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National No. 414

Mothim

Moth Pokémon

Insect
Flying
Generation IV plant
0.9 m Size
23.3 kg Weight
2 Abilities
#0414
Mothim

Description

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.

Abilities

Ability 1

Swarm

Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Hidden Ability

Tinted Lens

Doubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 0.9 m / 2'95"
Weight 23.3 kg / 51.37 lbs
Color Yellow
Body
Bug wings Pokémon with two or more pairs of wings
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 148
Maximum Experience 1.000.000
Experience Rated as medium
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Bug
Base Egg Cycle 15
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 3840 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 100% / Female: 0%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 45
Catch Chances
Poké Ball Poké Ball

has a 11.9% capture chance

Great Ball Great Ball

has a 16.2% capture chance

Ultra Ball Ultra Ball

has a 20.1% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation IV / Sinnoh
Available since Diamond / Pearl · Generation IV
Form Mothim
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Mothim
French Papilord
German Moterpel
Spanish Mothim
Italian Mothim
Japanese ガーメイル Gamale
Korean 나메일 Nameil
Chinese 紳士蛾 / 绅士蛾 Shēn Shì É

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

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.

14 descriptions 1 historical period Classic game data

Held Items (Wild Drops)

These items have a chance of being found with this Pokémon in the wild:

Silver Powder
Silver Powder
5% · Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Evolutionary Chain

Plant Burmy
Plant Burmy
Nº412
Plant Wormadam
Plant Wormadam
Nº413 Burmy · Lv. 20 Female with Plant cloak
Sandy Wormadam
Sandy Wormadam
Nº413 Sandy Cloak
Trash Wormadam
Trash Wormadam
Nº413 Trash Cloak
Mothim
Mothim
Nº414 Burmy · Lv. 20 male

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Mothim

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
70
-
130 - 177
250 - 344
Attack
94
+1 EV
89 - 160
173 - 315
Defense
50
-
49 - 112
94 - 218
Sp Attack.
94
+1 EV
89 - 160
173 - 315
Defense Esp.
50
-
49 - 112
94 - 218
Speed
66
-
63 - 129
123 - 254
Total
424
+2 EV
-
-
Life
70
Lv 50: 130 - 177 Lv 100: 250 - 344
At. +1 EV
94
Lv 50: 89 - 160 Lv 100: 173 - 315
Df.
50
Lv 50: 49 - 112 Lv 100: 94 - 218
At. Esp. +1 EV
94
Lv 50: 89 - 160 Lv 100: 173 - 315
Df. Esp.
50
Lv 50: 49 - 112 Lv 100: 94 - 218
Vel.
66
Lv 50: 63 - 129 Lv 100: 123 - 254
Total +2 EV
424

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Tackle No.33 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 35
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Protect No.182 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
Hidden Power No.237 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 20
PP 15
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Confusion No.93 · Level up
Type Psychic
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 11 Mastery 20
Latest record
PP 25
Attack 50
Hit 100%
Gust No.16 · Level up
Type Flying
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 6 Mastery 15
Latest record
PP 35
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Poison Powder No.77 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 29
PP 35
Attack -
Hit 75%
Psybeam No.60 · Level up
Type Psychic
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 32
PP 20
Attack 65
Hit 100%
Camouflage No.293 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 35
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Silver Wind No.318 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 18 Mastery 28
Latest record
PP 5
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Air Slash No.403 · Level up
Type Flying
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 25 Mastery 35
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 75
Hit 95%
Psychic No.94 · Level up
Type Psychic
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 34 Mastery 45
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 90
Hit 100%
Bug Buzz No.405 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 43 Mastery 54
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 90
Hit 100%
Bug Bite No.450 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Quiver Dance No.483 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level up
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Lunge No.679 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 47
PP 15
Attack 80
Hit 100%
String Shot No.81 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 20
PP 40
Attack -
Hit 95%
Roost No.355 · Level up
Type Flying
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 35
PP 5
Attack -
Hit -
Struggle Bug No.522 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1 Mastery 10
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 50
Hit 100%