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Mothim (Japanese: ガーメイル Gaameiru) is a Bug/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

Biology

Physiology

Mothim is based off of a moth. He has yellow wings with orange on the outer and inner tips. His antennae are white, with orange on top. His eyes are orange. His base body is black, with an orange stripe, and white legs.

Special abilities

Mothim has the Abilities Swarm and Tinted Lens. He also can be used in Sky Battles. Swarm raises the power of Bug type moves when Mothim's HP is low. Tinted Lens doubles the power of a not very effective move, e.g. if Mothim used Bug Buzz on Jigglypuff.

Evolution

Mothim evolves from any Male Burmy. Burmy evolves into Mothim at level 20.

Game Info

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

    It flutters around at night and steals honey from the Combee hive.

  • SoulSilver

    It flutters around at night and steals honey from the Combee hive.

  • Black

    While it loves floral honey, it won't gather any itself. Instead, it plots to steal some from Combee.

  • White

    While it loves floral honey, it won't gather any itself. Instead, it plots to steal some from Combee.

  • Black 2

    While it loves floral honey, it won't gather any itself. Instead, it plots to steal some from Combee.

  • White 2

    While it loves floral honey, it won't gather any itself. Instead, it plots to steal some from Combee.

  • X

    It loves the honey of flowers and steals honey collected by Combee.

  • Y

    It flutters around at night and steals honey from the Combee hive.


Locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Diamond/Pearl Evolve Burmy♂ None
Platinum Evolve Burmy♂ None
HeartGold/SoulSilver Evolve Burmy♂ None
Black/White Trade None
X/Y Evolve Burmy♂ None
OR/AS Trade None
Sun/Moon Transfer None


Side Game Locations

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Sky Stairway (1F-49F)
Mt. Mistral (1F-19F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Oil Field Hideout
Pokémon Rumble Silent Forest


Stats

Base Stats
HP
70
Attack
94
Defense
50
Sp. Atk
94
Sp. Def
50
Speed
66
Total
424

Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
1 Quiver Dance — —% 20 Bug Status
1 Tackle 40 100% 35 Normal Physical
1 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status
1 Bug Bite 60 100% 20 Bug Physical
Evo Quiver Dance — —% 20 Bug Status
10 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status
15 Bug Bite 60 100% 20 Bug Physical
20 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special
23 Confusion 50 100% 25 Psychic Special
26 Gust 40 100% 35 Flying Special
29 Poison Powder — 75% 35 Poison Status
32 Psybeam 65 100% 20 Psychic Special
35 Camouflage — —% 20 Normal Status
38 Silver Wind 60 100% 5 Bug Special
41 Air Slash 75 95% 15 Flying Special
44 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special
47 Lunge 80 100% 15 Bug Physical
50 Bug Buzz 90 100% 10 Bug Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Normal Physical Type Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
10 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
15 Bug Bite 60 100% 20 Bug Physical Type Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
20 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special Type Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
23 Confusion 50 100% 25 Psychic Special Type Clever 4 ♥ 0 ♥
26 Gust 40 100% 35 Flying Special Type Clever 2 ♥ 3 ♥
29 Poison Powder — 75% 35 Poison Status Type Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
32 Psybeam 65 100% 20 Psychic Special Type Beautiful 3 ♥ 0 ♥
35 Camouflage — —% 20 Normal Status Type Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
38 Silver Wind 60 100% 5 Bug Special Type Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
41 Air Slash 75 95% 15 Flying Special Type Cool 1 ♥ 4 ♥
44 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special Type Clever 4 ♥ 0 ♥
47 Bug Buzz 90 100% 10 Bug Special Type Beautiful 1 ♥ 4 ♥
50 Quiver Dance — —% 20 Bug Status Type Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Normal Physical
10 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status
15 Bug Bite 60 100% 20 Bug Physical
20 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Special
23 Confusion 50 100% 25 Psychic Special
26 Gust 40 100% 35 Flying Special
29 PoisonPowder — 75% 35 Poison Status
32 Psybeam 65 100% 20 Psychic Special
35 Camouflage — —% 20 Normal Status
38 Silver Wind 60 100% 5 Bug Special
41 Air Slash 75 95% 20 Flying Special
44 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special
47 Bug Buzz 90 100% 10 Bug Special
50 Quiver Dance — —% 20 Bug Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal
1 Tackle 35 95% 35 Normal Physical Type Tough 3 ♥
10 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status Type Cute 0 ♥
15HGSSPt Bug Bite 60 100% 20 Bug Physical Type Tough 0 ♥
20 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Special Type Smart 1 ♥
23 Confusion 50 100% 25 Psychic Special Type Smart 3 ♥
26 Gust 40 100% 35 Flying Special Type Smart 3 ♥
29 PoisonPowder — 75% 35 Poison Status Type Smart 2 ♥
32 Psybeam 65 100% 20 Psychic Special Type Beauty 2 ♥
35 Camouflage — —% 20 Normal Status Type Smart 2 ♥
38 Silver Wind 60 100% 5 Bug Special Type Beauty 2 ♥
41 Air Slash 75 95% 20 Flying Special Type Cool 2 ♥
44 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special Type Smart 2 ♥
47 Bug Buzz 90 100% 10 Bug Special Type Cute 2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

