Venonat

Venonat (Pokédex #0048) is a Bug/Poison-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 1. It is officially classified as the Insect Pokémon. Lives in the shadows of tall trees where it eats insects. It is attracted by light at night.

As a Bug/Poison-type POKEMON, Venonat has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock moves. It resists Poison, Bug, Fairy moves, taking only half damage from them.

Venonat's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 305 (moderate). Full distribution: HP 60 · ATK 55 · DEF 50 · SP.ATK 40 · SP.DEF 55 · SPD 45. Its standout stat is HP (60), which makes it best suited for bulk and endurance roles. Its abilities are Compound eyes, Tinted lens, Run away, with Run away as its hidden ability.

Venonat stands 1.0 m (39") tall and weighs 30.0 kg (66.1 lbs). It is typically found in Forest environments. Capture rate: 190/255 (easy to catch). Growth rate: Medium. Egg groups: Bug.

Venonat is part of the Venonat → Venomoth evolution line (2-stage). Venonat is the base form and can evolve into Venomoth via Level 31.

Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Venomoth. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.