Mothim (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Mothim (disambiguation).

Mothim Moth Pokémon ガーメイル Gamale #0414 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Bug Flying Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Swarm Cacophony Cacophony Tinted Lens Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 100% male	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Bug Hatch time 15 cycles
Height 2'11" 0.9 m Mothim 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 51.4 lbs. 23.3 kg Mothim 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 159 Gen. IV Unknown IV 148 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Mothim 0 HP 1 Atk 0 Def 1 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Yellow	Base friendship 70
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 Gamale) is a dual-type Bug/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

It evolves from a male Burmy starting at level 20. It is one of Burmy's final forms, the other being Wormadam.

Biology

Mothim is a moth-like Pokémon with two pairs of wings, one pair larger than the other is. The wings are primarily tan with an orange, oval marking on each. The tips of the wings split into small, orange squares; there are three on the larger pair and two on the smaller pair. Mothim spreads steel-colored scales whenever it flaps its wings. Mothim's head has orange semi-circular eyes with gray, orange-tipped antennae running along the edges before extending and widening at the top. Its body is black with a patch of orange on the underside and a gray stripe down its back. It also has four gray legs and a small black tail that splits into two squares.

Mothim is a nomadic, nocturnal Pokémon that always remains on the move, searching for flower honey and nectar. It has often been seen traveling in fields and mountains. Despite its diet, Mothim is never seen near any flower gardens. This is because, instead of gathering honey on its own, Mothim raids the hives of Combee for honey. It is a male-only species, with Wormadam as its female counterpart.

Evolution

Mothim evolves from male Burmy and is one of the final forms of the species, the other being Wormadam.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Burmy Any Cloak  Bug

Male →

First Evolution Mothim  Bug  Flying

In the anime

Mothim in the anime

Major appearances

Cheryl's Mothim

Mothim debuted in Some Enchanted Sweetening!, when Cheryl's Burmy evolved. It assisted her in finding the Amber Castle. He reappeared in The Grass-Type Is Always Greener! and An Angry Combeenation!.

Other

In Leading a Stray!, multiple Mothim joined a Luxio in its efforts to help a Wailmer trapped in the sewers.

In Fighting Ire with Fire!, a Trainer's Mothim battled Barry's Empoleon. He was soon defeated with a Metal Claw attack.

Minor appearances

In Tag! We're It...!, Jessie's fantasy featured a Mothim.

In Pruning a Passel of Pals!, a Coordinator's Mothim competed in the Wallace Cup.

In A Trainer and Child Reunion!, a Mothim was living in the forest where Aaron's training center was located.

In Historical Mystery Tour!, Ash encountered a Mothim in Xatu's Forest.

A Trainer's Mothim appeared in a flashback in Flint Sparks the Fire!.

In A Little Rocket R & R!, two Trainers' Mothim were captured by the Matori Matrix but later freed by Ash and his friends.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP030 Mothim Ash's Pokédex Mothim, the Moth Pokémon, and the evolved form of a male Burmy. It has no particular habitat, but instead flies across the land, searching for its favorite nectar.

In the manga

Mothim in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

A Trainer's Mothim appeared in Bombastic Bibarel & Heroic Hippopotas.

In Vexing Vespiquen & Unmanageable Mothim I, a Mothim was seen under the ownership of a pair of Roughnecks who had been hired by Team Galactic to cause havoc on Iron Island. It reappeared in a flashback in Cleaning Up Grimer.

