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    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 Bonus –Mega 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 Bonus –While 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.