Mothim

Mothim Pokémon GOBug Flying
  • rain
  • windy
Mothim is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Mothim is a Bug and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Bug and Flying-type Pokémon, Mothim is especially weak against Rock-type moves, and weak against Electric, Fire, Flying, and Ice-type moves.

Mothim's maximum Combat Power stat is 2052 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Bug Bite / Bug Buzz. Mothim encounters are boosted during Rain and Windy weather. Shiny Mothim is available! ✨

Mothim Stats and Max CP

185 ATK
98 DEF
172 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2052 CP
Lvl 40
1815 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1297 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1037 CP
Lvl 15 Research
778 CP

Mothim's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
BugBug-type
FlyingFlying-type
Great LeagueGreat League

Mothim Type Chart

Mothim takes increased damage from:Mothim takes increased damage from:

RockRock256.0%
ElectricElectric160.0%
FireFire160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
IceIce160.0%

Mothim takes reduced damage from:Mothim takes reduced damage from:

GroundGround24.4%
FightingFighting39.1%
GrassGrass39.1%
BugBug62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Bug Bite + Bug Buzz

Mothim's best Bug-type moveset is Bug Bite / Bug Buzz, with 9.37 DPS and 91.8 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Mothim ranks #86 (F Tier) as a Bug attacker with that moveset.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.BugBug Bite BugBug Buzz 9.3791.87.47
      2.FlyingAir Slash BugBug Buzz 8.8386.57.04
      3.BugBug Bite FlyingAerial Ace 8.6484.76.89
      4.FlyingAir Slash FlyingAerial Ace 8.4082.36.70
      5.FlyingAir Slash PsychicPsybeam 7.5073.55.98
      6.BugBug Bite PsychicPsybeam 7.4673.05.94

      Fast Attacks

      • BugBug BiteDamage5Energy6Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Bug Bite
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • PsychicPsychic
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • GhostGhost
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage5
        Energy6
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage4
        Energy3

        Effects
        Bug Bite has no special effects.
        See Bug Bite details page ↗
      • FlyingAir SlashDamage12Energy8Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Air Slash
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage12
        Energy8
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage9
        Energy9

        Effects
        Air Slash has no special effects.
        See Air Slash details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • BugBug BuzzDamage95Energy50Duration3.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Bug Buzz
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • PsychicPsychic
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • GhostGhost
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage95
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration3.5s
        Damage window1.8s - 2.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage100
        Energy60

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Bug Buzz has a 30.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
        See Bug Buzz details page ↗
      • FlyingAerial AceDamage55Energy33Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Aerial Ace
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage55
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window2.0s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage60
        Energy45

        Effects
        Aerial Ace has no special effects.
        See Aerial Ace details page ↗
      • PsychicPsybeamDamage65Energy50Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Psybeam
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • PoisonPoison
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 39.1%
          • DarkDark
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage65
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window1.1s - 2.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy60

        Effects
        Psybeam has no special effects.
        See Psybeam details page ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Mothim's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Mothim's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Mothim has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Mothim in the meta

      Mothim in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Recommended moves

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      Recommended moves

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      Pokédex information

      Sinnoh
      Pokédex Number#414
      Height0.9 m
      Weight23.3 kg
      RegionGeneration 4
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance1 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy5
      Stardust300
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy25
      Stardust10000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Mothim family

      A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Mothim in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

      Burmy Pokémon GOBurmy
      Wormadam Pokémon GOWormadam
      Mothim Pokémon GOMothim
      Burmy (Plant Cloak) Pokémon GOBurmy (Plant Cloak)
      Wormadam (Plant Cloak) Pokémon GOWormadam (Plant Cloak)
      Burmy (Sandy Cloak) Pokémon GOBurmy (Sandy Cloak)
      Wormadam (Sandy Cloak) Pokémon GOWormadam (Sandy Cloak)
      Burmy (Trash Cloak) Pokémon GOBurmy (Trash Cloak)
      Wormadam (Trash Cloak) Pokémon GOWormadam (Trash Cloak)
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Mothim scaled to 0.5094117647058823x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Mothim scaled to 0.5147058823529411x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Mothim scaled to 0.7794117647058824x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmMothim scaled to 1.0441176470588236x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Mothim scaled to 1.1764705882352942x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      0.44 m0.45 m0.9 m1.35 m1.58 m

      Mothim's height ranges from 0.44 m to 1.58 m, with the average being 0.9 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

