Mothim

Official artwork of MothimBug 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 best Pokémon GO moves are Bug Bite and Bug Buzz. Mothim encounters are boosted during Rain and Windy weather. Shiny Mothim is available! ✨

StatsStats

Max CP2052 CP
Attack185 ATK
Defense98 DEF
Stamina172 HP
Buddy distance1 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes

Mothim Type Chart

Mothim takes increased damage from:Mothim takes increased damage from:
+156.0%
  • Rock
+60.0%
  • Electric
  • Fire
  • Flying
  • Ice
Mothim takes reduced damage from:Mothim takes reduced damage from:
-37.5%
  • Bug
-60.9%
  • Fighting
  • Grass
-75.6%
  • Ground

Mothim's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid AttackerNot ranked
Gym DefenderGym DefenderNot ranked
Bug Bug-type Attacker
Bug Bite / Bug Buzz
F TierExternal Link#67
Flying Flying-type Attacker
Air Slash / Aerial Ace
F TierExternal Link#111

Mothim's best moves and movesets

Moves
Mothim's best moveset is Bug Bite and Bug Buzz, with 10.24 DPS (damage per second) and 88.9 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain weather.
  • DPS10.24
  • TDO88.90
  • Weather
    • rain
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.BugBug Bite BugBug Buzz 10.2488.916.3
      2.FlyingAir Slash BugBug Buzz 9.6583.815.4
      3.BugBug Bite FlyingAerial Ace 9.4982.415.1
      4.FlyingAir Slash FlyingAerial Ace 9.2480.314.7
      5.FlyingAir Slash PsychicPsybeam 8.2571.613.2
      6.BugBug Bite PsychicPsybeam 8.1770.913.0
      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).

      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 Moves

      • 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 ↗
      • 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
        Damage55
        Energy40

        Effects
        Aerial Ace has no special effects.
        See Aerial Ace details page ↗
      • 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 ↗

      Special CP Values

      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 CP Chart

      CP Chart

      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

      Mothim evolution chart

      Family
      PokémonRequiresEvolution
      Thumbnail image of BurmyBurmy
      • 50 Candy50 Candy
      • Male required
      Thumbnail image of MothimMothim
      Thumbnail image of Burmy (Plant Cloak)Burmy (Plant Cloak)
      • 50 Candy50 Candy
      • Male required
      Thumbnail image of MothimMothim
      Thumbnail image of Burmy (Sandy Cloak)Burmy (Sandy Cloak)
      • 50 Candy50 Candy
      • Male required
      Thumbnail image of MothimMothim
      Thumbnail image of Burmy (Trash Cloak)Burmy (Trash Cloak)
      • 50 Candy50 Candy
      • Male required
      Thumbnail image of MothimMothim
      • 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

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

      Official artwork of BurmyBurmy
      Official artwork of WormadamWormadam
      Official artwork of MothimMothim
      Official artwork of Burmy (Plant Cloak)Burmy (Plant Cloak)
      Official artwork of Wormadam (Plant Cloak)Wormadam (Plant Cloak)
      Official artwork of Burmy (Sandy Cloak)Burmy (Sandy Cloak)
      Official artwork of Wormadam (Sandy Cloak)Wormadam (Sandy Cloak)
      Official artwork of Burmy (Trash Cloak)Burmy (Trash Cloak)
      Official artwork of Wormadam (Trash Cloak)Wormadam (Trash Cloak)

      Mothim in the meta

      Mothim in the meta

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      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

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Mothim in Pokémon GO is 16.74%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 37.32% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 50.38%.

      CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                -16.74%19.00%24.03%28.75%
                Curve26.76%30.10%37.32%43.79%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                -24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                - 28.09%31.56%39.02%45.67%
                Curve42.91%47.52%56.87%64.55%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                - 36.74%40.94%49.69%57.14%
                Curve54.09%59.15%68.90%76.32%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Mothim, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                Pokédex information

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

                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 Pokédex entries

                Sinnoh
                VersionsPokédex entry
                DiamondIt loves the honey of flowers and steals honey collected by COMBEE.
                PearlIt does not keep a nest. It flies over fields and mountains in constant search of floral honey.
                PlatinumWhile it loves floral honey, it won’t gather any itself. Instead, it plots to steal some from COMBEE.
                HeartGold, SoulSilverIt flutters around at night and steals honey from the COMBEE hive.
                Black, White, Black 2, White 2While it loves floral honey, it won’t gather any itself. Instead, it plots to steal some from Combee.
                X, Omega RubyIt loves the honey of flowers and steals honey collected by Combee.
                Y, Alpha SapphireIt flutters around at night and steals honey from the Combee hive.
                Legends: ArceusScatters 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.

                Sprites

                Photobomb

                Regular and Shiny Mothim

                Mothim high resolution sprites

                A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Mothim. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                Wallpaper

                MothimMothimMothimMothim

                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 10.239 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 88.903.

                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 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.