Mothim

Mothim is a Bug/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4. It is known as the Moth Pokémon.

Mothim

Mothim artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 414
Type Bug Flying
Species Moth Pokémon
Height 0.9 m (2′11″)
Weight 23.3 kg (51.4 lbs)
Abilities 1. Swarm
Tinted Lens (hidden ability)
Local № 047 (Diamond/Pearl)
047 (Platinum)
046 (X/Y — Central Kalos)
047 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl)
045 (Legends: Arceus)

Training

EV yield 1 Attack, 1 Special Attack
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 148
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Bug
Gender 100% male, 0% female
Egg cycles 15 (3,599–3,855 steps)

Base stats

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 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Mothim.

NorFirWatEleGraIceFigPoiGro
22¼2¼0
FlyPsyBugRocGhoDraDarSteFai
2½4

Evolution chart

#412
Burmy
All forms
Bug
(Level 20, Male)
#414
Mothim
Bug · Flying
#412
Burmy
Plant Cloak
Bug
(Level 20, Female, in grass)
#413
Wormadam
Plant Cloak
Bug · Grass
#412
Burmy
Sandy Cloak
Bug
(Level 20, Female, in caves)
#413
Wormadam
Sandy Cloak
Bug · Ground
#412
Burmy
Trash Cloak
Bug
(Level 20, Female, in buildings)
#413
Wormadam
Trash Cloak
Bug · Steel

Mothim changes

Pokédex entries

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 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.
Black
White
Black 2
White 2		 While it loves floral honey, it won’t gather any itself. Instead, it plots to steal some from Combee.
X
Omega Ruby		 It loves the honey of flowers and steals honey collected by Combee.
Y
Alpha Sapphire		 It flutters around at night and steals honey from the Combee hive.
Brilliant Diamond It loves the nectar of flowers and steals nectar collected by Combee.
Shining Pearl It does not keep a nest. It flies over fields and mountains in constant search of its much-beloved nectar.
Legends: Arceus Scatters steel-colored scales as it flaps its wings. Despite being observed feeding primarily on the nectar of flowers, Mothim is not often seen around flower gardens.

Moves learned by Mothim

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus

Moves learnt by level up

Mothim learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
1ProtectNormalStatus — —
1Quiver DanceBugStatus — —
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
10ProtectNormalStatus — —
15Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
20String ShotBugStatus — 95
23ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
26GustFlyingSpecial 40 100
29Poison PowderPoisonStatus — 75
32PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
35RoostFlyingStatus — —
38Struggle BugBugSpecial 50 100
41Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
44PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
47LungeBugPhysical 80 100
50Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100

Moves learnt on evolution

Mothim learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Quiver DanceBugStatus — —

Egg moves

Mothim does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

Moves learnt by TM

Mothim is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
11Sunny DayFireStatus — —
15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
17ProtectNormalStatus — —
18Rain DanceWaterStatus — —
19Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
20SafeguardNormalStatus — —
22Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
29PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
30Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus — —
40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60 ∞
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus — —
45AttractNormalStatus — 100
46ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
48Skill SwapPsychicStatus — —
51RoostFlyingStatus — —
53Energy BallGrassSpecial 90 100
58EndureNormalStatus — —
62Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
70FlashNormalStatus — 100
77Psych UpNormalStatus — —
82Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
85Dream EaterPsychicSpecial 100 100
87SwaggerNormalStatus — 85
89U-turnBugPhysical 70 100
90SubstituteNormalStatus — —
97DefogFlyingStatus — —

Moves learnt by level up

Mothim learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Struggle BugBugSpecial 50 100
6GustFlyingSpecial 40 100
11ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
18Silver WindBugSpecial 60 100
25Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
34PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
43Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100

Move Tutor moves

Mothim can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60 ∞
Energy BallGrassSpecial 90 100
Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
Ominous WindGhostSpecial 60 100
PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
RestPsychicStatus — —
Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
SwiftNormalSpecial 60 ∞

Mothim sprites

Type Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Mothim sprite from Diamond & Pearl Mothim sprite from Black & White Mothim sprite from X & Y — Mothim sprite from Legends: Arceus —
Shiny Mothim Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Mothim Shiny sprite from Black & White Mothim Shiny sprite from X & Y — Mothim Shiny sprite from Legends: Arceus —

Where to find Mothim

Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold
SoulSilver		 Evolve Burmy (Plant Cloak)/Burmy (Sandy Cloak)/Burmy (Trash Cloak)
Black
White
Black 2
White 2		 Trade/migrate from another game
X
Y		 Evolve Burmy (Plant Cloak)/Burmy (Sandy Cloak)/Burmy (Trash Cloak)
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire		 Trade/migrate from another game
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon		 Trade/migrate from another game
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee		 Not available in this game
Sword
Shield		 Not available in this game
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl		 Trade/migrate from another game
Legends: Arceus Grueling Grove, Aipom Hill, Ginkgo Landing, Spring Path, Veilstone Cape, Wayward Wood
Scarlet
Violet		 Not available in this game

Answers to Mothim questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian Mothim
Japanese ガーメイル (Gamale)
German Moterpel
French Papilord

Name origin

moth
a species of insect
him
referring to a male