TMs and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status
TM09 Venoshock 65 100% 10 Poison Special
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status
TM19 Roost — —% 10 Flying Status
TM20 Safeguard — —% 25 Normal Status
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Grass Special
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Special
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM53 Energy Ball 90 100% 10 Grass Special
TM62 Acrobatics 55 100% 15 Flying Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical
TM77 Psych Up — —% 10 Normal Status
TM83 Infestation 20 100% 20 Bug Special
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Psychic Special
TM87 Swagger — 85% 15 Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Bug Physical
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status
TM100 Confide — —% 20 Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status Type Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM09 Venoshock 65 100% 10 Poison Special Type Beautiful 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special Type Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Status Type Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special Type Cool 4 ♥ 4 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status Type Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM19 Roost — —% 10 Flying Status Type Clever 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM20 Safeguard — —% 25 Normal Status Type Beautiful 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 2 ♥ 3 ♥
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Grass Special Type Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special Type Clever 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Special Type Clever 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status Type Cool 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Flying Physical Type Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Dark Physical Type Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special Type Beautiful 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM53 Energy Ball 90 100% 10 Grass Special Type Beautiful 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM62 Acrobatics 55 100% 15 Flying Physical Type Cool 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical Type Tough 4 ♥ 4 ♥
TM70 Flash — 100% 20 Normal Status Type Beautiful 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM76 Struggle Bug 50 100% 20 Bug Special Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM77 Psych Up — —% 10 Normal Status Type Clever 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM83 Infestation 20 100% 20 Bug Special Type Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Psychic Special Type Clever 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status Type Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Bug Physical Type Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM100 Confide — —% 20 Normal Status Type Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation V
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status
TM09 Venoshock 65 100% 10 Poison Special
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status
TM20 Safeguard — —% 25 Normal Status
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM22 SolarBeam 120 100% 10 Grass Special
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Special
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM53 Energy Ball 80 100% 10 Grass Special
TM62 Acrobatics 55 100% 15 Flying Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical
TM70 Flash — 100% 20 Normal Status
TM76 Struggle Bug 30 100% 20 Bug Special
TM77 Psych Up — —% 10 Normal Status
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Psychic Special
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Bug Physical
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison Status Type Smart 2 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Special Type Smart 1 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Status Type Beauty 2 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special Type Cool 2 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status Type Cute 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status Type Tough 2 ♥
TM19 Giga Drain 60 100% 10 Grass Special Type Smart 1 ♥
TM20 Safeguard — —% 25 Normal Status Type Beauty 2 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 2 ♥
TM22 SolarBeam 120 100% 10 Grass Special Type Cool 1 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 2 ♥
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special Type Smart 2 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Special Type Smart 2 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status Type Cool 2 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Flying Physical Type Cool 2 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 2 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Smart 2 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status Type Cute 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark Physical Type Tough 0 ♥
TM48 Skill Swap — —% 10 Psychic Status Type Smart 0 ♥
TM51 Roost — —% 10 Flying Status Type Cool 0 ♥
TM53 Energy Ball 80 100% 10 Grass Special Type Beauty 2 ♥
TM58 Endure — —% 10 Normal Status Type Tough 2 ♥
TM62 Silver Wind 60 100% 5 Bug Special Type Beauty 2 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical Type Beauty 2 ♥
TM70 Flash — 100% 20 Normal Status Type Beauty 2 ♥
TM77 Psych Up — —% 10 Normal Status Type Smart 0 ♥
TM78 Captivate — 100% 20 Normal Status Type Beauty 2 ♥
TM82 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status Type Cute 3 ♥
TM83 Natural Gift — 100% 15 Normal Physical Type Cool 2 ♥
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Psychic Special Type Smart 1 ♥
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Bug Physical Type Cute 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status Type Smart 1 ♥
HM05DPPt Defog — —% 15 Flying Status Type Beauty 2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

