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MothimMothim (shiny)
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Mothim

Moth Pokémon

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.

Details

Height0.9 m
Weight23.3 kg
Gender100.0% ♂ · 0.0% ♀
Catch rate45(11.9%)Tricky
Base friendship70Standard
Hatch time15 cycles · ~4,080 steps
Growth ratemedium
Base EXP148
Contents

Base stats

HP
70
Attack
94
Defense
50
Sp. Atk
94
Sp. Def
50
Speed
66
Total
424
Base Stat Total

Type defenses

Damage taken from each attacking type.

Weak to

Resistant to

Grass¼×
Bug½×

Immune to

Competitive movesets

Smogon University

Battle-ready sets by tier, straight from Smogon. Pick a generation and format — a “/” means either option works in that slot.

Source: Smogon (via pkmn) · Data snapshot: Jul 31, 2026 · 18,880 rows

Evolution

Notable moves

The strongest damaging moves Mothim can learn — same-type (STAB) moves get a 1.5× power bonus in battle.

Moves

Lv.Move & effectTypeClassPowerAcc.PP
0Quiver Dance

Raises the user’s Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed by one stage each.

BugStatus20
1Bug Bite

If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.

BugPhysical6010020
1Protect

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

NormalStatus10
1Struggle Bug

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

BugSpecial5010020
1Tackle

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

NormalPhysical4010035
6Gust

Inflicts regular damage and can hit Pokémon in the air.

FlyingSpecial4010035
11Confusion

Has a chance to confuse the target.

PsychicSpecial5010025
18Silver Wind

Has a chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.

BugSpecial601005
20Hidden Power

Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.

NormalSpecial6010015
20String Shot

Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.

BugStatus9540
25Air Slash

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

FlyingSpecial759515
29Poison Powder

Poisons the target.

PoisonStatus7535
32Psybeam

Has a chance to confuse the target.

PsychicSpecial6510020
34Psychic

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PsychicSpecial9010010
35Camouflage

User’s type changes to match the terrain.

NormalStatus20
35Roost

Heals the user by half its max HP.

FlyingStatus5
43Bug Buzz

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

BugSpecial9010010
47Lunge

Lowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.

BugPhysical8010015

Sprites & renders

16 sprites & renders for Mothim.

Official artwork
Official artwork
Pokémon HOME
Pokémon HOME
Animated
Animated
Animated (back)
Animated (back)
Front
Front
Back
Back

Across the games

Diamond · Pearl
Diamond · Pearl
HeartGold · SoulSilver
HeartGold · SoulSilver
Platinum
Platinum
Black · White
Black · White
ORAS
ORAS
X · Y
X · Y
Menu Icons
Menu Icons
Ultra Sun · Moon
Ultra Sun · Moon
brilliant diamond shining pearl
brilliant diamond shining pearl
Menu Icons
Menu Icons

More Bug-type Pokémon

Others that share this Pokémon's primary type.

All Bug-type Pokémon

Community notes

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Cite this page

Mothim”. Pokémonism. Retrieved [date] from pokemonism.com/pokedex/mothim.

Species data from PokéAPI.