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
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Venonat arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
- 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 Venonat good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Venonat has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 50-Candy step towards its evolution.
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 with Signal Beam. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Venonat's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Venonat takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock. It resists Bug, Fairy, Poison. Fighting, Grass damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Venonat's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Venonat reaches 1,135 CP at level 50 and 1,004 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Venonat?
A 15/15/15 Venonat shows 573 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 717 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 430 CP.