Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- IV (Sinnoh)
- Color
- Yellow
- Shape
- Bug Wings
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- 100% Male
- Egg Groups
- Bug
- Hatch Counter
- 15 cycles (~4,096 steps)
- Base Experience
- 148
- EV Yield
- 1 Atk, 1 SpA
- Height
- 0.9 m (2'11")
- Weight
- 23.3 kg (51.4 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Bug/Flying dual typing.
Strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Doubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves.
Generation VI
It loves the honey of flowers and steals honey collected by Combee.
It flutters around at night and steals honey from the Combee hive.
Generation VIII
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.
Show older entries (Gen IV, V)
Generation IV
It loves the honey of flowers and steals honey collected by COMBEE.
It does not keep a nest. It flies over fields and mountains in constant search of floral honey.
While it loves floral honey, it won’t gather any itself. Instead, it plots to steal some from COMBEE.
It flutters around at night and steals honey from the COMBEE hive.
Generation V
While it loves floral honey, it won’t gather any itself. Instead, it plots to steal some from Combee.
Level Up
16 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 10 | Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| 15 | Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 20 | String Shot | bug | N | — | 95% | 40 |
| 23 | Confusion | psy | S | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| 26 | GustSTAB | fly | S | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 29 | Poison Powder | poi | N | — | 75% | 35 |
| 32 | Psybeam | psy | S | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 35 | Roost | fly | N | — | — | 5 |
| 38 | Silver WindSTAB | bug | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| 38 | Struggle BugSTAB | bug | S | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| 41 | Air SlashSTAB | fly | S | 75 | 95% | 15 |
| 44 | Psychic | psy | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 47 | LungeSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 50 | Bug BuzzSTAB | bug | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 50 | Quiver Dance | bug | N | — | — | 20 |
TM / HM
31 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial AceSTAB | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Attract | nor | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Bug BuzzSTAB | bug | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Defog | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
| Double Team | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
| Dream Eater | psy | S | 100 | 100% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Energy Ball | gra | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Flash | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Giga Drain | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psych Up | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psychic | psy | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Roost | fly | N | — | — | 5 |
| Safeguard | nor | N | — | — | 25 |
| Shadow Ball | gho | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Silver WindSTAB | bug | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| Skill Swap | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Solar Beam | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Struggle BugSTAB | bug | S | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| U TurnSTAB | bug | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
Move Tutor
7 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Defog | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
| Giga Drain | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Roost | fly | N | — | — | 5 |
| Skill Swap | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| String Shot | bug | N | — | 95% | 40 |
Items that wild Mothim may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Mothim
Damage Calculator
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Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
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Stat Calculator
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About Mothim
Mothim is a Bug and Flying-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 4 (Sinnoh). 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. Mothim stands 0.9 m (2'11") tall and weighs 23.3 kg (51.4 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Mothim Base Stats
Mothim has a base stat total of 424, which is below average for a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is Attack at 94 (good), while its lowest is Defense at 50 (below average). Mothim functions as a mixed attacker with balanced offensive stats. Mothim is average speed with a base Speed of 66.
Mothim Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Bug and Flying-type, Mothim is weak to Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying, Rock (4x)-type moves, resists Grass (¼x), Fighting (¼x), Bug-type attacks, and is completely immune to Ground-type moves. This gives Mothim 5 weaknesses, 3 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Mothim Abilities
Mothim's abilities include Swarm, Tinted Lens. Swarm strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its Hidden Ability is Tinted Lens, which doubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves.
Mothim Moves & Learnset
Mothim can learn 54 moves in Generation 8, including 16 by leveling up, 31 via TM/HM, and 7 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Bug Buzz (Bug, 90 power), Lunge (Bug, 80 power), Air Slash (Flying, 75 power), U Turn (Bug, 70 power). For coverage, Mothim can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Solar Beam (Grass).
Training Mothim
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Mothim can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Mothim yields 1 Attack, 1 Sp. Attack EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 4,096 steps to hatch from an Egg. Mothim belongs to the Bug egg group. Mothim is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Burmy → Wormadam → Mothim). Wild Mothim may be found holding Silver Powder.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Mothim. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Mothim, or use the team builder to see how Mothim fits into your squad.
