Venonat (Pokémon)

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Venonat コンパン Kongpang #048
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Bug Poison Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Insect Pokémon
Abilities Compoundeyes or Tinted Lens Tinted Lens Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #048 Johto #108 Hoenn #237 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 3′03″ Imperial 1.0 m Metric 3′03″/1.0 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 66.1 lbs. Imperial 30.0 kg Metric 66.1 lbs./30.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Purple	Catch rate 190 (24.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Bug group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 75 Battle Exp.: 751*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Venonat (Japanese: コンパン Kongpang) is a Bug/Poison-type Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Venonat has a round body covered in purple fur. It has a pair of clodhopper feet and stubby forepaws. Venonat has a pincer-like mouth, red compound eyes and white antenna.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Venonat has highly developed eyes, which it uses to help find suitable prey.

Behavior

Venonat has an attraction towards bright light.

Habitat

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Forest Pokémon

Venonat live in dense forests with lots of undergrowth and little light.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Venonat eat small bugs.

In the anime

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Tracey's Venonat

Koga and Aya of Fuschia City both have a Venonat. Koga's evolved into a Venomoth.

Tracey Sketchit has a Venonat.

In the TCG

Main article: Venonat (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Lives in the shadows of tall trees where it eats bugs. It is attracted by light at night. Blue Yellow Its large eyes act as radars. In a bright place, you can see that they are clusters of many tiny eyes. Stadium Uses its large, radar-like eyes to move around in darkness. It is instinctively attracted to light.
Generation II Gold Its eyes also function as radar units. It catches and eats small bugs that hide in darkness. Silver Poison oozes from all over its body. It catches and eats small bugs at night that are attracted by light. Crystal The small bugs it eats appear only at night, so it sleeps in a hole in a tree until night falls. Stadium 2 Its eyes also function as radar units. It catches and eats small bugs that hide in darkness.
Generation III Ruby 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. Sapphire 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. Emerald 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. FireRed Its eyes act as radar, enabling it to be active in darkness. The eyes can also shoot powerful Template:M2. LeafGreen Lives in the shadows of tall trees where it eats bugs. It is attracted by light at night.
Generation IV Diamond Its big eyes are actually clusters of tiny eyes. At night, its kind is drawn by light. Pearl Its big eyes are actually clusters of tiny eyes. At night, its kind is drawn by light. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Common Routes 12, 13, 14, and 15, Safari Zone Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Common Routes 12, 13, 14, and 15
Generation II Gold Silver Common Routes 24, 25, and 43, Bug-Catching Contest Crystal Common Routes 9, 10, 14, 15, 24, 25, and 43, Bug-Catching Contest, National Park, Ilex Forest, (Headbutt)
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen Common Routes 12, 13, 14, and 15, Berry Forest, Bond Bridge, Safari Zone Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Rare Route 229 (Poké Radar) Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Forest Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei	Huge Storage 4 Endless Level 57 Forever Level 1 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Uproar Forest (1F-4F) Western Cave (1F-3F) Murky Cave (1F-5F)
Pokémon Ranger	Olive Jungle

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60		120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Defense: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Atk: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Sp. Def: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Speed: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Total: 305	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 40.

Type effectiveness

In Generation I, the effectiveness of Bug-type moves is 200, and of Poison-type is 100.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation I RB Level Move Type Start Tackle Disable 24 PoisonPowder 27 Leech Life 30 Stun Spore 35 Psybeam 38 Sleep Powder 43 Psychic

Generation I Y Level Move Type Start Tackle Disable 11 Supersonic 19 Confusion 22 PoisonPowder 27 Leech Life 30 Stun Spore 35 Psybeam 38 Sleep Powder 43 Psychic

Generation II Level Move Type Start Tackle Disable Foresight 9 Supersonic 17 Confusion 20 PoisonPowder 25 Leech Life 28 Stun Spore 33 Psybeam 36 Sleep Powder 41 Psychic

Generation III Level Move Type Start Tackle Disable Foresight 9 Supersonic 17 Confusion 20 PoisonPowder 25 Leech Life 28 Stun Spore 33 Psybeam 36 Sleep Powder 41 Psychic

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Start Tackle Disable Foresight 5 Supersonic 11 Confusion 13 PoisonPowder 17 Leech Life 23 Stun Spore 25 Psybeam 29 Sleep Powder 35 Signal Beam 37 Zen Headbutt 41 Poison Fang 47 Psychic

By TM/HM

Generation I # Move Type TM02 Razor Wind TM03 Swords Dance TM06 Toxic TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM20 Rage TM21 Mega Drain TM22 SolarBeam TM29 Psychic TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM33 Reflect TM34 Bide TM39 Swift TM44 Rest TM46 Psywave TM50 Substitute HM05 Flash (Yel only)

Generation II # Move Type TM03 Curse Unknown TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM12 Sweet Scent TM13 Snore TM17 Protect TM19 Giga Drain TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM22 SolarBeam TM27 Return TM29 Psychic TM32 Double Team TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM36 Sludge Bomb TM39 Swift TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief HM05 Flash

Generation III # Move Type TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM17 Protect TM19 Giga Drain TM21 Frustration TM22 SolarBeam TM27 Return TM29 Psychic TM32 Double Team TM36 Sludge Bomb TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM48 Skill Swap HM05 Flash

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM17 Protect TM19 Giga Drain TM21 Frustration TM22 SolarBeam TM27 Return TM29 Psychic TM32 Double Team TM36 Sludge Bomb TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM48 Skill Swap TM58 Endure TM70 Flash TM78 Captivate TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM87 Swagger TM90 Substitute

By breeding

Move	Type	Cat.	Father
Agility			Beedrill Scyther Ledyba, Ledian Spinarak, Ariados Scizor Surskit, Masquerain Ninjask
Baton Pass			Ledyba, Ledian Surskit, Masquerain Ninjask
Bug Bite			Ariados Ninjask Yanmega
Giga Drain			Paras, Parasect Beautifly
Morning Sun			Butterfree** Scyther** Beautifly
Screech			Yanma Gligar Ninjask Vibrava, Flygon Gliscor
Signal Beam			Venonat, Venomoth Volbeat
Toxic Spikes			Beedrill Skorupi, Drapion
*Indicates moves only available through chain breeding. **Indicates moves only available from Shadow Pokémon from Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.

By tutoring

Move	Type	Cat.	Version
Double-Edge			FR	LG	E
Mimic			FR	LG	E
Substitute			FR	LG	E
Swords Dance			FR	LG	E
Endure					E
Sleep Talk					E
Snore					E
Swagger					E
Swift					E

TCG-only Moves

• Bite

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Venonat images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Origin

Venonat is most likely based on a gnat.

Name origin

Venonat's name is likely a combination of venom and gnat, a small insect. Its Japanese name is possibly a combination of こんちゅう konchū meaning insect and the word pang which is the sound that a radar makes which refers to its radar-like eyes.

In other languages

• German: Bluzuk
• French: Mimitoss - Mimi (mignon in short form) means cute, mite means moth, and toss comes from the english word.
• Korean: 콘팡 Konpang
• Chinese (Taiwan): 毛球 Mao Chio ("hair/fluff ball")

Related articles

• Tracey's Venonat

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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