# Venomoth - OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Venomoth in OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OU (`ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou/Venomoth)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ou/Venomoth
- **Format Overview**: [OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Bug Buzz**: 99.883%
- **Quiver Dance**: 99.666%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 52.760%
- **Roost**: 44.820%
- **Hidden Power Ground**: 31.856%
- **Sleep Powder**: 30.858%
- **Giga Drain**: 22.674%
- **Other**: 17.483%

## Common Abilities
- **Tinted Lens**: 99.465%
- **Shield Dust**: 0.489%
- **Wonder Skin**: 0.046%

## Common Items
- **Buginium Z**: 50.538%
- **Focus Sash**: 14.938%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 8.453%
- **Big Root**: 7.048%
- **Black Sludge**: 5.121%
- **Kee Berry**: 4.816%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 3.248%
- **Life Orb**: 2.863%
- **Other**: 2.974%

## Common Teammates
- **Magnezone**: 27.152%
- **Latios**: 21.799%
- **Dugtrio**: 16.956%
- **Linoone**: 16.942%
- **Serperior**: 16.942%
- **Lapras**: 16.890%

## FAQ for Venomoth in ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Venomoth?
The most common moves for Venomoth are Bug Buzz, Quiver Dance, Sludge Bomb, Roost. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Venomoth?
Venomoth is frequently paired with Magnezone, Latios, Dugtrio, Linoone. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Venomoth?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Venomoth?
The top build for Venomoth features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 26.749% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Venomoth?
Venomoth is most effectively run with the ability **Tinted Lens** (99.465%) and the item **Buginium Z** (50.538%).

### What is the most common role for Venomoth?
Based on common item usage (Buginium Z), Venomoth often functions as a **tactical** in the ou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Venomoth?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 70 |
| Attack | 65 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Atk | 90 |
| Sp. Def | 75 |
| Speed | 90 |
| **BST** | **450** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Venomoth on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou/Venomoth) - Full interactive stats page
- [OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ou) - Build teams with Venomoth
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*