Venonat Pokémon Cards: Best Rarities, Art Cards, and Binder Picks
Build the perfect Venonat binder page. Best 🐛 Bugs & Insects cards, aesthetic pairings, and collector tips all in one place.
2023-12-25
Popularity Rank: #514
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #561
2019 survey: #371
#514 / 1025
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0048
Height
1.0 m
Weight
30.0 kg
Capture rate
190 / 255
Generation
Gen I
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Hatch steps
5,100 steps
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Medium
Color
Purple
Habitat
Forest
Shape
Humanoid
Venonat — the quick "why it's beloved" list
Three fast, fan-friendly reasons Venonat stands out — no lore dump, just the vibe.
- A staple in our 🐛 Bugs & Insects crowd — Venonat is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
- Venonat has that "favourite since childhood" energy — you don't need lore to explain the appeal.
- Honestly? Some Pokémon are just plain likeable. They don't need a sales pitch.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Venonat from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Genetic Apex
One Diamond
151
Common
Silver Tempest
Common
Unbroken Bonds
Common
Unbroken Bonds
Common
Phantom Forces
Common
Triumphant
Common
Secret Wonders
Common
Skyridge
Common
Neo Destiny
Common
Gym Heroes
Common
Base Set 2
Common
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Binder plan: Venonat edition
Spread layout for Venonat, TCG picks to anchor the page, and open artwork you can print for Michi-style scene pockets.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Venonat #10 (Unbroken Bonds) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Venonat an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
Venonat #48 (151) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
Venonat #1 (Silver Tempest) is a reliable choice for any Venonat binder — good value and classic artwork.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Venonat mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Venonat chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Unbroken Bonds
Common
151
Common
Silver Tempest
Common
Genetic Apex
One Diamond
Unbroken Bonds
Common
Phantom Forces
Common
Triumphant
Common
Right page
Secret Wonders
Common
Skyridge
Common
Neo Destiny
Common
Gym Heroes
Common
Base Set 2
Common
Jungle
Common
FireRed & LeafGreen
Common
The Michi Method treats your binder like a small gallery: print one scene that spans multiple pockets, then nest your favourite Venonat cards around it. The picks and reference art below are meant for collectors building display spreads — not competitive lists.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Venonat
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Venonat
Scene wallpaper — Venonat
Illustration by artofpkm.com
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Venonat
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- National Dex #048 is a quiet flex on dividers or handwritten indices — collectors who sort by number will thank you.
- Label one pocket "海外" / overseas and one domestic — pairing Venonat (コンパン) with English prints reads like a travel diary spread.
- If you're building for 🐛 Bugs & Insects, repeat one motif (floral border, café table, neon sign) across three cards so the theme feels authored.
- Bug/Poison typings give artists a built-in palette — when two Venonat cards clash, it's usually because lighting diverged, not because the species lacks identity.
Abilities, moves & metagame notes
For players and duel-minded collectors — abilities, hallmark moves, and tier shorthand in one place.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Venonat — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
60
Attack
55
Defense
50
Sp. Atk
40
Sp. Def
55
Speed
45
Total: 305
Players file Venonat around tier "LC" while Ability Compound Eyes (Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Hidden Ability Run Away is the deep-cut hunt — call it out when you sell or trade so buyers know you are curating, not flipping random holos.
- Zen Headbutt — 20% chance to make the target flinch. — Illustration Rares that stage that motion tend to outperform static portraits.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Venonat — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Venonat, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
Lives in the shadows of tall trees where it eats insects. It is attracted by light at night.
Its large eyes act as radars. In a bright place, you can see that they are clusters of many tiny eyes.
A second dex beat (Platinum) frames Venonat as its big eyes are actually clusters of tiny eyes.. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Venonat shows up in Black lore as its big eyes are actually clusters of tiny eyes.. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
In the games, Venonat → Venomoth make up this evolution family — a natural arc to echo when you curate cards or binder spreads.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Bluzuk
Spanish
Venonat
French
Mimitoss
Italian
Venonat
Japanese
コンパン
Japanese (Romaji)
Kongpang
Korean
콘팡
Chinese (Simplified)
毛球
Chinese (Traditional)
毛球
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