Mothim learns no moves via breeding.


Tutoring

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Bug Bite USUM 60 100% 20 Bug Physical
Defog USUM — —% 15 Flying Status
Electroweb USUM 55 95% 15 Electric Special
Giga Drain USUM 75 100% 10 Grass Special
Signal Beam USUM 75 100% 15 Bug Special
Skill Swap USUM — —% 10 Psychic Status
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Normal Special
Tailwind USUM — —% 15 Flying Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
Bug Bite ORAS 60 100% 20 Bug Physical Type Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Electroweb ORAS 55 95% 15 Electric Special Type Beautiful 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Giga Drain ORAS 75 100% 10 Grass Special Type Clever 1 ♥ 4 ♥
Signal Beam ORAS 75 100% 15 Bug Special Type Beautiful 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Skill Swap ORAS — —% 10 Psychic Status Type Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Normal Special Type Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Tailwind ORAS — —% 15 Flying Status Type Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Bug Bite B2W2 60 100% 20 Bug Physical
Electroweb B2W2 55 95% 15 Electric Special
Giga Drain B2W2 75 100% 10 Grass Special
Roost B2W2 — —% 10 Flying Status
Signal Beam B2W2 75 100% 15 Bug Special
Skill Swap B2W2 — —% 10 Psychic Status
Sleep Talk B2W2 — —% 10 Normal Status
Snore B2W2 40 100% 15 Normal Special
Tailwind B2W2 — —% 30 Flying Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal
Air Cutter HGSSPt 55 95% 25 Flying Special Type Cool 3 ♥
Bug Bite HGSS 60 100% 20 Bug Physical Type Tough 0 ♥
Mud-Slap HGSSPt 20 100% 10 Ground Special Type Cute 3 ♥
Ominous Wind HGSSPt 60 100% 5 Ghost Special Type Smart 0 ♥
Signal Beam HGSSPt 75 100% 15 Bug Special Type Beauty 2 ♥
Snore HGSSPt 40 100% 15 Normal Special Type Cute 3 ♥
String Shot HGSS — 95% 40 Bug Status Type Smart 2 ♥
Swift HGSSPt 60 —% 20 Normal Special Type Cool 2 ♥
Tailwind HGSS — —% 30 Flying Status Type Smart 2 ♥
Twister HGSSPt 40 100% 20 Dragon Special Type Cool 3 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

Version
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
DP 414 front Pt 414 front Pt 414 front
Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Mothim BW Mothim BW
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Back
Mothim XY Mothim XY
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee! Back
Sword Shield Back

Appearances

Anime

Mothim first appeared in the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl episode, Some Enchanted Sweetening!. He evolved from Cheryl's Burmy and was used to search for the sacred honey.

Trainers with a Mothim

Origin

His name comes from a combination of the words "Moth" and "Him" - meaning male.

Gallery

See also

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