In the TCG

Main article: Mothim (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh #047 Johto #— Diamond It loves the honey of flowers and steals honey collected by Combee. Pearl It does not keep a nest. It flies over fields and mountains in constant search of floral honey. Platinum While it loves floral honey, it won't gather any itself. Instead, it plots to steal some from Combee. HeartGold It flutters around at night and steals honey from the Combee hive. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova #— Black While it loves floral honey, it won't gather any itself. Instead, it plots to steal some from Combee. White Black 2 While it loves floral honey, it won't gather any itself. Instead, it plots to steal some from Combee. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Central #046 Hoenn #— X It loves the honey of flowers and steals honey collected by Combee. Y It flutters around at night and steals honey from the Combee hive. Omega Ruby It loves the honey of flowers and steals honey collected by Combee. Alpha Sapphire It flutters around at night and steals honey from the Combee hive.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #047 Hisui #045 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield. Brilliant Diamond It loves the nectar of flowers and steals nectar collected by Combee. Shining Pearl It does not keep a nest. It flies over fields and mountains in constant search of its much-beloved nectar. Legends: Arceus Scatters 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.
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— Blueberry #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Burmy♂ Platinum Evolve Burmy♂ HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Burmy♂
Generation V Black White Poké Transfer Black 2 White 2 Poké Transfer
Generation VI X Y Evolve Burmy♂ Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade
Generation VII Sun Moon Pokémon Bank Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Pokémon Bank Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Evolve Burmy♂ Legends: Arceus Obsidian Fieldlands: Grueling Grove Cobalt Coastlands: near Crossing Slope, Aipom Hill, Spring Path (additional ), Veilstone Cape, near Firespit Island Coronet Highlands: Wayward Wood (additional ), near Ancient Quarry
Generation IX Scarlet Violet Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Sky Stairway (1F-49F), Mt. Mistral (1F-19F) MD Sky Sky Stairway (1F-49F), Mt. Mistral (1F-19F) Ranger: SoA Oil Field Hideout Rumble Silent Forest Ranger: GS Mitonga Road, Forest Temple, Odd Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Autumnwood: Firebreathing Mountain Rumble U Challenge Battle: Lord of the Bugs (Possible Boss)
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 2Su Rumble World Legend Terrain: Primeval Thicket (All Areas)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Garchomp Sea, Arceus Sea, Garchomp SeaFinal
Generation VIII This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation Shuffle Graucus Hall: Stage 497

Held items

Games		Held items
Legends: Arceus		Normal Dazzling Honey (35%) Spoiled Apricorn (15%) Grit items by level Alpha Exp. Candy M (100%) Seed of Mastery (20%) Grit items by level

Stats

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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/5 ★★★★☆	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 2/4 ★★☆☆	Stamina 1/2 ★☆
Jump 5/5 ★★★★★	Total 15/20 ★★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball (in Generation IV) or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is ½×. In Generation V, if this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

Mothim is available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

By leveling up

BDSP

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Quiver Dance Bug Status 0000— 00——% 20 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00——% 10 011 Bug Bite Bug Physical 06060 100100% 20 Evo.Evo. Quiver Dance Bug Status 0000— 00——% 20 1010 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00——% 10 1515 Bug Bite Bug Physical 06060 100100% 20 2020 String Shot Bug Status 0000— 09595% 40 2323 Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25 2626 Gust Flying Special 04040 100100% 35 2929 Poison Powder Poison Status 0000— 07575% 35 3232 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100100% 20 3535 Roost Flying Status 0000— 00——% 10 3838 Struggle Bug Bug Special 05050 100100% 20 4141 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 15 4444 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10 4747 Lunge Bug Physical 08080 100100% 15 5050 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mothim Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mothim Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

LA

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Learn Mastery  Move   Type   Cat.   Power   Accuracy   PP Base  St.   Ag.  Base  St.  1 10 Struggle Bug Bug Special 40 50 30 100% 100% 20 6 15 Gust Flying Special 40 50 30 100% 100% 25 11 20 Confusion Psychic Special 50 60 40 100% 100% 20 18 28 Silver Wind Bug Special 60 75 45 100% 100% 15 25 35 Air Slash Flying Special 75 90 60 95% 100% 10 34 45 Psychic Psychic Special 80 100 60 100% 100% 10 43 54 Bug Buzz Bug Special 80 100 60 100% 100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mothim Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mothim Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM19 TM19 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10 TM20 TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 25 TM22 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM29 TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM30 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM48 TM48 Skill Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM51 TM51 Roost Flying Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM53 TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM58 TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM62 TM62 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM70 TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM77 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM82 TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM85 TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM89 TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM97 TM97 Defog Flying Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mothim Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mothim Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Mothim in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Mothim in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mothim Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mothim Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

