Venomoth (Pokémon)

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Venomoth モルフォン Morphon #049
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Bug Poison Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Poison Moth Pokémon
Abilities Shield Dust or Tinted Lens Tinted Lens Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #049 Johto #109 Hoenn #238 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 4′11″ Imperial 1.5 m Metric 4′11″/1.5 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 27.6 lbs. Imperial 12.5 kg Metric 27.6 lbs./12.5 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Purple	Catch rate 75 (9.8%)
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.: 138 Battle Exp.: 1381*
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

Venomoth (Japanese: モルフォン Morphon) is a Bug/Poison-type Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Venomoth has a light purple body. Its thorax is white with several black, zigzagging stripes running across the horizontal length. Venomoth has six short legs and its head has a three-point crest. Venomoth's wings are covered in purple scales that are capable of releasing a poisonous powder.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Venomoth normally attacks by blowing poisonous powder by flapping its wings. Like other Moth/Butterfly Pokémon, Venomoth is capable of learning Psychic-type attacks.

Habitat

File:Forest.gif

Forest Pokémon

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

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:Venomoth anime.PNG

Koga's Venomoth

Koga's Venonat evolved into this Poison Moth Pokémon in The Ninja Poké-Showdown.

At the beginning of Mewtwo Strikes Back, a pirate trainer by the name of Raymond used a Venomoth to battle alongside his Golem and Pinsir. Raymond's Golem, Pinsir and Venomoth fought Ash's Pikachu and were defeated afterwards.

A Venomoth belonging to Rudy made a cameo appearance in Misty Meets Her Match.

Chaz uses a Venomoth in the Oldale Town Contest in All Things Bright and Beautifly.

In Shocks and Bonds, Katie battled against Ash using a Venomoth during the Hoenn League. Venomoth's Disable attack caused Ash's 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, Katie's Venomoth was defeated by Ash's Swellow.

In the manga

Pokémon Special

Venomoth debuts in The Secret of Kangaskhan in the Red, Green & Blue where Green defeats a wild one but don't catches it because he already has one. This was the first Pokémon to be shown with a Pokédex entry.

Sabrina is also seen to have a Venomoth.

Pokédex entry: 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.

In the TCG

Main article: Venomoth (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red The dustlike 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.
Generation II Gold When it attacks, it flaps its large wings violently to scatter its Template:M2 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.
Generation III 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. LeafGreen The dustlike scales covering its wings are color-coded to indicate the kinds of poison it has.
Generation IV 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 {{{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 Few Safari Zone, Victory Road, Cerulean Cave Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Few Routes 14 and 15, Safari Zone, and Cerulean Cave
Generation II Gold Silver Few Routes 24 and 25 (Night) Crystal Few Routes 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 24, 25, and 43
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen Rare Safari Zone, Berry Forest Colosseum None Trade XD One Cipher Key Lair (Shadow)
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 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Red and Blue)	Evolve from Venonat
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness)	Mt. Horn (8F-14F) Landslide Cave (B1-B12) Mt. Mistral (1F-19F)

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 70		130 - 177	250 - 344
Attack: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Defense: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Atk: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Sp. Def: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Speed: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Total: 450	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.

Of the first generation Bug Pokémon, Venomoth has the highest base SpAtk and ties with Scyther for the highest base HP.

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 Level Move Type Previous Tackle Disable PoisonPowder Leech Life Stun Spore 38 Psybeam 43 Sleep Powder 50 Psychic

Generation II Level Move Type Previous Foresight Tackle Disable Supersonic Confusion PoisonPowder Leech Life Stun Spore 31 Gust 36 Psybeam 42 Sleep Powder 52 Psychic

Generation III Level Move Type Start Silver Wind Previous Foresight Tackle Disable Supersonic Confusion PoisonPowder Leech Life Stun Spore 31 Gust 36 Psybeam 42 Sleep Powder 52 Psychic

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Start Silver Wind Previous Foresight Tackle Disable Supersonic Confusion PoisonPowder Leech Life Stun Spore Psybeam Sleep Powder 31 Gust 37 Signal Beam 41 Zen Headbutt 47 Poison Fang 55 Psychic 59 Bug Buzz

By TM/HM

Generation I # Move Type TM02 Razor Wind TM03 Swords Dance TM04 Whirlwind TM06 Toxic TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM15 Hyper Beam 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 TM15 Hyper Beam 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 TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM19 Giga Drain TM21 Frustration TM22 SolarBeam TM27 Return TM29 Psychic TM32 Double Team TM36 Sludge Bomb TM40 Aerial Ace 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 TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM19 Giga Drain TM21 Frustration TM22 SolarBeam TM27 Return TM29 Psychic TM32 Double Team TM36 Sludge Bomb TM40 Aerial Ace TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM48 Skill Swap TM51 Roost TM53 Energy Ball TM58 Endure TM62 Silver Wind TM68 Giga Impact TM70 Flash TM78 Captivate TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM87 Swagger TM89 U-turn TM90 Substitute HM05 Defog

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

Special moves

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Venomoth knows Shadow Mist and Shadow Rush as a Shadow Pokémon, and learns Refresh after being purified.

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 Venomoth images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Although Venomoth clearly flies, it is not part Template:Type2 nor does it have the ability Levitate therefore making it susceptible to Template:Type2 moves. It shares this trait with Beedrill and Dustox.
• In early official art of Venomoth, it was shown having yellow spots on the back of its wings. This was removed when later official artwork was released.
• Venomoth shares the same species name with Dustox. They are both known as the Poison Moth Pokémon.

Origin

Venomoth, as its name indicates, is probably based on a moth.

Name origin

Venomoth's name is likely a combination of venom and moth. Its Japanese name is from モルフォチョウ morpho butterfly.

In other languages

• German: Omot
• French: Aeromite - Aero as a prefix means aerial. Mite means moth.
• Korean: 도나리 Donari
• Chinese (Taiwan): 末入蛾
• Chinese (Hong Kong): 魔魯風

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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