Mothim
#414 (Sinnoh)
Best moveset for Mothim
The best moves for Mothim are Bug Bite and Bug Buzz when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Burmy (Trash) family. Mothim evolves from Burmy which costs 50 Candy.
Mothim only evolves from a MaleBurmy.
Wormadam - Plant only evolves from a FemaleBurmy.
Wormadam - Trash only evolves from a FemaleBurmy - Trash.
Wormadam - Sandy only evolves from a FemaleBurmy - Sandy.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Mothim, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Mothim is a Bug & Flying Pokémon which evolves from Burmy. It is vulnerable to Rock, Flying, Fire, Electric and Ice moves. Mothim's strongest moveset is Bug Bite & Bug Buzz and it has a Max CP of 1,815.
About
"It flutters around at night and steals honey from the Combee hive."
Base stats
| Attack | 185 | |
| Defense | 98 | |
| Stamina | 172 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
778 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,037 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,556 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 1,815 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,297 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,686 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 147 |
Size
| Height | 0.9 m |
| Weight | 23.3 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Best moveset for Mothim
The best moves for Mothim are Bug Bite and Bug Buzz when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | 5 | 12 | 12 |
| Air Slash | 14 | 8.3 | 14 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psybeam | 70 | -15.6 | 21.9 |
| Aerial Ace | 55 | -13.8 | 27.5 |
| Bug Buzz | 100 | -13.5 | 32.4 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Mothim?
Mothim is a Bug/Flying type Pokémon, which makes it especially weak against Rock moves, and weak against Flying, Fire, Electric and Ice moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Mothim are:
- Rampardos,
- Tyrantrum,
- Rhyperior,
- Terrakion,
- Gigalith.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rampardos | Smack Down | Rock Slide | 100% |
| Tyrantrum | Rock Throw | Meteor Beam | 91% |
| Rhyperior | Smack Down | Rock Wrecker | 90% |
| Terrakion | Smack Down | Rock Slide | 88% |
| Gigalith | Smack Down | Meteor Beam | 86% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Rock Throw | Rock Slide | 85% |
| Tyranitar | Smack Down | Stone Edge | 84% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Rock Throw | Stone Edge | 82% |
| Lycanroc (Dusk) | Rock Throw | Stone Edge | 81% |
| Rampardos | Smack Down | Flamethrower | 81% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Mothim
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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