venomoth

Venomoth is a Bug/Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Type: Bug/Poison

Abilities:

• Shield Dust: Prevents additional effects from attacks that target Venomoth.
• Tinted Lens (Hidden Ability): Powers up "not very effective" moves, allowing them to deal more damage than usual.

Physical Characteristics:

• Venomoth is a moth-like Pokémon with large, powdery wings.
• It has purple wings with a distinctive pattern of dark spots and lines.
• Its body is slender and covered with fine, short fuzz, giving it a soft appearance.
• Venomoth has large, red compound eyes and two thin, segmented antennae on its head.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Venomoth is commonly found in dark forests and caves, where it is often seen fluttering around at night.
• It is nocturnal and is attracted to bright lights, which can often lead it toward human settlements.
• This Pokémon is known for scattering poisonous scales from its wings, which can cause irritation or paralysis in foes.
• Venomoth is a solitary creature but can sometimes be seen in small groups during the mating season.

In Battle:

• Venomoth is known for its versatility in battle, with access to a variety of moves that can inflict status conditions or boost its own stats.
• Its notable moves include Bug Buzz, Sludge Bomb, and Psychic, providing it with coverage against a range of opponents.
• Quiver Dance is a powerful move for Venomoth, boosting its Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed, making it a formidable special attacker.
• It is strong against Fighting and Grass types but weak against Flying, Rock, Fire, and Psychic types.

Evolution:

• Venomoth evolves from Venonat starting at level 31.

Interesting Facts:

• Venomoth's scales are not only toxic but also luminescent, creating a dazzling display as it flutters around at night.
• Its design is inspired by real-world moths, specifically the Atlas moth, known for its large wings and nocturnal behavior.
• Despite its delicate appearance, Venomoth is capable of holding its own in battle, especially when capitalizing on its Quiver Dance move.
• Venomoth’s name is a combination of “venom” and “moth,” highlighting its poisonous nature and insect-like appearance.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Leafgreen: The dustlike scales covering its wings are color-coded to indicate the kinds of poison it has.
• Red: The dust-like scales covering its wings arecolor coded to indicate the kinds of poison it has.
• Blue: The dust-like scales covering its wings arecolor coded to indicate the kinds of poison it has.
• Yellow: The powdery scales on its wings are hard to remove.They also contain poison that leaks out on contact.
• Gold: When it attacks, it flaps its large wings violently toscatter its poi­ sonous 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.
• 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: 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.
• 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.
• Diamond: It flutters its wings to scatter dustlike scales. The scales leach toxins if they contact skin.
• Pearl: It flutters its wings to scatter dustlike scales. The scales leach toxins if they contact skin.
• Platinum: It flutters its wings to scatter dustlike scales. The scales leach toxins if they contact skin.
• 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.
• Black: It flutters its wings to scatter dustlike scales. The scales leach toxins if they contact skin.
• White: It flutters its wings to scatter dustlike scales. The scales leach toxins if they contact skin.
• Black-2: It flutters its wings to scatter dustlike scales. The scales leach toxins if they contact skin.
• White-2: It flutters its wings to scatter dustlike scales. The scales leach toxins if they contact skin.
• 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: 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.
• Lets-Go-Pikachu: The powdery scales on its wings are hard to remove from skin. They also contain poison that leaks out on contact.
• Lets-Go-Eevee: The powdery scales on its wings are hard to remove from skin. They also contain poison that leaks out on contact.