Mothim

Mothim is a Bug- and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Mothim has a maximum CP of 2,052. It is weak to Rock, Electric, Fire, Flying, and Ice-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Mothim is Bug Bite and Bug Buzz.

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 Attacker

Not ranked

Bug-type

#91

Flying-type

#139

Great League

#1061

Mothim Type Chart

Mothim takes increased damage from:

Rock256.0%

Electric160.0%

Fire160.0%

Flying160.0%

Ice160.0%

Mothim takes reduced damage from:

Ground24.4%

Fighting39.1%

Grass39.1%

Bug62.5%

Mothim best moveset

Bug Bite + Bug Buzz

Bug Bite

Bug Buzz

The best Bug-type moveset for Mothim is Bug Bite and Bug Buzz (10.27 DPS, 114.2 TDO). In raids, Mothim ranks #91 among Bug-type attackers (D Tier).

6 of 6 matches

Data table

1.	Bug Bite	Bug Buzz	8.40	10.27	114.2
2.	Air Slash	Bug Buzz	7.97	9.75	108.4
3.	Bug Bite	Aerial Ace	7.66	9.37	104.2
4.	Air Slash	Aerial Ace	7.48	9.15	101.7
5.	Air Slash	Psybeam	6.61	8.08	89.9
6.	Bug Bite	Psybeam	6.55	8.02	89.2

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Fast Attacks

Bug Bite560.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Psychic160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 6
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 4
Energy 3

Effects
Bug Bite has no special effects.
See Bug Bite details page ↗
Air Slash1281.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Bug160%
Grass160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Steel62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 12
Energy 8
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.8s - 1.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 9
Energy 9

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

Damage	5
Energy	6
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	3

Damage	12
Energy	8
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 1.0s

Damage	9
Energy	9

Charged Attacks

Bug Buzz95503.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Psychic160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 95
Energy 50
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 1.8s - 2.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 100
Energy 60

Effects
Special
Bug Buzz has a 30.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Bug Buzz details page ↗
Aerial Ace55332.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Bug160%
Grass160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Steel62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 55
Energy 33
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 2.0s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 60
Energy 45

Effects
Aerial Ace has no special effects.
See Aerial Ace details page ↗
Psybeam65503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Poison160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Psychic62.5%
Dark39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 65
Energy 50
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.1s - 2.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 70
Energy 60

Effects
Psybeam has no special effects.
See Psybeam details page ↗

Damage	95
Energy	50
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	1.8s - 2.9s

Damage	100
Energy	60

Damage	55
Energy	33
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	2.0s - 2.3s

Damage	60
Energy	45

Damage	65
Energy	50
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.1s - 2.5s

Damage	70
Energy	60

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Mothim can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Mothim can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Mothim CP Chart

At Level 50, Mothim maxes out at 2,052 CP. Raid catches are 975 to 1,037 CP, or 1,219 to 1,297 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 731 to 778 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	2052 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	731 CP - 778 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	975 CP - 1037 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	975 CP - 1037 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	1219 CP - 1297 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Mothim’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	25 CP	2	80 CP	3	135 CP
4	190 CP	5	244 CP	6	299 CP
7	354 CP	8	409 CP	9	464 CP
10	518 CP	11	570 CP	12	622 CP
13	674 CP	14	726 CP	15	778 CP
16	830 CP	17	881 CP	18	933 CP
19	985 CP	20	1037 CP	21	1089 CP
22	1141 CP	23	1193 CP	24	1245 CP
25	1297 CP	26	1348 CP	27	1400 CP
28	1452 CP	29	1504 CP	30	1556 CP
31	1582 CP	32	1608 CP	33	1634 CP
34	1660 CP	35	1686 CP	36	1712 CP
37	1738 CP	38	1763 CP	39	1789 CP
40	1815 CP	41	1838 CP	42	1862 CP
43	1885 CP	44	1908 CP	45	1932 CP
46	1956 CP	47	1980 CP	48	2004 CP
49	2028 CP	50	2052 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with 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, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Mothim

Mega Pokémon that boost Mothim’s Bug and Flying-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Mothim.

Bug

Flying

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

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.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#414
Height	0.9 m
Weight	23.3 kg
Region	Generation 4
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 100% Male
Buddy distance	1 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	5 300
Additional Move Cost	25 10000

Family and Evolution

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Burmy	50 Candy Gender: Male	Mothim
Burmy (Plant Cloak)	50 Candy Gender: Male	Mothim
Burmy (Sandy Cloak)	50 Candy Gender: Male	Mothim
Burmy (Trash Cloak)	50 Candy Gender: Male	Mothim

Burmy evolves into Mothim which costs 50 Candy. Only male Burmy can evolve into Mothim.
Burmy (Plant Cloak) evolves into Mothim which costs 50 Candy. Only male Burmy (Plant Cloak) can evolve into Mothim.
Burmy (Sandy Cloak) evolves into Mothim which costs 50 Candy. Only male Burmy (Sandy Cloak) can evolve into Mothim.
Burmy (Trash Cloak) evolves into Mothim which costs 50 Candy. Only male Burmy (Trash Cloak) can evolve into Mothim.

