
Silver |
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Crystal |
Routes 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, and 43Night |
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Generation III |
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Ruby |
Sapphire |
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Emerald |
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FireRed |
LeafGreen |
Safari Zone, Berry Forest |
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Colosseum |
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XD |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Pal Park |
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Generation V |
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Black |
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Black 2 |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
Friend Safari (Bug and Poison) |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
Mirage Islands (west of Route 104, west of Dewford Town, north of Route 124, south of Route 134) |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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In side games
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Generation II |
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games. |
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Generation III |
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Trozei! |
Secret Storage 1, Huge Storage 4, Endless Level 57, Mr. Who's Den |
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MD Red |
MD Blue |
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Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
Mt. Horn (8F-14F), Landslide Cave (B1F-B12F), Mt. Mistral (1F-19F), Midnight Forest (B1F-B21F) |
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MD Sky |
Mt. Horn (8F-14F), Landslide Cave (B1F-B12F), Mt. Mistral (1F-19F), Midnight Forest (B1F-B21F) |
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Rumble |
Silent Forest (Normal Mode B & S) |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
Treetops: Shimmering Lake (post-ending) |
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Rumble U |
Model Train Room: All Aboard! |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
Event: Pokémon Safari (20th release) |
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Rumble World |
Black Realm: Obsidian Shrine (All Areas), Distortion Land: Breezy Grasslands (All Areas) |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Charizard Sea2019, Butterfree Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Charizard SeaFinal |
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Masters EX |
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Held items
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Red* |
Blue* |
Gold Leaf (100%) |
Yellow* |
Pokémon XD |
SilverPowder (100%) |
FireRed |
LeafGreen |
SilverPowder (5%) |
Diamond |
Pearl |
Shed Shell (5%) |
Platinum |
HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
Shed Shell (5%) |
Black |
White |
Shed Shell (5%) |
Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
Shed Shell (5%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
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At Lv. 100 |
HP:
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130 - 177 |
250 - 344 |
Attack:
65
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63 - 128 |
121 - 251 |
Defense:
60
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58 - 123 |
112 - 240 |
Sp. Atk:
90
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85 - 156 |
166 - 306 |
Sp. Def:
75
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72 - 139 |
139 - 273 |
Speed:
90
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85 - 156 |
166 - 306 |
Total:
450
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 90.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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Notes: |
- In Generation I, the effectiveness of Bug-type moves is 2×.
- In Generation I, the effectiveness of Poison-type moves is 1×.
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Venomoth's learnsets from other generations. |
Side game data
Pokémon Pinball
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Acquisition: Evolve |
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Pokémon Trozei!
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Rarity: Rare |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
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Body size: 1 |
Recruit rate: Evolve |
Friend Area: Secretive Forest |
Phrases |
51%-100% HP |
I'll dump venomous powder on foes with every flap of my wings! |
26%-50% HP |
My health is half gone. |
1%-25% HP |
I'm about to crash... I can barely flap my wings... |
Level up |
Yes! I leveled! My toxins powered up, too! |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
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Body size: 1 |
Recruit rate: -4.5% |
IQ group: A |
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Pokémon Rumble
Attack |
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Defense |
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Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack |
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Defense |
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Speed |
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds |
Base HP: 53 |
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Base Attack: 77 |
Base Defense: 52 |
Base Speed: 60 |
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Pokémon Battle Trozei
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Attack Power: |
★★★★★ |
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Pokémon GO
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Base Stamina: 172 |
Base Attack: 179 |
Base Defense: 143 |
Egg Distance: N/A |
Buddy Distance: 3 km |
Evolution Requirement: N/A |
Fast Attacks: Infestation*, Confusion, Bug Bite† |
Charged Attacks: Silver Wind*, Psychic, Bug Buzz, Poison Fang*, Frustration‡, Return‡ |
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Evolution
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Level 31
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Sprites
Generation I |
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Generation II |
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Generation III |
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FireRed |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Generation V |
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Black |
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Black 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Omega Ruby |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Venomoth images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
Ken Sugimori artwork of Venomoth from
Pokémon Red and Blue
- Venomoth shares its category name with Dustox. They are both known as the Poison Moth Pokémon.
- In early official art, Venomoth had yellow spots on the back of its wings. This was removed when later official artwork was released.
- Venomoth's Crystal sprite is different from its Gold and Silver sprite, making it one of the few Pokémon to have three different sprites in Generation II.
Origin
Venomoth seems to be based on swallowtail moths, many of which are toxic. Its fangs could be a reference to vampire moths.
Its Shiny coloration is similar to a blue morpho butterfly.
Name origin
Venomoth may be a combination of venom and moth.
Morphon may be derived from metamorphosis or Morpho, a genus of butterflies.
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
モルフォン Morphon |
From metamorphosis or Morpho |
French |
Aéromite |
From the prefix aero- and mite |
Spanish |
Venomoth |
Same as English name |
German |
Omot |
From venom and Motte |
Italian |
Venomoth |
Same as English name |
Korean |
도나리 Donari |
From 독 dok, 날다 nalda, and 이 i |
Cantonese Chinese |
魔魯風 Mōlóuhfūng |
Transliteration of Japanese name; the last character means wind |
Mandarin Chinese |
末入蛾 Mòrù'é |
From 末入 mòrù and 蛾 é. May also be from 粉末 fěnmò |
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[hide]More languages |
Hindi |
वेनॉमोठ Venomoth |
Transcription of English name |
Lithuanian |
Venomotas |
From English name |
Russian |
Веномот Venomot |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
มอร์ฟอน Mofon |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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External links
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