Shadow Venonat
Bug/Poison-type, Generation 1. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 355.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Confusion Signal Beam
Same-type attack bonus on Signal Beam. Signal Beam costs 50 energy for 75 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Venonat takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 355
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 573 CP
Shadow Venonat moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poison Fang STAB | Poison | 30 | 33 | 1.5s | 20 | 0.91 |
| Psybeam | Psychic | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
| Signal Beam Best STAB | Bug | 75 | 50 | 3.0s | 25 | 1.50 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poison Fang | Poison | 45 | 40 | 1.13 | Buff / debuff |
| Psybeam | Psychic | 70 | 60 | 1.17 | — |
| Signal Beam | Bug | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Confusion (12.7 DPS); Bug Bite builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Venonat
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Venonat 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 | 22 | 868 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 22 | 939 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 542 | 588 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 674 | 731 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 542 | 588 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 409 | 444 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 542 | 588 |
Is Shadow Venonat good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Venonat 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.
- Bulk-leaning spread (100 Defense / 155 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 3 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 | 14 |
| Lv 2 | 44 |
| Lv 3 | 74 |
| Lv 4 | 105 |
| Lv 5 | 135 |
| Lv 6 | 165 |
| Lv 7 | 196 |
| Lv 8 | 226 |
| Lv 9 | 256 |
| Lv 10 | 287 |
| Lv 11 | 315 |
| Lv 12 | 344 |
| Lv 13 | 373 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 401 |
| Lv 15 | 430 |
| Lv 16 | 459 |
| Lv 17 | 487 |
| Lv 18 | 516 |
| Lv 19 | 545 |
| Lv 20 | 573 |
| Lv 21 | 602 |
| Lv 22 | 631 |
| Lv 23 | 659 |
| Lv 24 | 688 |
| Lv 25 | 717 |
| Lv 26 | 746 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 774 |
| Lv 28 | 803 |
| Lv 29 | 832 |
| Lv 30 | 860 |
| Lv 31 | 875 |
| Lv 32 | 889 |
| Lv 33 | 903 |
| Lv 34 | 918 |
| Lv 35 | 932 |
| Lv 36 | 946 |
| Lv 37 | 961 |
| Lv 38 | 975 |
| Lv 39 | 989 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,004 |
| Lv 41 | 1,017 |
| Lv 42 | 1,029 |
| Lv 43 | 1,042 |
| Lv 44 | 1,055 |
| Lv 45 | 1,068 |
| Lv 46 | 1,081 |
| Lv 47 | 1,095 |
| Lv 48 | 1,108 |
| Lv 49 | 1,121 |
| Lv 50 | 1,135 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0048
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.00 m
- Weight
- 30.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 50
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0048_POKEMON_VENONAT_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Venonat in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Venonat's best moveset is Confusion (fast) with Signal Beam (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Venonat's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Venonat 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 Venonat's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Venonat reaches 1,135 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,004 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 Venonat?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Venonat shows 573 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 717 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 Venonat in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Venonat spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Venonat be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Venonat 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.