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.
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Burmy (Trash Cloak) family. Mothim evolves from Burmy (Plant Cloak) which costs 50 Candy.
- A Male Burmy (Plant Cloak) evolves into Mothim.
- A Female Burmy (Plant Cloak) evolves into Wormadam (Plant Cloak).
- A Male Burmy (Sandy Cloak) evolves into Mothim.
- A Female Burmy (Sandy Cloak) evolves into Wormadam (Sandy Cloak).
- A Male Burmy (Trash Cloak) evolves into Mothim.
- A Female Burmy (Trash Cloak) evolves into Wormadam (Trash Cloak).
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Mothim, which would have 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 2,052.
About
"It flutters around at night and steals honey from the Combee hive."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | 5 | 12 |
| Air Slash | 12 | 14.4 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Psybeam | 65 | 21.7 |
| Aerial Ace | 55 | 26.4 |
| Bug Buzz | 95 | 32.6 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bug Bite
12 dps
|
Bug Buzz
32.6 dps
|
21.4 | 100% |
|
Air Slash
14.4 dps
|
Bug Buzz
32.6 dps
|
20.8 | 97% |
|
Air Slash
14.4 dps
|
Aerial Ace
26.4 dps
|
18.9 | 89% |
|
Bug Bite
12 dps
|
Aerial Ace
26.4 dps
|
18.8 | 88% |
|
Air Slash
14.4 dps
|
Psybeam
21.7 dps
|
16.6 | 78% |
|
Bug Bite
12 dps
|
Psybeam
21.7 dps
|
16 | 75% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Mothim?
Mothim is a Bug/Flying type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Fire, Electric and Ice moves, and especially weak against Rock moves.
These are the Pokémon and their moves that do the most damage to Mothim.
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 |