Ultra League PvP guide
Venomoth (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Venomoth (Shadow) is a Bug/Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #559. Its recommended PvP moveset is Infestation with Poison Fang and Silver Wind.
Ultra League
#559
Niche
Type
Bug/Poison
Best Fast Move
Infestation
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,354
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT VENOMOTH (SHADOW)
Is Venomoth (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Venomoth (Shadow) is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #559.
Venomoth (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #666 | 70.9 | Infestation, Poison Fang, Silver Wind |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #559 | 70.1 | Infestation, Poison Fang, Silver Wind |
Best Moveset for Venomoth (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
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 (Shadow) is Infestation with Poison Fang and Silver Wind.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Venomoth (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Fast Move
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Fast Move
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
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
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 Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Venomoth (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Infestation → Poison Fang
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Infestation → Silver Wind
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Venomoth (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Venomoth (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
- Empoleon136
- Tinkaton269
- Corviknight300
- Snorlax312
Venomoth (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Venomoth (Shadow)'s Bug/Poison typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fire1.6×
- 1.6×
- psychic1.6×
- rock1.6×
Resistant to
- fighting0.391×
- grass0.391×
- bug0.625×
- fairy0.625×
- poison0.625×
Best Counters to Venomoth (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Venomoth (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Venomoth (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
59% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Super Effective
68% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Resisted
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
82% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
42% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Super Effective
60% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
53% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Psywavepsychic
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Body Slamnormal
Charged Move
Neutral
41% HP
- Earthquakeground
Charged Move
Neutral
63% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
34% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
46% HP
Ratings are shown from Venomoth (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Venomoth (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Venomoth (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Venomoth (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 4 of Venomoth (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Venomoth (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Venomoth (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Venomoth (Shadow)'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 (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/13/15 | 1,500 | 27.5 | 1,795,223 |
| #2 | 0/12/15 | 1,495 | 27.5 | 1,783,715 | |
| #3 | 1/11/15 | 1,499 | 27.5 | 1,782,108 | |
| #4 | 0/13/14 | 1,496 | 27.5 | 1,781,519 | |
| #5 | 1/12/14 | 1,499 | 27.5 | 1,779,988 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 2,354 | 50 | 3,398,030 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 2,342 | 50 | 3,380,514 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 2,347 | 50 | 3,376,523 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 2,348 | 50 | 3,376,386 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 2,330 | 50 | 3,362,999 |
Venomoth (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Venomoth (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Venomoth (Shadow) 0/13/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 27.5
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 125.4
- Defense
- 109.3
- HP
- 131
Ultra League
Venomoth (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,354
- Attack
- 163
- Defense
- 132.8
- HP
- 157
Venomoth (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Venomoth (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Bug / Poison typing · Same Infestation fast move · Mega Great League #595
Same Bug / Poison typing · Same Infestation fast move · Great League #528
Shares Bug typing · Same Infestation fast move · Mega Great League #485
Same Bug / Poison typing · Similar charged move types · Ultra League #335
Same Bug / Poison typing · Similar charged move types · Mega Ultra League #299
Shares Bug typing · Same Infestation fast move · Ultra League #510
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Venomoth (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Venomoth (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Venomoth (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Infestation with Poison Fang and Silver Wind.
Is Venomoth (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Venomoth (Shadow) is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #559.
What counters Venomoth (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Empoleon, Tinkaton and Corviknight are among the strongest current counters to Venomoth (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Venomoth (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Venomoth (Shadow) is weak to Fire (1.6×), Flying (1.6×), Psychic (1.6×), Rock (1.6×).