Mothim

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

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

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)

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.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	2		2	¼	2	¼		0

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
2		½	4

Evolution chart

#412
Burmy
Bug

(Level 20, Male)

#414
Mothim
Bug · Flying

#412
Burmy
Bug

(Level 20, Female, in grass)

#413
Wormadam
Plant Cloak
Bug · Grass

(Level 20, Female, in caves)

#413
Wormadam
Sandy Cloak
Bug · Ground

(Level 20, Female, in buildings)

#413
Wormadam
Trash Cloak
Bug · Steel

Mothim changes

In Generation 4, Mothim has a base experience yield of 159.
In Generations 4-7, Mothim has a base Friendship value of 70.

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.

Moves learned by Mothim

In other generations
4
5
6
7

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Bug Bite	Bug	60	100
1	Protect	Normal	—	—
1	Quiver Dance	Bug	—	—
1	Tackle	Normal	40	100
10	Protect	Normal	—	—
15	Bug Bite	Bug	60	100
20	String Shot	Bug	—	95
23	Confusion	Psychic	50	100
26	Gust	Flying	40	100
29	Poison Powder	Poison	—	75
32	Psybeam	Psychic	65	100
35	Roost	Flying	—	—
38	Struggle Bug	Bug	50	100
41	Air Slash	Flying	75	95
44	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
47	Lunge	Bug	80	100
50	Bug Buzz	Bug	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 Dance	Bug		—	—

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	Power	Acc.
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
19	Giga Drain	Grass	75	100
20	Safeguard	Normal	—	—
22	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100
29	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
46	Thief	Dark	60	100
48	Skill Swap	Psychic	—	—
51	Roost	Flying	—	—
53	Energy Ball	Grass	90	100
58	Endure	Normal	—	—
62	Bug Buzz	Bug	90	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
70	Flash	Normal	—	100
77	Psych Up	Normal	—	—
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
85	Dream Eater	Psychic	100	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
89	U-turn	Bug	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
97	Defog	Flying	—	—

Moves learnt by TR

Mothim cannot be taught any TR moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

Moves learnt by level up

Mothim learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Bug Bite	Bug	60	100
1	Protect	Normal	—	—
1	Quiver Dance	Bug	—	—
1	Tackle	Normal	40	100
10	Protect	Normal	—	—
15	Bug Bite	Bug	60	100
20	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
23	Confusion	Psychic	50	100
26	Gust	Flying	40	100
29	Poison Powder	Poison	—	75
32	Psybeam	Psychic	65	100
35	Camouflage	Normal	—	—
38	Silver Wind	Bug	60	100
41	Air Slash	Flying	75	95
44	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
47	Lunge	Bug	80	100
50	Bug Buzz	Bug	90	100

Moves learnt on evolution

Mothim learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon (regardless of level).

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Quiver Dance	Bug		—	—

Egg moves

Mothim does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move Tutor moves

Mothim can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Bug Bite	Bug	60	100
Defog	Flying	—	—
Electroweb	Electric	55	95
Giga Drain	Grass	75	100
Signal Beam	Bug	75	100
Skill Swap	Psychic	—	—
Snore	Normal	50	100
Tailwind	Flying	—	—

Moves learnt by TM

Mothim is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

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

Transfer-only moves

Mothim can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Captivate	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Air Cutter	Flying	60	95	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Ominous Wind	Ghost	60	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
String Shot	Bug	—	95	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Swift	Normal	60	∞	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Twister	Dragon	40	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Flash	Normal	—	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Struggle Bug	Bug	50	100	Generation 6 — TM

In other generations
4
5
6
7

Mothim sprites

Type	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
Normal				—	—
Shiny				—	—

See all Mothim sprites

Where to find Mothim

Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver	Evolve Burmy
Black White Black 2 White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
X Y	Evolve Burmy
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	Location data not yet available

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