Mothim (Pokémon)

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Mothim ガーメイル Garmeil #414
File:Art-Garmeil.jpg Artwork from Diamond/Pearl
Type Bug Flying Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Moth Pokémon
Ability Swarm Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #— Hoenn Sinnoh #047 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 2′11″ Imperial 0.9 m Metric 2′11″/0.9 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 51.4 lbs. Imperial 23.3 kg Metric 51.4 lbs./23.3 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Yellow	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Bug group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 159 Battle Exp.: 1591*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Mothim (Japanese: ガーメイル Garmeil) is a Bug/Flying-type Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Gender differences

Mothim is male only. For the female counterpart, see Wormadam.

Habitat

Mothim do not have a fixed habitat, as they migrate throughout the country searching for nectar.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Cheryl owned a Mothim which assisted in finding the Amber Castle. It appeared in episodes DP030 to DP032.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond It loves flower honey. It snatches honey collected by Combee to eat. Pearl It does not have a fixed habitat. It flies continously across the countryside searching for its favorite flower honey. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

Game	Rarity	Location
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl	Evolution	Evolve from Burmy

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 70		130 - 177	250 - 344
Attack: 94		89 - 160	173 - 315
Defense: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Atk: 94		89 - 160	173 - 315
Sp. Def: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Speed: 66		63 - 129	123 - 254
Total: 424	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Note: If Gravity is used or if Mothim receives the Black Steel Orb, the effectiveness of Ground becomes 50.

Learnset

Template:Learnset introMoves in Italics aren't STAB for Mothim, but are for some/all evolutions.

By leveling up

Game	Generation IV
Start	Tackle
10	Protect
20	Hidden Power
23	Confusion
26	Gust
29	Poisonpowder
32	Psybeam
35	Camouflage
38	Silver Wind
41	Air Slash
44	Psychic
47	Bug Buzz

By TM/HM

Game	Generation IV
TM06	Toxic
TM10	Hidden Power
TM11	Sunny Day
TM15	Hyper Beam
TM17	Protect
TM18	Rain Dance
TM19	Giga Drain
TM20	Safeguard
TM21	Frustration
TM22	Solarbeam
TM27	Return
TM29	Psychic
TM30	Shadow Ball
TM32	Double Team
TM40	Aerial Ace
TM42	Facade
TM43	Secret Power
TM44	Rest
TM45	Attract
TM46	Thief
TM48	Skill Swap
TM51	Roost
TM53	Energy Ball
TM58	Endure
TM62	Silver Wind
TM68	Giga Impact
TM70	Flash
TM77	Psych Up
TM78	Captivate
TM82	Sleep Talk
TM83	Natural Gift
TM85	Dream Eater
TM87	Swagger
TM89	U-Turn
TM90	Substitute

Trivia

Origin

Mothim is based on an adult Bagworm Moth, which only fully mature if male.

Name origin

Mothim's Japanese name is derived from ga, the Japanese word for moth, and an intentional misspelling of the English word "male". Mothim comes from "moth" and "him".

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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