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Ultra League PvP guide

Venomoth Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters

Venomoth is a Bug/Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #547. Its recommended PvP moveset is Infestation with Poison Fang and Silver Wind.

Ultra League

#547

Niche

Type

Bug/Poison

Best Fast Move

Infestation

Charged Moves

Poison FangSilver Wind

Max CP

2,354

Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026

ABOUT VENOMOTH

Is Venomoth Good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Venomoth is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #547.

Venomoth PvP Rankings

LeagueRankPvP ScoreRecommended Moves
Great League#65171.1Infestation, Poison Fang, Silver Wind
Ultra LeagueBest#54770.6Infestation, Poison Fang, Silver Wind

Best Moveset for Venomoth in Pokémon GO PvP

Infestation
bug

Fast Move · STAB

DMG10Energy+12Turns3DPT3.33EPT4.00

Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel

Poison Fang
poison

Charged Move · STAB

DMG50Energy cost40

Strong vs: Fairy, Grass

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel

Silver Wind
bug

Charged Move · STAB

DMG75Energy cost45

Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel

The recommended PvP moveset for Venomoth is Infestation with Poison Fang and Silver Wind.

Alternative movesets

All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Venomoth in the imported game data.

Fast Moves

Bug Bite
bug

Fast Move · STAB

DMG4Energy+3Turns1DPT4.00EPT3.00

Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel

Confusion
psychic

Fast Move

DMG16Energy+14Turns4DPT4.00EPT3.50

Strong vs: Fighting, Poison

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel

InfestationRecommended
bug

Fast Move · STAB

DMG10Energy+12Turns3DPT3.33EPT4.00

Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel

Psywave
psychic

Fast Move

DMG3Energy+4Turns1DPT3.00EPT4.00

Strong vs: Fighting, Poison

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel

Charged Moves

Bug Buzz
bug

Charged Move · STAB

DMG100Energy cost60

Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel

Poison FangRecommended
poison

Charged Move · STAB

DMG50Energy cost40

Strong vs: Fairy, Grass

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel

Psychic
psychic

Charged Move

DMG75Energy cost55

Strong vs: Fighting, Poison

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel

Silver WindRecommended
bug

Charged Move · STAB

DMG75Energy cost45

Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel

Return
normal

Charged Move

DMG130Energy cost70

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel

Venomoth PvP Move Counts

Infestation → Poison Fang

4 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

4334

Infestation → Silver Wind

4 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

4443

Venomoth Battle Guide

Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Venomoth wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.

Venomoth Weaknesses & Resistances

Defensive type multipliers below combine Venomoth's Bug/Poison typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.

Weak to

  • fire1.6×
  • flying1.6×
  • psychic1.6×
  • rock1.6×

Resistant to

  • fighting0.391×
  • grass0.391×
  • bug0.625×
  • fairy0.625×
  • poison0.625×

Best Counters to Venomoth in Pokémon GO PvP

Recommended attacks are measured against Venomoth in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Venomoth's league HP.

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Sand Attackground

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Air Cutterflying

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    50% HP

  • Iron Headsteel

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    44% HP

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Psywavepsychic

    Fast Move

    Super Effective

  • Body Slamnormal

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    34% HP

  • Earthquakeground

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    52% HP

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Metal Soundsteel

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Hydro Cannonwater

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    49% HP

  • Drill Peckflying

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    57% HP

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Fairy Windfairy

    Fast Move

    Resisted

  • Gigaton Hammersteel

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    69% HP

  • Bulldozeground

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    35% HP

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Dragon Taildragon

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Crunchdark

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    29% HP

  • Bulldozeground

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    39% HP

Ratings are shown from Venomoth's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Venomoth.

Best Teammates for Venomoth in Pokémon GO PvP

Good teammates for Venomoth should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.

Covers 4 of Venomoth's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 4 of Venomoth's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Venomoth's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 4 of Venomoth's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 5 of Venomoth's 5 hardest current matchups.

Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.

Best PvP IVs for Venomoth

LeagueRankIVsCPLevelStat Product
Great League#10/13/151,50027.51,795,223
#20/12/151,49527.51,783,715
#31/11/151,49927.51,782,108
#40/13/141,49627.51,781,519
#51/12/141,49927.51,779,988
Ultra League#115/15/152,354503,398,030
#214/15/152,342503,380,514
#315/14/152,347503,376,523
#415/15/142,348503,376,386
#513/15/152,330503,362,999

Venomoth Stats in Pokémon GO

Venomoth's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.

Great League

Venomoth 0/13/15 (Best IV)

Level
27.5
CP
1,500
Attack
125.4
Defense
109.3
HP
131

Ultra League

Venomoth 15/15/15 (Best IV)

Level
50
CP
2,354
Attack
163
Defense
132.8
HP
157

Venomoth Evolution

Venomoth

A Shadow form of Venomoth also exists in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon Similar to Venomoth in Pokémon GO PvP

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Venomoth Pokémon GO PvP FAQ

What is the best moveset for Venomoth in Pokémon GO PvP?

Venomoth's recommended PvP moveset is Infestation with Poison Fang and Silver Wind.

Is Venomoth good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Venomoth is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #547.

What counters Venomoth in Pokémon GO PvP?

Corviknight, Snorlax and Empoleon are among the strongest current counters to Venomoth in Ultra League.

What is Venomoth weak to in Pokémon GO?

Venomoth is weak to Fire (1.6×), Flying (1.6×), Psychic (1.6×), Rock (1.6×).