#0414 · Generation 4

Mothim

The Moth Pokémon

Bug Flying

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

Height 0.9 m

Weight 23.3 kg

Catch rate 45

Base EXP 148

Battle profile

Base stats

HP 70

Attack 94

Defense 50

Sp. Attack 94

Sp. Defense 50

Speed 66

Base stat total 424

Traits

Abilities

Swarm

Powers up the Pokémon's Bug-type moves when its HP is low.

Tinted Lens

Hidden

Powers up the Pokémon's moves if they are "not very effective".

Battle matchups

Type effectiveness

Damage matchups for Mothim based on its Bug and Flying typing. Abilities may change some matchups.

Weak against

Takes increased damage

Rock ×4 Flying ×2 Fire ×2 Electric ×2 Ice ×2

Resists

Takes reduced damage

Fighting ×¼ Grass ×¼ Bug ×½

Immune to

Takes no damage

Ground ×0

Evolution family

Evolution chain

#0412

Burmy

Level 20, female

#0413

Wormadam

#0412

Burmy

Level 20, male

#0414

Mothim

Learnset

Level-up moves

Moves Mothim learns by gaining levels in Pokemon Nova.

17 moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP
Evolution	Quiver Dance The user lightly performs a beautiful, mystic dance. This raises the user's Sp. Atk, Sp. Def and Speed stats.	Bug	Status	—	—	20
1	Tackle A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.	Normal	Physical	40	100	35
1	Protect This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
1	Bug Bite The user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.	Bug	Physical	60	100	20
10	Protect This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
15	Bug Bite The user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.	Bug	Physical	60	100	20
20	String Shot The user blows silk from its mouth that binds opposing Pokémon and harshly lowers their Speed stats.	Bug	Status	—	95	40
23	Confusion The target is hit with a weak telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also confuse the target.	Psychic	Special	50	100	25
26	Gust A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.	Flying	Special	40	100	35
29	Poison Powder The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust that poisons the target.	Poison	Status	—	75	35
32	Psybeam The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also confuse the target.	Psychic	Special	65	100	20
35	Roost The user lands and rests its body. This move restores the user's HP by up to half its max HP.	Flying	Status	—	—	5
38	Struggle Bug The user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers the targets' Sp. Atk stats.	Bug	Special	50	100	20
41	Air Slash The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch.	Flying	Special	75	95	15
44	Psychic The target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.	Psychic	Special	90	100	10
47	Lunge The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.	Bug	Physical	80	100	15
50	Bug Buzz The user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.	Bug	Special	90	100	10

Breeding learnset

Egg moves

0 moves available

No egg moves are available for Mothim.

Extended learnset

Compatible moves

54 moves available

Acrobatics Physical
Flying
Aerial Ace Physical
Flying
Air Cutter Special
Flying
Attract Status
Normal
Bug Bite Physical
Bug
Bug Buzz Special
Bug
Captivate Status
Normal
Confide Status
Normal
Defog Status
Flying
Double Team Status
Normal
Dream Eater Special
Psychic
Electroweb Special
Electric
Endure Status
Normal
Energy Ball Special
Grass
Facade Physical
Normal
Flash Status
Normal
Frustration Physical
Normal
Giga Drain Special
Grass
Giga Impact Physical
Normal
Hidden Power Special
Normal
Hyper Beam Special
Normal
Infestation Special
Bug
Mimic Status
Normal
Mud-Slap Special
Ground
Natural Gift Physical
Normal
Ominous Wind Special
Ghost
Protect Status
Normal
Psychic Special
Psychic
Psych Up Status
Normal
Rain Dance Status
Water
Rest Status
Psychic
Return Physical
Normal
Roost Status
Flying
Round Special
Normal
Safeguard Status
Normal
Secret Power Physical
Normal
Shadow Ball Special
Ghost
Signal Beam Special
Bug
Silver Wind Special
Bug
Skill Swap Status
Psychic
Sleep Talk Status
Normal
Snore Special
Normal
Solar Beam Special
Grass
String Shot Status
Bug
Struggle Bug Special
Bug
Substitute Status
Normal
Sunny Day Status
Fire
Swagger Status
Normal
Swift Special
Normal
Tailwind Status
Flying
Thief Physical
Dark
Twister Special
Dragon
U-turn Physical
Bug
Venoshock Special
Poison

Species information

Training and breeding

Growth rate: Medium
Gender ratio: Always Male
Egg groups: Bug
Hatch steps: 3,840
Base happiness: 50
Color: Yellow
Shape: Multi Winged
Habitat: None