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No. 0048

Venonat

Insect Pokémon

Venonat
Official art
Height
1 m 3′03″
Weight
30 kg 66.1 lbs
Base stat total
305 Higher than 17% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen I Red & Green (JP)
Abilities
Its large eyes act as radar. In a bright place, you can see that they are clusters of many tiny eyes.
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Base stats

HP60135–167230–324
Atk5567–117103–229
Def5063–11294–218
SpA4054–10176–196
SpD5567–117103–229
Spe4558–10685–207
Total305Higher than 17% of Pokémon
HP60Atk55Def50Spe45SpD55SpA40

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpD.

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Type matchups

BugPoisonshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Fire (because of Bug)Flying (because of Bug)Psychic (because of Poison)Rock (because of Bug)

Resists

½×
Bug (because of Poison)Fairy (because of Poison)Poison (because of Poison)
¼×
Fighting (because of Bug and Poison)Grass (because of Bug and Poison)
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalGroundGhostSteelWaterElectricIceDragonDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 45); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+106Max97No SP65Min58Scarf159Tailwind212

At max Speed, Venonat outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  20. 106Venonat · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  21. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  22. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  23. 97Venonat · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  31. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  32. 65Venonat · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesLC

1.9% of teams · rank #37 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Eviolite
Ability
Nature
Adamant
EVs
36 HP / 236 Atk / 236 Spe
Tera Type
Bug
  1. Leech Life
  2. Agility
  3. Substitute
  4. Disable

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players1.05%
  • Rated 1500+1.29%
  • Rated 1630+1.9%
  • Rated 1760+4.52%

Usage by month

Oct 20251.9%

Abilities

  • 100%
  • 0%

EV spreads

  • Adamant 36 HP / 236 Atk / 236 Spe72.9%
  • Lonely 236 Atk / 36 Def / 236 Spe14.1%
  • Adamant 36 HP / 236 Atk / 36 Def / 156 Spe7.1%
  • Adamant 236 Atk / 36 Def / 236 Spe3.8%
  • Adamant 36 HP / 236 Atk / 76 SpD / 156 Spe2%

Tera types

  • Bug100%
  • Water0%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

Moves

Level up 13

1DisableFor 4 turns, disables the target's last move used.NormalStatus—100%20
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
5SupersonicCauses the target to become confused.NormalStatus—55%20
11Confusion10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec50100%25
13Poison PowderPoisons the target.PoisonStatus—75%35
17Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20
23Stun SporeParalyzes the target.GrassStatus—75%30
25Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.BugSpec90100%10
29Sleep PowderCauses the target to fall asleep.GrassStatus—75%15
35Leech LifeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.BugPhys80100%10
37Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
41Poison Fang50% chance to badly poison the target.PoisonPhys50100%15
47Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM / HM / TR 36

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM13Acid Spray100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2.PoisonSpec40100%20
TM15Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.BugSpec50100%20
TM16Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20
TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM21Pounce100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.BugPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM42Night ShadeDoes damage equal to the user's level.GhostSpec—100%15
TM45VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM91Toxic SpikesPoisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers.PoisonStatus——20
TM95Leech LifeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.BugPhys80100%10
TM98Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities.PsychicStatus——10
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM111Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10
TM119Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10
TM120Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10
TM132Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40
TM148Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
TM162Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.BugSpec90100%10
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.PoisonStatus—90%10
TM182Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.BugPhys60100%20
TM185Lunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.BugPhys80100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
TM219Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.BugPhys7090%10
TM228Psychic NoiseFor 2 turns, the target is prevented from healing.PsychicSpec75100%10

Egg moves 8

EggAgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
EggBaton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40
EggBug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.BugPhys60100%20
EggMorning SunHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount.NormalStatus——5
EggRage PowderThe foes' moves target the user on the turn used.BugStatus——20
EggScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.NormalStatus—85%40
EggToxic SpikesPoisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers.PoisonStatus——20
EggVenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

Biology

Venonat uses its compounded eyes as a radar to locate prey in the dark, and can shoot light beams from them. It hunts for small bug Pokémon at night.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation I Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Insect Pokémon
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Purple
Forest
Pal Park area
Forest
Kanto#048Original Johto#108Updated Johto#109Let’s Go Kanto#048Paldea#256Blueberry#008
  1. Its large eyes act as radar. In a bright place, you can see that they are clusters of many tiny eyes.

    Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
  2. 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.

    Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
  3. Its big eyes are actually clusters of tiny eyes. At night, its kind is drawn by light.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X
  4. Lives in the shadows of tall trees where it eats bugs. It is attracted by light at night.

    LeafGreen · Y
  5. Its eyes act as radar, enabling it to be active in darkness. The eyes can also shoot powerful beams.

    FireRed
  6. 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.

    Emerald
  7. 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 miniscule prey.

    Ruby · Sapphire
  8. The small bugs it eats appear only at night, so it sleeps in a hole in a tree until night falls.

    Crystal
  9. Poison oozes from all over its body. It catches and eats small bugs at night that are attracted by light.

    Silver · SoulSilver
  10. Its eyes also function as radar units. It catches and eats small bugs that hide in darkness.

    Gold · HeartGold
  11. Its large eyes act as radars. In a bright place, you can see that they are clusters of many tiny eyes.

    Yellow
  12. Lives in the shadows of tall trees where it eats insects. It is attracted by light at night.

    Red · Blue

Names around the world

English
Venonat
Japanese
コンパン
Japanese (romaji)
Kongpang
Korean
콘팡
Chinese (Traditional)
毛球
Chinese (Simplified)
毛球
French
Mimitoss
German
Bluzuk
Spanish
Venonat
Italian
Venonat

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Generation I

Training

1 SpD
190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
61
Medium

Breeding

Bug
♂ 50%♀ 50%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Green 6 areas
  • Road 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
  • Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Red 6 areas
  • Road 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
  • Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Let’s Go, Eevee! 4 areas
  • Road 14Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
  • Road 15Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
  • Road 24Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–12
  • Road 25Walking in the overworld · Lv 9–14
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 4 areas
  • Road 14Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
  • Road 15Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
  • Road 24Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–12
  • Road 25Walking in the overworld · Lv 9–14
White 2 1 area
  • Route 3 (Hidden Grotto – Pond)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 55–59
Black 2 1 area
  • Route 3 (Hidden Grotto – Pond)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 55–59
SoulSilver 5 areas
  • Lake of RageHeadbutting trees · Lv 17–19
  • National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–32
  • Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
  • Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
  • Road 43Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–18
HeartGold 5 areas
  • Lake of RageHeadbutting trees · Lv 17–19
  • National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–32
  • Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
  • Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
  • Road 43Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–18
Platinum 1 area
  • Road 229Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48
Pearl 1 area
  • Road 229Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Diamond 1 area
  • Road 229Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
LeafGreen 8 areas
  • Berry ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34
  • Bond BridgeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34
  • Road 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
  • Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
FireRed 8 areas
  • Berry ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34
  • Bond BridgeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34
  • Road 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
  • Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Crystal 11 areas
  • Ilex ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
  • Lake of RageHeadbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
  • National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
  • Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
  • Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
  • Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
  • Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
  • Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
  • Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
  • Road 43Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–17
  • Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
Silver 3 areas
  • Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
  • Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
  • Road 43Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Gold 3 areas
  • Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
  • Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
  • Road 43Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Yellow 4 areas
  • Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
  • Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
  • Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16
  • Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16
Blue 6 areas
  • Road 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
  • Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Red 6 areas
  • Road 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
  • Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.