Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Confusion Psychic
Psychic costs 50 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Venomoth takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 494
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,190 CP
Shadow Venomoth moves
4 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion Best | Psychic | 19 | 14 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 9.3 |
| Infestation STAB | Bug | 9 | 13 | 1.0s | 9 | 13 |
| Psywave | Psychic | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
| Bug Bite STAB Elite | Bug | 5 | 6 | 0.5s | 10 | 12 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Buzz STAB | Bug | 95 | 50 | 3.5s | 27.1 | 1.90 |
| Poison Fang STAB | Poison | 30 | 33 | 1.5s | 20 | 0.91 |
| Psychic Best | Psychic | 95 | 50 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 1.90 |
| Silver Wind STAB | Bug | 65 | 33 | 3.5s | 18.6 | 1.97 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion | Psychic | 16 | 14 | 3 | 5.33 | 4.67 |
| Infestation | Bug | 6 | 12 | 2 | 3.00 | 6.00 |
| Psywave | Psychic | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Bug Bite | Bug | 4 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Buzz | Bug | 100 | 60 | 1.67 | Buff / debuff |
| Poison Fang | Poison | 45 | 40 | 1.13 | Buff / debuff |
| Psychic | Psychic | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Silver Wind | Bug | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Confusion (12.7 DPS); Psywave builds energy fastest (14 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Venomoth
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Venomoth knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 51 | 1,800 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 51 | 1,948 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,153 | 1,219 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,435 | 1,517 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,153 | 1,219 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 872 | 922 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,153 | 1,219 |
Is Shadow Venomoth good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Venomoth has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (179), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy and Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 29 |
| Lv 2 | 92 |
| Lv 3 | 155 |
| Lv 4 | 218 |
| Lv 5 | 280 |
| Lv 6 | 343 |
| Lv 7 | 406 |
| Lv 8 | 469 |
| Lv 9 | 532 |
| Lv 10 | 595 |
| Lv 11 | 654 |
| Lv 12 | 714 |
| Lv 13 | 773 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 833 |
| Lv 15 | 892 |
| Lv 16 | 952 |
| Lv 17 | 1,011 |
| Lv 18 | 1,071 |
| Lv 19 | 1,130 |
| Lv 20 | 1,190 |
| Lv 21 | 1,249 |
| Lv 22 | 1,309 |
| Lv 23 | 1,368 |
| Lv 24 | 1,428 |
| Lv 25 | 1,487 |
| Lv 26 | 1,547 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,606 |
| Lv 28 | 1,666 |
| Lv 29 | 1,725 |
| Lv 30 | 1,785 |
| Lv 31 | 1,815 |
| Lv 32 | 1,844 |
| Lv 33 | 1,874 |
| Lv 34 | 1,904 |
| Lv 35 | 1,934 |
| Lv 36 | 1,963 |
| Lv 37 | 1,993 |
| Lv 38 | 2,023 |
| Lv 39 | 2,052 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,082 |
| Lv 41 | 2,109 |
| Lv 42 | 2,135 |
| Lv 43 | 2,162 |
| Lv 44 | 2,189 |
| Lv 45 | 2,216 |
| Lv 46 | 2,243 |
| Lv 47 | 2,271 |
| Lv 48 | 2,298 |
| Lv 49 | 2,326 |
| Lv 50 | 2,354 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0049
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 12.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0049_POKEMON_VENOMOTH_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Venomoth in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Venomoth's best moveset is Confusion (fast) with Psychic (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Venomoth's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Venomoth takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Grass, Bug, Fairy, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Venomoth's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Venomoth reaches 2,354 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,082 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Venomoth?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Venomoth shows 1,190 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,487 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Shadow Venomoth in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Venomoth spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Venomoth be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Venomoth depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.