Mothim family

Mothim’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Wormadam (Plant Cloak)

Burmy (Sandy Cloak)

Wormadam (Sandy Cloak)

Burmy (Trash Cloak)

Wormadam (Trash Cloak)

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.44 m	0.45 m	0.9 m	1.35 m	1.58 m

Size bounds

Mothim's height ranges from 0.441 m to 1.575 m, with the average being 0.9 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.441 m1′05″	0.45 m1′06″
XS	0.45 m1′06″	0.675 m2′03″
M	0.675 m2′03″	1.125 m3′08″
XL	1.125 m3′08″	1.35 m4′05″
XXL	1.35 m4′05″	1.575 m5′02″

Encounter data

Movement type: Flying
Movement Timer: 10s
Jump Time: 0.9s
Attack Probability: 20%
Attack Timer: 29s
Dodge Probability: 30%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Mothim from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy and 296 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Mothim

Mothim high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Mothim. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

Artwork and Wallpaper

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

Mothim Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
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.
Legends: Arceus	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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Mothim in Pokémon GO?

Mothim’s best moves are Bug Bite and Bug Buzz, for 10.27 DPS and 114.2 TDO.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Mothim’s strengths and weaknesses?

Bug and Flying-type Pokémon are weak to Rock, Electric, Fire, Flying, and Ice-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Fighting, Grass, and Ground-type moves.

How does Mothim perform in Raids?

Mothim ranks #91 among Bug-type attackers (D Tier).

Mothim ranks #139 among Flying-type attackers (E Tier).

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

Mothim tops out at 1,815 CP at Level 40 and 2,052 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.

What Mega Pokémon boost Mothim?

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

Pokémon

Overview and stats

ATK

DEF

Moves and best movesets

Data table

Bug Bite

Bug Buzz

8.40

10.27

114.2

Air Slash

Bug Buzz

7.97

9.75

108.4

Bug Bite

Aerial Ace

7.66

9.37

104.2

Air Slash

Aerial Ace

7.48

9.15

101.7

Air Slash

Psybeam

6.61

8.08

89.9

Bug Bite

Psybeam

6.55

8.02

89.2

Damage	5
Energy	6
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Rain

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	3

Damage

Energy

Damage	12
Energy	8
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 1.0s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Windy

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.8s - 1.0s

Damage	9
Energy	9

Damage

Energy

Damage	95
Energy	50
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	1.8s - 2.9s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Rain

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

1.8s - 2.9s

Damage	100
Energy	60

Damage

100

Energy

Damage	55
Energy	33
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	2.0s - 2.3s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Windy

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

2.0s - 2.3s

Damage	60
Energy	45

Damage

Energy

Damage	65
Energy	50
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.1s - 2.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Windy

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

1.1s - 2.5s

Damage	70
Energy	60

Damage

Energy

Max CP

2052 CP

Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs

Research

731 CP - 778 CP

Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Eggs

975 CP - 1037 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Raids

975 CP - 1037 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

1219 CP - 1297 CP

Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

25 CP

80 CP

135 CP

190 CP

244 CP

299 CP

354 CP

409 CP

464 CP

518 CP

570 CP

622 CP

674 CP

726 CP

778 CP

830 CP

881 CP

933 CP

985 CP

1037 CP

1089 CP

1141 CP

1193 CP

1245 CP

1297 CP

1348 CP

1400 CP

1452 CP

1504 CP

1556 CP

1582 CP

1608 CP

1634 CP

1660 CP

1686 CP

1712 CP

1738 CP

1763 CP

1789 CP

1815 CP

1838 CP

1862 CP

1885 CP

1908 CP

1932 CP

1956 CP

1980 CP

2004 CP

2028 CP

2052 CP

Pokédex Number

#414

Height

0.9 m

Weight

23.3 kg

Region

Generation 4

Can be traded

Allowed

Gender

♂ 100% Male

Buddy distance

1 km

Released

Yes

Shiny released

Yes

Pokémon Home transfer

Allowed

Base Flee Rate

Catch rewards

300

Additional Move Cost

10000

Pokémon

Requires

Evolution

Burmy

50 Candy
Gender: Male

Mothim

Burmy (Plant Cloak)

50 Candy
Gender: Male

Mothim

Burmy (Sandy Cloak)

50 Candy
Gender: Male

Mothim

Burmy (Trash Cloak)

50 Candy
Gender: Male

Mothim

XXS

XXL

0.44 m

0.45 m

0.9 m

1.35 m

1.58 m

Size

Lower bound

Upper bound

XXS

0.441 m1′05″

0.45 m1′06″

0.675 m2′03″

1.125 m3′08″

1.35 m4′05″

XXL

1.35 m4′05″

1.575 m5′02″

LVL

Stardust

Candy

Candy XL

520,000

304

296

280,000

304

190,000

196

125,000

126

80,000

47,500

25,500

11,000

3,000

Versions

Pokédex entry

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.

Legends: Arceus

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 Stats and Max CP

Mothim's Tier Ranking

Mothim Type Chart

Mothim takes increased damage from:

Mothim takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Bug

Flying

Evolution Chart

Mothim family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Mothim

Mothim high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Mothim in Pokémon GO?

What are Mothim’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Mothim perform in Raids?

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

Can Mothim be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Mothim Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Mothim?

Overview and stats

Mothim Stats and Max CP

Mothim's Tier Ranking

Mothim Type Chart

Mothim takes increased damage from:

Mothim takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Bug

Flying

Evolution Chart

Mothim family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Mothim

Mothim high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Mothim in Pokémon GO?

What are Mothim’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Mothim perform in Raids?

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

Can Mothim be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Mothim Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Mothim?