In spite of Venonat’s name it is not similar to a gnat in size, physiology or behavior, other than on its compound eyes. It is likely also based on a mite, which also sucks blood, is round, and have a pincer-like mouth.
Venonat is likely a combination of venom and gnat (a small insect).
Kongpang is possibly a combination of こんちゅう konchū (insect) and pang (the sound that a radar makes, referring to its radar-like eyes). It could also be a shortening of コンパウンド アイ compound eye, both referring to its eyes and its Ability.
No: 048
English Name: Venonat
Japanese Name: Konpan
Generation: 1
Type: Bug, Poison
Species: Insect Pokémon
Abilities: Compound Eyes, Tinted Lens, Run Away (hidden ability)
Evolution: Venonat > Venomoth
Venonat has a round body covered in purple fur. Poison oozes from all over its fuzzy body. A pincer-like mouth, stubby forepaws, and a pair of clodhopper feet are visible through its fur. There is also a pair of white antennae sprouting from the top of its head. However, the most prominent feature on its face are its large, red eyes. Venonat’s highly developed eyes help it find suitable prey and can shoot powerful beams.
Venonat can be found in dense forests, where it will sleep in the hole of a tree until nightfall. It sleeps throughout the day because the small insects it feeds on appear only at night. Both Venonat and its prey are attracted to bright lights.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Red: Lives in the shadows of tall trees where it eats insects. It is attracted by light at night.
Pokemon Blue: Lives in the shadows of tall trees where it eats insects. It is attracted by light at night.
Pokemon Yellow: Its large eyes act as radars. In a bright place, you can see that they are clusters of many tiny eyes.
Pokemon Stadium: Its large eyes act as radars. In a bright place, you can see that they are clusters of many tiny eyes.
Pokemon Gold: Its eyes also function as radar units. It catches and eats small bugs that hide in darkness.
Pokemon Silver: Poison oozes from all over its body. It catches and eats small bugs at night that are attracted by light.
Pokemon Crystal: The small bugs it eats appear only at night, so it sleeps in a hole in a tree until night falls.
Pokemon Stadium 2: Its eyes also function as radar units. It catches and eats small bugs that hide in darkness.
Pokemon Ruby: Venonat is said to have evolved with a coat of thin, stiff hair that covers its entire body for protection. It possesses large eyes that never fail to spot even minuscule prey.
Pokemon Sapphire: Venonat is said to have evolved with a coat of thin, stiff hair that covers its entire body for protection. It possesses large eyes that never fail to spot even minuscule prey.
Pokemon Emerald: Its coat of thin, stiff hair that covers its entire body is said to have evolved for protection. Its large eyes never fail to spot even miniscule prey.
Pokemon FireRed: Its eyes act as radar, enabling it to be active in darkness. The eyes can also shoot powerful beams.
Pokemon LeafGreen: Lives in the shadows of tall trees where it eats bugs. It is attracted by light at night.
Pokemon Diamond: Its big eyes are actually clusters of tiny eyes. At night, its kind is drawn by light.
Pokemon Pearl: Its big eyes are actually clusters of tiny eyes. At night, its kind is drawn by light.
Pokemon Platinum: Its big eyes are actually clusters of tiny eyes. At night, its kind is drawn by light.
Pokemon HeartGold: Its eyes also function as radar units. It catches and eats small bugs that hide in darkness.
Pokemon SoulSilver: Poison oozes from all over its body. It catches and eats small bugs at night that are attracted by light.
Pokemon Black: Its big eyes are actually clusters of tiny eyes. At night, its kind is drawn by light.
Pokemon White: Its big eyes are actually clusters of tiny eyes. At night, its kind is drawn by light.
Pokemon Black 2: Its big eyes are actually clusters of tiny eyes. At night, its kind is drawn by light.
pokemon White 2: Its big eyes are actually clusters of tiny eyes. At night, its kind is drawn by light.
Pokemon X: Its big eyes are actually clusters of tiny eyes. At night, its kind is drawn by light.
Pokemon Y: Lives in the shadows of tall trees where it eats bugs. It is attracted by light at night.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: Venonat is said to have evolved with a coat of thin, stiff hair that covers its entire body for protection. It possesses large eyes that never fail to spot even miniscule prey.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: Venonat is said to have evolved with a coat of thin, stiff hair that covers its entire body for protection. It possesses large eyes that never fail to spot even miniscule prey.
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