Venonat
Bug/Poison-type, Generation 1. Evolves into Venomoth for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
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 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
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
Raids
- Status
- Venonat is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Venonat
How to get Venonat
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Venonat knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
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 Venonat good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
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.
- Shadow Venonat deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- 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
- Height
- 1.00 m
- Weight
- 30.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 50
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0048_POKEMON_VENONAT
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Venonat in Pokemon GO?
Venonat's best moveset is Confusion (fast) with Signal Beam (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Venonat's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
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 Venonat's max CP in Pokemon GO?
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 Venonat?
A perfect 15/15/15 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.
Is Shadow Venonat better than regular Venonat?
Shadow Venonat deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Venonat in Pokemon GO?
Venonat spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Venonat be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny 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.