BDSP

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mothim Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mothim Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

LA

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Power   Accuracy   PP  Base  St.   Ag.  Base  St.  LA Aerial Ace Flying Physical 60 75 45 —% —% 20 LA Energy Ball Grass Special 80 100 60 100% 100% 10 LA Giga Impact Normal Physical 120 150 100 90% 95% 5 LA Hyper Beam Normal Special 120 150 100 90% 95% 5 LA Ominous Wind Ghost Special 60 75 45 100% 100% 15 LA Psychic Psychic Special 80 100 60 100% 100% 10 LA Rest Psychic Status — — — —% —% 10 LA Shadow Ball Ghost Special 80 100 60 100% 100% 10 LA Swift Normal Special 60 75 45 —% —% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mothim Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mothim Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mothim Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mothim Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Anime-only moves

Move	Type	Episode
Supersonic	Normal	An Angry Combeenation!

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: G
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Bug Poké Assist: Flying Field move: (Cut ×2) Browser entry R-241 It lets loose twisters and poison dust while protecting itself with a psychic barrier.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Bug Poké Assist: (present) Bug Field move: (present) (Cut ×2) Poké Assist: (past) Flying Field move: (past) (Cut ×1) Browser entry R-156/N-046 It flings gooey blobs that make Pokémon Slowed.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds Base HP: 53 Base Attack: 76 Base Defense: 48 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Bug Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Bug Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #624 Cross Attack Increases damage when making a + shaped match.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 172 Base Attack: 185 Base Defense: 98 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Air Slash, Bug Bite Charged Attacks: Psybeam, Aerial Ace, Bug Buzz

Form data

Despite not having any form differences, Mothim technically has three forms based on the cloak of Burmy it evolves from, though this is only shown in its internal data.

However, a Mothim from Pokémon GO will always be in the plant cloak form if evolved from a Burmy whilst still in GO. The Plant and Sandy Cloak forms of Mothim can still be obtained by transferring Burmy to Pokémon Legends: Arceus first and then evolving there.

Evolution data

Unevolved Burmy Any Cloak  Bug

+ Level 20 (male) →

First Evolution Mothim  Bug  Flying

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Legends: Arceus
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Mothim images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Mothim and Wormadam are the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 424.
• Before Generation VIII, the Burmy family had only been obtainable with their Hidden Ability in the Pokémon Dream World. Due to the closure of the Pokémon Global Link, the Burmy family could no longer be obtained with their Hidden Ability, except by trading between games and breeding. The Burmy family's Hidden Ability can currently be obtained via the Ability Patch.
• Burmy, Wormadam, Mothim, Geodude, Graveler and Golem are the only Pokémon in all five Hisui Pokédex sublistings.

Origin

While Mothim represents the adult stage of a bagworm moth, which only fully matures if it is male, both its appearance and honey-thieving tendencies suggest that it may draw more inspiration from death's-head hawkmoths. It may also draw some inspiration from the Pyraloidea, a superfamily of moths known for their nose-like palps.

Name origin

Mothim may be a combination of moth and him.

Gamale may be a combination of 蛾 ga (moth) and male.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ガーメイル Gamale From 蛾 ga and male French Papilord From papillon and lord Spanish Mothim Same as English name German Moterpel From Motte, er, and Pelz Italian Mothim Same as English name Korean 나메일 Nameil From 나방 nabang and male Mandarin Chinese 紳士蛾 / 绅士蛾 Shēnshì'é From 紳士 / 绅士 shēnshì and 蛾 é Cantonese Chinese 紳士蛾 Sānsíngòh From 紳士 sānsí and 蛾 ngòh

More languages Hindi मॉथनर Mothnar From moth and नर nar Thai กาเมล Kamen Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Cheryl's Mothim

External links

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