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.)
In the anime
Major appearances
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
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Mothim
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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.
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In the manga
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
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| Generation IV
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Sinnoh
#047
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Johto
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| Diamond
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It loves the honey of flowers and steals honey collected by Combee.
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| Pearl
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It does not keep a nest. It flies over fields and mountains in constant search of floral honey.
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| Platinum
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While it loves floral honey, it won't gather any itself. Instead, it plots to steal some from Combee.
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| HeartGold
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It flutters around at night and steals honey from the Combee hive.
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| Black
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While it loves floral honey, it won't gather any itself. Instead, it plots to steal some from Combee.
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| White
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While it loves floral honey, it won't gather any itself. Instead, it plots to steal some from Combee.
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Kalos
Central #046
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Hoenn
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It loves the honey of flowers and steals honey collected by Combee.
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| Y
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It flutters around at night and steals honey from the Combee hive.
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| Omega Ruby
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It loves the honey of flowers and steals honey collected by Combee.
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| Alpha Sapphire
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It flutters around at night and steals honey from the Combee hive.
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Galar
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Sinnoh
#047
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Hisui
#045
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| This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield.
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| Brilliant Diamond
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It loves the nectar of flowers and steals nectar collected by Combee.
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| Shining Pearl
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It does not keep a nest. It flies over fields and mountains in constant search of its much-beloved nectar.
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| Legends: Arceus
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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.
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Game locations
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In side games
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Stats
Base stats
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Range
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At Lv. 100
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70
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130 - 177
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250 - 344
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94
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89 - 160
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173 - 315
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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94
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89 - 160
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173 - 315
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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66
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63 - 129
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123 - 254
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Total: 424
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation IX.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Mothim's learnsets from other generations.
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
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Field move:
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(Cut ×2)
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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(Cut ×1)
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| Browser entry R-156/N-046
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| It flings gooey blobs that make Pokémon Slowed.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds
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Base HP: 53
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Base Defense: 48
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Base Speed: 60
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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
Sprites
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Trivia
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
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ガーメイル Gamale
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From 蛾 ga and male
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 French
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Papilord
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From papillon and lord
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 Spanish
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Mothim
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Same as English name
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 German
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Moterpel
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From Motte, er, and Pelz
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 Italian
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Mothim
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Same as English name
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 Korean
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나메일 Nameil
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From 나방 nabang and male
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 Mandarin Chinese
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紳士蛾 / 绅士蛾 Shēnshì'é
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From 紳士 / 绅士 shēnshì and 蛾 é
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 Cantonese Chinese
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紳士蛾 Sānsíngòh
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From 紳士 sānsí and 蛾 ngòh
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 Hindi
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मोथीम Mothim
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Transcription of English name
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 Thai
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กาเมล Kamen
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
External links
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For other sprites and images, please see Mothim images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
