Type matchups
Damage Venomoth takes from each attacking type.
As a Bug/Poison type, Venomoth has 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 13 other Pokémon share the Bug/Poison typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 70
- Attack
- 65
- Defense
- 60
- Sp. Atk
- 90
- Sp. Def
- 75
- Speed
- 90
- Total
- 450
Venomoth has a base stat total of 450, higher than 44% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (90) well above Attack (65), it works best as a special attacker. Its Speed of 90 is middling (faster than 71% of Pokémon). With 70 HP, 60 Defense and 75 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against special hits.
Venomoth can have the abilities Shield Dust, Tinted Lens and Wonder Skin.
How to beat Venomoth
Venomoth takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Heatran hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and is immune to Venomoth's Poison moves and resists its Bug moves. Celesteela hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and is immune to Venomoth's Poison moves and resists its Bug moves. Corviknight hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and is immune to Venomoth's Poison moves and resists its Bug moves.
Evolution
Venomoth is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Venonat → Venomoth), evolving from Venonat.
Best counters to Venomoth
Other Bug/Poison Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Venomoth weak to?
As a Bug/Poison type, Venomoth takes super-effective damage from Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves.
What is Venomoth resistant to?
Venomoth resists Poison, Bug, Fairy, Fighting (¼×) and Grass (¼×) moves.
What are the best counters to Venomoth?
Strong type-based picks include Heatran, Celesteela and Corviknight, which hit Venomoth with super-effective attacks.