Pokémon type
Bug
Mothim weaknesses
Mothim is weak to Flying, Fire, Electric and Ice-type moves, and doubly weak to Rock-type moves.
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. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Burmy (Trash Cloak) family. Mothim evolves from Burmy (Plant Cloak) for 50 Candy.
- A Female Burmy (Plant Cloak) evolves into Wormadam (Plant Cloak).
- A Male Burmy (Plant Cloak) evolves into Mothim.
- A Female Burmy (Sandy Cloak) evolves into Wormadam (Sandy Cloak).
- A Male Burmy (Sandy Cloak) evolves into Mothim.
- A Female Burmy (Trash Cloak) evolves into Wormadam (Trash Cloak).
- A Male Burmy (Trash Cloak) evolves into Mothim.
Game images
Mothim, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Mothim is a Bug & Flying Pokémon which evolves from Burmy. It is weak to Rock, Flying, Fire, Electric and Ice moves. Mothim's best moveset is Bug Bite & Bug Buzz and it has a Max CP of 2,052.
About
"It flutters around at night and steals honey from the Combee hive."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Air Slash | 12 | 14.4 |
| Bug Bite | 5 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Buzz | 95 | 2 | 2.28 |
| Aerial Ace | 55 | 3 | 2 |
| Psybeam | 65 | 2 | 1.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Bug Buzz
32.6 DPS
|
10 | 100% |
|
Air Slash
14.4 DPS
|
Bug Buzz
32.6 DPS
|
9.6 | 96% |
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Aerial Ace
26.4 DPS
|
8.9 | 89% |
|
Air Slash
14.4 DPS
|
Aerial Ace
26.4 DPS
|
8.7 | 87% |
|
Air Slash
14.4 DPS
|
Psybeam
21.7 DPS
|
7.8 | 78% |
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Psybeam
21.7 DPS
|
7.7 | 77% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Mothim?
Mothim is weak to , Fire, Electric and Ice moves, and doubly weak to Rock moves.
The best counter to Mothim is Mega Diancie with Rock Throw and Rock Slide, followed by Mega Tyranitar, Mega Aerodactyl and Rampardos.
The top Mothim counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Diancie | 100% | |
| Mega Diancie | 98% | |
| Mega Tyranitar | 88% | |
| Mega Aerodactyl | 86% | |
| Rampardos | 85% | |
| Mega Rayquaza | 85% | |
| Glimmora | 85% | |
| Glimmora | 81% | |
| Tyrantrum | 79% | |
| Mega Aerodactyl | 78% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
185 |
| Defense |
|
98 |
| Stamina |
|
172 |
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 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
778 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,037 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,556 |
|
Level 40 |
1,815 |
|
Level 50 |
2,052 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,297 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,686 |