Mothim pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

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Name origin

moth: a nocturnal species of insect
him: referring to a male

Pokedex data

National №	414
Type	Bug Flying
Species	Moth Pokémon
Height	2′11″ (0.89m)
Weight	51.4 lbs (23.3 kg)
Abilities	Swarm Tinted Lens (Dream World)
Local №	047 (Diamond, Pearl, Platinum)
Japanese	Gameiru

Breeding

Egg Groups	Bug
Gender	100% male, 0% female
Egg cycles	16 (minimum 4,080 steps)

Training

EV yield	1 Attack, 1 Special Attack
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	159
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
	2		2	¼	2	¼		0	2		½	4

Mothim stats

The base stats for Mothim are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP	70	250 - 344
Attack	94	173 - 315
Defense	50	94 - 218
Sp. Atk	94	173 - 315
Sp. Def	50	94 - 218
Speed	66	123 - 254
Total	424

Pokedex descriptions

Diamond	It loves the honey of flowers and steals honey collected by COMBEE.
Pearl	It does not keep a nest. It flies over fields and mountains in constant search of floral honey.
Platinum Black White	While it loves floral honey, it won't gather any itself. Instead, it plots to steal some from Combee.
HeartGold SoulSilver	It flutters around at night and steals honey from the COMBEE hive.

Evolution chart

#412
Burmy
Bug →
(Level 20, Male)

#414
Mothim
Bug · Flying

#412
Burmy
Bug →
(Level 20,
Female, in grass)

#413
Wormadam
Plant Cloak form
Bug · Grass

#412
Burmy
Bug →
(Level 20,
Female, in caves)

#413
Wormadam
Sandy Cloak form
Bug · Ground

#412
Burmy
Bug →
(Level 20,
Female, in buildings)

#413
Wormadam
Trash Cloak form
Bug · Steel

Mothim learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100
10	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
15	Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100
20	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
23	Confusion	Psychic	Special	50	100
26	Gust	Flying	Special	40	100
29	PoisonPowder	Poison	Status	-	75
32	Psybeam	Psychic	Special	65	100
35	Camouflage	Normal	Status	-	-
38	Silver Wind	Bug	Special	60	100
41	Air Slash	Flying	Special	75	95
44	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100
47	Bug Buzz	Bug	Special	90	100
50	Quiver Dance	Bug	Status	-	-

Mothim learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100
10	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
15	Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100
20	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
23	Confusion	Psychic	Special	50	100
26	Gust	Flying	Special	40	100
29	PoisonPowder	Poison	Status	-	75
32	Psybeam	Psychic	Special	65	100
35	Camouflage	Normal	Status	-	-
38	Silver Wind	Bug	Special	60	100
41	Air Slash	Flying	Special	75	95
44	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100
47	Bug Buzz	Bug	Special	90	100

Other generations: IV V

Egg moves

Mothim does not learn any egg moves.

Other generations: IV V

Move Tutor moves

HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Mothim can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Air Cutter	Flying	Special	55	95
Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100
Ominous Wind	Ghost	Special	60	100
Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
String Shot	Bug	Status	-	95
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Tailwind	Flying	Status	-	-
Twister	Dragon	Special	40	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Mothim can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Air Cutter	Flying	Special	55	95
Ominous Wind	Ghost	Special	60	100
Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Twister	Dragon	Special	40	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Other generations: IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Mothim is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
5	Defog	Flying	Status	-	-

Other generations: IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Mothim is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
9	Venoshock	Poison	Special	65	100
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	80	100
62	Acrobatics	Flying	Physical	55	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
76	Struggle Bug	Bug	Special	30	100
77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	-	-
85	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Mothim is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
19	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100
20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
48	Skill Swap	Psychic	Status	-	-
51	Roost	Flying	Status	-	-
53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	80	100
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
62	Silver Wind	Bug	Special	60	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	-	-
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
85	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: IV V

Mothim sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
SHINY
Black/White
NORMAL
HG/SS
SHINY
HG/SS

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Where to find Mothim

We don't have any location data for Mothim yet.

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Power	★ ★ ★ ★
Skill	★ ★ ★ ★
Stamina	★ ★
Jump	★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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Mothim

Name origin

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Breeding

Training

Type defenses

Mothim stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

Moves learnt by TM

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