Venomoth

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Venomoth
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National Pokédex
Venonat - Venomoth (#49) - Diglett
Johto Pokédex
Venonat - Venomoth (#109) - Scyther
Japanese name Morphon
Evolves from Venonat
Evolves into None
Generation First
Species Poison Moth Pokémon
Type Bug / Poison
Height 4ft 11in (1.5 m)
Weight 28 lb (12.5 kg)
Ability Shield Dust/Color Glasses(the latter from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl onwards)

Venomoth (モルフォン Morufon?, Morphon in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. The purpose of Venomoth in the games, anime and manga, as with all other Pokémon, is to battle both wild Pokémon, untamed creatures encountered while the player passes through various environments, and tamed Pokémon owned by Pokémon trainers.[2]

Venomoth is a Poison/Bug-type moth Pokémon which evolves from Venonat.[3]

Venomoth's name comes from the words venom and moth, referring to its poisonous fangs and wing scales and the real species it is based on. The name Venomoth refers to the species as a whole, as well as to individual specimens in the games, anime, manga, trading cards, and other media.

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[edit] Biological characteristics

Venomoth looks quite a lot like an oversized moth. It has a pair of pale violet wings shaped like a butterfly's, a purple body and a violet abdomen. It has two glassy blue eyes. It also has very small legs and mandibles.[3]

Venomoth is a nocturnal Pokémon. It is an insectivore - it eats bug pokémon, preferring most those that fly around streetlights transfixed by their luminoscity, thus making easy prey.[3] Venomoth are often hunted by Zubat, Golbat, and Crobat.

Venomoth's main means of attack and defense against larger foes are the powdery scales covering its wings. These scales are hard to remove, and they contain highly toxic dust which is released on contact with the wings or whenever Venomoth flaps them. If Venomoth beats its wings fast and violently enough, it can let loose large clouds of powder all around it, making contact with it inevitable.[3]

The exact effects of Venomoth's powder depends on its color, which corresponds with the color of the scales it originated from: dark colored powder is poisonous, while lighter colored powder will induce paralysis.[3] Its name comes from venom and moth.

[edit] In the video games

Venomoth is available in many games, but it is uncommon to find. In Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue, Venomoth is found in the Safari Zone,[4] Victory Road[5] and the Cerulean Cave ; in Pokémon Yellow it is found in Routes 14 and 15 and in the Cerulean Cave.[6]

In Pokémon Gold and Silver Venomoth is available in Routes 24 and 25. In Pokémon Crystal Venomoth is relocated to Routes 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 43. In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, Venomoth is in the Safari Zone and the Berry Forest.

It is also obtained by evolving Venonat at level 31.

Venomoth has pretty much average stats, but its special attack and speed are high. Its type combination is Bug/Poison, not Bug/Flying or Poison/Flying as is the case with most flying insect-like Pokémon, which rather ironically means it can be harmed by ground attacks despite it's noticeable wings. Its Shield Dust ability is extremely useful, since it protects Venomoth from the additional effect of moves used against it, effects such as status ailments, flinching and stat reduction.[3]

In Diamond and Pearl, it gains a new ability, Colored Glasses, which raises the power of an ineffective move used against an opponent.

[edit] In the animé

Venomoth first appeared in episode #32 (The Ninja Poké Showdown), where it was used by Koga, the Gym Leader of Fuchsia City.[7] It evolved from Venonat as soon as it emerged from its Poké Ball. Koga's sister Aya also has a Venomoth, seen in episode #179 (Ariados Amigos!) Venomoth has made additional appearances as cameos in the Bug Catching Contest and in Pokémon Contests.[8]

[edit] In the trading card game

Venomoth in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
Venomoth in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Venomoth has appeared in Jungle, Gym Heroes (as Sabrina's Venomoth), Neo Destiny (as Light Venomoth), Pokémon *VS (as Janine's Venomoth, a basic Pokémon), Skyridge, and EX Firered and Leafgreen.

[edit] References

Notes
  1. ^ Pokémon Franchise Approaches 150 Million Games Sold. PR Newswire. Retrieved on 2006-02-28.
  2. ^ Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire Review (page 1) Ign.com. URL Accessed June 1, 2006.
  3. ^ a b c d e f The in-game Pokédexes of the Pokémon video games (A copy of them from Serebii.net)
  4. ^ Pokémon Red and Blue Guide Page 48. IGN.com. Retrieved on July 31, 2006.
  5. ^ Pokémon Red and Blue Guide Page 221. IGN.com. Retrieved on July 31, 2006.
  6. ^ Pokémon Red and Blue Guide Page 221. IGN.com. Retrieved on July 31, 2006.
  7. ^ Synopsis of Pokémon anime; Episode 032 "The Ninja-Poké Showdown". Serebii.net. Retrieved on July 1, 2006.
  8. ^ Synopsis of Pokémon anime. Serebii.net. Retrieved on July 1, 2006.
Publications
  • Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
  • Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
  • Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5

[edit] External links

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