      Size bounds

      This table shows the size bounds of Mothim in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.441 m0.45 m
      1′05″1′06″
      XS0.45 m0.9 m
      1′06″2′11″
      M0.675 m1.125 m
      2′03″3′08″
      XL1.125 m1.35 m
      3′08″4′05″
      XXL1.35 m1.575 m
      4′05″5′02″
      Encounter data
      Movement typeMOVEMENT_FLYING
      Movement Timer10s
      Jump Time1s
      Attack Probability20.0%
      Attack Timer29s
      Dodge Probability30.0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance1
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Mothim CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Mothim's has 2052 max CP (at Level 50). A Mothim obtained from Raids can be encountered from 975 CP to 1037 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1219 CP to 1297 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Mothim can be found in the 731 CP to 778 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP2052 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch731 CP - 778 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs975 CP - 1037 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids975 CP - 1037 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      1219 CP - 1297 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Mothim Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      125 CP280 CP3135 CP
      4190 CP5244 CP6299 CP
      7354 CP8409 CP9464 CP
      10518 CP11570 CP12622 CP
      13674 CP14726 CP15778 CP
      16830 CP17881 CP18933 CP
      19985 CP201037 CP211089 CP
      221141 CP231193 CP241245 CP
      251297 CP261348 CP271400 CP
      281452 CP291504 CP301556 CP
      311582 CP321608 CP331634 CP
      341660 CP351686 CP361712 CP
      371738 CP381763 CP391789 CP
      401815 CP411838 CP421862 CP
      431885 CP441908 CP451932 CP
      461956 CP471980 CP482004 CP
      492028 CP502052 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Mothim

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Mothim's Bug and Flying-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Mothim.

      Bug Bug

      Flying Flying

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Mothim Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Mothim Candy296 Mothim Candy XL
      LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Mothim Candy10 Mothim Candy XL
      LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Mothim Candy-
      LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Mothim Candy-
      LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Mothim Candy-
      LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Mothim Candy-
      LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Mothim Candy-
      LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Mothim Candy-
      LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Mothim Candy-

      Mothim Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Mothim from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Mothim in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Mothim Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Mothim Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Mothim Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Mothim Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Mothim Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Mothim Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Mothim Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Mothim Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Mothim Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Mothim Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Mothim Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Mothim Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Mothim Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Mothim Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Mothim Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Mothim Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Mothim Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Mothim Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Mothim Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Mothim Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Mothim Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Mothim Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Mothim Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Mothim Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Mothim Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Mothim Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Mothim Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Mothim Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Mothim Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Mothim Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Mothim Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Mothim Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Mothim Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Mothim Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Mothim Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Mothim Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Mothim Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Mothim Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Mothim Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Mothim Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Mothim Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Mothim Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Mothim Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Mothim Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Mothim Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Mothim Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Mothim Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Mothim Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Mothim Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Mothim Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Mothim Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Mothim Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Mothim Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Mothim Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Mothim Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Mothim Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Mothim Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Mothim Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Mothim Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Mothim Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Mothim Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Mothim Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Mothim Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Mothim Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Mothim Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Mothim Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Mothim Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Mothim Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Mothim Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Mothim Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Mothim Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Mothim Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Mothim Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Mothim Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Mothim Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Mothim Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Mothim Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Mothim Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Mothim Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Mothim Candy XL280,000304 Mothim Candy10 Mothim Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Mothim Candy XL290,000304 Mothim Candy20 Mothim Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Mothim Candy XL301,000304 Mothim Candy30 Mothim Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Mothim Candy XL312,000304 Mothim Candy40 Mothim Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Mothim Candy XL323,000304 Mothim Candy52 Mothim Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Mothim Candy XL334,000304 Mothim Candy64 Mothim Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Mothim Candy XL346,000304 Mothim Candy76 Mothim Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Mothim Candy XL358,000304 Mothim Candy88 Mothim Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Mothim Candy XL370,000304 Mothim Candy103 Mothim Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Mothim Candy XL382,000304 Mothim Candy118 Mothim Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Mothim Candy XL395,000304 Mothim Candy133 Mothim Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Mothim Candy XL408,000304 Mothim Candy148 Mothim Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Mothim Candy XL421,000304 Mothim Candy165 Mothim Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Mothim Candy XL434,000304 Mothim Candy182 Mothim Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Mothim Candy XL448,000304 Mothim Candy199 Mothim Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Mothim Candy XL462,000304 Mothim Candy216 Mothim Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Mothim Candy XL476,000304 Mothim Candy236 Mothim Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Mothim Candy XL490,000304 Mothim Candy256 Mothim Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Mothim Candy XL505,000304 Mothim Candy276 Mothim Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Mothim Candy XL520,000304 Mothim Candy296 Mothim Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Mothim

      Mothim high resolution sprites

      Mothim Pokédex entries

      Sinnoh

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Mothim’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Bug and Flying-type Pokémon, Mothim is especially weak against Rock-type moves, and weak against Electric, Fire, Flying, and Ice-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Mothim in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Mothim in Pokémon GO are Bug Bite and Bug Buzz. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.371 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 91.804.

      How does Mothim perform in Raids?

      Mothim's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Mothim rank as a Bug-type attacker?

      Mothim is an F-Tier Bug-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

      How does Mothim rank as a Flying-type attacker?

      Mothim is an F-Tier Flying-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Mothim?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Mothim: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Primal Kyogre, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Pinsir, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Dragonite, Mega Salamence, and Mega Rayquaza.

      What is Mothim’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

      Mothim’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1815 CP and 2052 CP at Level 50.

      Can Mothim be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Mothim can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Mothim Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Mothim cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.